Georgia Alker

Walk and Talk

Flexible between the hours 9am-2pm on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday

Saturday 9.30am-11am

Old Girls School Community Centre:

Tuesday 4pm-6pm

Online

Flexible between the hours 9am-2pm on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday

Saturday 9.30am

All availability is dependent on how often you would like sessions and some slots do have waiting lists. All in person sessions take place in Sherburn-in-Elmet. 

Feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or just exhausted by it all? You’re not alone, and you don’t have to figure everything out by yourself. Counselling can be a gentle space to untangle your thoughts, make sense of your feelings and feel truly heard. You don’t need to have all the answers or even know where to start. We can figure that out together.

Sessions are a place for you to feel comfortable being yourself, without worrying about being judged or having to mask who you are. As a neurodivergent counsellor with Autism, ADHD and epilepsy, I understand that we all think, feel and communicate differently. I’ll work with you to find an approach that feels right for you, adapting our sessions to suit you rather than expecting you to fit into a particular way of doing things.

We can meet face to face, walk and talk outdoors, or connect online from the comfort of your own home. I always have creative equipment, cards, games and more to use where helpful, especially if talking doesn’t always feel like the easiest way to express yourself.

I know reaching out for counselling can feel daunting, so I offer a no-obligation phone call where you can ask questions, share any worries and get a feel for whether we might be a good fit. There’s no pressure, just a chance to have a chat and see how you feel.

My aim is to offer a warm, understanding space where you can show up just as you are. We’ll take things at your pace, exploring whatever feels important to you, with kindness, curiosity and absolutely no judgement.

Throughout my career, I’ve supported individuals facing a wide range of challenges, including bereavement, anxiety, depression, childhood trauma, self-harm, identity exploration, low self-esteem, postnatal depression, and more.

I have extensive experience supporting individuals in both therapeutic and educational settings. I understand that everyone experiences the world differently which is why I take a flexible approach to counselling, recognising that different ways of thinking, feeling and communicating need different kinds of support. Offering a neuro-affirming and LGBTQIA+ affirming space where you can feel accepted for who you are, without feeling you have to mask or explain yourself is the grounding of my practice. 

As well, I support many women navigating the emotional impact of health conditions such as endometriosis, PMDD and PMOS, and those going through fertility journeys. These experiences affect so much more than physical health, impacting self-esteem, relationships, identity and emotional wellbeing. Having space to talk openly about what you’re going through, without feeling you need to minimise or explain your experiences, can make a real difference.

I also work with parents, particularly those raising neurodivergent children. Parenting can be incredibly rewarding, but it can also feel exhausting and overwhelming at times. You might be juggling everyone else’s needs, feeling burnt out or finding it hard to recognise yourself amongst it all. Counselling can give you some much-needed space to feel supported in your own right.

Whatever has brought you to counselling, you don’t have to have it all figured out before you begin. Whether you’re working through something painful, navigating change or simply trying to understand yourself a little better, I offer a warm, compassionate space where you can talk things through and feel heard. We’ll work together at your pace, with care and understanding, finding a way forward that feels right for you.

First sessions can be daunting, especially if you've never experienced counselling or therapy before. They can bring up a lot and can feel like a huge step filled with mixed emotions, from relief to anxiety. In our first session, you will be met with understanding and empathy, creating a comfortable and accepting space for you. It is a session for us to establish a connection as trust is essential for you to feel safe enough to open up. 

I don't hold an expectations from you in a first session, you can cry, you can gently explain why you're here, or we can have a lighter conversation whilst you get more comfortable with the experience. I even have conversation prompt cards, creative equipment and games if you feel it takes the pressure off. If you don't know what to say and where to start it is absolutely OK (and normal!) which is why we can find what works for you together.