Business Details
Your Trusted Psychotherapy Partner in Bradford
Counselling Bradford is a professional psychotherapy and counselling service established to support individuals facing emotional, behavioural, and mental health challenges. Founded by Colleen Heenan, an accredited psychotherapist with decades of experience since the 1980s, we specialise in treating anxiety, depression, trauma, eating disorders, and relationship issues. Our approach combines evidence-based therapies, including EMDR, psychodynamic psychotherapy, and attachment-focused techniques, tailored to individual needs. Colleen holds advanced qualifications, including a PhD in Psychotherapy and registration with the UKCP and HCPC, ensuring adherence to rigorous professional standards. We prioritise confidentiality and offer online video sessions for accessibility across Bradford, Leeds, and West Yorkshire.Our commitment to continuous professional development ensures clients receive up-to-date, effective care. With a background in NHS clinical research and academic contributions to feminist psychology, we bring both expertise and innovation to therapeutic practice. Clinical supervision and ethical compliance underpin our service, fostering trust and long-term client well-being. We collaborate with organisations like Bradford SOLACE to extend support to vulnerable communities, reflecting our dedication to social responsibility. By integrating the Alexander Technique for physical tension management, we address holistic health needs. Counselling Bradford remains a trusted resource for individuals seeking transformative mental health support.
Services
Counselling
Psychotherapy
EMDR Therapy
Couple Counselling
Attachment-Focused EMDR
Highlights and features
- Experienced in treating complex trauma and PTSD with EMDR since the 1980s
- Accredited by leading professional bodies including UKCP and HCPC
- Personalised therapeutic approaches tailored to individual mental health needs
- Confidential online video sessions for accessible care across West Yorkshire
- Integrates clinical research and academic expertise into practical therapy
Associations and certifications
- UKCP Registered Psychotherapist
- HCPC Registered Practitioner Psychologist
- EMDR Europe Accredited Practitioner
- Member Parnell Institute of Attachment Focused EMDR Practitioners
Services
Counselling
Short-term, goal-oriented counselling addresses specific issues like stress, bereavement, or relationship problems. Sessions include practical techniques such as mindfulness to improve self-esteem and coping strategies. Ideal for clients seeking focused support over 4-12 sessions, fostering personal growth and problem-solving skills through structured interventions.
Psychotherapy
Long-term psychodynamic psychotherapy explores deep-seated patterns affecting relationships and self-perception. Specialised in treating chronic depression, anxiety, and trauma, this approach uncovers unconscious processes through in-depth exploration. Lasting six months or more, it helps clients break cycles of self-sabotage and develop healthier relational dynamics through sustained therapeutic engagement.
EMDR Therapy
EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitisation & Reprocessing) treats PTSD, anxiety, and trauma by reprocessing distressing memories. Proven effective for chronic mental health conditions, it integrates attachment-focused techniques for relational trauma. This evidence-based method reduces emotional distress through bilateral stimulation, helping clients achieve lasting resolution of traumatic experiences and improved emotional regulation.
Couple Counselling
Couples therapy addresses communication breakdowns and conflict patterns in relationships. Facilitates collaborative problem-solving to rebuild trust and understanding between partners. Focuses on improving emotional connection and resolving disputes through structured sessions that promote active listening, mutual respect, and practical solutions for strengthening long-term relational health.
Attachment-Focused EMDR
Specialised EMDR variant targeting long-term relational trauma and attachment issues. Combines Internal Family Systems (IFS) techniques to address complex self-conflicts stemming from early life experiences. Designed for clients with prolonged emotional difficulties arising from insecure attachment patterns, this approach fosters secure relational bonds and emotional stability through integrative therapeutic methods.
People
Colleen Heenan
Psychotherapist
Dr. Colleen Heenan is a UKCP-registered psychotherapist with 40+ years of clinical experience. Holds a PhD in Psychotherapy and specialises in trauma treatment using EMDR and attachment-focused therapies. Former NHS researcher and academic, she combines clinical practice with ongoing professional development to deliver evidence-based care.
Questions
What therapeutic approaches do you offer?
We provide counselling, psychodynamic psychotherapy, EMDR, and attachment-focused therapies tailored to individual needs.
Are sessions available online?
All therapy sessions are conducted via secure online video appointments for client convenience.
What areas do you serve?
We primarily serve Bradford, Leeds, and surrounding areas in West Yorkshire.
What qualifications does the therapist hold?
Colleen Heenan holds a PhD in Psychotherapy and is accredited by UKCP, HCPC, and EMDR Europe.
Can couples attend sessions together?
Yes, we offer couple counselling to address relationship challenges and improve communication dynamics.
