Trauma Counselling in Leeds
Trauma Counselling in Leeds
Trauma Counselling in Leeds
Something happened. You might find it difficult to sleep, difficult to be present, or difficult to explain to the people around you why certain things still feel so off. You might have told yourself you should be over it by now, that it wasn't bad enough, and that other people have been through worse.
That voice is one of the most common things we hear from people, and it's one of the most important things we gently challenge, right from the start.
At Towards, we offer specialist trauma counselling and therapy in Leeds for adults, young people, and anyone whose past is still showing up in their present. Our therapists are carefully matched to you, sessions are available within days, and there's no GP referral needed.
Your first session is free.
Something happened. You might find it difficult to sleep, difficult to be present, or difficult to explain to the people around you why certain things still feel so off. You might have told yourself you should be over it by now, that it wasn't bad enough, and that other people have been through worse.
That voice is one of the most common things we hear from people, and it's one of the most important things we gently challenge, right from the start.
At Towards, we offer specialist trauma counselling and therapy in Leeds for adults, young people, and anyone whose past is still showing up in their present. Our therapists are carefully matched to you, sessions are available within days, and there's no GP referral needed.
Your first session is free.
Something happened. You might find it difficult to sleep, difficult to be present, or difficult to explain to the people around you why certain things still feel so off. You might have told yourself you should be over it by now, that it wasn't bad enough, and that other people have been through worse.
That voice is one of the most common things we hear from people, and it's one of the most important things we gently challenge, right from the start.
At Towards, we offer specialist trauma counselling and therapy in Leeds for adults, young people, and anyone whose past is still showing up in their present. Our therapists are carefully matched to you, sessions are available within days, and there's no GP referral needed.
Your first session is free.
You don't have to have a name for it to deserve support
You don't have to have a name for it to deserve support
You don't have to have a name for it to deserve support
Trauma doesn't require a diagnosis, or headline-worthy event. Something happened that your mind and body haven't yet been able to fully process, and it's still affecting your life in ways you'd rather it didn't is a sign.
Some people are living with the aftermath of an accident, an assault, or a medical emergency.
Some carry the quieter weight of childhood experiences that shaped them in ways they're only beginning to understand.
Some are healthcare workers or frontline professionals carrying the cumulative weight of what they've witnessed.
Some are parents who've watched their child go through something painful and find themselves struggling too.
Whatever brought you here, it's enough. You don't need to justify it. Speak with our team
Trauma doesn't require a diagnosis, or headline-worthy event. Something happened that your mind and body haven't yet been able to fully process, and it's still affecting your life in ways you'd rather it didn't is a sign.
Some people are living with the aftermath of an accident, an assault, or a medical emergency.
Some carry the quieter weight of childhood experiences that shaped them in ways they're only beginning to understand.
Some are healthcare workers or frontline professionals carrying the cumulative weight of what they've witnessed.
Some are parents who've watched their child go through something painful and find themselves struggling too.
Whatever brought you here, it's enough. You don't need to justify it. Speak with our team
Trauma doesn't require a diagnosis, or headline-worthy event. Something happened that your mind and body haven't yet been able to fully process, and it's still affecting your life in ways you'd rather it didn't is a sign.
Some people are living with the aftermath of an accident, an assault, or a medical emergency.
Some carry the quieter weight of childhood experiences that shaped them in ways they're only beginning to understand.
Some are healthcare workers or frontline professionals carrying the cumulative weight of what they've witnessed.
Some are parents who've watched their child go through something painful and find themselves struggling too.
Whatever brought you here, it's enough. You don't need to justify it. Speak with our team
Get private trauma counselling in Leeds city centre
Get private trauma counselling in Leeds city centre
Get private trauma counselling in Leeds city centre
Addresses: 25A Albion Place Leeds LS1
Email: press@wearetowards.com
Open 7 days a week.
Not sure where to turn after something difficult? Contact us.
In-person trauma counselling at our Leeds Hub and online sessions available from anywhere, via our platform. Your first session is free.
Addresses: 25A Albion Place Leeds LS1
Email: press@wearetowards.com
Open 7 days a week.
Not sure where to turn after something difficult? Contact us.
In-person trauma counselling at our Leeds Hub and online sessions available from anywhere, via our platform. Your first session is free.
Addresses: 25A Albion Place Leeds LS1
Email: press@wearetowards.com
Open 7 days a week.
Not sure where to turn after something difficult? Contact us.
In-person trauma counselling at our Leeds Hub and online sessions available from anywhere, via our platform. Your first session is free.
Myths about trauma that's stopping you from getting help
Myths about trauma that's stopping you from getting help
We hear versions of the same things, again and again:
"I should be stronger than this."
"I should be over it by now."
"The event wasn't that bad, other people deal with far worse."
"I just need to stop thinking about it."
These thoughts are part of the trauma response itself. They're not evidence that you're weak, or that you don't need support, or that therapy won't work for you. They're signs that what you've been through has affected you, and that the right support can help you move forward.
Trauma counselling at Towards is designed to meet you exactly where you are, without judgement, and without any expectation of what you should or shouldn't be feeling.
We hear versions of the same things, again and again:
"I should be stronger than this."
"I should be over it by now."
"The event wasn't that bad, other people deal with far worse."
"I just need to stop thinking about it."
These thoughts are part of the trauma response itself. They're not evidence that you're weak, or that you don't need support, or that therapy won't work for you. They're signs that what you've been through has affected you, and that the right support can help you move forward.
Trauma counselling at Towards is designed to meet you exactly where you are, without judgement, and without any expectation of what you should or shouldn't be feeling.
We hear versions of the same things, again and again:
"I should be stronger than this."
"I should be over it by now."
"The event wasn't that bad, other people deal with far worse."
"I just need to stop thinking about it."
These thoughts are part of the trauma response itself. They're not evidence that you're weak, or that you don't need support, or that therapy won't work for you. They're signs that what you've been through has affected you, and that the right support can help you move forward.
Trauma counselling at Towards is designed to meet you exactly where you are, without judgement, and without any expectation of what you should or shouldn't be feeling.
Our trauma therapy approaches that are built on evidence
Our trauma therapy approaches that are built on evidence
At Towards, our therapists are trained in all three of the leading evidence-based approaches for PTSD and trauma. And will recommend what's most appropriate for your individual circumstances.
Trauma-focused CBT
Trauma-focused Cognitive Behavioural Therapy helps you understand why you're feeling the way you are. It gently processes the experiences that are keeping you stuck and rebuild a sense of safety and control in your daily life.
EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing)
EMDR works by helping the brain reprocess traumatic memories in a way that reduces their emotional intensity. Many people find that memories which once felt overwhelming begin to feel more distant, more like something that happened, rather than something that's still happening.
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
This therapy approach focuses on reducing the hold that difficult thoughts and feelings have on your behaviour. It helps you re-engage with the life you want to be living.
Progress in trauma therapy is tracked, not assumed. Our therapists use validated outcome measures, including the Impact of Events Scale (IES), which specifically measures the severity of trauma and PTSD before each session. We also work to your personal goals, so progress is measured by what matters to you, not just a clinical checklist.
At Towards, our therapists are trained in all three of the leading evidence-based approaches for PTSD and trauma. And will recommend what's most appropriate for your individual circumstances.
Trauma-focused CBT
Trauma-focused Cognitive Behavioural Therapy helps you understand why you're feeling the way you are. It gently processes the experiences that are keeping you stuck and rebuild a sense of safety and control in your daily life.
EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing)
EMDR works by helping the brain reprocess traumatic memories in a way that reduces their emotional intensity. Many people find that memories which once felt overwhelming begin to feel more distant, more like something that happened, rather than something that's still happening.
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
This therapy approach focuses on reducing the hold that difficult thoughts and feelings have on your behaviour. It helps you re-engage with the life you want to be living.
Progress in trauma therapy is tracked, not assumed. Our therapists use validated outcome measures, including the Impact of Events Scale (IES), which specifically measures the severity of trauma and PTSD before each session. We also work to your personal goals, so progress is measured by what matters to you, not just a clinical checklist.
At Towards, our therapists are trained in all three of the leading evidence-based approaches for PTSD and trauma. And will recommend what's most appropriate for your individual circumstances.
Trauma-focused CBT
Trauma-focused Cognitive Behavioural Therapy helps you understand why you're feeling the way you are. It gently processes the experiences that are keeping you stuck and rebuild a sense of safety and control in your daily life.
EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing)
EMDR works by helping the brain reprocess traumatic memories in a way that reduces their emotional intensity. Many people find that memories which once felt overwhelming begin to feel more distant, more like something that happened, rather than something that's still happening.
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
This therapy approach focuses on reducing the hold that difficult thoughts and feelings have on your behaviour. It helps you re-engage with the life you want to be living.
Progress in trauma therapy is tracked, not assumed. Our therapists use validated outcome measures, including the Impact of Events Scale (IES), which specifically measures the severity of trauma and PTSD before each session. We also work to your personal goals, so progress is measured by what matters to you, not just a clinical checklist.
At Towards, our therapists are trained in all three of the leading evidence-based approaches for PTSD and trauma. And will recommend what's most appropriate for your individual circumstances.
Trauma-focused CBT
Trauma-focused Cognitive Behavioural Therapy helps you understand why you're feeling the way you are. It gently processes the experiences that are keeping you stuck and rebuild a sense of safety and control in your daily life.
EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing)
EMDR works by helping the brain reprocess traumatic memories in a way that reduces their emotional intensity. Many people find that memories which once felt overwhelming begin to feel more distant, more like something that happened, rather than something that's still happening.
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
This therapy approach focuses on reducing the hold that difficult thoughts and feelings have on your behaviour. It helps you re-engage with the life you want to be living.
Progress in trauma therapy is tracked, not assumed. Our therapists use validated outcome measures, including the Impact of Events Scale (IES), which specifically measures the severity of trauma and PTSD before each session. We also work to your personal goals, so progress is measured by what matters to you, not just a clinical checklist.
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How therapy works at Towards
How therapy works at Towards
How therapy works at Towards
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Book your session: Select your preferred time and format and book your appointment. Your therapist will message you directly to introduce themselves before you meet. Your first session is free.
Book your session: Select your preferred time and format and book your appointment. Your therapist will message you directly to introduce themselves before you meet. Your first session is free.
Step 3
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Step 3
Begin therapy at your own pace: Your first session is free and it's a 50-minute assessment. You'll share what's been going on, start to understand your options, and begin building a relationship with your therapist.
Begin therapy at your own pace: Your first session is free and it's a 50-minute assessment. You'll share what's been going on, start to understand your options, and begin building a relationship with your therapist.
Begin therapy at your own pace: Your first session is free and it's a 50-minute assessment. You'll share what's been going on, start to understand your options, and begin building a relationship with your therapist.
You can also walk into our Leeds Hub on12A Albion Place, LS1 6JS for a physical session and our team will take care of the rest. Same-day appointments are often available.
You can also walk into our Leeds Hub on12A Albion Place, LS1 6JS for a physical session and our team will take care of the rest. Same-day appointments are often available.
You can also walk into our Leeds Hub on12A Albion Place, LS1 6JS for a physical session and our team will take care of the rest. Same-day appointments are often available.
Private trauma counselling in Leeds
Private trauma counselling in Leeds
Private trauma counselling in Leeds
Private trauma counselling at Towards means you can begin to get support now, not in several months' time.
We're open seven days a week, twelve hours a day, including evenings and weekends. Sessions are available in person at our hub on Albion Place in Leeds city centre, or online via our secure platform. You can also combine in-person and online sessions, depending on what's manageable for you week to week.
There's no referral process and no intake paperwork to navigate. You can book through the Towards app, email our team (contact@wearetowards.com), or simply walk into the hub.
OPENING HOURS
Monday to Friday: 8.00 to 20.00
Saturday: 9.00 to 18.00
Sunday: 10.00 to 16.00
Our team will respond promptly and help you find the right path forward. Before your first session, your therapist will introduce themselves directly, and you'll have access to the Towards companion app and a range of resources to help you feel prepared.
We also work alongside GPs, psychiatrists, and other healthcare professionals where that's clinically appropriate, though everything remains entirely private unless you choose otherwise.
Private trauma counselling at Towards means you can begin to get support now, not in several months' time.
We're open seven days a week, twelve hours a day, including evenings and weekends. Sessions are available in person at our hub on Albion Place in Leeds city centre, or online via our secure platform. You can also combine in-person and online sessions, depending on what's manageable for you week to week.
There's no referral process and no intake paperwork to navigate. You can book through the Towards app, email our team (contact@wearetowards.com), or simply walk into the hub.
OPENING HOURS
Monday to Friday: 8.00 to 20.00
Saturday: 9.00 to 18.00
Sunday: 10.00 to 16.00
Our team will respond promptly and help you find the right path forward. Before your first session, your therapist will introduce themselves directly, and you'll have access to the Towards companion app and a range of resources to help you feel prepared.
We also work alongside GPs, psychiatrists, and other healthcare professionals where that's clinically appropriate, though everything remains entirely private unless you choose otherwise.
Private trauma counselling at Towards means you can begin to get support now, not in several months' time.
We're open seven days a week, twelve hours a day, including evenings and weekends. Sessions are available in person at our hub on Albion Place in Leeds city centre, or online via our secure platform. You can also combine in-person and online sessions, depending on what's manageable for you week to week.
There's no referral process and no intake paperwork to navigate. You can book through the Towards app, email our team (contact@wearetowards.com), or simply walk into the hub.
OPENING HOURS
Monday to Friday: 8.00 to 20.00
Saturday: 9.00 to 18.00
Sunday: 10.00 to 16.00
Our team will respond promptly and help you find the right path forward. Before your first session, your therapist will introduce themselves directly, and you'll have access to the Towards companion app and a range of resources to help you feel prepared.
We also work alongside GPs, psychiatrists, and other healthcare professionals where that's clinically appropriate, though everything remains entirely private unless you choose otherwise.
How much does therapy cost at Towards?
How much does therapy cost at Towards?
How much does therapy cost at Towards?
Sessions at Towards are tiered :
Trainee therapist - £40 per session
Senior therapist - £80 per session
Specialist therapist - £120 per session
Group therapy is available from £10 per session. We're registered with several insurance providers and Employee Assistance Programmes.
Sessions at Towards are tiered :
Trainee therapist - £40 per session
Senior therapist - £80 per session
Specialist therapist - £120 per session
Group therapy is available from £10 per session. We're registered with several insurance providers and Employee Assistance Programmes.
Sessions at Towards are tiered :
Trainee therapist - £40 per session
Senior therapist - £80 per session
Specialist therapist - £120 per session
Group therapy is available from £10 per session. We're registered with several insurance providers and Employee Assistance Programmes.
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.
The hardest part is often just beginning
Many people think about seeking trauma counselling for weeks or months before they finally reach out. If you've been in that space, wondering whether it's the right time, whether it's worth it, we want you to know that there's no perfect moment. There's only the decision to take the next step.
Our team at Towards are warm, experienced, and committed to making that first contact feel safe. From the moment you get in touch, to your first session, to the progress you make together, we'll be with you.
Many people think about seeking trauma counselling for weeks or months before they finally reach out. If you've been in that space, wondering whether it's the right time, whether it's worth it, we want you to know that there's no perfect moment. There's only the decision to take the next step.
Our team at Towards are warm, experienced, and committed to making that first contact feel safe. From the moment you get in touch, to your first session, to the progress you make together, we'll be with you.
Book your first session. It is free.
Book your first session. It is free.
FAQs
Do I need a formal diagnosis to access trauma counselling?
No. You don't need a PTSD diagnosis, a GP referral, or any formal documentation. If something has happened that's still affecting you, that's enough. Get in touch and we'll help you understand the right way forward.
How quickly can I be seen?
Most people have their first appointment within days of making contact. Same-week sessions are routinely available. Also, same-day appointments are often possible if you visit our Leeds Hub on Albion Place in person.
Can trauma therapy be done online?
Yes. We offer fully online anxiety therapy via our secure platform. Many clients find it just as effective as in-person sessions. Plus, it's easier to fit around work and family commitments. You can also combine online and in-person sessions.
Can children or teenagers access trauma counselling at Towards?
Yes. We offer trauma therapy for young people aged 12–18, with appointments available after school and at weekends. Our therapists who work with young people are specialists in making sessions feel approachable, even for those who find it hard to talk about how they're feeling. Find out more about support for young people.
Do I need a formal diagnosis to access trauma counselling?
No. You don't need a PTSD diagnosis, a GP referral, or any formal documentation. If something has happened that's still affecting you, that's enough. Get in touch and we'll help you understand the right way forward.
How quickly can I be seen?
Most people have their first appointment within days of making contact. Same-week sessions are routinely available. Also, same-day appointments are often possible if you visit our Leeds Hub on Albion Place in person.
Can trauma therapy be done online?
Yes. We offer fully online anxiety therapy via our secure platform. Many clients find it just as effective as in-person sessions. Plus, it's easier to fit around work and family commitments. You can also combine online and in-person sessions.
Can children or teenagers access trauma counselling at Towards?
Yes. We offer trauma therapy for young people aged 12–18, with appointments available after school and at weekends. Our therapists who work with young people are specialists in making sessions feel approachable, even for those who find it hard to talk about how they're feeling. Find out more about support for young people.
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.