A super warm welcome to therapy with me

I’m Elizabeth Paterson, a qualified therapist, and I’m here to help you.

I offer unique talking therapy sessions focused on your requirements, whether it’s meeting me weekly, fortnightly, or flexibly as you decide. I’m based in Leeds and work online throughout the UK as well as many countries globally.

I do my best to accommodate how you’d like therapy in a way that feels comfortable for you… this truly is a welcoming space for you.

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I can help you find …

self compassion growth connection authenticity self-awareness confidence purpose calm resilience balance fulfillment well-being self-acceptance change clarity courage trust insight freedom belonging self discovery creativity strengths self compassion growth connection authenticity self-awareness confidence purpose calm resilience balance fulfillment well-being self-acceptance change clarity courage trust insight freedom belonging self discovery creativity strengths

Our therapy sessions together

My goal during every one of our therapy sessions, is to give you the space and support to be able to think your way through your concerns. We will build on your understanding, self-awareness and general wellbeing to empower you to find the solutions that work best for you.

What’s going on?

I know just how difficult it can be to adapt to all kinds of new experiences such as changing relationships with friends, family or romantic, reaching certain life milestones, shifts in career and education, and also losing people, pets and the way things used to be.

Or maybe it is change that you are looking for. Do you feel stuck or that things are becoming boring, hard to maintain or unfulfilling? It can be difficult working out what change we need and how to go about it, whils t keeping ourselves ok as we go through it.

Bespoke therapy sessions

This world is certainly complicated at times, but a lot smoother with the right support network. I am here for you as you work things out. There may be times I offer insights, help reveal your blind spots, uncover the coping mechanisms you use, help you understand attachment and relationship styles and also consider your own helpful and unhelpful conditions of worth.

Throughout our counselling appointments, I will listen with enhanced care and supply you with an abundance of unconditional specialised support. I have many years of experience and training that has honed my skills to be a safe and highly beneficial therapist .

You may decide to spend time unpicking your past, deepening your understanding and self-compassion. Reflecting this way can be a really helpful tool in building resilience and confidence to improve your wellbeing. Looking back can sometimes feel a little daunting, so rest assured I will help you manage this process by setting a pace that suits you and promoting some useful coping strategies and developing a self-care package.

Alongside this, or alternatively, you may be interested in realigning yourself with your current needs. Working in the here and now allows us to acknowledge and accurately identify our emotions more deeply and learn to hold them. This can lead to personal growth and self-acceptance and perhaps drawing closer our self image to our ideal self.

Together we can improve your wellbeing, connect with me to find out more.

Workplaces

I have some availability to work with organisations either ad hoc or in a regular capacity. My prices are competitive to the big players out there.

Let me know your requirements here and let’s see what we can arrange.

Online

Online therapy is a strength of mine. I’ve done extensive training to make sure I provide you with counselling that gives you all the benefits of traditional therapy but with the addition of convenience to your lifestyle.

Check out the different types and my tips for online therapy here plus loads of info on how I keep you safe and secure.

Outdoor

Outdoor therapy is a highly intuitive and effective way to use the environment to gain new perspectives. It can be really useful for processing difficult emotions.

We can walk and talk, sit on a bench, or be creative in the outside space.

I offer this as a bespoke service, with your comfort in mind, and may cost more than online sessions.

Bring your whole self

Your individuality is openly welcomed here. If you find it helpful, we can explore how your personal experiences intersect with your identity, including gender, sexual and relationship diversity, social background, age, religion, ethnicity, ability, neurodiversity, health, heritage, education, and political beliefs.

In other words, you can bring your whole self.

Free Consultation

Seeking therapy can be daunting — I have been there.

I offer a free 15-minute conversation where we can get to know each other, and you can ask any questions.

There is no commitment to work with me; it’s simply an opportunity to learn more.

Starting therapy

You can email, call, text me or fill in the contact form here to start therapy with me.

Feel free to ask me any questions you have.

From there, I email out some paperwork that explains some more about how we can work together and there is a form for you to fill in. You can see a copy of these here, if you’re interested.

Then we find a time that suits you for the therapy to start.

First sessions often involve getting to know each other a little more, and about why you are here and what you would like. We work on setting a pace that feels right for you, with no assumptions. This is the unique space, just for you to be you. I will hold you safely.