A warm welcome to you.

I am a private therapist based in Heworth, York, and I also work online with clients across the UK. I offer 1:1 counselling to young men and women (18–30s) who are finding life difficult for a wide range of reasons.

I provide an accepting, confidential and non-judgemental space where you can focus on whatever is causing you concern.

Counselling can help you move towards a better quality of life. It may help you to:

understand yourself better
build and enjoy more meaningful relationships
process difficult experiences and emotions
develop self-worth and confidence
reduce feelings of anxiety and low mood

I work with many university students, LGBTQ+ and autistic people. My approach is person-centred, which means our work focuses on your individual experience, at your pace.

Talking to family or friends isn’t always straightforward. You might keep things to yourself to avoid being judged, to prevent worrying others, or because it feels like they wouldn’t understand — or are part of what’s going on.

Counselling offers a confidential space to talk openly, without judgement or expectations. It can take you beyond coping, helping you understand what’s holding you back. With greater awareness, you may begin to approach life differently and make changes that feel right for you.

Madeleine Bentley. BACP accredited gay counsellor in York.

Sessions: Tuesdays & Wednesdays 10am to 6pm.

Zoom sessions available from 9am.

I have answered some of the questions people ask me most frequently on my blog.

To find out more about the counselling I offer, please look at the rest of this website, my Counselling Directory and BACP profiles.

If you think that I may be a good fit for you, use the contact button below to get in touch.

Please let me know a couple of lines about yourself, what you are looking for counselling for (e.g. low mood, anxiety, relationship issues) and your availability on Tuesdays and Wednesdays.

I look forward to hearing from you.

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