Tim Mcdonnell
Counsellor in Leeds

I'm a fully qualified Therapist with over 10 years experience in Private Practice. I'm a Member of the BACP and I abide by their code of ethics.

I had a varied career before becoming a Counsellor, working in financial services in The City, other office based jobs, factory and warehouse work as well as experiencing redundancy. I believe this broad range of experience helps me to relate to people from every walk of life and understand the pressures we often find ourselves under in the modern world.

I have been through counselling myself, so I know what it's like to take the first steps into therapy as well as the empowerment, new insights and confidence it can provide. I became a Counsellor because I'm passionate about helping others.

Background & Counselling Qualifications

I undertook 7 years of training in order to work in private practice, which includes a:

- BA Psychology degree.
- Level 3 Certificate in Counselling Studies.
- Postgraduate Diploma (Masters Level) in Counselling and Psychotherapy.

I engage in regular supervision and ongoing professional development to ensure safe and effective practice.

My Specialisms

Areas I Can Help With

I support adults with a wide range of concerns, including:

- Anxiety and stress
- Low mood and depression
- Self-esteem and confidence issues
- Relationship difficulties
- Work-related stress and burnout
- Life changes, grief, feeling stuck, or navigating transitions
- Trauma and past experiences

Approach to Counselling & How I Work

How I Work

I take an integrative approach, tailoring therapy to your individual needs. This means sessions may focus on:

- Understanding thoughts, feelings and patterns
- Exploring past experiences and relationships
- Developing coping strategies for anxiety, low mood or stress
- Improving self-esteem, confidence and self-compassion

I believe that feeling safe, understood, and respected is central to effective counselling. You don't need a clear goal before starting - we will work together to discover what matters most to you.

Therapies & Rates

Please note the rates detailed below are there to give you an idea of the therapists standard rates, we strongly advise you contact the therapist for more detailed rates and any offers they may have.

Therapy	Appointment Type	Rate
Counselling	In Person	£50 per 50 minutes

Additional Rate Information

Fees £50.00 per session Concessions offered for counselling students. Initial Session The initial session costs £20 and lasts for 50 minutes. It will give you the opportunity to learn more about counselling and to discuss what has brought you to therapy. Discounts It is possible to book an initial 12 sessions for the price of 10 or 10 sessions for the price of 8. Cancellations Policy Cancellations with more than 48 hours notice will not be charged. When sessions are cancelled with less than 48 hours notice, the normal fee will apply.