Business Details
Your Trusted Counselling Partner in York
With over 27 years of dedicated experience in counselling individuals and couples, Denise O'Connell Counselling provides professional support rooted in empathy and expertise. Established as a BACP Registered and Accredited practice, our services span mindfulness-based therapies, relationship counselling, and trauma recovery. Our counsellor holds a Postgraduate Diploma in Counselling from York St John University and has delivered specialised programmes in York, Malton, and Scarborough. We operate within the BACP Ethical Framework, ensuring rigorous standards of practice. Our approach combines evidence-based methodologies like Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) with compassionate listening.Clients benefit from tailored sessions addressing anxiety, depression, grief, and relationship challenges. Having worked in GP surgeries, hospitals, and community settings, we bring extensive contextual understanding to each session. Our practice balances clinical excellence with a warm, non-judgmental environment that respects client individuality. We maintain active professional development through continuous training, ensuring our services remain current and effective. This commitment to growth mirrors our belief in clients' innate potential to navigate life's challenges successfully.
Services
Counselling
Relationship Counselling
Mindfulness Therapy
Grief Counselling
Past Trauma Healing
Highlights and features
- We have 27 years' experience in individual and couples counselling
- Our counsellor is BACP Registered and Accredited
- We integrate mindfulness techniques with evidence-based therapies
- Sessions available in-person and online for flexibility
- Specialised experience in healthcare, relationship and trauma counselling
Associations and certifications
- BACP
Services
Counselling
Professional talking therapy for personal challenges in a safe, confidential environment. Addresses anxiety, depression, and life transitions using evidence-based approaches. Combines mindfulness techniques with cognitive therapy to develop coping strategies.
Relationship Counselling
Structured support for couples navigating relationship challenges. Includes four-stage assessment process and tailored sessions. Focuses on improving communication and resolving conflicts through impartial guidance and practical tools.
Mindfulness Therapy
Evidence-based approach combining present-moment awareness with cognitive techniques. Helps manage stress, anxiety, and emotional regulation difficulties. Teaches practical skills for maintaining mental wellbeing through daily mindfulness practices.
Grief Counselling
Specialised support for processing loss and life transitions. Addresses various forms of bereavement including death, divorce, and career changes. Helps clients understand natural grieving processes and develop healing strategies.
Past Trauma Healing
Safe therapeutic space for addressing childhood trauma and abuse impacts. Uses compassionate exploration of past experiences to understand present patterns. Focuses on empowering clients to create fulfilling futures through healing insights.
People
Denise O'Connell
Counsellor
BACP Accredited counsellor with 27 years' experience in individual and couples therapy. Holds Postgraduate Diploma in Counselling from York St John University. Specialises in mindfulness-based approaches and trauma recovery.
Questions
What counselling approaches do you use?
I integrate mindfulness, Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), and person-centred approaches tailored to individual client needs.
Do you offer online sessions?
Yes, online counselling is available on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays with flexible timing.
Are reduced rates available?
Yes, I offer discounted sessions for clients on low income - please discuss this during initial contact.
What are your qualifications?
I'm a BACP Registered and Accredited Counsellor with a Postgraduate Diploma in Counselling from York St John University.
How long are counselling sessions?
Standard sessions last one hour, with couples sessions sometimes extending to accommodate specific needs.
