Talking Therapy in Leeds — In-Person Sessions Available
Talking Therapy in Leeds — In-Person Sessions Available
Talking Therapy in Leeds — In-Person Sessions Available
Towards offers talking therapy in Leeds for adults, young people, and children, delivered by carefully selected therapists, at prices designed to sit closer to the NHS than to traditional private practice.
If you've been thinking about therapy for a while, you've probably already done the hard part, admitting to yourself that something needs to change. The harder part, often, is finding support that's affordable, local, and available when you need it.
That's the gap we set out to close. Your first session is free, and there's no waiting list to start.
Towards offers talking therapy in Leeds for adults, young people, and children, delivered by carefully selected therapists, at prices designed to sit closer to the NHS than to traditional private practice.
If you've been thinking about therapy for a while, you've probably already done the hard part, admitting to yourself that something needs to change. The harder part, often, is finding support that's affordable, local, and available when you need it.
That's the gap we set out to close. Your first session is free, and there's no waiting list to start.
Towards offers talking therapy in Leeds for adults, young people, and children, delivered by carefully selected therapists, at prices designed to sit closer to the NHS than to traditional private practice.
If you've been thinking about therapy for a while, you've probably already done the hard part, admitting to yourself that something needs to change. The harder part, often, is finding support that's affordable, local, and available when you need it.
That's the gap we set out to close. Your first session is free, and there's no waiting list to start.
What talking therapy is, and how it helps
What talking therapy is, and how it helps
What talking therapy is, and how it helps
Talking therapy is exactly what it sounds like, a structured, confidential conversation with a qualified therapist, focused on understanding what you're going through and building practical ways forward.
People come to talking therapy for all sorts of reasons. Some are working through a specific difficulty, like grief, a relationship breakdown, or work stress. Others are managing a diagnosed condition such as anxiety, depression, OCD, PTSD, or panic disorder.
Many simply want a space to think, process, and make sense of things with someone who isn't family member, friend, or colleague.
Whatever brings you in, therapy with us is personalised from the first session. There is no scripted approach, because the person in front of us isn't a script.
Talking therapy is exactly what it sounds like, a structured, confidential conversation with a qualified therapist, focused on understanding what you're going through and building practical ways forward.
People come to talking therapy for all sorts of reasons. Some are working through a specific difficulty, like grief, a relationship breakdown, or work stress. Others are managing a diagnosed condition such as anxiety, depression, OCD, PTSD, or panic disorder.
Many simply want a space to think, process, and make sense of things with someone who isn't family member, friend, or colleague.
Whatever brings you in, therapy with us is personalised from the first session. There is no scripted approach, because the person in front of us isn't a script.
Talking therapy is exactly what it sounds like, a structured, confidential conversation with a qualified therapist, focused on understanding what you're going through and building practical ways forward.
People come to talking therapy for all sorts of reasons. Some are working through a specific difficulty, like grief, a relationship breakdown, or work stress. Others are managing a diagnosed condition such as anxiety, depression, OCD, PTSD, or panic disorder.
Many simply want a space to think, process, and make sense of things with someone who isn't family member, friend, or colleague.
Whatever brings you in, therapy with us is personalised from the first session. There is no scripted approach, because the person in front of us isn't a script.
Towards talking therapy options and pricing in Leeds
Towards talking therapy options and pricing in Leeds
Towards talking therapy options and pricing in Leeds
First session free, so you can meet your therapist with no commitment
● 1-to-1 therapy with a therapist in training, from £30 per 50-minute session
● 1-to-1 therapy with a qualified therapist, from £60 per 50-minute session
● Group therapy, from £10 per 50-minute session
Therapists in training are supervised closely by our clinical team and offer lower-cost sessions while they build their hours. Many clients find the quality indistinguishable; what matters is the match, not the year of qualification.
First session free, so you can meet your therapist with no commitment
● 1-to-1 therapy with a therapist in training, from £30 per 50-minute session
● 1-to-1 therapy with a qualified therapist, from £60 per 50-minute session
● Group therapy, from £10 per 50-minute session
Therapists in training are supervised closely by our clinical team and offer lower-cost sessions while they build their hours. Many clients find the quality indistinguishable; what matters is the match, not the year of qualification.
First session free, so you can meet your therapist with no commitment
● 1-to-1 therapy with a therapist in training, from £30 per 50-minute session
● 1-to-1 therapy with a qualified therapist, from £60 per 50-minute session
● Group therapy, from £10 per 50-minute session
Therapists in training are supervised closely by our clinical team and offer lower-cost sessions while they build their hours. Many clients find the quality indistinguishable; what matters is the match, not the year of qualification.
Why people in Leeds choose Towards
Why people in Leeds choose Towards
Choosing a therapist can feel overwhelming. We've designed our service to make the decision simpler.
No waiting list
Sign up in about five minutes. Get matched with a therapist within five hours. Have your first session within five days.
Your first session is free
We want you to meet your therapist and see how it feels before committing to anything. If it's not the right fit, there's no pressure to continue. If you'd like to, you can book ongoing sessions at your own pace.
City-centre location, seven days a week
Our Leeds hub sits on Albion Place, a short walk from Leeds train station, Park Row, and the Corn Exchange. We're open seven days a week, including evenings and weekends, so therapy can fit around work, school runs, or a busy caring role.
In-person, online, or a mix of both
You can visit us in our Leeds hub, have an online therapy session, or blend the two week by week. That flexibility is particularly useful for people commuting in from Harrogate, Bradford, Wakefield, and across West Yorkshire.
Qualified therapists, properly supervised
Every therapist at Towards is hand-picked by our Chief Clinical Officer, Sarah Bateup, and supported by our clinical team between sessions. This i's what keeps quality consistent from one therapist to the next.
Choosing a therapist can feel overwhelming. We've designed our service to make the decision simpler.
No waiting list
Sign up in about five minutes. Get matched with a therapist within five hours. Have your first session within five days.
Your first session is free
We want you to meet your therapist and see how it feels before committing to anything. If it's not the right fit, there's no pressure to continue. If you'd like to, you can book ongoing sessions at your own pace.
City-centre location, seven days a week
Our Leeds hub sits on Albion Place, a short walk from Leeds train station, Park Row, and the Corn Exchange. We're open seven days a week, including evenings and weekends, so therapy can fit around work, school runs, or a busy caring role.
In-person, online, or a mix of both
You can visit us in our Leeds hub, have an online therapy session, or blend the two week by week. That flexibility is particularly useful for people commuting in from Harrogate, Bradford, Wakefield, and across West Yorkshire.
Qualified therapists, properly supervised
Every therapist at Towards is hand-picked by our Chief Clinical Officer, Sarah Bateup, and supported by our clinical team between sessions. This i's what keeps quality consistent from one therapist to the next.
Choosing a therapist can feel overwhelming. We've designed our service to make the decision simpler.
No waiting list
Sign up in about five minutes. Get matched with a therapist within five hours. Have your first session within five days.
Your first session is free
We want you to meet your therapist and see how it feels before committing to anything. If it's not the right fit, there's no pressure to continue. If you'd like to, you can book ongoing sessions at your own pace.
City-centre location, seven days a week
Our Leeds hub sits on Albion Place, a short walk from Leeds train station, Park Row, and the Corn Exchange. We're open seven days a week, including evenings and weekends, so therapy can fit around work, school runs, or a busy caring role.
In-person, online, or a mix of both
You can visit us in our Leeds hub, have an online therapy session, or blend the two week by week. That flexibility is particularly useful for people commuting in from Harrogate, Bradford, Wakefield, and across West Yorkshire.
Qualified therapists, properly supervised
Every therapist at Towards is hand-picked by our Chief Clinical Officer, Sarah Bateup, and supported by our clinical team between sessions. This i's what keeps quality consistent from one therapist to the next.
Who we work with
Who we work with
Our services are designed to fit different needs and different life stages.
● Adults navigating stress, burnout, low mood, relationship difficulties, or a period of transition
● Children and young people from age 5, with age-appropriate approaches ranging from play-based sessions for younger children to CBT-informed work with teenagers
● People working through diagnosed conditions, including anxiety, depression, OCD, PTSD, panic disorder, and phobias
● Couples and families who need a space to work through something together
● People managing the psychological weight of long-term health conditions like chronic pain, cancer, chronic fatigue, and long COVID
If you're unsure whether we're the right fit, our parents page and young people page go into more detail. Or you can simply drop in at the hub for a conversation.
Our services are designed to fit different needs and different life stages.
● Adults navigating stress, burnout, low mood, relationship difficulties, or a period of transition
● Children and young people from age 5, with age-appropriate approaches ranging from play-based sessions for younger children to CBT-informed work with teenagers
● People working through diagnosed conditions, including anxiety, depression, OCD, PTSD, panic disorder, and phobias
● Couples and families who need a space to work through something together
● People managing the psychological weight of long-term health conditions like chronic pain, cancer, chronic fatigue, and long COVID
If you're unsure whether we're the right fit, our parents page and young people page go into more detail. Or you can simply drop in at the hub for a conversation.
Our services are designed to fit different needs and different life stages.
● Adults navigating stress, burnout, low mood, relationship difficulties, or a period of transition
● Children and young people from age 5, with age-appropriate approaches ranging from play-based sessions for younger children to CBT-informed work with teenagers
● People working through diagnosed conditions, including anxiety, depression, OCD, PTSD, panic disorder, and phobias
● Couples and families who need a space to work through something together
● People managing the psychological weight of long-term health conditions like chronic pain, cancer, chronic fatigue, and long COVID
If you're unsure whether we're the right fit, our parents page and young people page go into more detail. Or you can simply drop in at the hub for a conversation.
Our services are designed to fit different needs and different life stages.
● Adults navigating stress, burnout, low mood, relationship difficulties, or a period of transition
● Children and young people from age 5, with age-appropriate approaches ranging from play-based sessions for younger children to CBT-informed work with teenagers
● People working through diagnosed conditions, including anxiety, depression, OCD, PTSD, panic disorder, and phobias
● Couples and families who need a space to work through something together
● People managing the psychological weight of long-term health conditions like chronic pain, cancer, chronic fatigue, and long COVID
If you're unsure whether we're the right fit, our parents page and young people page go into more detail. Or you can simply drop in at the hub for a conversation.
How to find a therapist to talk to in Leeds
How to find a therapist to talk to in Leeds
How to find a therapist to talk to in Leeds
Decide on your preffered format
In-person, online, or both. If you commute, have childcare to work around, or travel for work, online or blended sessions often make therapy sustainable. If being out of the house matters to you, in-person at a city-centre hub may suit better.
In-person, online, or both. If you commute, have childcare to work around, or travel for work, online or blended sessions often make therapy sustainable. If being out of the house matters to you, in-person at a city-centre hub may suit better.
2. Check the therapist's accreditation
2. Check the therapist's accreditation
2. Check the therapist's accreditation
The titles "therapist" and "counsellor" aren't legally protected in the UK, so accreditation matters.
Look for therapists accredited or registered with a recognised body such as the BACP (British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy), UKCP (UK Council for Psychotherapy), or BABCP (British Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapies).
At Towards, our clinical team checks accreditation and training before any therapist sees a client.
The titles "therapist" and "counsellor" aren't legally protected in the UK, so accreditation matters.
Look for therapists accredited or registered with a recognised body such as the BACP (British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy), UKCP (UK Council for Psychotherapy), or BABCP (British Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapies).
At Towards, our clinical team checks accreditation and training before any therapist sees a client.
3. Think about cost and commitment
3. Think about cost and commitment
3. Think about cost and commitment
NHS Talking Therapies is free but comes with a waiting list. Private therapists in Leeds typically charge £60 to £120 per session. We sit at the lower end of that range deliberately, with a free first session, so cost isn't the thing that stops you starting.
NHS Talking Therapies is free but comes with a waiting list. Private therapists in Leeds typically charge £60 to £120 per session. We sit at the lower end of that range deliberately, with a free first session, so cost isn't the thing that stops you starting.
NHS Talking Therapies is free but comes with a waiting list. Private therapists in Leeds typically charge £60 to £120 per session. We sit at the lower end of that range deliberately, with a free first session, so cost isn't the thing that stops you starting.
4. Ask about the matching process
4. Ask about the matching process
4. Ask about the matching process
You shouldn't be assigned a therapist at random. A decent service will match you based on what you're working through, your goals, and any preferences around experience, background, or approach.
If the match doesn't feel right after the first session, you should be able to switch without hesitation.
You shouldn't be assigned a therapist at random. A decent service will match you based on what you're working through, your goals, and any preferences around experience, background, or approach.
If the match doesn't feel right after the first session, you should be able to switch without hesitation.
You shouldn't be assigned a therapist at random. A decent service will match you based on what you're working through, your goals, and any preferences around experience, background, or approach.
If the match doesn't feel right after the first session, you should be able to switch without hesitation.
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.
How to book talking therapy in Leeds in 4 simple steps
How to book talking therapy in Leeds in 4 simple steps
How to book talking therapy in Leeds in 4 simple steps
● Register online: It takes about five minutes. We ask a few questions about what's going on and what you're looking for.
● Get matched: Typically within five hours. We match you based on your needs, not whoever's free.
● Attend your free first session: At our Leeds hub or online, whichever suits you. You meet your therapist, share what you want to work on, and decide whether to continue.
● Continue at your own pace: Weekly, fortnightly, or less often as you progress. You choose the pace, and it can change as your needs change.
● Register online: It takes about five minutes. We ask a few questions about what's going on and what you're looking for.
● Get matched: Typically within five hours. We match you based on your needs, not whoever's free.
● Attend your free first session: At our Leeds hub or online, whichever suits you. You meet your therapist, share what you want to work on, and decide whether to continue.
● Continue at your own pace: Weekly, fortnightly, or less often as you progress. You choose the pace, and it can change as your needs change.
● Register online: It takes about five minutes. We ask a few questions about what's going on and what you're looking for.
● Get matched: Typically within five hours. We match you based on your needs, not whoever's free.
● Attend your free first session: At our Leeds hub or online, whichever suits you. You meet your therapist, share what you want to work on, and decide whether to continue.
● Continue at your own pace: Weekly, fortnightly, or less often as you progress. You choose the pace, and it can change as your needs change.
Our therapists in Leeds
Our therapists in Leeds
Our therapists in Leeds
Every Towards therapist is:
Every Towards therapist is:
Every Towards therapist 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.
Visit our Leeds hub for face to face psychotherapy
Our therapy rooms are at Albion Place in the heart of Leeds city centre. It's a short walk from Leeds train station, easy to reach from Park Row or the Corn Exchange, and accessible for clients travelling in from across West Yorkshire.
● Address: 12A Albion Place, LS1 6JS
● Email: contact@wearetowards.com
● Opening hours: Seven days a week, morning to evening
See inside the Leeds hub or get in touch if you'd like a conversation before booking.
Our therapy rooms are at Albion Place in the heart of Leeds city centre. It's a short walk from Leeds train station, easy to reach from Park Row or the Corn Exchange, and accessible for clients travelling in from across West Yorkshire.
● Address: 12A Albion Place, LS1 6JS
● Email: contact@wearetowards.com
● Opening hours: Seven days a week, morning to evening
See inside the Leeds hub or get in touch if you'd like a conversation before booking.
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.