Mind Matters Counselling – Professional Counselling in Pontefract, West Yorkshire

Mind Matters Counselling Pontefract is a warm, family-run counselling practice based in Pontefract town centre, West Yorkshire, offering professional and compassionate support to adults experiencing emotional and mental health difficulties.

Founded on the values of empathy, integrity, and community, we are passionate about providing client-centred counselling that supports individuals through life’s emotional challenges in a safe and confidential setting.

We understand that reaching out for counselling can feel daunting. That is why we aim to create a welcoming, non-judgmental environment where you can explore your thoughts, feelings, and experiences at your own pace, without pressure or expectation.

As a local, family-led counselling service, we offer a personal and relational approach to therapy. We focus on building genuine therapeutic relationships and tailoring our counselling support to meet the unique needs of each individual. Whether you are experiencing anxiety, grief, low self-esteem, stress, or simply need a safe space to talk, we are here to support your journey towards improved emotional well-being.

As members of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP), we are committed to adhering to the highest ethical standards in our practice. The BACP is a leading professional body for counsellors and psychotherapists, ensuring that members are qualified, experienced, and regularly supervised. Being a BACP member means that we are bound by their Ethical Framework for Good Practice, which promotes integrity, confidentiality, and respect for clients' well-being. This membership offers you reassurance that we are committed to ongoing professional development and adhere to the latest therapeutic practices, providing you with the best possible care.

We offer:

• In-person counselling in Pontefract, West Yorkshire
• Online counselling across the UK
• Telephone counselling for flexible remote support
   

This allows clients to choose the format that best suits their needs, lifestyle, and comfort.

Mind Matters Counselling is a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). The BACP is a leading professional body for counsellors and psychotherapists in the UK, ensuring that members are qualified, experienced, and professionally supervised.

As BACP members, we adhere to the BACP Ethical Framework for Good Practice, which promotes integrity, confidentiality, and respect for clients’ wellbeing. Our membership demonstrates our commitment to high ethical standards, ongoing professional development, and the use of current, evidence-based therapeutic practices — giving you confidence that you are receiving safe and professional care.