Counselling in CO1
Hi, I’m Kathryn. I offer a steady, supportive space where you can begin to make sense of what’s going on for you.
I work with adults who may be feeling anxious, low in mood or confidence, overwhelmed, or unsure of themselves. Some come with a clear reason, while others have a sense something isn’t quite right, or that life could feel easier.
Life can feel challenging when you’re juggling family, work, or relationships. You might notice yourself feeling anxious, low in mood or confidence, more irritable than usual, or as though life is asking more of you than you have to give. Or maybe you just feel stuck.
Hi, I’m Kathryn. I offer a steady, supportive space where you can begin to make sense of what’s going on for you.
I work with adults who may be feeling anxious, low in mood or confidence, overwhelmed, or unsure of themselves. Some come with a clear reason, while others have a sense something isn’t quite right, or that life could feel easier.
Life can feel challenging when you’re juggling family, work, or relationships. You might notice yourself feeling anxious, low in mood or confidence, more irritable than usual, or as though life is asking more of you than you have to give. Or maybe you just feel stuck.
Hi I’m an Integrative Psychotherapist & Performance Coach. I work with individuals, Couples, Adults, Teenagers, Professional Athletes & People in the public eye. Assisting in many presenting issues such as anxiety, phobias. Specialist Area of Expertise: Sex & Porn Addiction, Substance Misuse & Alcohol, Addiction. It is important that whoever you seek help from you give yourself the chance to work through your issues and become your own scientist. I will never tell you what to do but help guide you and explore your issues together to help you achieve your goals.
Hi I’m an Integrative Psychotherapist & Performance Coach. I work with individuals, Couples, Adults, Teenagers, Professional Athletes & People in the public eye. Assisting in many presenting issues such as anxiety, phobias. Specialist Area of Expertise: Sex & Porn Addiction, Substance Misuse & Alcohol, Addiction. It is important that whoever you seek help from you give yourself the chance to work through your issues and become your own scientist. I will never tell you what to do but help guide you and explore your issues together to help you achieve your goals.
Clients often tell me I'm easy to speak to and very understanding. They feel comfortable in my presence and I often find they value my kind, sensitive but easy going nature. I have over 12 years of experience of counselling working with clients from all walks of life. I have worked with some high profile people who have put their trust in me. I help people find achievable goals encompassing psychotherapeutic tools such as speech analysis and problem solving, allowing for better ways of relating to family and friends.
Clients often tell me I'm easy to speak to and very understanding. They feel comfortable in my presence and I often find they value my kind, sensitive but easy going nature. I have over 12 years of experience of counselling working with clients from all walks of life. I have worked with some high profile people who have put their trust in me. I help people find achievable goals encompassing psychotherapeutic tools such as speech analysis and problem solving, allowing for better ways of relating to family and friends.
I am a Chartered Counselling Psychologist and have over 10 years experience offering psychological therapy services. I have worked with a wide variety of people, from all walks of life and ages and backgrounds in different therapeutic settings including private practice, within the NHS and the not-for-profit sector. I offer evidence-based therapy tailored to each individual’s needs for a range of difficulties, for example, anxiety, depression, excessive worry, trauma, anger, stress management, work issues, grief/loss or relationship problems.
I am a Chartered Counselling Psychologist and have over 10 years experience offering psychological therapy services. I have worked with a wide variety of people, from all walks of life and ages and backgrounds in different therapeutic settings including private practice, within the NHS and the not-for-profit sector. I offer evidence-based therapy tailored to each individual’s needs for a range of difficulties, for example, anxiety, depression, excessive worry, trauma, anger, stress management, work issues, grief/loss or relationship problems.
I offer one-to-one therapy for adults, creating a space where you can talk openly and feel truly heard. My approach is warm, down-to-earth and led by you. I believe that feeling safe, understood and accepted is what allows real change to happen, so building a genuine, trusting relationship is at the heart of my work.
I am committed to offering an inclusive, welcoming space. As a queer, neurodivergent therapist, I understand how identity and life experience can shape how we move through the world, and I aim to create a space where you can feel comfortable being yourself.
I offer one-to-one therapy for adults, creating a space where you can talk openly and feel truly heard. My approach is warm, down-to-earth and led by you. I believe that feeling safe, understood and accepted is what allows real change to happen, so building a genuine, trusting relationship is at the heart of my work.
I am committed to offering an inclusive, welcoming space. As a queer, neurodivergent therapist, I understand how identity and life experience can shape how we move through the world, and I aim to create a space where you can feel comfortable being yourself.
I work with adults, young people, and families who may feel overwhelmed, stuck, or struggling with anxiety, low mood, trauma, or relationship difficulties. Many come at times of transition or when emotions feel hard to manage. I offer a safe, compassionate space to explore experiences, understand patterns, and process what’s going on beneath the surface. Together, we build insight, strengthen resilience, and support meaningful, lasting change at a pace that feels right for them.
I work with adults, young people, and families who may feel overwhelmed, stuck, or struggling with anxiety, low mood, trauma, or relationship difficulties. Many come at times of transition or when emotions feel hard to manage. I offer a safe, compassionate space to explore experiences, understand patterns, and process what’s going on beneath the surface. Together, we build insight, strengthen resilience, and support meaningful, lasting change at a pace that feels right for them.
I work with people that have experienced trauma so that they can feel safe in the present and look to the future with openness. My core training is integrative, which means that I draw from multiple theories and frameworks to offer a broad spectrum of support to the people I work with. My most recent training is psychoanalytic, which enables me to work over longer periods of time, for those that want to explore a more in-depth approach to the psyche.
I work with people that have experienced trauma so that they can feel safe in the present and look to the future with openness. My core training is integrative, which means that I draw from multiple theories and frameworks to offer a broad spectrum of support to the people I work with. My most recent training is psychoanalytic, which enables me to work over longer periods of time, for those that want to explore a more in-depth approach to the psyche.
Thank you for stopping here. If you're searching for support, you've already taken the first step. I'm a Norwich-based counsellor, BACP member, Graduate Member of the British Psychological Society, and final year doctoral student in Counselling Psychology. I specialise in trauma, complex trauma, EMDR, sexual abuse recovery, and anxiety. I'll listen, walk alongside you, and help you find your way through. That first enquiry is not as daunting as it feels — take a breath and reach out, or go to my website to find out more.
Thank you for stopping here. If you're searching for support, you've already taken the first step. I'm a Norwich-based counsellor, BACP member, Graduate Member of the British Psychological Society, and final year doctoral student in Counselling Psychology. I specialise in trauma, complex trauma, EMDR, sexual abuse recovery, and anxiety. I'll listen, walk alongside you, and help you find your way through. That first enquiry is not as daunting as it feels — take a breath and reach out, or go to my website to find out more.
Patience Gwara - Cottage Garden Counselling
Psychotherapist, MBACP
Serves Area
Waitlist for new clients
As it is normal to experience emotional difficulties during life, counselling is one way of supporting you at such times. Some of the ways that couples therapy can work include, identifying toxic relationship patterns and helping couples to work on changing these, bringing a new perspective to issues and helping couples to understand each other's perspectives, finding new ways to resolve conflicts, building trust and improving communication. Most importantly, providing a safe space for both partners to work through their issues.
As it is normal to experience emotional difficulties during life, counselling is one way of supporting you at such times. Some of the ways that couples therapy can work include, identifying toxic relationship patterns and helping couples to work on changing these, bringing a new perspective to issues and helping couples to understand each other's perspectives, finding new ways to resolve conflicts, building trust and improving communication. Most importantly, providing a safe space for both partners to work through their issues.
I am a Clinical Psychologist and EMDR therapist, registered with the Health & Care Professions Council (HCPC, Reg: PYL041023). For over a decade, I have worked in public healthcare settings in the UK and Ireland; helping people, of all ages, to cope with and recover from emotional and behavioural difficulties such as Attachment issues, Anxiety, Depression, PTSD, phobias and the impact of Trauma/Developmental Trauma. My approach is warm, compassionate, and empathetic. I provide a supportive and confidential space for you to safely explore your difficulties and current needs.
I am a Clinical Psychologist and EMDR therapist, registered with the Health & Care Professions Council (HCPC, Reg: PYL041023). For over a decade, I have worked in public healthcare settings in the UK and Ireland; helping people, of all ages, to cope with and recover from emotional and behavioural difficulties such as Attachment issues, Anxiety, Depression, PTSD, phobias and the impact of Trauma/Developmental Trauma. My approach is warm, compassionate, and empathetic. I provide a supportive and confidential space for you to safely explore your difficulties and current needs.
I offer compassionate online therapy, working with adults who may be struggling with anxiety, depression, stress, low self-esteem, relationship difficulties or feeling overwhelmed by life. I particularly welcome LGBTQ+ and neurodivergent clients, including autistic adults and people with ADHD. I help clients make sense of what they're experiencing, understand patterns that may be keeping them stuck, and develop practical ways to move forward with greater confidence and self-understanding.
I offer compassionate online therapy, working with adults who may be struggling with anxiety, depression, stress, low self-esteem, relationship difficulties or feeling overwhelmed by life. I particularly welcome LGBTQ+ and neurodivergent clients, including autistic adults and people with ADHD. I help clients make sense of what they're experiencing, understand patterns that may be keeping them stuck, and develop practical ways to move forward with greater confidence and self-understanding.
You may be someone who thinks deeply about yourself and the world, yet still feel stuck. Perhaps you understand your patterns intellectually, but certain reactions, relationships, or ways of coping keep resurfacing. From the outside things may look fine, yet internally something feels conflicted, tense, or quietly out of place. Many of my clients want not just relief, but a deeper understanding of themselves and more freedom in how they live.
You may be someone who thinks deeply about yourself and the world, yet still feel stuck. Perhaps you understand your patterns intellectually, but certain reactions, relationships, or ways of coping keep resurfacing. From the outside things may look fine, yet internally something feels conflicted, tense, or quietly out of place. Many of my clients want not just relief, but a deeper understanding of themselves and more freedom in how they live.
Welcome! I am an experienced and accredited counsellor based in Colchester who truly gets it! I work sensitively with adults struggling with childhood Trauma, ADHD, and Anxiety. You won't find me suited and booted with a notebook, but more likely a friendly smile, trainers, and a cup of tea in hand. I came to therapy work through my journey with trauma, ADHD, parenthood, and all the colourful events that life throws at you. I show up as me, hopefully someone you can relate to and feel comfortable with. I will never leave you lost, sitting in silence and feeling analysed.
Welcome! I am an experienced and accredited counsellor based in Colchester who truly gets it! I work sensitively with adults struggling with childhood Trauma, ADHD, and Anxiety. You won't find me suited and booted with a notebook, but more likely a friendly smile, trainers, and a cup of tea in hand. I came to therapy work through my journey with trauma, ADHD, parenthood, and all the colourful events that life throws at you. I show up as me, hopefully someone you can relate to and feel comfortable with. I will never leave you lost, sitting in silence and feeling analysed.
Feeling a bit lost and not sure how to move forward? You might be uncertain about who you are, questioning your direction, or navigating a period of change. Therapy can be a helpful way to explore and overcome whatever is causing you difficulties. I am a person-centred therapist, which means I trust that you are the expert in your own life and I work alongside you to create the meaningful change that you need. Rather than working on one “problem” in isolation, I work with the whole unique person, within a space where you are welcomed and understood.
Feeling a bit lost and not sure how to move forward? You might be uncertain about who you are, questioning your direction, or navigating a period of change. Therapy can be a helpful way to explore and overcome whatever is causing you difficulties. I am a person-centred therapist, which means I trust that you are the expert in your own life and I work alongside you to create the meaningful change that you need. Rather than working on one “problem” in isolation, I work with the whole unique person, within a space where you are welcomed and understood.
Many of the people I work with feel overwhelmed, anxious or emotionally exhausted. They may be struggling with anxiety, low mood, bereavement, trauma, relationship difficulties, low self-esteem or a significant life change. Some feel stuck in patterns they cannot seem to change, while others appear to be coping on the outside but are struggling inside.
I offer a warm, compassionate and non-judgemental space where you can speak openly, feel heard and begin to make sense of what you are experiencing. Together, we will explore your challenges and work towards meaningful, lasting change at a pace that feels right for you.
Many of the people I work with feel overwhelmed, anxious or emotionally exhausted. They may be struggling with anxiety, low mood, bereavement, trauma, relationship difficulties, low self-esteem or a significant life change. Some feel stuck in patterns they cannot seem to change, while others appear to be coping on the outside but are struggling inside.
I offer a warm, compassionate and non-judgemental space where you can speak openly, feel heard and begin to make sense of what you are experiencing. Together, we will explore your challenges and work towards meaningful, lasting change at a pace that feels right for you.
Do you ever feel worried, stuck, lost, hopeless, lonely, lethargic, anxious, unable to sleep – less able to cope with life? Does this affect your ability to enjoy relationships, work, everyday life? Most of us experience challenging times at various stages of our lives but we don’t have to be alone with this. Psychological therapy offers a safe place that helps you to understand and overcome your issues. I will work with you as a team to understand symptoms, underlying issues, their causes and maintenance specific to you. We will find ways forward to relieving symptoms and distress and improving your wellbeing.
Do you ever feel worried, stuck, lost, hopeless, lonely, lethargic, anxious, unable to sleep – less able to cope with life? Does this affect your ability to enjoy relationships, work, everyday life? Most of us experience challenging times at various stages of our lives but we don’t have to be alone with this. Psychological therapy offers a safe place that helps you to understand and overcome your issues. I will work with you as a team to understand symptoms, underlying issues, their causes and maintenance specific to you. We will find ways forward to relieving symptoms and distress and improving your wellbeing.
You may understand your difficulties intellectually yet still feel overwhelmed, stuck in familiar patterns or unsure how to respond when emotions run high. I work with adults and young people aged 16+, particularly men and people experiencing intense emotions, relationship difficulties or recurring crises. As a Clinical Specialist in Mental Health and Registered Counsellor with more than 20 years' experience, I offer focused, collaborative work shaped around you. I keep my caseload deliberately small so our work can remain flexible and responsive. Our first 90-minute session is £200; ongoing 50-minute sessions are £125.
You may understand your difficulties intellectually yet still feel overwhelmed, stuck in familiar patterns or unsure how to respond when emotions run high. I work with adults and young people aged 16+, particularly men and people experiencing intense emotions, relationship difficulties or recurring crises. As a Clinical Specialist in Mental Health and Registered Counsellor with more than 20 years' experience, I offer focused, collaborative work shaped around you. I keep my caseload deliberately small so our work can remain flexible and responsive. Our first 90-minute session is £200; ongoing 50-minute sessions are £125.
What's going on with you? Not feeling yourself, or maybe something has happened and its brought you distress and worry? Stress overtaking your life? Or perhaps you put yourself bottom of the list?
There could be one or many reasons that has you seeking out a therapist/counsellor and maybe I can help you...
I work with people from all different backgrounds with many different struggles and I bring my own experiences of cancer, family difficulties, OCD, menopause and neurodiversity to my work. Lets chat and see if what is bothering you is something I can help with.
What's going on with you? Not feeling yourself, or maybe something has happened and its brought you distress and worry? Stress overtaking your life? Or perhaps you put yourself bottom of the list?
There could be one or many reasons that has you seeking out a therapist/counsellor and maybe I can help you...
I work with people from all different backgrounds with many different struggles and I bring my own experiences of cancer, family difficulties, OCD, menopause and neurodiversity to my work. Lets chat and see if what is bothering you is something I can help with.
Clients have come to me for many different reasons. From dealing with past traumas, connecting with their emotions and understanding their reactions, to working on a better sense of self and building confidence. Each client comes to therapy seeking a safe and non-judgmental space to unpack their thoughts and emotions. They often come because they don't feel heard in their day-to-day life, or need somewhere to explore emotions without fear of reactions or feelings of guilt.
Clients have come to me for many different reasons. From dealing with past traumas, connecting with their emotions and understanding their reactions, to working on a better sense of self and building confidence. Each client comes to therapy seeking a safe and non-judgmental space to unpack their thoughts and emotions. They often come because they don't feel heard in their day-to-day life, or need somewhere to explore emotions without fear of reactions or feelings of guilt.
Hi, I’m Darcie, it looks as though you are looking for some support. Maybe I can help!
I use a flexible, person-centred approach, which means I tailor counselling to your individual needs. Everyone experiences life differently, so I work at your pace and from your perspective. Sessions are conversational and supportive, helping you explore your thoughts, feelings, and experiences in a way that feels comfortable for you. I believe you are the expert in your own life, and my role is to support and guide you with care and understanding.
Hi, I’m Darcie, it looks as though you are looking for some support. Maybe I can help!
I use a flexible, person-centred approach, which means I tailor counselling to your individual needs. Everyone experiences life differently, so I work at your pace and from your perspective. Sessions are conversational and supportive, helping you explore your thoughts, feelings, and experiences in a way that feels comfortable for you. I believe you are the expert in your own life, and my role is to support and guide you with care and understanding.
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How does your Counsellor compare?
Number of Counsellors in CO1
100+
Average cost per session
£60
Counsellors in CO1 who prioritize treating:
| 94% | Anxiety |
| 88% | Depression |
| 87% | Self Esteem |
| 82% | Relationship Issues |
| 82% | Stress |
| 72% | Bereavement |
| 66% | Trauma and PTSD |
Average years in practice
9 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
| 77% | Bupa |
| 77% | Aviva |
| 69% | AXA PPP |
How Counsellors in CO1 see their clients
| 88% | In Person and Online | |
| 12% | Online Only |
Gender breakdown
| 75% | Female | |
| 23% | Male | |
| 2% | Non-Binary |