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Towards therapy in Leeds

Come to the Towards hub on Albion Place to get started with a therapist straight away—or just drop in for a chat.

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“The Leeds hub is designed to be a safe, judgement-free, welcoming space where you’ll feel heard, understood, and supported by people who truly care.”

Sally Charles

Lead Therapist, Leeds

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We get it. Starting therapy can feel like a big step. So our spaces are warm, welcoming—and also designed for confidentiality.

You don’t need a booking to come and see us. Drop in for a chat about therapy any time. We’re here to help.

Types of support

1-to-1

Couples

Group

Children and Young people (5+)

Family

1-to-1

Family

Young people (12+)

Our therapists in Leeds

Sally Charles

CBT Therapist

WORKS WITH

Adults

Children

Young people

Sally is an experienced CBT Therapist and Lead Therapist at Towards, with over 25 years’ experience supporting children, young people, and adults across settings including the NHS and public sector. She specialises in working with children aged 10+, helping them build resilience and confidence through evidence-based Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT). Sally has expertise in anxiety, low mood, stress, and behavioural difficulties. Her therapeutic approach is practical, collaborative, and person-centred, creating a compassionate space where young people feel understood, supported, and empowered to develop coping skills and make lasting positive change.

Jacob King

Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner

WORKS WITH

Adults

Children

Young people

Jacob is a compassionate and experienced Senior Therapist with specialist training in ADHD and Autism. He supports children aged 12+, young people, and adults to better understand what these diagnoses may mean for them, helping to build self-awareness, confidence, and acceptance. Jacob works with a wide range of emotional and psychological challenges, offering tailored, person-centred support to meet each individual’s needs. His therapeutic approach is collaborative, empathetic, and supportive, creating a safe space for clients to explore their experiences, develop practical coping strategies, and work towards meaningful, lasting positive change

Tallulah Tay

Therapist & Children’s Counsellor

WORKS WITH

Adults

Children

Young people

Tallulah is a compassionate and experienced therapist and counsellor with over 30 years’ experience supporting children, young people, and adults. Her work is grounded in a person-centred approach, tailoring support to the unique needs of each client and helping them gain insight, resolve difficulties, and build self-understanding. She specialises in working with children aged 4+, using a child-focused approach that incorporates play and creativity to support emotional expression in a safe and nurturing environment. Tallulah’s empathetic and collaborative style helps clients of all ages build confidence and work towards meaningful, lasting change.

Meg Dunning

Children’s Wellbeing Practitioner

WORKS WITH

Children

Young people

Meg is a qualified Children’s Wellbeing Practitioner, delivering evidence-based, client-led support to young people up to the age of 25 experiencing a range of emotional difficulties. She specialises in anxiety, including social anxiety, worry, and phobias, as well as low mood, stress, school-related challenges, and school avoidance. Meg is passionate about adapting her work to meet the needs of neurodiverse, physically disabled, and LGBTQI+ clients, and also offers parent-led sessions for children under 12. Her warm, collaborative, and flexible approach helps young people build confidence and develop practical coping skills.

Meg is a qualified Children’s Wellbeing Practitioner, delivering evidence-based, client-led support to young people upto the age 25, experiencing a range of emotional difficulties. She specialises in anxiety (including social anxiety, worry, and phobias), low mood, stress, school-related challenges, and barriers to education, with a focus on supporting young people with school avoidance or attendance difficulties.

She is passionate about adapting her work to meet the needs of neurodiverse, physically disabled, and LGBTQI+ clients, and also offers parent-led sessions for children under 12. Her warm, collaborative, and flexible approach helps young people develop practical coping skills, manage worries around transitions, performance, and social pressures, and build confidence to return to routine. Her experience spans charitable organisations, local authorities, and school settings.

Ushna Shaban

Senior Therapist

WORKS WITH

Adults

Children

Ushna is an accredited Cognitive Behavioural Therapist with experience working across NHS Talking Therapies Services, Clinical Health Psychology Services, Community Mental Health Teams, Specialist Domestic Violence and Trauma Services, and local authorities. She has also worked as a Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner and Senior Assistant Psychologist, contributing to her holistic and formulation-driven approach to therapy. Ushna’s therapeutic style is warm, collaborative, and person-centred, creating a safe and supportive environment where individuals feel understood and empowered. She supports clients in developing practical coping strategies and working towards meaningful, lasting change.

Sophie Hollands

Senior Therapist

WORKS WITH

Adults

Children

Sophie is a Cognitive Behavioural Therapist with experience supporting children, young people, and adults across Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services and NHS Talking Therapies Services, where she also worked as a Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner. She specialises in evidence-based Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) for a range of difficulties, including social anxiety, OCD, specific phobias, and depression. Sophie is committed to providing care that is accessible, inclusive, and meaningful to each individual. Her warm and collaborative approach helps clients feel understood while building confidence and practical tools for positive change.

Fariha Sheikh

Therapist in Training

WORKS WITH

Children

Young people

Fariha is one of the therapists in training at Towards, supporting children and young people up to the age of 25 under the close supervision of Clinical Lead, Kate Tilbury. She is trained to use Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) to support young people experiencing a range of difficulties, including low mood, anxiety, worry, anger, and behavioural challenges. Fariha takes a warm, collaborative, and person-centred approach, helping young people feel safe, supported, and understood. She is passionate about helping young people build confidence, strengthen emotional resilience, and develop practical coping strategies.

Fran Bratt

Therapist in Training

WORKS WITH

Adults

Fran is a therapist in training at Towards, working under the close supervision of Chief Clinical Officer Dr Sarah Bateup. She is passionate about making a positive difference in people’s lives and is trained in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to support adults experiencing a range of difficulties, including low mood, anxiety, life stressors, bereavement, and long-term health conditions.

Fran Bratt

Therapist in Training

WORKS WITH

Adults

Fran Bratt

Therapist in Training

WORKS WITH

Adults

Fariha Sheikh

Therapist in Training

WORKS WITH

Children

Young people

Fariha is one of the therapists in training at Towards. Her work is closely supervised by the Clinical Lead, Kate Tilbury. I am trained to use CBT for children and young people who have a range of problems including low mood, anxiety, worry, anger and behavioural issues.

Fran Bratt

Therapist in Training

WORKS WITH

Adults

John Doddy

Therapist in Training

WORKS WITH

Adults

John is a therapist in training at Towards, working under the close supervision of Chief Clinical Officer Dr Sarah Bateup. He is trained in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), supporting adults experiencing a range of difficulties, including low mood, anxiety, life stressors, bereavement, and long-term health conditions. John takes a warm, compassionate, and collaborative approach, creating a supportive space where clients feel comfortable exploring challenges and experiences. His work focuses on helping individuals build resilience, develop practical coping strategies, and take meaningful steps towards improved wellbeing and lasting positive change

Ushna Shaban

Senior Therapist

WORKS WITH

Adults

Children

Her therapeutic approach is warm, collaborative, and person-centred, creating a safe and supportive space where individuals feel understood and empowered to explore their experiences, develop practical coping strategies, and work towards lasting positive change.

Sophie Hollands

Senior Therapist

WORKS WITH

Adults

Children

Sophie is a recently qualified Cognitive Behavioural Therapist with experience supporting children, young people, and adults across Child and Adolescent Mental Health and NHS Talking Therapies Services, where she also gained experience as a Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner.

She specialises in delivering evidence-based Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) for a range of difficulties, such as social anxiety, OCD, and specific phobias, as well as depression. Sophie is committed to providing care that is not only informed by evidence but also accessible, inclusive, and meaningful to each individual.

John Doddy

Therapist in Training

WORKS WITH

Adults

Ushna Shaban

Senior Therapist

WORKS WITH

Adults

Children

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12A Albion Place, LS1 6JS

contact@wearetowards.com

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8.00 to 20.00

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Towards therapy in Leeds

Come to the Towards hub on Albion Place to get started with a therapist straight away—or just drop in for a chat.

Book your first session

Towards therapy in Leeds

Come to the Towards hub on Albion Place to get started with a therapist straight away—or just drop in for a chat.

Book your first session