Marriage Counselling in Ascot
I'm licensed in both individual and couples counselling.
Starting counselling can feel daunting, and it’s common to wonder whether your concerns are “serious enough". I believe that if something is affecting your well-being, it matters and deserves care.
I offer a calm, compassionate, and non-judgemental space where you can talk openly at your own pace. My approach is collaborative and client-centred—I will support you in exploring your thoughts, feelings, and experiences and in finding ways forward that feel right for you. I use humanistic principles, which are integrative in nature, incorporating systemic and Gestalt modality concepts.
I'm licensed in both individual and couples counselling.
Starting counselling can feel daunting, and it’s common to wonder whether your concerns are “serious enough". I believe that if something is affecting your well-being, it matters and deserves care.
I offer a calm, compassionate, and non-judgemental space where you can talk openly at your own pace. My approach is collaborative and client-centred—I will support you in exploring your thoughts, feelings, and experiences and in finding ways forward that feel right for you. I use humanistic principles, which are integrative in nature, incorporating systemic and Gestalt modality concepts.
If you're feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or struggling to make sense of your thoughts and emotions, I'm here to support you along the way. As an experienced and compassionate Counsellor and Psychotherapist, I offer a safe, supportive space where you can begin to rebuild confidence, gain clarity, and create lasting change. Together, we'll work at your pace, exploring whatever feels most important—whether that's anxiety, relationship difficulties, past trauma, painful experiences, or developing a kinder, healthier relationship with yourself. Taking that first step towards therapy can feel daunting, but you don't have to face it alone.
If you're feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or struggling to make sense of your thoughts and emotions, I'm here to support you along the way. As an experienced and compassionate Counsellor and Psychotherapist, I offer a safe, supportive space where you can begin to rebuild confidence, gain clarity, and create lasting change. Together, we'll work at your pace, exploring whatever feels most important—whether that's anxiety, relationship difficulties, past trauma, painful experiences, or developing a kinder, healthier relationship with yourself. Taking that first step towards therapy can feel daunting, but you don't have to face it alone.
Are you facing challenges in your relationships or battling with low self-esteem? Is anxiety or depression preventing you from living the life you desire? Perhaps you’re feeling overwhelmed and uncertain about how to move forward? If managing your emotions or making sense of your experiences feels like an uphill battle, counselling can be helpful in gaining clarity, understanding, and a renewed sense of direction.
Are you facing challenges in your relationships or battling with low self-esteem? Is anxiety or depression preventing you from living the life you desire? Perhaps you’re feeling overwhelmed and uncertain about how to move forward? If managing your emotions or making sense of your experiences feels like an uphill battle, counselling can be helpful in gaining clarity, understanding, and a renewed sense of direction.
My Clients over the last 18 years have ranged from having simple symptoms ( i.e. sleep disturbances, anxiety about interviews or social anxiety ) to severe symptoms (i.e. severe depression, insomnia, PTSD, OCD, Borderline Personality or sexual abuse). My clients are looking for tools that will help them reduce or eliminate those symptoms but they are also wanting to develop long term functional habits that will help them lead a healthier life. Most of my clients are highly functional but they are struggling with emotional issues in their relationships with childhood abuse, addictions, fears, self-esteem and others.
My Clients over the last 18 years have ranged from having simple symptoms ( i.e. sleep disturbances, anxiety about interviews or social anxiety ) to severe symptoms (i.e. severe depression, insomnia, PTSD, OCD, Borderline Personality or sexual abuse). My clients are looking for tools that will help them reduce or eliminate those symptoms but they are also wanting to develop long term functional habits that will help them lead a healthier life. Most of my clients are highly functional but they are struggling with emotional issues in their relationships with childhood abuse, addictions, fears, self-esteem and others.
Hi, I'm Emma Ironside. I'm so pleased you've found me! I am a BACP Registered Psychotherapist, and a Practitioner Psychologist (completing my Doctorate training in Counselling Psychology). I specialise in relationships, boundaries, self-worth and identity exploration. You might be experiencing difficulties in your relationships, or notice that you keep getting stuck in the same patterns in relationships. Perhaps you struggle with your self-worth and confidence, and would like to feel more empowered. Maybe you are struggling with a life transition or change and would like to better understand and accept your identity and authenticity
Hi, I'm Emma Ironside. I'm so pleased you've found me! I am a BACP Registered Psychotherapist, and a Practitioner Psychologist (completing my Doctorate training in Counselling Psychology). I specialise in relationships, boundaries, self-worth and identity exploration. You might be experiencing difficulties in your relationships, or notice that you keep getting stuck in the same patterns in relationships. Perhaps you struggle with your self-worth and confidence, and would like to feel more empowered. Maybe you are struggling with a life transition or change and would like to better understand and accept your identity and authenticity
My name is Dr Ashley Goff and I'm a Chartered Psychologist in private practice in Windsor. I'm an Associate Fellow of the British Psychological Society and a Chartered Scientist registered with the Science Council. I have over 15 years of experience as a Psychologist within the NHS and I also work as a sessional lecturer in Psychology at the University of Oxford and University of London. I’m a warm and empathic therapist who strives to create a trusting and genuinely caring relationship with clients. I draw on NICE guidance to inform my therapy, but also work collaboratively to find an approach tailored to individual needs.
My name is Dr Ashley Goff and I'm a Chartered Psychologist in private practice in Windsor. I'm an Associate Fellow of the British Psychological Society and a Chartered Scientist registered with the Science Council. I have over 15 years of experience as a Psychologist within the NHS and I also work as a sessional lecturer in Psychology at the University of Oxford and University of London. I’m a warm and empathic therapist who strives to create a trusting and genuinely caring relationship with clients. I draw on NICE guidance to inform my therapy, but also work collaboratively to find an approach tailored to individual needs.
I am one of a small number of practitioners in the UK who is dually qualified as a chartered psychologist and a clinical sexologist/sex therapist. My clients may seek help for a specific sexual difficulty such as desire or arousal concerns; or may experience broader distress such as anxiety, low self esteem or perfectionism which also manifests in their sexual and relational world. My specialist interest in sexual difficulties emerged naturally from my interdisciplinary background of psychology and physiology.
I am one of a small number of practitioners in the UK who is dually qualified as a chartered psychologist and a clinical sexologist/sex therapist. My clients may seek help for a specific sexual difficulty such as desire or arousal concerns; or may experience broader distress such as anxiety, low self esteem or perfectionism which also manifests in their sexual and relational world. My specialist interest in sexual difficulties emerged naturally from my interdisciplinary background of psychology and physiology.
Hello, I am Dr Kavita Deepak-Knights. I am a Chartered Clinical Psychologist. I work with adults over the age of 18, specialising in several therapies, including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT) and EMDR. I am trained to assess and diagnose ADHD (adults) and Autism (ADOS, ADI-R). I work with wide-ranging adult and older adult mental health issues, such as anxiety, depression, addictions, low self-esteem, personality disorders, adjustment issues, grief, loss and bereavement, relationship difficulties, childhood trauma, post-traumatic stress disorder and stress and burnout - just to name a few
Hello, I am Dr Kavita Deepak-Knights. I am a Chartered Clinical Psychologist. I work with adults over the age of 18, specialising in several therapies, including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT) and EMDR. I am trained to assess and diagnose ADHD (adults) and Autism (ADOS, ADI-R). I work with wide-ranging adult and older adult mental health issues, such as anxiety, depression, addictions, low self-esteem, personality disorders, adjustment issues, grief, loss and bereavement, relationship difficulties, childhood trauma, post-traumatic stress disorder and stress and burnout - just to name a few
I have helped thousands of clients (both individuals and couples) successfully overcome their difficulties.
I am a Member of the British Physiological Society.
I have helped thousands of clients (both individuals and couples) successfully overcome their difficulties.
I am a Member of the British Physiological Society.
Hello, my name is Sarah. I provide face-to-face counselling in Woodley and Henley-on-Thames, as well as online counselling across the UK. I support adults experiencing Anxiety, panic attacks, overwhelm, burnout, bereavement, grief, and the emotional impact of life-changing illnesses such as cancer, MS and Parkinson's disease. I also support those adjusting to a recent diagnosis, caring responsibilities, and significant life changes. I offer a warm, non-judgemental space where you can feel heard, gain insight, develop coping strategies, and work towards meaningful and lasting change.
Hello, my name is Sarah. I provide face-to-face counselling in Woodley and Henley-on-Thames, as well as online counselling across the UK. I support adults experiencing Anxiety, panic attacks, overwhelm, burnout, bereavement, grief, and the emotional impact of life-changing illnesses such as cancer, MS and Parkinson's disease. I also support those adjusting to a recent diagnosis, caring responsibilities, and significant life changes. I offer a warm, non-judgemental space where you can feel heard, gain insight, develop coping strategies, and work towards meaningful and lasting change.
Couples sessions: 310 USD.
Knowing what to do and being able to do it are often two very different things. You may already know you should cut back on drinking, stop overthinking, let go of obsessive thoughts, sleep more consistently, or handle conflict differently, yet you keep finding yourself back in the same place. My work focuses on understanding why some behaviours and thoughts persist and helping you change them using practical, research-backed approaches. Alongside my private practice, I work at a Swiss inpatient rehabilitation clinic treating addictions and mental health conditions (OCD, panic attacks, ADHD).
Couples sessions: 310 USD.
Knowing what to do and being able to do it are often two very different things. You may already know you should cut back on drinking, stop overthinking, let go of obsessive thoughts, sleep more consistently, or handle conflict differently, yet you keep finding yourself back in the same place. My work focuses on understanding why some behaviours and thoughts persist and helping you change them using practical, research-backed approaches. Alongside my private practice, I work at a Swiss inpatient rehabilitation clinic treating addictions and mental health conditions (OCD, panic attacks, ADHD).
Perhaps you are feeling overwhelmed, anxious, emotionally exhausted, or stuck in patterns that no longer feel helpful. I work with adults and young people who often appear to be coping outwardly while struggling internally. Clients may be navigating stress, low self-worth, difficult relationships, or the lasting impact of past experiences shaping current life patterns. I offer a collaborative therapeutic relationship that supports deeper understanding, emotional resilience, and meaningful change.
Perhaps you are feeling overwhelmed, anxious, emotionally exhausted, or stuck in patterns that no longer feel helpful. I work with adults and young people who often appear to be coping outwardly while struggling internally. Clients may be navigating stress, low self-worth, difficult relationships, or the lasting impact of past experiences shaping current life patterns. I offer a collaborative therapeutic relationship that supports deeper understanding, emotional resilience, and meaningful change.
I work with both individuals and couples offering solution focused therapy with many years of experience.
Good therapy is a collaboration between the therapist and client and provides a safe and confidential space where you can discuss and understand your experiences and the impact that it may be having on you. I offer both practical strategies and a space where we can gently begin to explore how to work with your physical and emotional responses.
I work with both individuals and couples offering solution focused therapy with many years of experience.
Good therapy is a collaboration between the therapist and client and provides a safe and confidential space where you can discuss and understand your experiences and the impact that it may be having on you. I offer both practical strategies and a space where we can gently begin to explore how to work with your physical and emotional responses.
If you feel completely overwhelmed by life’s complexities, I am here to help you find a structured, gentle path forward. I work closely with you if you are a healing individual seeking to process trauma, stress, anxiety (and more), a SEND parent navigating the journey of raising a neurodivergent or traumatised child or an exhausted professional battling chronic stress and burnout.
I also support families who urgently need ADHD and Autism pre-assessment screenings to bypass long waiting lists, secure immediate classroom support and fast-track official referrals. You don't have to face this alone!
If you feel completely overwhelmed by life’s complexities, I am here to help you find a structured, gentle path forward. I work closely with you if you are a healing individual seeking to process trauma, stress, anxiety (and more), a SEND parent navigating the journey of raising a neurodivergent or traumatised child or an exhausted professional battling chronic stress and burnout.
I also support families who urgently need ADHD and Autism pre-assessment screenings to bypass long waiting lists, secure immediate classroom support and fast-track official referrals. You don't have to face this alone!
I work with adults—both individuals and couples— and offer weekly sessions either in person or online.
I am a qualified psychotherapeutic counsellor. My approach is rooted in the belief that everyone has the capacity for growth and change.
People seek therapy for various reasons. You may be feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or uncertain about how to move forward. I can support you with the struggles life brings—whether that’s anxiety, low mood, loss, stress at work or relationship issues. Counselling provides a safe space to unpack both recent and past difficult experiences, as well as longstanding ways of relating that may be shaping your life. Through thoughtful exploration, I can help you make sense of your story.
I work with adults—both individuals and couples— and offer weekly sessions either in person or online.
I am a qualified psychotherapeutic counsellor. My approach is rooted in the belief that everyone has the capacity for growth and change.
People seek therapy for various reasons. You may be feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or uncertain about how to move forward. I can support you with the struggles life brings—whether that’s anxiety, low mood, loss, stress at work or relationship issues. Counselling provides a safe space to unpack both recent and past difficult experiences, as well as longstanding ways of relating that may be shaping your life. Through thoughtful exploration, I can help you make sense of your story.
As an Integrative Counsellor, I use different therapy strategies to support individuals and couples and I interchange my skills from both these modalities to suit you.
I support clients who are experiencing anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties or who are struggling with a life event. I aim to build a therapeutic relationship with you that is unique to you and offers what you need. We would carefully work at a pace and depth governed by you, to explore coping strategies and understand what has gone on in the past, what is going wrong now and have the ultimate goal of empowering you to find greater control over your life and a different way forward to a better place.
As an Integrative Counsellor, I use different therapy strategies to support individuals and couples and I interchange my skills from both these modalities to suit you.
I support clients who are experiencing anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties or who are struggling with a life event. I aim to build a therapeutic relationship with you that is unique to you and offers what you need. We would carefully work at a pace and depth governed by you, to explore coping strategies and understand what has gone on in the past, what is going wrong now and have the ultimate goal of empowering you to find greater control over your life and a different way forward to a better place.
Couple or individual counselling, either face to face or online can make such a difference, as we explore concerns and find effective ways forward.
Having worked as a Relate counsellor since 2013 and gained a Master’s Degree in Relationship Therapy, I have witnessed, on many occasions, the positive changes that counselling brings. As we work together, I will help you either as an individual, couple or family to begin to make sense of what is going on for you, and decide the best way forward.
Couple or individual counselling, either face to face or online can make such a difference, as we explore concerns and find effective ways forward.
Having worked as a Relate counsellor since 2013 and gained a Master’s Degree in Relationship Therapy, I have witnessed, on many occasions, the positive changes that counselling brings. As we work together, I will help you either as an individual, couple or family to begin to make sense of what is going on for you, and decide the best way forward.
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I also offer specialist evidence based interventions for couples who are experiencing relationship distress and one or both partners are also presenting with depression and/or anxiety.
I am an OCD and related disorders specialist. I have led a highly specialist national NHS service and have worked as a therapist in the NHS for over 20 years. I offer evidence based therapy to treat disorders and psychological difficulties including PTSD, general anxiety, phobias, low self esteem, eating disorders, depression and perfectionism. My clients often report feeling stuck in a pattern of thinking and behaviour and want to make real and lasting change. My approach focuses on identifying and working through what is maintaining the difficulties and helps clients to gain the tools to keep them-self well once therapy has ended.
I also offer specialist evidence based interventions for couples who are experiencing relationship distress and one or both partners are also presenting with depression and/or anxiety.
I am an OCD and related disorders specialist. I have led a highly specialist national NHS service and have worked as a therapist in the NHS for over 20 years. I offer evidence based therapy to treat disorders and psychological difficulties including PTSD, general anxiety, phobias, low self esteem, eating disorders, depression and perfectionism. My clients often report feeling stuck in a pattern of thinking and behaviour and want to make real and lasting change. My approach focuses on identifying and working through what is maintaining the difficulties and helps clients to gain the tools to keep them-self well once therapy has ended.
I trained at the Tavistock Centre in family and couples therapy, and hold a Master Practitioner qualification in eating and food-related disorders.
I'm able to help most people who are navigating anxiety, low mood, burnout, relationship patterns that keep repeating, or the effects of trauma — wherever they're starting from, whatever their capacity looks like right now. My commitment is to work with you until we find what actually shifts things, drawing on evidence-based approaches — psychoanalytic, CBT, relational or existential — tailored to what you need rather than a fixed method. Together, we move from feeling stuck to understanding why, and from there, forward. Sessions online, in English, Latvian or Russian.
I trained at the Tavistock Centre in family and couples therapy, and hold a Master Practitioner qualification in eating and food-related disorders.
I'm able to help most people who are navigating anxiety, low mood, burnout, relationship patterns that keep repeating, or the effects of trauma — wherever they're starting from, whatever their capacity looks like right now. My commitment is to work with you until we find what actually shifts things, drawing on evidence-based approaches — psychoanalytic, CBT, relational or existential — tailored to what you need rather than a fixed method. Together, we move from feeling stuck to understanding why, and from there, forward. Sessions online, in English, Latvian or Russian.
Offering adults therapy and psychological assessment in the centre of London and online. I think that every person’s therapy journey is different. Some people need skills and coping techniques to help deal with things in their current context. For others it is important to address the underlying psychological mechanisms that give rise to the problems or symptoms at different points in life. For some it is important to address childhood origins of problems so that they can break free of repeating, destructive life patterns. I want to help people find the journey that is right for them.
Offering adults therapy and psychological assessment in the centre of London and online. I think that every person’s therapy journey is different. Some people need skills and coping techniques to help deal with things in their current context. For others it is important to address the underlying psychological mechanisms that give rise to the problems or symptoms at different points in life. For some it is important to address childhood origins of problems so that they can break free of repeating, destructive life patterns. I want to help people find the journey that is right for them.
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FAQ - Marriage Counselling
What issues does marriage counselling help with?
Marriage counselling can address common relationship concerns, including ongoing conflict, communication challenges, emotional distance, or difficulty making decisions together. It may also be helpful for couples who are not currently experiencing major problems but want to prepare for future life changes. For more specific concerns affecting one individual in the relationship, such as trauma, depression, or significant substance use concerns, individual therapy may be more appropriate than marriage counselling.
When is the right time to start marriage counselling?
There is no single “right” time to start marriage counselling, but certain signs may suggest that counselling could be helpful. For example, a couple may benefit from counselling if many conversations end in conflict, if negative interactions are becoming more frequent, or if relationship stress is affecting other areas of life, such as sleep, work, parenting, or friendships. Some couples also seek counselling proactively. Premarital counselling, for instance, allows couples to discuss communication styles, finances, family dynamics, and future goals before getting married. Other couples may start counselling before a major life change, such as becoming parents, relocating, or navigating a stressful career transition.
Is marriage counselling effective if only one partner wants to go?
Marriage counselling may still help even if one partner is more hesitant to attend, as long as both people are ultimately willing to participate in sessions. Once counselling is underway, the more hesitant partner may become more open to sessions that can strengthen the relationship and build coping skills and communication strategies. If one partner refuses to attend, individual therapy may still help the other partner understand their needs, set boundaries, and decide how to approach the relationship.
Is online marriage counselling as effective as in-person?
There are differing opinions on the best format for marriage counselling. While some studies show that online marriage counselling can be as effective as in-person counselling, some argue that in-person counselling is more effective because it allows the therapist to better pick up on context and body language cues. In addition, in-person counselling may be a better fit for couples who are working through high-conflict issues. Ultimately, the “best” format depends on the couple’s specific needs and concerns.
What is faith-based marriage counselling and how is it different?
Faith-based marriage counselling incorporates a couple’s religious or spiritual beliefs into counselling. It may be a good fit for couples who want to discuss their relationship, values, and marriage within the context of their faith. For example, Christian marriage counselling may appeal to couples who want a counsellor familiar with Christian beliefs about marriage. Other forms of faith-based counselling may incorporate Jewish, Muslim, Hindu, Buddhist, or other religious perspectives into sessions.
How much does marriage counselling cost and is it covered by insurance?
Marriage counselling is usually paid for privately in Great Britain, rather than through the NHS, and sessions often cost around £60 to £120 or more. Fees depend on location, with costs generally higher in the London area, as well as counsellor experience, session length, and practice setting. However, lower-cost options may be available through sliding scale fees, which adjust the cost of counselling based on income, as well as through community clinics or non-profit organisations that offer reduced-cost services.