Counselling in Bracknell
I work with adults who are feeling overwhelmed, stuck or exhausted by the challenges they are facing. I offer evidence-based therapy tailored to your individual needs and goals, supporting a range of difficulties including OCD, depression, low self-esteem, anxiety disorders including GAD, social anxiety, phobias and PTSD.
I work with adults who are feeling overwhelmed, stuck or exhausted by the challenges they are facing. I offer evidence-based therapy tailored to your individual needs and goals, supporting a range of difficulties including OCD, depression, low self-esteem, anxiety disorders including GAD, social anxiety, phobias and PTSD.
My ideal client is you — the real, honest you who recognises that now is the time to invest in yourself.
I offer warm, non-judgmental integrative therapy to help you better understand yourself and navigate life’s challenges, including anxiety, relationships, disability, neurodiversity, overwhelm, and major life transitions.
Together, we can work towards lasting emotional clarity, confidence, and meaningful change — always at your pace.
I will listen with empathy, validate your experiences, and support you in building realistic goals and practical strategies that feel achievable and empowering. My aim is your aim!
My ideal client is you — the real, honest you who recognises that now is the time to invest in yourself.
I offer warm, non-judgmental integrative therapy to help you better understand yourself and navigate life’s challenges, including anxiety, relationships, disability, neurodiversity, overwhelm, and major life transitions.
Together, we can work towards lasting emotional clarity, confidence, and meaningful change — always at your pace.
I will listen with empathy, validate your experiences, and support you in building realistic goals and practical strategies that feel achievable and empowering. My aim is your aim!
Hi, I’m a qualified Integrative Counsellor for both children and adults, and an ADHD Coach. Before becoming a therapist, I worked as a Detective in the Child Abuse Investigation Team — and it was during that time I saw just how deeply childhood trauma can impact not only our early years, but the rest of our lives if left unprocessed. The effects can be overwhelming, even life-changing, and it’s what led me to do the work I do now.
I believe in supporting people as a whole — mind, body and soul. I work in a collaborative way, whether that’s through talking therapy or deeper healing methods like hypnotherapy. My approach is rooted in
Hi, I’m a qualified Integrative Counsellor for both children and adults, and an ADHD Coach. Before becoming a therapist, I worked as a Detective in the Child Abuse Investigation Team — and it was during that time I saw just how deeply childhood trauma can impact not only our early years, but the rest of our lives if left unprocessed. The effects can be overwhelming, even life-changing, and it’s what led me to do the work I do now.
I believe in supporting people as a whole — mind, body and soul. I work in a collaborative way, whether that’s through talking therapy or deeper healing methods like hypnotherapy. My approach is rooted in
I’m Claire, a BACP Registered Counsellor, specialising in working with young people aged 11+ and adults, offering a calm, supportive and non-judgemental space where you can talk openly and feel listened to. I work integratively, with person-centred counselling at the heart of my approach. Where appropriate, I draw on CBT-informed techniques and can also use creative approaches, if this feels helpful. I have vast experience working with a variety of presenting difficulties, including anxiety, low mood, phobias, low self-esteem, neurodiversity, school/academic/work pressures and relationship difficulties.
I’m Claire, a BACP Registered Counsellor, specialising in working with young people aged 11+ and adults, offering a calm, supportive and non-judgemental space where you can talk openly and feel listened to. I work integratively, with person-centred counselling at the heart of my approach. Where appropriate, I draw on CBT-informed techniques and can also use creative approaches, if this feels helpful. I have vast experience working with a variety of presenting difficulties, including anxiety, low mood, phobias, low self-esteem, neurodiversity, school/academic/work pressures and relationship difficulties.
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.
Collaborative working is at the heart of CBT and its important for clients to take control and contribute to their recovery. To help clients reach their goals I guide them to their own realisations and encourage them to challenge their bias negative thinking and unhelpful behaviours. Clients often want to be heard and understood but importantly to learn coping skills to make changes to improve their life experiences.
Collaborative working is at the heart of CBT and its important for clients to take control and contribute to their recovery. To help clients reach their goals I guide them to their own realisations and encourage them to challenge their bias negative thinking and unhelpful behaviours. Clients often want to be heard and understood but importantly to learn coping skills to make changes to improve their life experiences.
A warm welcome to you. My name is Carolyn. I worked with children and families for local authorities for over 30 years before training as a psychotherapeutic counsellor and hypnotherapist in 2019.
Seeking the right therapy is a daunting task and this may be your first step towards ridding yourself of deep seated memories, feeling, emotions and reactions that are impacting negatively on your quality of life.
I specialise in working with adults who feel stuck and overwhelmed by negative thoughts linked to anxiety and depression. I offer Couple Therapy and support people to overcome low self esteem, addictions and phobias.
A warm welcome to you. My name is Carolyn. I worked with children and families for local authorities for over 30 years before training as a psychotherapeutic counsellor and hypnotherapist in 2019.
Seeking the right therapy is a daunting task and this may be your first step towards ridding yourself of deep seated memories, feeling, emotions and reactions that are impacting negatively on your quality of life.
I specialise in working with adults who feel stuck and overwhelmed by negative thoughts linked to anxiety and depression. I offer Couple Therapy and support people to overcome low self esteem, addictions and phobias.
Do you want to talk to someone? Are you considering therapy with a qualified counsellor? If you are feeling confused, unhappy, overwhelmed or worried I can work with you. Do you want to make changes but are not sure what or how? Do you feel stuck in a rut or afraid? Do you feel alone, isolated or different? Are you struggling with low-self esteem? I will listen to your thoughts and feelings, supporting you to become more empowered and autonomous. I will offer you unconditional positive regard, whatever you tell me. I do not offer advice but together we will explore your concerns so that you can be more content .
Do you want to talk to someone? Are you considering therapy with a qualified counsellor? If you are feeling confused, unhappy, overwhelmed or worried I can work with you. Do you want to make changes but are not sure what or how? Do you feel stuck in a rut or afraid? Do you feel alone, isolated or different? Are you struggling with low-self esteem? I will listen to your thoughts and feelings, supporting you to become more empowered and autonomous. I will offer you unconditional positive regard, whatever you tell me. I do not offer advice but together we will explore your concerns so that you can be more content .
I have been working with adult clients majority of whom have presented with issues like anxiety, depression, relationship issues, low confidence, loss and trauma. After exploring the current situation we aim to find the root cause of their feelings. This usually leads the client to have a deeper understanding of themselves, and also enables them to develop a new sense of self and create a set of tools to make lasting changes in their lives. Growing in self compassion I believe is the base of good mental health. My work with my clients also involves working on the new core beliefs they want their old ones to be replaced with.
I have been working with adult clients majority of whom have presented with issues like anxiety, depression, relationship issues, low confidence, loss and trauma. After exploring the current situation we aim to find the root cause of their feelings. This usually leads the client to have a deeper understanding of themselves, and also enables them to develop a new sense of self and create a set of tools to make lasting changes in their lives. Growing in self compassion I believe is the base of good mental health. My work with my clients also involves working on the new core beliefs they want their old ones to be replaced with.
My aim as a counsellor is to help people overcome life's challenges. You've experienced a major life change such as a separation or divorce. You are experiencing the grief of the loss of a love one. You have suffered a sudden change in your job status. You are recovering from addiction. A loved one in your life has a chronic illness are you are wondering how to cope with this.
Perhaps you are considering taking a major change in your life and are wondering whether to do so or not. If so you are my ideal client.
My aim as a counsellor is to help people overcome life's challenges. You've experienced a major life change such as a separation or divorce. You are experiencing the grief of the loss of a love one. You have suffered a sudden change in your job status. You are recovering from addiction. A loved one in your life has a chronic illness are you are wondering how to cope with this.
Perhaps you are considering taking a major change in your life and are wondering whether to do so or not. If so you are my ideal client.
I’m an integrative therapist, registered with the BACP (British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy). My approach blends humanistic and psychodynamic ideas. We'll explore how you experience life - including the emotional, relational, social and environmental influences that shape your wellbeing. If it feels helpful, we can explore how past relationships, experiences and wider contexts may still be affecting what's happening beneath the surface. The relationship we build together can be healing in itself, offering a space where new ways of relating, understanding yourself and experiencing connection can gently take shape.
I’m an integrative therapist, registered with the BACP (British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy). My approach blends humanistic and psychodynamic ideas. We'll explore how you experience life - including the emotional, relational, social and environmental influences that shape your wellbeing. If it feels helpful, we can explore how past relationships, experiences and wider contexts may still be affecting what's happening beneath the surface. The relationship we build together can be healing in itself, offering a space where new ways of relating, understanding yourself and experiencing connection can gently take shape.
My ideal clients are ambitious professionals who are quietly exhausted. They’re high achievers who deliver results but feel like they’re working twice as hard as everyone else just to keep up. Many have ADHD or are neurodivergent and have spent years masking, adapting, and burning out in workplaces not designed for their brain. Others are neurotypical but know the standard career advice has never quite fit how they think. What they have in common is this: they’re done with generic guidance and ready for something that actually works for them.
My ideal clients are ambitious professionals who are quietly exhausted. They’re high achievers who deliver results but feel like they’re working twice as hard as everyone else just to keep up. Many have ADHD or are neurodivergent and have spent years masking, adapting, and burning out in workplaces not designed for their brain. Others are neurotypical but know the standard career advice has never quite fit how they think. What they have in common is this: they’re done with generic guidance and ready for something that actually works for them.
Welcome. I am a psycho-spiritual therapist working predominantly with women. I specialise in life transitions including mid-life, major life events, work stress, health issues and their impact on relationships. I work in-person in Bracknell Forest and online.
For more information and to schedule your initial assessment session, please email me or visit my website.
I look forward to connecting with you!
Welcome. I am a psycho-spiritual therapist working predominantly with women. I specialise in life transitions including mid-life, major life events, work stress, health issues and their impact on relationships. I work in-person in Bracknell Forest and online.
For more information and to schedule your initial assessment session, please email me or visit my website.
I look forward to connecting with you!
My particular interests are: helping men and women who have suffered trauma, from mental, physical and sexual abuse; and working with couples - around commmunication and relationship issues. Providing a safe, supportive space, I employ a Relational Approach, using the unique therapeutic relationship between me and each client as a way for us to mutually understand the personal dynamics of each person - how they interact with themselves, and with the world - and to help facilitate personal change. Through our therapeutic relationship we can help change patterns of thinking, feeling and behaviour causing pain and distress.
My particular interests are: helping men and women who have suffered trauma, from mental, physical and sexual abuse; and working with couples - around commmunication and relationship issues. Providing a safe, supportive space, I employ a Relational Approach, using the unique therapeutic relationship between me and each client as a way for us to mutually understand the personal dynamics of each person - how they interact with themselves, and with the world - and to help facilitate personal change. Through our therapeutic relationship we can help change patterns of thinking, feeling and behaviour causing pain and distress.
As a Clinical Psychologist, I've trained in a diverse range of evidence-based therapeutic models. This broad experience allows me to tailor an approach that truly fits your unique needs. My toolkit includes Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), with a special interest in Schema Therapy, as well as formal training in Cognitive Analytic Therapy (CAT) and experience delivering Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT) interventions.
My background includes extensive work within the NHS with children and adults, treating a range of psychological difficulties such as anxiety, depression, and personality disorders.
As a Clinical Psychologist, I've trained in a diverse range of evidence-based therapeutic models. This broad experience allows me to tailor an approach that truly fits your unique needs. My toolkit includes Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), with a special interest in Schema Therapy, as well as formal training in Cognitive Analytic Therapy (CAT) and experience delivering Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT) interventions.
My background includes extensive work within the NHS with children and adults, treating a range of psychological difficulties such as anxiety, depression, and personality disorders.
It can be difficult to take the first step into therapy and open up to someone new. I believe that the therapeutic relationship is paramount and I will provide a safe and supportive space for you to explore your thoughts and feelings in a calm environment - working with compassion and empathy, I will be with you as you navigate your processes and feel empowered to make positive changes and connect with your authentic self.
In our first session, I will invite you to tell me about yourself and what brings you to therapy, as far as you feel comfortable. I will explain how I work and you are very welcome to ask questions at any time.
It can be difficult to take the first step into therapy and open up to someone new. I believe that the therapeutic relationship is paramount and I will provide a safe and supportive space for you to explore your thoughts and feelings in a calm environment - working with compassion and empathy, I will be with you as you navigate your processes and feel empowered to make positive changes and connect with your authentic self.
In our first session, I will invite you to tell me about yourself and what brings you to therapy, as far as you feel comfortable. I will explain how I work and you are very welcome to ask questions at any time.
Caitlin Cheale
Psychotherapist, MA, HCPC-Art Therap.
1 Endorsed
Bracknell RG12
Waitlist for new clients
Does your teenage daughter struggle with anxiety, low mood, self-harm, or an eating disorder but you’ve been told she isn’t “sick enough”? Long waiting lists and frustrated calls to GP or CAMHS have left you feeling alone. Are you overwhelmed, unsure where to turn, or worried about what might happen to her? I am here to help. I support families navigating these challenges with compassion and expertise. With nearly 15 years’ experience working with teens and women, I provide therapy for anxiety, depression, trauma, self-harm, eating difficulties, and emotional regulation.
Does your teenage daughter struggle with anxiety, low mood, self-harm, or an eating disorder but you’ve been told she isn’t “sick enough”? Long waiting lists and frustrated calls to GP or CAMHS have left you feeling alone. Are you overwhelmed, unsure where to turn, or worried about what might happen to her? I am here to help. I support families navigating these challenges with compassion and expertise. With nearly 15 years’ experience working with teens and women, I provide therapy for anxiety, depression, trauma, self-harm, eating difficulties, and emotional regulation.
Empathy heals, connection empowers, and growth starts with understanding ourselves.
Empathy heals, connection empowers, and growth starts with understanding ourselves.
I’m Katarina Wagner, founder of Devana Counselling and Nature Therapies - a gentle, nature-based practice offering grounded support for adults navigating depression, anxiety, grief, trauma, and life transitions. I work with individuals and groups, including carers supporting loved ones with mental health, neurodevelopmental, or neurodegenerative conditions. My clients seek space to breathe, reconnect with themselves, and find steadier ground through compassionate, nature-rooted therapy.
I’m Katarina Wagner, founder of Devana Counselling and Nature Therapies - a gentle, nature-based practice offering grounded support for adults navigating depression, anxiety, grief, trauma, and life transitions. I work with individuals and groups, including carers supporting loved ones with mental health, neurodevelopmental, or neurodegenerative conditions. My clients seek space to breathe, reconnect with themselves, and find steadier ground through compassionate, nature-rooted therapy.
I work with a variety of issues within my sessions and am happy to work with whatever needs you bring as the client. I work as a Pluralist Counselling which means I am well versed in Psychodynamic therapy (looking at and working through your childhood), CBT (changing behaviours and a more practical approach) and person-centred (working in the here and now, putting the clients' needs first). I will work in collaboration with you, and making sure that you feel you are getting the most out of your therapy session, checking in with what you feel is working and what you would like to change whilst offering an empathetic safe space.
I work with a variety of issues within my sessions and am happy to work with whatever needs you bring as the client. I work as a Pluralist Counselling which means I am well versed in Psychodynamic therapy (looking at and working through your childhood), CBT (changing behaviours and a more practical approach) and person-centred (working in the here and now, putting the clients' needs first). I will work in collaboration with you, and making sure that you feel you are getting the most out of your therapy session, checking in with what you feel is working and what you would like to change whilst offering an empathetic safe space.
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How does your Counsellor compare?
Number of Counsellors in Bracknell
80+
Average cost per session
£69
Counsellors in Bracknell who prioritize treating:
| 95% | Anxiety |
| 89% | Self Esteem |
| 87% | Depression |
| 85% | Relationship Issues |
| 83% | Stress |
| 65% | Family Conflict |
| 63% | Bereavement |
Average years in practice
8 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
| 71% | Bupa |
| 71% | Aviva |
| 59% | AXA PPP |
How Counsellors in Bracknell see their clients
| 93% | In Person and Online | |
| 7% | Online Only |
Gender breakdown
| 84% | Female | |
| 15% | Male | |
| 1% | Non-Binary |
FAQs - About Therapy and Counselling
How can I find a therapist in Bracknell?
Search for nearby therapists or counsellors by inputting your city, postcode, or a provider’s name into the search bar. From there, you can filter providers by the issues they treat, cost, insurance, gender, and other factors to find providers who are well-suited to your needs. To navigate between locations within the same country, enter a new city or postcode into the search bar.
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Is everyone in the Psychology Today Therapy Directory a licensed therapist?
Counsellors and Psychotherapists listed in the directory are members of the main professional associations, mainly the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and the UK Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP). Most Psychologists in the directory are accredited members of the British Psychological Society (BPS) and/or are registered in the Health and Care Professions Council (HPCP).
Providers whose professional membership or primary credential has been verified by Psychology Today are signified by a “Verified” symbol. Given that professional memberships are not a statutory requirement for psychotherapists and counsellors in the UK, certain qualified professionals or organisations may choose not to maintain such memberships despite possessing the necessary qualifications. They may be selectively included without the “Verified” seal.
Providers whose professional membership or primary credential has been verified by Psychology Today are signified by a “Verified” symbol. Given that professional memberships are not a statutory requirement for psychotherapists and counsellors in the UK, certain qualified professionals or organisations may choose not to maintain such memberships despite possessing the necessary qualifications. They may be selectively included without the “Verified” seal.
What’s the difference between a psychologist, a therapist, and a counsellor?
Counsellors, psychotherapists and psychologists can all provide counselling or talking therapy and have credentials and experience that enable them to do so in the UK. Psychologists have earned a degree in psychology and many are members of the British Psychological Society (BPS) and have completed a postgraduate qualification in a specialism. Counsellors and Psychotherapists are not required to have a psychology degree, but to belong to a professional organisation such as the BACP or UKCP, they are required to have completed a training course as well as clinical and supervision hours.
What type of therapy is right for me?
The type of therapy best suited to a particular individual depends on several factors, including their primary reason for seeking therapy, their preferred timeline (some therapy types last for a set number of sessions, while others are open-ended), and their personality and preferences—some may prefer a more structured approach. For many individuals, multiple types of therapy could provide a good fit.
How much does therapy cost?
The cost of therapy depends on a number of variables, including location and the therapist’s experience and training. On average, a therapy session in the UK could be between £30 - £60 when seeing a counsellor and £60 - £150 and up when seeing a clinical psychologist. If you have private insurance, your plan may cover some if not all of your sessions. You should contact your insurance provider to determine if they provide coverage for therapy sessions and to determine what, if any, requirements they might have in order for your sessions to be covered, such as a referral from your GP or medical specialist.
What are more affordable or low cost therapy solutions?
Many therapists offer sliding scale payments, usually on a limited number of slots, which consists in an agreement between the therapist and a client to pay a reduced rate. Therapists who provide such arrangements often consider the client's income or ability to pay, but the extent of the discount is ultimately at the therapist's discretion. Furthermore, while group therapy may have different goals and benefits compared to individual therapy, it can be a more affordable solution to address certain types of issues.
If you are struggling to access therapy due to budget constraints, you could also consider public funded mental health services. The NHS Talking therapies programme offers free of charge counselling for common mental health problems like anxiety and depression. The service is available to anyone registered with a GP, though you do not necessarily need to be referred by your GP and can refer yourself directly to a Talking therapies service. The service will provide different solutions, including group and individual therapy, for a limited number of sessions which are generally up to six.
If you are struggling to access therapy due to budget constraints, you could also consider public funded mental health services. The NHS Talking therapies programme offers free of charge counselling for common mental health problems like anxiety and depression. The service is available to anyone registered with a GP, though you do not necessarily need to be referred by your GP and can refer yourself directly to a Talking therapies service. The service will provide different solutions, including group and individual therapy, for a limited number of sessions which are generally up to six.
Is online therapy cheaper than in-person therapy?
Many therapists charge the same amount for online therapy as they do for in-person therapy—though clients may still find this cost-effective if it cuts down on their transportation costs. Health insurance plans often offer equivalent coverage for online and in-person therapy; indeed, in many places, they are legally required to do so. Text-based or on-demand therapy apps may be cheaper than traditional one-on-one psychotherapy; however, the practice may be less effective and is not likely to be covered by insurance.
Is online therapy a good option?
Therapy conducted online can be just as effective as in-person therapy, as long as there is a strong alliance between the client and the therapist. To find a therapist who provides telehealth services to clients in your area, click “Online Therapy” on the directory homepage and search by your city or town or your postcode.
Are therapy sessions confidential?
Therapists who are part of a professional organisation such as the BACP, the UKCP, or BPS are bound by an ethical framework that requires them to uphold a confidentiality agreement. Confidentiality is a crucial part of the therapeutic relationship and only under specific circumstances, such as when there has been participation in a criminal act or act of terror, or if there is potential or known harm to the client or others, will a therapist be obligated to break the agreement. These exceptions to the confidentiality agreement are usually discussed during the initial consultation.