Business Details
BACP Accredited Counselling & Supervision in Leeds
I am a BACP Accredited Counsellor with over seven years of formal training in counselling, psychotherapy, and clinical supervision. My practice in Horsforth, Leeds, offers face-to-face and remote sessions for individuals, couples, and families, alongside therapeutic groups and supervision for professionals. I specialise in addressing family dynamics, relationship challenges, workplace stress, and severe mental health conditions, including personality disorders and trauma related to suicide. With experience as a senior counsellor and clinical lead in NHS mental health services, I provide tailored therapeutic approaches such as open-ended, short-term, and structured interventions.My qualifications include a BA (Hons) in Counselling, a Post-Graduate Certificate in Systemic Practice, and a Diploma in Clinical Supervision. I am committed to creating a safe, confidential space for clients to explore and heal, supported by professional indemnity insurance and adherence to ethical standards. My practice serves areas across Leeds and surrounding regions, with flexible appointment availability on weekdays. Detailed information about fees, cancellations, and therapeutic methodologies is available to support informed decisions about care. I prioritise accessibility, offering sessions both in-person and remotely to accommodate diverse client needs.
Services
Individual Counselling
Couples Therapy
Family Counselling
Clinical Supervision
Group Therapy
Highlights and features
- We offer 7 years of formal training in counselling and clinical supervision.
- Our team has NHS senior counsellor experience in complex mental health cases.
- We provide tailored therapy for family dynamics and workplace stress.
- We deliver both face-to-face and remote sessions for accessibility.
- Our practice includes supervision for counsellors and therapeutic groups.
Associations and certifications
- BACP
- UKRCP
Services
Individual Counselling
Tailored one-on-one sessions address emotional, psychological, and relational challenges. Our approach integrates systemic practice and structured interventions to support self-awareness and healing. Clients benefit from a confidential space to explore personal histories and mental health concerns.
Couples Therapy
Specialised support for partners navigating communication breakdowns, conflict, or life transitions. Evidence-based techniques foster healthier dynamics and mutual understanding. Sessions focus on rebuilding trust and strengthening emotional connections through collaborative dialogue.
Clinical Supervision
Supervision services for counsellors and psychotherapists enhance professional development and ethical practice. Drawing on post-graduate systemic training, we address complex cases and burnout prevention. Group and individual options ensure tailored support for practitioners.
Family Counselling
Therapeutic interventions for families facing intergenerational patterns or relational stress. Systemic approaches promote empathy and structural change. Sessions accommodate diverse family units, addressing childhood-related difficulties and transitional challenges.
Group Therapy
Facilitated group sessions create shared learning environments for specific issues like trauma or grief. Peer support combined with professional guidance encourages collective healing. Structured programmes offer safe exploration of common experiences and coping strategies.
People
Steve Cordingley Counsellor
Counsellor & Clinical Supervisor
BACP Accredited Counsellor with 7 years of formal training and NHS senior mental health experience. Specialises in trauma, personality disorders, and systemic family therapy. Offers supervision and therapeutic groups across Leeds.
Questions
What therapeutic approaches do you use?
I integrate systemic practice, structured interventions, and evidence-based techniques tailored to individual needs, focusing on emotional healing and relational dynamics.
Do you offer remote counselling sessions?
Yes, remote sessions via telephone or email are available on Thursdays and Friday mornings for flexible accessibility.
What areas do you serve?
My practice serves Leeds and surrounding areas including Bradford, Bingley, and Pudsey, with easy access to central and suburban districts.
Are supervision services available for professionals?
Yes, I provide individual and group supervision for counsellors, drawing on post-graduate training and NHS clinical leadership experience.
How are fees structured?
Detailed fee information is available upon request, with transparent pricing for individual, couples, and group sessions.
What experience do you have with severe mental health cases?
I have extensive NHS experience supporting clients with personality disorders, suicidal ideation, and complex trauma, including family bereavement cases.
Reviews (1)
J. O. Kirkham
Jan 02, 2022
Report
Reported for moral, ethical, professional capacity misconduct due to inappropriate leading bias and personal statements. Lack of regulation in field.
Does not hold doctorate. The Health and Care Professions Council holds record of registered individuals. For people genuinely seeking therapy please read the parliamentary debate available on: Hansard 02.03.2020
See below notes from parliamentary debate record:
'The terms counsellor and therapist are not protected. All of us could call ourselves such. While the number of unregistered therapists is low, the expectation is that clients
Does not hold doctorate. The Health and Care Professions Council holds record of registered individuals. For people genuinely seeking therapy please read the parliamentary debate available on: Hansard 02.03.2020
See below notes from parliamentary debate record:
'The terms counsellor and therapist are not protected. All of us could call ourselves such. While the number of unregistered therapists is low, the expectation is that clients