Specialist therapy (including EMDR) for anxiety, trauma, low self-esteem & emotional dysregulation
We're passionate about using the latest psychological science to help you live a more fulfilling life
Are you struggling with trauma symptoms or anxiety?
We are trauma and anxiety specialists and use EMDR and other evidence-based therapies to help people feel calmer and rebuild their lives.
Do anxiety, fear, or painful memories hold you back?
Maybe you’re avoiding things that matter, struggling to relax, or trapped in a cycle of worry.
Perhaps nightmares, flashbacks, or a constant sense of unease make everyday life feel exhausting.
If so, you're not alone. We've helped hundreds of people with similar difficulties recover and thrive.
We are passionate about helping people recover from anxiety and trauma and regain their sense of self. We offer a range of specialist therapies, including Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing therapy or EMDR therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy or CBT, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy-informed therapy or DBT and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy or ACT.
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We have some free resources that can help you straight away, including strategies for coping with trauma symptoms, an on-demand webinar on coping with overwhelm and ebooks on coping with stress by regulating your nervous system and living a more fulfilling life. We also have also a low cost webinar on regulating the stress response, which will teach you a range of skills that can be used when experiencing distress.
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"EMDR was recommended to me by a friend who is a practitioner and who also recommended Dr Rachel Lee based on web research. I had around 16 sessions with Rachel. It changed my life. I feel that I have re-gained my previous life in terms of my confidence, energy, motivation and joy in day to day things. It's simply amazing. Rachel's approach is transparent, interactive and above all friendly and reassuring." Client Testimonial​
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Hello
Welcome, I'm Dr Rachel Lee. I'm a friendly and experienced Consultant Clinical Psychologist, Accredited EMDR Consultant and trauma specialist. I have helped hundreds of people recover from distressing experiences and overcome stress, anxiety and low self-esteem. I founded North Star Psychology Ltd in 2021, it's a psychological therapy service offering a range of high quality in-person and online therapies. I am passionate about psychology. I studied Experimental Psychology at the University of Oxford and completed my clinical doctorate at the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology and Neuroscience at King's College London in 2005. Our psychological therapy service is based at Eastthorpe Hall, in Mirfield, West Yorkshire, near Leeds, Huddersfield, Wakefield, Sheffield and Bradford. Below you will find details of the services we offer.
Specialist Therapy for Anxiety, Trauma and PTSD, including EMDR therapy
We know that thinking about starting therapy is hard and finding a private therapist is even harder. We have provided lots of information about the therapies we offer, as well as testimonials, so that you can understand more about the type of therapy we provide and decide whether one of our therapists might be the right fit for you.
We take pride in offering a range of compassionate and high quality, evidence-based and effective therapies, including eye movement desensitisation and reprocessing therapy (or EMDR therapy) cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) and dialectical behaviour therapy-informed therapy (DBT),so that our clients can begin to heal and recover from their difficulties as quickly as possible.
We have a quiet, soothing clinic room at Eastthorpe Hall Wellness Centre in Mirfield, West Yorkshire, near Huddersfield, Wakefield and Leeds. We also offer online therapy, including online EMDR, so that we can help you wherever you live or if you are unable to attend in-person therapy session. We see people from across Europe. Details about our fees and FAQs are here.
If you would like to have an opportunity to explore your difficulties, change unhelpful patterns, learn skills to manage your emotions, feel more confident, do more of the things that matter to you and/or improve your relationships, then visit the page for our therapy service or trauma service to find out more. Or click here to book a free consultation with Rachel.
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Coaching
If you are a female founder or leader and would like to improve your performance in a particular area of your life, or if you need some help to work out which direction to take when faced with difficult choices (e.g. like changing roles) or want to address "imposter syndrome", coaching may be the right approach for you. Rachel offers EMDR-informed coaching, executive coaching and group coaching through our sister venture, Born to be Bold.
Retreats and Wellbeing Workshops
We are passionate about sharing psychological knowledge, skills, strategies and tips to help others improve their wellbeing and lead more fulfilling lives. We have a free, instant access, masterclass webinar "From Overwhelmed to In Control". In the masterclass, Dr Rachel Lee discusses ways to overcome feelings of overwhelm, the stress response, how to say no more easily and how to manage self-doubt.
We also offer restorative retreats in the beautiful setting of the Yorkshire Sculpture Park, which include a mix of creative and outdoor elements and psychological components (including, for example, mindfulness, breathwork and overcoming unhelpful thoughts) to give an holistic approach to soothing your nervous system. The aim of the retreat is to help you feel calmer, recharge, and identify ways to create more balance in your life. Attendees learn how to cope better with the stresses of modern, busy lives, where we are pulled in many different directions. Email rachel@northstarpsychology.co.uk to hear about the next retreat or to discuss a bespoke retreat for your team or organisation.
Clinical Supervision
Dr Rachel Lee offers clinical supervision to individuals and groups and has supervised a range of professionals during her career, including EMDR therapists, mental health nurses, consultant and senior clinical psychologists, psychiatrists and CBT therapists. Rachel has specific training in supervision and offers a range of both individual and group supervision options, including model-specific supervision and reflective spaces for individuals or groups of people working in emotionally-challenging roles. Email info@northstarpsychology.co.uk to discuss your needs.
Psychological Consultancy and Support for Teams and Organisations
We offer consultancy to teams and organisations to bring psychological theories, ideas and strategies into the workplace. We can use behavioural science to develop ways to improve the wellbeing of your workforce. For example, we can deliver training on mindfulness and mindful communication, psychological safety within teams and trauma-informed practice. We can work with leaders to help them improve their psychological flexibility. We can also look at the work environment and make recommendations that will help the people who work for you function at their optimal level. Often work places have not been designed with the human nervous system in mind and a few tweaks can make help people feel more relaxed, which is good for wellbeing as well as productivity. We can help you support someone who has been on extended sick leave to return to work. We can offer specialist treatment for employees who are struggling with anxiety or are recovering from a distressing or traumatic event, such as an accident, complex birth or workplace bullying. Previous work within organisations has included evaluating a psychological support programme for NHS workers, offering psychological support sessions for volunteers within a charity and delivering training on trauma-informed care.
Bespoke Solutions
If you are looking for a bespoke solution, intervention, workshop or event, please contact Dr Rachel Lee on info@northstarpsychology.co.uk. We love collaborating, innovating and taking on new challenges.