Motivational Interviewing Counselling in York
Where helpful, I can offer approaches such as Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT) Motivational Interviewing (MI), as well as existential, systemic or psychodynamic approaches.
I am an integrative counsellor and psychotherapist registered with the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and an Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC) Specialist Mentor undertaking regular clinical supervision. I draw from a range of evidence-based therapeutic approaches to create a personalized, flexible, and compassionate treatment plan tailored to your unique needs. Whether you are dealing with anxiety, depression, work stress, relationship challenges, or simply wanting to get to know yourself better, therapy can offer the tools and insights to expand your self-awareness and help you find a better place.
Where helpful, I can offer approaches such as Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT) Motivational Interviewing (MI), as well as existential, systemic or psychodynamic approaches.
I am an integrative counsellor and psychotherapist registered with the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and an Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC) Specialist Mentor undertaking regular clinical supervision. I draw from a range of evidence-based therapeutic approaches to create a personalized, flexible, and compassionate treatment plan tailored to your unique needs. Whether you are dealing with anxiety, depression, work stress, relationship challenges, or simply wanting to get to know yourself better, therapy can offer the tools and insights to expand your self-awareness and help you find a better place.
I have an integrative approach to counselling, I qualified as a Person Centred counsellor and have qualified in CBT, solution focussed therapy, creative writing and motivational interviewing which means I can meet the needs of more people as not one approach fits or suits all.
Being in therapy is something many of us have needed over the course of our lives, by acknowledging you need some help now you have already come a long way. By working together we can make a real difference in how you cope and live your life. Over the years I have worked in a variety of settings helping people who were struggling with issues such as fear, anxiety, depression, suicidal ideation, stress, self harm, addiction, co dependency, anger. I have been helping people come to terms with their past, enjoy the present and look forward to the future for the past 18 years.
I have an integrative approach to counselling, I qualified as a Person Centred counsellor and have qualified in CBT, solution focussed therapy, creative writing and motivational interviewing which means I can meet the needs of more people as not one approach fits or suits all.
Being in therapy is something many of us have needed over the course of our lives, by acknowledging you need some help now you have already come a long way. By working together we can make a real difference in how you cope and live your life. Over the years I have worked in a variety of settings helping people who were struggling with issues such as fear, anxiety, depression, suicidal ideation, stress, self harm, addiction, co dependency, anger. I have been helping people come to terms with their past, enjoy the present and look forward to the future for the past 18 years.
Welcome I am a registered MBACP accredited Counsellor/psychotherapist. I am qualified in several modalities of therapy - meaning I can integrate a range of interventions to support you. I work with individuals, couples, families, children and young people. I offer online appointments and face to face appointments in York and Thirsk. I also offer walk and talk sessions in York and Thirsk. I specialise in relationship and psychosexual therapy, trauma and PTSD. If you are experiencing difficulties and would like to talk in confidence, I'm here by your side to support you and help you move forward at your pace.
Welcome I am a registered MBACP accredited Counsellor/psychotherapist. I am qualified in several modalities of therapy - meaning I can integrate a range of interventions to support you. I work with individuals, couples, families, children and young people. I offer online appointments and face to face appointments in York and Thirsk. I also offer walk and talk sessions in York and Thirsk. I specialise in relationship and psychosexual therapy, trauma and PTSD. If you are experiencing difficulties and would like to talk in confidence, I'm here by your side to support you and help you move forward at your pace.
If you are experiencing difficulties that are impacting on your life and have decided to take the step to access some help to make a change to your life, then I can help you. I specialise in working with individuals experiencing difficulties due to depression, anxiety, and trauma, drawing upon my skills as an Accredited Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapist Practitioner and compassion focused therapy. I work with you to help you gain a better understanding of yourself, difficulties, and strategies to improve how you feel. I offer a warm and confidential space where you can talk openly about your feelings without fear of criticism.
If you are experiencing difficulties that are impacting on your life and have decided to take the step to access some help to make a change to your life, then I can help you. I specialise in working with individuals experiencing difficulties due to depression, anxiety, and trauma, drawing upon my skills as an Accredited Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapist Practitioner and compassion focused therapy. I work with you to help you gain a better understanding of yourself, difficulties, and strategies to improve how you feel. I offer a warm and confidential space where you can talk openly about your feelings without fear of criticism.
Hi, I'm Maisie and I specialise in EMDR therapy for birth and postnatal trauma. I also offer therapy for people who are struggling to adjust to parenthood. I understand the transition to becoming a parent can be difficult, even without experiencing birth trauma. Our children are mirrors of us and difficult childhood experiences can often come to the surface when you become a parent yourself. EMDR can help you process any difficult feelings that may have come to the surface for you. I offer a gentle, collaborative, down to earth approach to therapy.
Hi, I'm Maisie and I specialise in EMDR therapy for birth and postnatal trauma. I also offer therapy for people who are struggling to adjust to parenthood. I understand the transition to becoming a parent can be difficult, even without experiencing birth trauma. Our children are mirrors of us and difficult childhood experiences can often come to the surface when you become a parent yourself. EMDR can help you process any difficult feelings that may have come to the surface for you. I offer a gentle, collaborative, down to earth approach to therapy.
Are you feeling anxious and distressed? At times do you get frustrated, irritated or angry? Do you have painful unwanted memories or struggle to sleep? Are you feeling sad, low or numb? Are you feeling alone or that no one understands you? Are you feeling overwhelmed and struggling to cope? Do you want to feel calmer and more in control? Do you want to understand how your body is reacting and why you can't think straight? Do you want to cope better on a day-to-day basis. As a qualified integrative, relational counsellor I am able to be alongside you and help you to understand your experience.
Are you feeling anxious and distressed? At times do you get frustrated, irritated or angry? Do you have painful unwanted memories or struggle to sleep? Are you feeling sad, low or numb? Are you feeling alone or that no one understands you? Are you feeling overwhelmed and struggling to cope? Do you want to feel calmer and more in control? Do you want to understand how your body is reacting and why you can't think straight? Do you want to cope better on a day-to-day basis. As a qualified integrative, relational counsellor I am able to be alongside you and help you to understand your experience.
Dr Richard Jenkinson
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
York YO10
Are you tired of putting on a brave face when inside you wish the world would just swallow you up at times? Perhaps you struggle to feel good about yourself, your body or your life and carry the burden of shame, regret or frustration about this. Maybe you dwell on the past, worry about the future or over-analyse everything you do harshly and critically. Do things all seem a bit grey sometimes? You might be in your head a lot & perhaps you've learnt ways to protect yourself or cope (that may be having unintended consequences). You may understandably long for life to feel pleasurable, hopeful and meaningful again.
Are you tired of putting on a brave face when inside you wish the world would just swallow you up at times? Perhaps you struggle to feel good about yourself, your body or your life and carry the burden of shame, regret or frustration about this. Maybe you dwell on the past, worry about the future or over-analyse everything you do harshly and critically. Do things all seem a bit grey sometimes? You might be in your head a lot & perhaps you've learnt ways to protect yourself or cope (that may be having unintended consequences). You may understandably long for life to feel pleasurable, hopeful and meaningful again.
I work with people who struggle with binge eating, anxiety, depression, addiction, PTSD and trauma. I use an integrative approach using different modalities and interventions. Having lived experience in the above issues, I get it! Together, we’ll use somatic exercises to gently re-regulate your nervous system, working towards a happier version of you. My goal is to help you find a sense of peace. You deserve to live a happy peaceful life, and I’m here to support you every step of the way!
I work with people who struggle with binge eating, anxiety, depression, addiction, PTSD and trauma. I use an integrative approach using different modalities and interventions. Having lived experience in the above issues, I get it! Together, we’ll use somatic exercises to gently re-regulate your nervous system, working towards a happier version of you. My goal is to help you find a sense of peace. You deserve to live a happy peaceful life, and I’m here to support you every step of the way!
Dr Nicky Bould
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
York YO1 (Online Only)
Hello, I’m Nicky and I am an HCPC registered Clinical Psychologist. I work with people who are experiencing a wide range of concerns. I also specialise in supporting people with physical health conditions and I have been working in NHS cancer services for over 15 years. I have extensive experience of working with people who are living with conditions such as cancer, diabetes, persistent pain, gastrointestinal problems (such as IBS), dermatological issues and also life-limiting illnesses. In addition to this, I also work more generally with issues such as depression, anxiety, grief, stress, relationship difficulties and trauma.
Hello, I’m Nicky and I am an HCPC registered Clinical Psychologist. I work with people who are experiencing a wide range of concerns. I also specialise in supporting people with physical health conditions and I have been working in NHS cancer services for over 15 years. I have extensive experience of working with people who are living with conditions such as cancer, diabetes, persistent pain, gastrointestinal problems (such as IBS), dermatological issues and also life-limiting illnesses. In addition to this, I also work more generally with issues such as depression, anxiety, grief, stress, relationship difficulties and trauma.
Hello, I’m Ben, a psychotherapist based in York, and I support people to resolve life and relationship difficulties. If you’ve ever felt trapped, possibly disliking who you have become and feeling others blaming you too; we can work together to make sense of how you came to be the person that you are today, and how to make positive changes in your life- to make you more you. Often we feel life’s pressures, or that there is some is just ‘wrong’ but we are unsure of what ‘it’ is, we can resolve the it - to make you more you. I support clients with childhood trauma, complex diagnosis, as well as seemly day to day issues.
Hello, I’m Ben, a psychotherapist based in York, and I support people to resolve life and relationship difficulties. If you’ve ever felt trapped, possibly disliking who you have become and feeling others blaming you too; we can work together to make sense of how you came to be the person that you are today, and how to make positive changes in your life- to make you more you. Often we feel life’s pressures, or that there is some is just ‘wrong’ but we are unsure of what ‘it’ is, we can resolve the it - to make you more you. I support clients with childhood trauma, complex diagnosis, as well as seemly day to day issues.
Have you been feeling worried, low in mood, or generally fed up?! Are you ready for things to be different and would like support to get there? I work with a wide range of difficulties including anxiety, low mood, trauma, emotion regulation difficulties, and neurodiversity, to name a few. I can provide support using therapies such as CBT, EMDR, and trauma focussed approaches, which I adapt to meet your needs and help you achieve your goal.
Have you been feeling worried, low in mood, or generally fed up?! Are you ready for things to be different and would like support to get there? I work with a wide range of difficulties including anxiety, low mood, trauma, emotion regulation difficulties, and neurodiversity, to name a few. I can provide support using therapies such as CBT, EMDR, and trauma focussed approaches, which I adapt to meet your needs and help you achieve your goal.
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If you are experiencing anxiety, having difficulty adapting to the ever-changing demands of the world, or finding it hard to express yourself, you don't have to cope alone. I'm Ian Wootton, and I set up Flexible Mind Psychology to provide specialist therapy for those who feel disconnected, even when they are around lots of people, or who feel stuck in their rigid ways of thinking or behaving. If you are someone who is often assumed to be coping perfectly well, who doesn’t like to make a fuss, and who appears to be okay on the outside but is actually struggling on the inside, get in touch - I can help you to adapt and reconnect.
If you are experiencing anxiety, having difficulty adapting to the ever-changing demands of the world, or finding it hard to express yourself, you don't have to cope alone. I'm Ian Wootton, and I set up Flexible Mind Psychology to provide specialist therapy for those who feel disconnected, even when they are around lots of people, or who feel stuck in their rigid ways of thinking or behaving. If you are someone who is often assumed to be coping perfectly well, who doesn’t like to make a fuss, and who appears to be okay on the outside but is actually struggling on the inside, get in touch - I can help you to adapt and reconnect.
Welcome to my profile and thank you for stopping by. I’m guessing you’re here because you think it might be time to tackle your problems. You’re tired of the status quo and would love to achieve positive change. Having worked therapeutically with people since 1999, I have lots of experience of treating a whole range of issues, and have supported many people to achieve the health and well-being they always dreamed of. Sometimes it’s hard to believe that change is possible, particularly if the problem’s been around for a long time. I’m here to tell you that, with our mutual hard work and dedication, it really is within your reach.
Welcome to my profile and thank you for stopping by. I’m guessing you’re here because you think it might be time to tackle your problems. You’re tired of the status quo and would love to achieve positive change. Having worked therapeutically with people since 1999, I have lots of experience of treating a whole range of issues, and have supported many people to achieve the health and well-being they always dreamed of. Sometimes it’s hard to believe that change is possible, particularly if the problem’s been around for a long time. I’m here to tell you that, with our mutual hard work and dedication, it really is within your reach.
I work with young people (from 12 years), adults, couples and families, in two locations in Leeds, York and online - providing practical, emotional and psychological therapy using the latest therapeutic approaches, evidence from psychology and other sciences (called Human Givens). People may be experiencing anxiety, depression, addiction, self harm, eating disorder, trauma, relationship issues, exploring identity, gender or how neurodiversity is affecting their life. Issues may be recent or longstanding. The focus of support is on helping others to take control of their mental health and wellbeing, to live their life in balance.
I work with young people (from 12 years), adults, couples and families, in two locations in Leeds, York and online - providing practical, emotional and psychological therapy using the latest therapeutic approaches, evidence from psychology and other sciences (called Human Givens). People may be experiencing anxiety, depression, addiction, self harm, eating disorder, trauma, relationship issues, exploring identity, gender or how neurodiversity is affecting their life. Issues may be recent or longstanding. The focus of support is on helping others to take control of their mental health and wellbeing, to live their life in balance.
Leah Spasova - Specialising In Sex Relationships
Psychologist, GMBPsS
Verified Verified
York YO1 (Online Only)
Tired of finding yourself frustrated, lonely, unfulfilled and lost in your intimate life and relationships? Yes, spending life stuck and unhappy, feeling like a lab rat – trying to figure out a maze without a map can be soul destroying. I've been talking, teaching and helping people with their relationships and sexuality since 2007, and no story can faze me. You can feel safe - I'll get you. I will understand and not judge one bit. This is your journey. Are you struggling with intimacy and sexuality? Are you curious about kinky sex or swinging? Or maybe you want to open your relationship? Or to begin with - actually find a partner?
Tired of finding yourself frustrated, lonely, unfulfilled and lost in your intimate life and relationships? Yes, spending life stuck and unhappy, feeling like a lab rat – trying to figure out a maze without a map can be soul destroying. I've been talking, teaching and helping people with their relationships and sexuality since 2007, and no story can faze me. You can feel safe - I'll get you. I will understand and not judge one bit. This is your journey. Are you struggling with intimacy and sexuality? Are you curious about kinky sex or swinging? Or maybe you want to open your relationship? Or to begin with - actually find a partner?
Do you feel ripped apart and shaken to your core? You don't want to be a burden to friends and can't talk to family, it is all so overwhelming. The deepest pit of despair and hurt, mixed emotions, anguish, anger, confusion, barely coping with intense non-stop life changes. Loss of family, partner or treasured friends, sudden or chronic terminal illness, loss of the person you used to be, ageing, guilty lifestyle, fear of a new job and moving, or the prickling heartache from loss of your pet. You don’t even have the strength to take the next step, to pull yourself through while trying to reach your old self. You need a safe space.
Do you feel ripped apart and shaken to your core? You don't want to be a burden to friends and can't talk to family, it is all so overwhelming. The deepest pit of despair and hurt, mixed emotions, anguish, anger, confusion, barely coping with intense non-stop life changes. Loss of family, partner or treasured friends, sudden or chronic terminal illness, loss of the person you used to be, ageing, guilty lifestyle, fear of a new job and moving, or the prickling heartache from loss of your pet. You don’t even have the strength to take the next step, to pull yourself through while trying to reach your old self. You need a safe space.
Do you ever notice a feeling of dread at the day ahead or that you’re constantly worrying and berating yourself? Do you struggle with sleep, or sleep too much but still wake never feeling properly rested? Do you find yourself playing over conversations, picking apart the things that you said and how people responded, worrying about what they think of you? How would you like to feel happier, more confident and energised? To sleep better, be kinder to yourself and look forward to your days? These are just some of the areas I can help you with.
Do you ever notice a feeling of dread at the day ahead or that you’re constantly worrying and berating yourself? Do you struggle with sleep, or sleep too much but still wake never feeling properly rested? Do you find yourself playing over conversations, picking apart the things that you said and how people responded, worrying about what they think of you? How would you like to feel happier, more confident and energised? To sleep better, be kinder to yourself and look forward to your days? These are just some of the areas I can help you with.
My name is Dr Kamila Hortynska. I'm a Clinical Psychologist, CBT Therapist, Mindfulness Expert & Spiritual Life Coach with 23 years of clinical experience, (11 in the NHS). My approach is holistic, integrative & soulful, yet firmly based in health sciences & research. I believe YOU CAN live the life you desire & deserve, and shine so brightly, it will inspire everyone else to do the same! Are you ready to turn stress & exhaustion into vitality and pleasure? Feel radiant and free ...to be yourself? Open up to new possibilities & relationships? I’m an expert in helping people like you spring-clean their lives & introduce new habits.
My name is Dr Kamila Hortynska. I'm a Clinical Psychologist, CBT Therapist, Mindfulness Expert & Spiritual Life Coach with 23 years of clinical experience, (11 in the NHS). My approach is holistic, integrative & soulful, yet firmly based in health sciences & research. I believe YOU CAN live the life you desire & deserve, and shine so brightly, it will inspire everyone else to do the same! Are you ready to turn stress & exhaustion into vitality and pleasure? Feel radiant and free ...to be yourself? Open up to new possibilities & relationships? I’m an expert in helping people like you spring-clean their lives & introduce new habits.
Dr Nikki McCloud is a Chartered Clinical Psychologist who works with a small group of associates providing specialist assessment and support for both mental and physical health difficulties.
Dr Nikki McCloud is a Chartered Clinical Psychologist who works with a small group of associates providing specialist assessment and support for both mental and physical health difficulties.
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Motivational Interviewing Counsellors
How does motivational interviewing work?
Motivational interviewing aims to uncover a person’s internal motivation to change their life. Toward this end, the therapist listens, empathises, and collaborates with the client based on their perspective; the therapist doesn’t adhere to a predetermined plan for change or impose their viewpoint on the client. Discovering an individual’s most important reasons for change, and guiding them to achieve those changes, can empower people to shift from ambivalence to action.
Is motivational interviewing evidence-based?
Yes, research shows that motivational interviewing can help treat alcohol and substance use — and in different ways such as reducing drinking, reducing resistance, and increasing the likelihood of staying in treatment. Motivational interviewing has also been shown to help people lose weight, adhere to medication regimens, improve diet for those with Type II diabetes, and improve healthy behaviours in children.
How long does motivational interviewing last?
Motivational interviewing is a short-term therapy that can last just one or two sessions. In some cases, motivational interviewing may be used in conjunction with longer-term therapies, but for most people, motivational interviewing is a brief intervention that aims to help patients understand their personal, specific, and internal reasons for changing their life.
What differentiates motivational interviewing from person-centered therapy?
In person-centered therapy, the individual is in the driver’s seat of the treatment process, creating space for them to trust their instincts and arrive at their own solutions. The two approaches are similar because motivational interviewing is also client-centered; however, person-centered therapy is more open-ended while motivational interviewing is somewhat more structured; the goal is to change, and the therapist helps the client specifically discover their internal motivations to modify their behaviour.