Psychotherapy and Counselling in Menston and Online

Peri O'Connor Psychotherapy and Counselling

A confidential space to explore the thoughts, feelings and challenges in your life

Welcome, my name is Peri and I am a psychotherapist providing both short-term and long-term therapy to adults in Menston or online.

I am warm, calm and compassionate. Clients have told me I am easy to trust and feel comfortable to share things they have never told people before.

Psychotherapy and counselling in a comfortable and private setting

Are you feeling anxious, stuck, really down, or like you're not good enough? Maybe you're not sure what's bothering you, or you don’t know where to begin. Life can be complicated and challenging, and it’s completely normal to need support along the way. I’m here to help. Together, we can create a supportive space where you can begin to understand yourself more deeply. I can guide you as you explore what’s going on in your life and help you find new, meaningful ways forward.

I offer a place where you can ‘come as you are’, where you can reflect on the difficulties or problems you are experiencing in a confidential environment with someone from outside your day-to day life. In our work together, my aim is to offer a safe and supportive space where you feel truly heard, understood without judgment, and gently challenged when helpful. You’ll have the chance to explore how you became the person you are today, how your relationships have taken shape, and what changes you might want to make in your life.

As we go deeper, we’ll look at the thoughts, feelings, and physical sensations that may be holding you back. Through this process, you can begin to build new ways of supporting yourself, like managing difficult emotions, making sense of your thoughts, and relating more healthily to others. The goal is for you to feel more able to care for and protect yourself, and to make the changes that feel right for you.

I have extensive experience of working as a psychotherapist, having recently left the Leeds Womens Counselling and Therapy Service, where I was a psychotherapist working with women who had experienced childhood trauma. Prior to that I worked in psychotherapy roles at colleges, schools and the care sector.

I have an MA in Psychotherapy (distinction), a PGDip in Counselling and Psychotherapy (distinction), I am a qualified Transactional Analyst, having spent 4 years studying and gaining my diploma and UKCP registration. I have BACP accreditation status and am currently training in EMDR.

As a fully qualified, experienced psychotherapist I am fully committed to being the best I can and am a registered member of the UK Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP), an accredited member of the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). and a member of the UK Association of Transactional Analysis (UKATA). I abide by their code of ethics, which underpins all my work.

Speak in Confidence

I am passionate about the work I do and will accept you just as you are. Therapy takes place in a comfortable space, where you can meet with someone who will listen with sensitivity and empathy - and without judgement. In the therapy space, thoughts and feelings can be expressed freely and in confidence.

A problem shared...

Trouble with relationships; self-esteem and confidence; anxiety or panic attacks; mood swings or depression - many people face difficulties in their everyday lives that can be hard to get on top of. Therapy provides us with a set of tools to help gain a better understanding of what’s causing these problems and how you can move towards managing or resolving them.

Make different, better choices

Working together, I can help you gain greater insight into the difficulties you are facing, help you understand your existing patterns, why you act or react to them the way you do, and see how you can start to make different, better and healthier choices moving forward.

What issues can psychotherapy and counselling help with?

People come to me for help a wide range of issues. Here are a few of the more common difficulties that can be supported through psychotherapy and relational counselling:

Stress or anxiety

Issues with confidence or self-esteem

Issues with eating

Self-sabotage

Health related issues

Relationship problems

Grief, loss or bereavement

Mid-life crisis

Empty nest concerns

Trauma and post-traumatic stress

Panic attacks

Abuse

Depression

Pregnancy or parenting issues

Anger management

Issues relating to sexuality

Difficulties at work or in retirement

Women's issues

My location

I work from my therapy room in Menston, close to Guiseley, Otley, and Ilkley; accessible from both Leeds and Bradford via train, bus or car. This is a comfortable, calm setting where you will receive a warm welcome. I will provide location details when we arrange our therapy sessions.

In addition to providing face-to-face therapy, I also offer online sessions for clients in the UK and overseas via Zoom. Contact me to find out more about how online therapy works.

Fees & availability

Sessions last 50 minutes, usually taking place on a weekly or fortnightly basis, and cost £60 per session. Contact me to enquire about availability.

Please note that if you want to cancel an appointment I require 24 hours’ notice; otherwise you will still need to pay for any sessions missed. I accept payment in cash, by cheque or by bank transfer. I have a card reader in the room if you prefer to pay by card.

Get in touch

Feel free to contact me if you have any questions, or to book a free 20-minute introductory chat face-to-face, on Zoom or on the telephone, or book a first session. This enables us to discuss the reasons you are thinking of coming for therapy, whether it could be helpful for you and whether I am the right therapist to help.

You can also call me on 07484 635501 if you would prefer to leave a message or speak to me first. I am happy to discuss any queries or questions you may have before arranging an initial appointment.

All enquiries are usually answered within 24 hours, and all contact is strictly confidential.

“Peri just gets me! I was really scared at the thought of opening up to a stranger, but Peri made me feel completely at ease straight away. I really feel I could tell her anything and she would not judge, in fact I have shared things with her I have never told anyone. She is a star!”

Lola, Leeds

“I just wanted to let you know how much I appreciate everything you have done for me over the last few months. Your help, expertise and kindness have been so very helpful. I can't thank you enough. I am now in a better place to move forward.

One great lesson I have learned is the importance of talking about and not suppressing emotions. You have been such a positive force for me and I am so grateful.”

Martin, on Zoom

“Thank you so much! I feel so much better. I have learned things about patterns in my behaviour and the way I relate to other people I just didn't realise before. My belief in myself has improved and I feel more confident day to day. I just feel so much happier, thank you Peri!”

Tracey, Horsforth