Mental Health Services in Leeds
Mental Health Services in Leeds
Mental Health Services in Leeds
Finding the right mental health support can feel overwhelming, especially when you're not sure what you need or where to start.
At Towards, we offer a range of mental health services in Leeds and online, from talking therapy and CBT to couples counselling and specialist support for young people.
Whether you're dealing with anxiety, low mood, stress, or relationship difficulties, our qualified therapists are available seven days a week with no waiting list. You can be seen in person at our Leeds city centre hub or online from anywhere in the UK.
Finding the right mental health support can feel overwhelming, especially when you're not sure what you need or where to start.
At Towards, we offer a range of mental health services in Leeds and online, from talking therapy and CBT to couples counselling and specialist support for young people.
Whether you're dealing with anxiety, low mood, stress, or relationship difficulties, our qualified therapists are available seven days a week with no waiting list. You can be seen in person at our Leeds city centre hub or online from anywhere in the UK.
Finding the right mental health support can feel overwhelming, especially when you're not sure what you need or where to start.
At Towards, we offer a range of mental health services in Leeds and online, from talking therapy and CBT to couples counselling and specialist support for young people.
Whether you're dealing with anxiety, low mood, stress, or relationship difficulties, our qualified therapists are available seven days a week with no waiting list. You can be seen in person at our Leeds city centre hub or online from anywhere in the UK.
What mental health services actually cover
What mental health services actually cover
What mental health services actually cover
Talking therapies
One-to-one sessions with a qualified therapist. These might be cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), person-centred counselling, psychodynamic therapy, or another approach, depending on what you're working through.
Group therapy and peer support
Structured sessions with a small group who share similar experiences. Often more affordable, and useful for people who find connection with others part of their recovery.
Counselling
Typically shorter-term, focused support for a specific life event or period of difficulty, such as grief, a relationship breakdown, or a job loss.
Specialist child and young person support
Therapy designed specifically for children, teenagers, and the families around them. This includes play-based work with younger children and CBT-informed sessions with adolescents.
The right service depends on what you're working through, what you can practically access, and what feels manageable. Most people start with a free consultation and make decisions from there.
Talking therapies
One-to-one sessions with a qualified therapist. These might be cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), person-centred counselling, psychodynamic therapy, or another approach, depending on what you're working through.
Group therapy and peer support
Structured sessions with a small group who share similar experiences. Often more affordable, and useful for people who find connection with others part of their recovery.
Counselling
Typically shorter-term, focused support for a specific life event or period of difficulty, such as grief, a relationship breakdown, or a job loss.
Specialist child and young person support
Therapy designed specifically for children, teenagers, and the families around them. This includes play-based work with younger children and CBT-informed sessions with adolescents.
The right service depends on what you're working through, what you can practically access, and what feels manageable. Most people start with a free consultation and make decisions from there.
Talking therapies
One-to-one sessions with a qualified therapist. These might be cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), person-centred counselling, psychodynamic therapy, or another approach, depending on what you're working through.
Group therapy and peer support
Structured sessions with a small group who share similar experiences. Often more affordable, and useful for people who find connection with others part of their recovery.
Counselling
Typically shorter-term, focused support for a specific life event or period of difficulty, such as grief, a relationship breakdown, or a job loss.
Specialist child and young person support
Therapy designed specifically for children, teenagers, and the families around them. This includes play-based work with younger children and CBT-informed sessions with adolescents.
The right service depends on what you're working through, what you can practically access, and what feels manageable. Most people start with a free consultation and make decisions from there.
Counselling options and the different ways to access support
Counselling options and the different ways to access support
There's no single right way to have therapy. Different formats suit different lives, and the best option is usually the one you'll actually stick with.
In-person therapy in Leeds
Our Leeds hub on Albion Place is open seven days a week, morning to evening. You can drop in without an appointment for a conversation about what therapy might look like for you, or book a full session.
Online therapy across the UK
For anyone who can't reach Leeds, or who simply prefers the flexibility of joining from home, we offer online talk therapy across the UK. Sessions run through a secure platform, at times that fit your week.
Group therapy
Small, supportive groups covering specific themes. Group therapy starts from £10 per 50-minute session, which makes sustained support more affordable where it fits what you need.
One-to-one therapy
One-to-one sessions with a therapist start from £30 per 50 minutes. You can choose online, in-person, or a combination.
There's no single right way to have therapy. Different formats suit different lives, and the best option is usually the one you'll actually stick with.
In-person therapy in Leeds
Our Leeds hub on Albion Place is open seven days a week, morning to evening. You can drop in without an appointment for a conversation about what therapy might look like for you, or book a full session.
Online therapy across the UK
For anyone who can't reach Leeds, or who simply prefers the flexibility of joining from home, we offer online talk therapy across the UK. Sessions run through a secure platform, at times that fit your week.
Group therapy
Small, supportive groups covering specific themes. Group therapy starts from £10 per 50-minute session, which makes sustained support more affordable where it fits what you need.
One-to-one therapy
One-to-one sessions with a therapist start from £30 per 50 minutes. You can choose online, in-person, or a combination.
There's no single right way to have therapy. Different formats suit different lives, and the best option is usually the one you'll actually stick with.
In-person therapy in Leeds
Our Leeds hub on Albion Place is open seven days a week, morning to evening. You can drop in without an appointment for a conversation about what therapy might look like for you, or book a full session.
Online therapy across the UK
For anyone who can't reach Leeds, or who simply prefers the flexibility of joining from home, we offer online talk therapy across the UK. Sessions run through a secure platform, at times that fit your week.
Group therapy
Small, supportive groups covering specific themes. Group therapy starts from £10 per 50-minute session, which makes sustained support more affordable where it fits what you need.
One-to-one therapy
One-to-one sessions with a therapist start from £30 per 50 minutes. You can choose online, in-person, or a combination.
Who mental health services are for
Who mental health services are for
There's a persistent myth that therapy is only for people in crisis. It isn't.
Most people who book therapy do so because something in their life isn't working the way they want it to, and they'd like help thinking it through.
At Towards, we work with:
• Parents concerned about a child or teenager: If you've noticed changes in mood, behaviour, sleep, or how your child talks about themselves, it can be hard to know whether to act or wait. Our work with parents is built around exactly this.
• Young people: We tailor our approach by age and by what's going on, from play-based sessions for younger children to confidential one-to-one work with teenagers.
• Working professionals: Stress, burnout, relationship pressure, and the low-grade sense that something needs to change are all common reasons adults come to us.
• University students: New city, new independence, new expectations. Therapy gives you a space to process the transition rather than just push through it.
• Couples and families:Relationships are rarely simple. We offer specialised therapy for couples and for whole families.
If you're not sure whether your situation is "enough" to book therapy, it probably is. A first session costs nothing and carries no pressure to continue.
There's a persistent myth that therapy is only for people in crisis. It isn't.
Most people who book therapy do so because something in their life isn't working the way they want it to, and they'd like help thinking it through.
At Towards, we work with:
• Parents concerned about a child or teenager: If you've noticed changes in mood, behaviour, sleep, or how your child talks about themselves, it can be hard to know whether to act or wait. Our work with parents is built around exactly this.
• Young people: We tailor our approach by age and by what's going on, from play-based sessions for younger children to confidential one-to-one work with teenagers.
• Working professionals: Stress, burnout, relationship pressure, and the low-grade sense that something needs to change are all common reasons adults come to us.
• University students: New city, new independence, new expectations. Therapy gives you a space to process the transition rather than just push through it.
• Couples and families:Relationships are rarely simple. We offer specialised therapy for couples and for whole families.
If you're not sure whether your situation is "enough" to book therapy, it probably is. A first session costs nothing and carries no pressure to continue.
There's a persistent myth that therapy is only for people in crisis. It isn't.
Most people who book therapy do so because something in their life isn't working the way they want it to, and they'd like help thinking it through.
At Towards, we work with:
• Parents concerned about a child or teenager: If you've noticed changes in mood, behaviour, sleep, or how your child talks about themselves, it can be hard to know whether to act or wait. Our work with parents is built around exactly this.
• Young people: We tailor our approach by age and by what's going on, from play-based sessions for younger children to confidential one-to-one work with teenagers.
• Working professionals: Stress, burnout, relationship pressure, and the low-grade sense that something needs to change are all common reasons adults come to us.
• University students: New city, new independence, new expectations. Therapy gives you a space to process the transition rather than just push through it.
• Couples and families:Relationships are rarely simple. We offer specialised therapy for couples and for whole families.
If you're not sure whether your situation is "enough" to book therapy, it probably is. A first session costs nothing and carries no pressure to continue.
There's a persistent myth that therapy is only for people in crisis. It isn't.
Most people who book therapy do so because something in their life isn't working the way they want it to, and they'd like help thinking it through.
At Towards, we work with:
• Parents concerned about a child or teenager: If you've noticed changes in mood, behaviour, sleep, or how your child talks about themselves, it can be hard to know whether to act or wait. Our work with parents is built around exactly this.
• Young people: We tailor our approach by age and by what's going on, from play-based sessions for younger children to confidential one-to-one work with teenagers.
• Working professionals: Stress, burnout, relationship pressure, and the low-grade sense that something needs to change are all common reasons adults come to us.
• University students: New city, new independence, new expectations. Therapy gives you a space to process the transition rather than just push through it.
• Couples and families:Relationships are rarely simple. We offer specialised therapy for couples and for whole families.
If you're not sure whether your situation is "enough" to book therapy, it probably is. A first session costs nothing and carries no pressure to continue.
What to expect when you start
What to expect when you start
What to expect when you start
Starting therapy should feel manageable, not overwhelming. Here's what the process looks like with Towards.
Starting therapy should feel manageable, not overwhelming. Here's what the process looks like with Towards.
Starting therapy should feel manageable, not overwhelming. Here's what the process looks like with Towards.
Sign up
Registration takes around five minutes. You'll share a little context about what's going on and what you're looking for.
Registration takes around five minutes. You'll share a little context about what's going on and what you're looking for.
2. Get matched
2. Get matched
2. Get matched
You'll be matched with a therapist within a few hours, based on your needs rather than whoever happens to be free.
You'll be matched with a therapist within a few hours, based on your needs rather than whoever happens to be free.
3. First session
3. First session
3. First session
You and your therapist talk through what you want to work on, and decide whether it feels like the right fit. There's no pressure to continue if it isn't.
You and your therapist talk through what you want to work on, and decide whether it feels like the right fit. There's no pressure to continue if it isn't.
You and your therapist talk through what you want to work on, and decide whether it feels like the right fit. There's no pressure to continue if it isn't.
4. Ongoing support at your pace
4. Ongoing support at your pace
4. Ongoing support at your pace
If you continue, sessions run at whatever frequency works for you; weekly, fortnightly, or less often as you make progress. You're in control of the pace throughout.
If you continue, sessions run at whatever frequency works for you; weekly, fortnightly, or less often as you make progress. You're in control of the pace throughout.
If you continue, sessions run at whatever frequency works for you; weekly, fortnightly, or less often as you make progress. You're in control of the pace throughout.
5. Trust the first session
5. Trust the first session
5. Trust the first session
Good therapy depends on the relationship with your therapist. If something feels off after the first session, that's useful information, not a failure. Either raise it with your therapist directly, or ask to be re-matched.
Good therapy depends on the relationship with your therapist. If something feels off after the first session, that's useful information, not a failure. Either raise it with your therapist directly, or ask to be re-matched.
Good therapy depends on the relationship with your therapist. If something feels off after the first session, that's useful information, not a failure. Either raise it with your therapist directly, or ask to be re-matched.
Our counsellors in Leeds
Our counsellors in Leeds
Our counsellors in Leeds
Every Towards counsellor is:
Every Towards counsellor is:
Every Towards counsellor is:
Qualified and accredited by professional bodies (BABCP, BACP, UKCP).
Qualified and accredited by professional bodies (BABCP, BACP, UKCP).
Carefully selected for the skills and traits linked to the best client outcomes
Carefully selected for the skills and traits linked to the best client outcomes
Supported through weekly clinical supervision and ongoing training to maintain excellence.
Supported through weekly clinical supervision and ongoing training to maintain excellence.
Research shows that not all qualified therapists achieve the same results. That’s why we invest in rigorous selection, monitoring, and development, so you know you’re in safe hands.
Research shows that not all qualified therapists achieve the same results. That’s why we invest in rigorous selection, monitoring, and development, so you know you’re in safe hands.
Research shows that not all qualified therapists achieve the same results. That’s why we invest in rigorous selection, monitoring, and development, so you know you’re in safe hands.
Why Towards is different
Every Towards therapist is:
● Qualified and accredited by professional bodies (BABCP, BACP, UKCP).
● Carefully selected for the skills and traits linked to the best client outcomes.
● Supported through weekly clinical supervision and ongoing training to maintain excellence.
Research shows that not all qualified therapists achieve the same results. That’s why we invest in rigorous selection, monitoring, and development, so you know you’re in safe hands.
Getting started with Towards
If you're ready to explore mental health services for yourself, your child, or someone you support, the next step is simple. Book your free first session, or drop in at our Leeds hub for a conversation with no booking required.
If you'd like to understand how we work before you commit to anything, our about page explains who we are and how our clinical team is structured.
If you're ready to explore mental health services for yourself, your child, or someone you support, the next step is simple. Book your free first session, or drop in at our Leeds hub for a conversation with no booking required.
If you'd like to understand how we work before you commit to anything, our about page explains who we are and how our clinical team is structured.
FAQs
What are the signs of poor mental wellbeing?
Common signs include a persistent low mood, changes in sleep or appetite, loss of interest in things you normally enjoy, feeling overwhelmed by everyday tasks, and pulling away from people around you. Not every sign means something serious, but a pattern that doesn't lift is usually worth talking through with a professional.
What counts as a serious mental health issue?
Conditions such as major depression, severe anxiety, schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, OCD, PTSD, and borderline personality disorder are typically described as serious mental health issues because of the impact they can have on daily life if left unsupported. A qualified therapist or your GP can help you understand what you're experiencing and what support is appropriate.
What counts as a mental health crisis?
A mental health crisis usually means you feel unsafe, you're thinking about harming yourself or someone else, or you feel unable to keep yourself safe without help. A crisis can build over time or come on quickly. If that's where you are right now, please use the crisis resources below rather than waiting for a therapy booking.
How quickly can I access support with Towards?
Most people sign up in about five minutes, get matched with a therapist within a few hours, and have their first session within five days.
Can I access therapy online if I'm not in Leeds?
Yes. Our online talk therapy is available across the UK.
What are the signs of poor mental wellbeing?
Common signs include a persistent low mood, changes in sleep or appetite, loss of interest in things you normally enjoy, feeling overwhelmed by everyday tasks, and pulling away from people around you. Not every sign means something serious, but a pattern that doesn't lift is usually worth talking through with a professional.
What counts as a serious mental health issue?
Conditions such as major depression, severe anxiety, schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, OCD, PTSD, and borderline personality disorder are typically described as serious mental health issues because of the impact they can have on daily life if left unsupported. A qualified therapist or your GP can help you understand what you're experiencing and what support is appropriate.
What counts as a mental health crisis?
A mental health crisis usually means you feel unsafe, you're thinking about harming yourself or someone else, or you feel unable to keep yourself safe without help. A crisis can build over time or come on quickly. If that's where you are right now, please use the crisis resources below rather than waiting for a therapy booking.
How quickly can I access support with Towards?
Most people sign up in about five minutes, get matched with a therapist within a few hours, and have their first session within five days.
Can I access therapy online if I'm not in Leeds?
Yes. Our online talk therapy is available across the UK.
Why Towards is different
Every Towards therapist is:
● Qualified and accredited by professional bodies (BABCP, BACP, UKCP).
● Carefully selected for the skills and traits linked to the best client outcomes.
● Supported through weekly clinical supervision and ongoing training to maintain excellence.
Research shows that not all qualified therapists achieve the same results. That’s why we invest in rigorous selection, monitoring, and development, so you know you’re in safe hands.