Therapy in Leeds

Sally Charles

CBT Therapist

Sally is an experienced CBT Therapist and Lead Therapist at Towards, with over 25 years' experience supporting children, young people, and adults across settings including the NHS and public sector. She specialises in working with children aged 10+, helping them build resilience and confidence through evidence-based Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT). Sally has expertise in anxiety, low mood, stress, and behavioural difficulties. Her therapeutic approach is practical, collaborative, and person-centred, creating a compassionate space where young people feel understood, supported, and empowered to develop coping skills and make lasting positive change.

Jacob King

Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner

Jacob is a compassionate and experienced Senior Therapist with specialist training in ADHD and Autism. He supports children aged 12+, young people, and adults to better understand what these diagnoses may mean for them, helping to build self-awareness, confidence, and acceptance. Jacob works with a wide range of emotional and psychological challenges, offering tailored, person-centred support to meet each individual's needs. His therapeutic approach is collaborative, empathetic, and supportive, creating a safe space for clients to explore their experiences, develop practical coping strategies, and work towards meaningful, lasting positive change.

Tallulah Tay

Therapist & Children's Counsellor

Tallulah is a compassionate and experienced therapist and counsellor with over 30 years' experience supporting children, young people, and adults. Her work is grounded in a person-centred approach, tailoring support to the unique needs of each client and helping them gain insight, resolve difficulties, and build self-understanding. She specialises in working with children aged 4+, using a child-focused approach that incorporates play and creativity to support emotional expression in a safe and nurturing environment. Tallulah's empathetic and collaborative style helps clients of all ages build confidence and work towards meaningful, lasting change.

Fariha Sheikh

Therapist in Training

Fariha is one of the therapists in training at Towards, supporting children and young people up to the age of 25 under the close supervision of Clinical Lead, Kate Tilbury. She is trained to use Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) to support young people experiencing a range of difficulties, including low mood, anxiety, worry, anger, and behavioural challenges. Fariha takes a warm, collaborative, and person-centred approach, helping young people feel safe, supported, and understood. She is passionate about helping young people build confidence, strengthen emotional resilience, and develop practical coping strategies.

Ushna Shaban

Senior Therapist

Ushna is an accredited Cognitive Behavioural Therapist with experience working across NHS Talking Therapies Services, Clinical Health Psychology Services, Community Mental Health Teams, Specialist Domestic Violence and Trauma Services, and local authorities. She has also worked as a Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner and Senior Assistant Psychologist, contributing to her holistic and formulation-driven approach to therapy. Ushna's therapeutic style is warm, collaborative, and person-centred, creating a safe and supportive environment where individuals feel understood and empowered. She supports clients in developing practical coping strategies and working towards meaningful, lasting change.