“I can’t switch off both in the day and when I try to sleep.”
Your head’s still going over things at 2am, running through everything, and you’re tired of always being on edge.
Therapy in Skipton, Keighley & online A counsellor in Skipton who’s easy to talk to.
Starting counselling can feel like a big leap, especially if you’ve never done it before. I’m Angus, a qualified, BACP registered counsellor, and I’m a down to earth person, so you can just come as you are, talk about things in your own words and go at whatever pace feels right for you.
Free 15-minute call
£55 a session
No block bookings
BACP registered
The first step
A free 15-minute call. Where we just have a chat, and you decide.
Qualified, registered and verified
01 · Does this sound like you?
You don’t need to have it all worked out to start.
People come to counselling for all sorts of reasons, and it’s often a mix of things. You might recognise yourself in some of these.
“I just feel flat and numb.”
Getting through the day takes more than anyone around you sees, and the things you used to enjoy don’t really feel the same anymore.
“I’m not good enough or I have to prove myself to others.”
There is a voice that picks at everything you do, and makes it hard to believe you deserve any better, changing this feels really out of reach.
“I’m fine, honestly, don’t worry about me.”
You’re keeping it together for everyone else, but there’s not much left over for you, it’s draining trying to be strong.
“Everything’s changed.”
A loss, a relationship break-up, a move or a big change, and you’re not quite sure where you stand anymore, you kind of just feel a bit lost right now.
“I don’t even know what’s wrong.”
Something just feels off, you don’t need the right words to start, for example if you struggle to articulate how you feel, we can find how you feel with more clarity together.
02 · Meet Angus, your counsellor in Skipton
Easy to talk to, and fully qualified.
Hi, I’m Angus. I started my counselling training back in 2021, and I’ve been in private practice since 2024, working with people from Skipton and the surrounding area, I also work as an associate for a reputable counselling organisation in Bradford. I’m a registered member of the BACP and I trained as a Person-Centred Humanistic counsellor, which basically means I won’t try to fix you or tell you how to live, I’ll listen properly to you, be honest with you, build a strong therapeutic relationship and help you make sense of what’s going on in your experience.
I know reaching out to a counsellor can feel like a really big step, so I try to keep our sessions relaxed and human, more like talking with someone who gets you than being assessed or analysed or put under a microscope. I see people in Skipton in a really calm room at The Divergent Space in the centre of Skipton, and I also work in Keighley and online if that’s easier for you.
Angus Watson
MBACP · Person-Centred Counsellor
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Angus helped me more than anyone will ever know. The sessions meant the world to me, and I hope someone else can benefit from this wonderful service.
A client
Counselling fees in Skipton
There’s no packages, no pressure and no surprises.
It’s £55 a session whether we meet in person or online, you’re never locked into a block of sessions, and we just take it one week at a time.
Free first call
Free
15 minutes, no obligation
- A relaxed first chat
- Ask me anything
- No pressure to book
Counselling session
£55
per 50-minute session
- Same fee in person or online
- Skipton, Keighley or online
- Daytime and evening times
Weekly & ongoing
Weekly
at your own pace
- No block bookings
- No set number of sessions
- We review it together as we go
03 · Starting is simpler than it feels
Three simple steps to your first session.
1
Get in touch
Fill in the short form, or just call or text me. We’ll arrange a free 15-minute call at a time that suits you.
Book your free call2
Have a quick chat
No pressure and nothing to prepare. You can ask me anything, and we’ll see if working together feels right.
3
Start when you’re ready
If it feels like a good fit, we book your first session in Skipton, Keighley or online, and take it from there, one week at a time.
04 · Good questions to ask
The things people often wonder.
Do you offer a free initial call?
Yes I do, choosing a counsellor is a big decision, so I offer a free 15-minute call. It’s a chance to have a quick chat, ask me anything and see if we feel like a good fit before you commit to anything.
I’m nervous about starting, is that normal?
Completely normal, for most people they feel a bit nervous before they start. You don’t need to prepare anything or know what to say, we can just start with whatever feels easiest and I’ll help things along. You’re always in control of what we talk about, I put a lot of attention into making the first step as comfortable as possible.
How much are counselling sessions in Skipton?
Sessions are £55 each. The fee is exactly the same whether you choose to come in person in Skipton or Keighley, or speak with me online, I ask for pre-payment prior to each session.
How often would we meet?
Therapy works best when we meet weekly as regular sessions helps us build a trusting relationship and gives you a steady, supportive space to explore your thoughts and feelings at your own pace, it also avoids the therapy feeling like a catch up and keeps the work focused and productive for you.
How many sessions will I need?
There is no set number. As a person-centred counsellor, I work at your pace. Some people find 6 to 12 sessions enough to work through a specific issue, while others prefer open-ended support for longer term growth, we do review this together as we go along.
Is what we discuss confidential?
Yes. I follow the BACP Ethical Framework. There are a few exceptions, mainly if someone is at serious risk of harm or if the law requires it, and I’ll go through these with you before we start. I would rather be open and honest about this so there are no surprises going into the first session.
What are your qualifications?
I started my counselling training in 2021. My formal professional training and memberships are:
- Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling
- Level 3 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling
- Level 2 Certificate in Therapeutic Counselling
- Certificate in Trauma Informed Counselling, The Open University (CPD)
- Registered Individual Member of the BACP (largest counselling association in the UK)
- I hold Professional Indemnity and Public Liability Insurance
- I am registered with the ICO as a fully GDPR compliant practitioner
- Over two years in private practice and hundreds of in practice client hours
- I work as an associate therapist for a reputable counselling organisation/charity in West Yorkshire alongside my private practice
- I have a diverse work history with the majority of my experience coming from the voluntary third sector including disability advocacy and working within communities.
- I work closely with a private clinical supervisor to support my in practice to support working ethically and safely with clients
- I hold an Enhanced DBS
05 · Starting counselling in Skipton
Feeling nervous about starting is completely normal.
For a lot of people the hardest part is just getting in touch with a counsellor. You don’t need to know what to say or have it all worked out, we can start wherever you are, and if you get stuck I’ll help things along if needed. There’s no judgement when working with me, no homework you’ll dread between sessions and nobody trying to fix you as you are okay as you are, we look at things that may be causing knots emotionally and I will help you see potential blind spots in your experience. It’s just fifty minutes each week that are completely yours to dip out of life and have to yourself, focused on you.
Over time, you might find that
- Your mind feels a bit quieter, and you’re not on edge as much.
- You can say what you need without it coming out in a way you didn’t want it to.
- You understand yourself more clearly, and why you react the way you do.
- You feel more like yourself again and get to share hidden emotions with someone you trust.
I can’t promise any of that, but I can offer a space where we work towards it together with care, at your pace as it’s about looking at the long term and exploring things at the root of things. Steering away from quick fixes and focusing more on emotional exploration.
06 · Therapy rooms in Skipton & Keighley
A calm, beautiful space in the centre of Skipton.
In person
Counselling in Skipton
The Divergent Space, 6 Victoria Street, Skipton BD23 1JE
A really welcoming, private room right in the centre of town.
Meet in Skipton Online
Online or by phone
Video or phone sessions from home, if travelling is tricky or you just feel more at ease in your own space.
More on online counselling
In person
Counselling in Keighley
9 Devonshire Street, Keighley BD21 2BH
The same relaxed, confidential sessions, just nearer to home if Keighley is easier for you.
Meet in Keighley
07 · Get in touch
Let’s start with a chat.
The easiest way to see if we’re a good fit is just to talk. Book a free, no-obligation 15-minute call, you can ask me anything, and there’s no pressure to book anything after.
Your message comes straight to me, and I’ll reply personally, usually within one working day.
A gentle note: counselling is not a crisis service, and I am not able to offer urgent support. If you need help right now, please call Samaritans on 116 123 (free, any time, day or night) or 999 in an emergency.