Frances Barlow Counsellor in Morley | Online Counselling in Leeds

Welcome

Thank you for visiting my website.

My name is Frances Barlow.

I provide a confidential counselling service in Morley, south-west Leeds.

I work face to face, online and also offer telephone sessions. I offer short term and long term therapy to individuals over the age of 18. Please note I don't offer counselling to couples.

I have an Enhanced DBS Certificate.

Please note I'm closed from Friday 20th December until 6th January.

I have availability for new clients from January onwards.

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Counselling in a safe, comfortable and private setting

I work from a person centred counselling approach, putting you and your individual experiences at the heart of what we do and offer a safe, non-judgemental environment that will support you to find your own solutions and strengths.

If you're looking for a safe place to talk, need emotional support, or feel to be struggling with change, please get in touch. I understand first hand that life can feel overwhelming and confusing and that it can be difficult to reach out.

HOW COUNSELLING CAN HELP YOU

About me

I've been a practicing person centred therapist for ten years since qualifying in 2014. I'm committed to providing counselling to adults in a safe, confidential and non-judgemental environment. I also work with and support trainee counsellors to whom I offer concessionary rates. My way of working is often referred to as talking therapy.

I'm an accredited member of the National Counselling & Psychotherapy Society. This means I'm on a register that has been accredited by the Professional Standards Authority which was created to ensure that the public are able to choose safe, ethical and competent professionals for their health and social care needs. For more information please visit www.ncps.com/about-us

I’m also a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). I'm bound by their ethical framework for good practice in counselling and psychotherapy. This means that I work with a commitment to client well-being and work to professional standards. For more information please visit

www.BACP.co.uk

2024 Leeds Centre for Psychological Development Diploma in the Practice of Supervision
2023 TQUK Certificate in Understanding Autism
2019 CPCAB Certificate in Counselling Children
2014 ABC Awards Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling
2014 Bradford Bereavement Support Grief and Loss Course
2011 ABC Awards Advanced Counselling Skills

Certificate of Attendance in Introduction to PTSD and Trauma
The Power of Good Nutrition and Digestion when we are Grieving
ADHD: Navigating Neurodiversity in a Neurotypical World
Assessing Risk
Supporting Clients with Body Dysmorphia and Body Image Difficulties
Understanding and Managing Loneliness
Working with Shame
Counselling Autistic Clients
Working with Suicidal Clients
Working with Client who Self Harm

I have a Diploma in the Practice of Supervision through the Leeds Centre for Psychological Development. My core training is the Seven-eyed Model.

I see supervision as a respectful and safe collaborative space to enable practitioners to feel supported, learn and grow through reflective practice and gain a deeper understanding of their client work. It's a space to share honestly about what's happening in practice without a fear of judgement, and explore any feelings that may arise around self-doubt and isolation. Working safely and ethically is at the heart of my supervisory practice.

Fees

£50 for 60 minutes, £75 for 90 minutes

I offer a free 30 minutes telephone conversation to discuss expectations and how we may work together, please contact me for more information.

Thank you for visiting this page. As at November 2024 I'm closed to new trainee enquiries as I'm now working at capacity. This will be reviewed in Spring 2025.

I'm a member of the therapist network at Leeds Beckett University, and on the counselling and supervision supplier list at Leeds City College.

I offer both counselling and supervision to student therapists at a concessionary rate.

Counselling £40 for 60 minutes

Supervision £40 for 60 minutes, £60 for 90 minutes.

I offer a free 30 minute telephone conversation to discuss expectations and how we may work together, please contact me for further information.

Be listened to, and really heard

If you're looking for a safe place to talk, need emotional support, or feel to be struggling with change, please get in touch.

I understand first hand that life can feel overwhelming and confusing and that it can be difficult to reach out.

The overall aim of counselling sessions is to support clients by helping them to work through issues, to enable a happier and more settled life.

Speak in confidence

I am bound ethically to provide a confidential service. I will not discuss what you talk about in our sessions with anyone else.

As part of my ethical commitment to my profession I attend monthly supervision. My supervisor also works in a confidential setting. I may discuss client work at supervision however I will not give my supervisor any identifying client information.

If I believe someone is in danger of serious harm I may need to break confidentiality in accordance with the BACP ethical framework, this would be discussed with client and supervisor.

How I work

I offer short-term counselling and more in-depth, on-going flexible therapy. To provide us with an opportunity to meet and ask any questions you may have about therapy I offer an initial meeting, this will last up to 60 minutes. This gives us a chance to discuss what you hope to get from seeing a counsellor, changes you may want to make, and whether you feel like I am the right therapist to support you. If you’re happy to continue we’ll go from there.

What issues can counselling help with?

People come to me for help a wide range of issues. I'm a counsellor experienced in helping and supporting clients who are going through emotional difficulties and need somewhere safe to talk.

People bring a variety of personal challenges to therapy that they would like to work through.

These can present in many ways - here are a few examples of what can be supported through counselling:

change

grief

bereavement

family issues

relationships

living loss

stress

work related issues

redundancy

friendships

low mood

depression

general anxiety

identity

neurodiversity

autism / ASD

ADHD

loneliness

"From day one of meeting Frances, I felt comfortable and able to open up to her."

"I would recommend this service to family and friends."

"I would like to say a heartfelt thank you for your help. It has made a huge difference to my life. Thank you."

"I felt listened to and respected."

"I felt safe enough to speak freely."

My location

I work from my large and well ventilated counselling room on Albert Road, Morley. I provide location details when we arrange an initial session.

Morley is within easy reach of Birstall, Churwell, Drighlington, Gildersome, Birkenshaw, East Bierley, Gomersal, Mirfield, Tong, Beeston and the south Leeds area. A wider reach includes Wakefield, Bradford, Leeds and Kirklees, and within easy access of the M62 and M1.

In addition to providing face-to-face therapy, I also offer telephone counselling and online sessions via software package Zoom for clients who prefer to work this way. Please get in touch to find out more about how online therapy works.

Fees and availability

Face to face session £50
Online session £50
Telephone session £50

Sessions are 60 minutes.

Before committing to any counselling sessions I suggest an initial session. This gives an opportunity for you ask questions, to discuss what you would like to get from counselling, how I can support you and to see if you would like to go ahead.

Initial face to face session £35
Initial online session £35
Initial telephone session £35

Initial sessions are 60 minutes.

I provide my bank details prior to the start of counselling, and ask that payment is made by bank transfer before each session to secure the booking.

I work with student and trainee counsellors offering counselling and supervision, and offer concessionary rates. Please get in touch if you’d like to discuss this.

My working hours

8am to 5pm - Monday, Wednesday, Thursday

8am to 8pm - Tuesday

8am to noon - Friday

Get in touch

Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions about how counselling works, or to arrange an initial assessment appointment. This will enable us to discuss the reasons you are thinking of coming to counselling, whether it could be helpful for you and whether I am the right therapist to help.

You can also call me on 07751 680430 if you would prefer to speak to me first. I am happy to discuss any queries or questions you may have prior to arranging an initial appointment.

I aim to answer enquiries within 48 hours, all contact is confidential.

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