Life Coaching Counselling in Colchester
Life is so beautiful, and life is so hard.
I am here to help you take that first step. Therapy is a safe, supportive space where we can explore what’s troubling you and understand what’s holding you back. Using approaches like Compassion-Focused Therapy, ACT, and coaching, I’ll help you uncover your strengths, reduce anxiety, and build confidence to create meaningful, lasting change.
Life is so beautiful, and life is so hard.
I am here to help you take that first step. Therapy is a safe, supportive space where we can explore what’s troubling you and understand what’s holding you back. Using approaches like Compassion-Focused Therapy, ACT, and coaching, I’ll help you uncover your strengths, reduce anxiety, and build confidence to create meaningful, lasting change.
£80 for General Counselling
£100 - Addiction / Anxiety
£120 - Couples Therapy
£400 - Unconscious Mind Therapy ( Allow 2-3hrs) one session required
£150 - Performance Coaching / Executive Coach (min x 3 sessions)
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.
£80 for General Counselling
£100 - Addiction / Anxiety
£120 - Couples Therapy
£400 - Unconscious Mind Therapy ( Allow 2-3hrs) one session required
£150 - Performance Coaching / Executive Coach (min x 3 sessions)
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.
Do you feel overwhelming sadness or anxiety in your life?
Whatever you think therapy may be, I promise you’ll be working with a human being, with human experiences. We all have our unique ways of experiencing the world; but being heard and understood are two of our most basic needs. We all want to be really heard and not sit opposite a blank page. We want to connect with someone that really ‘gets it’.
Do you feel overwhelming sadness or anxiety in your life?
Whatever you think therapy may be, I promise you’ll be working with a human being, with human experiences. We all have our unique ways of experiencing the world; but being heard and understood are two of our most basic needs. We all want to be really heard and not sit opposite a blank page. We want to connect with someone that really ‘gets it’.
Life often feels overwhelming, filled with challenges that tug at our inner peace.
I believe in individuals' capacity for growth & change. Each session is designed with processing and healing in mind. Check-In & Exploration: We begin with a focused conversation to uncover the challenges you’re facing, allowing space for self-expression and clarity. Hypnotherapy if required: Based on your needs, this portion is individually tailored.
Life often feels overwhelming, filled with challenges that tug at our inner peace.
I believe in individuals' capacity for growth & change. Each session is designed with processing and healing in mind. Check-In & Exploration: We begin with a focused conversation to uncover the challenges you’re facing, allowing space for self-expression and clarity. Hypnotherapy if required: Based on your needs, this portion is individually tailored.
My ideal client feels overwhelmed, stuck, or disconnected, from themselves or their path in life.
I help people feel like themselves again. Calmer, clearer, and more in control. Using a mix of psychotherapy, life & wellness coaching, I support you emotionally, mentally, spiritually and physically.
Whether you’re stuck, burnt out, stressed, or simply ready for change, my sessions are tailored to help you heal, grow, and with lasting transformation.
My ideal client feels overwhelmed, stuck, or disconnected, from themselves or their path in life.
I help people feel like themselves again. Calmer, clearer, and more in control. Using a mix of psychotherapy, life & wellness coaching, I support you emotionally, mentally, spiritually and physically.
Whether you’re stuck, burnt out, stressed, or simply ready for change, my sessions are tailored to help you heal, grow, and with lasting transformation.
Ian West (Accred) Counsellor and Supervisor
Counsellor, DCounsPsych, MBACP Accred
3 Endorsed
Colchester CO1
Through collaboration we can work towards creating meaningful changes for a more fulfilling life.
I am an Accredited MBACP Registered Humanistic Integrative Counsellor & Counselling Supervisor with over 10 years of experience in working with individuals, and groups of all ages, sexual orientations and cultural backgrounds. I am based in Colchester CO1. Dependent on your presenting issues/needs I will draw on cognitive, psychodynamic, attachment, and relational theories and concepts, to provide either short-term-focused counselling/therapy or longer-term in-depth psychotherapy.
Through collaboration we can work towards creating meaningful changes for a more fulfilling life.
I am an Accredited MBACP Registered Humanistic Integrative Counsellor & Counselling Supervisor with over 10 years of experience in working with individuals, and groups of all ages, sexual orientations and cultural backgrounds. I am based in Colchester CO1. Dependent on your presenting issues/needs I will draw on cognitive, psychodynamic, attachment, and relational theories and concepts, to provide either short-term-focused counselling/therapy or longer-term in-depth psychotherapy.
If you are finding certain aspects of your life difficult for you to deal with, and would like someone to listen to you without being judged or telling you what to do, then counselling could be a great support for you.
I work from the ‘Person-Centred’ approach using the 'Core Conditions':
Empathy (I will be empathic with you)
Congruence (I will be honest with you at all times)
Unconditional Positive Regard (I shall be positive about you always)
If you are finding certain aspects of your life difficult for you to deal with, and would like someone to listen to you without being judged or telling you what to do, then counselling could be a great support for you.
I work from the ‘Person-Centred’ approach using the 'Core Conditions':
Empathy (I will be empathic with you)
Congruence (I will be honest with you at all times)
Unconditional Positive Regard (I shall be positive about you always)
I believe that you are the expert on your own life, and my role is to walk alongside you, offering support as you navigate life’s challenges and work toward the changes you desire.
I specialize in supporting individuals through major life transitions, depression, stress and anxiety, feelings of being stuck or uncertain, emotional challenges, lack of motivation, and much more.
My approach is grounded in empathy and collaboration. I take a client-led approach, creating a safe, supportive space exploring your unique experiences together.
I believe that you are the expert on your own life, and my role is to walk alongside you, offering support as you navigate life’s challenges and work toward the changes you desire.
I specialize in supporting individuals through major life transitions, depression, stress and anxiety, feelings of being stuck or uncertain, emotional challenges, lack of motivation, and much more.
My approach is grounded in empathy and collaboration. I take a client-led approach, creating a safe, supportive space exploring your unique experiences together.
Life can be unpredictable and overwhelming.
I work with you as an individual. Together we can explore your presenting behaviour, emotions and situation, the reasons behind it and create tools and strategies to move forward in a more positive way. My approach is very solution focussed providing practical help and empathetic support to help you reach your goals.
Life can be unpredictable and overwhelming.
I work with you as an individual. Together we can explore your presenting behaviour, emotions and situation, the reasons behind it and create tools and strategies to move forward in a more positive way. My approach is very solution focussed providing practical help and empathetic support to help you reach your goals.
Are you finding elements of your life a struggle and don't know where to turn?
I offer you a safe and comfortable space in which to explore any element of your life, that you wish to bring, in a non-judgemental and caring manner. I believe that everyone has the potential to become who they were destined to be given the right conditions and support. I feel I can provide this for you.
Are you finding elements of your life a struggle and don't know where to turn?
I offer you a safe and comfortable space in which to explore any element of your life, that you wish to bring, in a non-judgemental and caring manner. I believe that everyone has the potential to become who they were destined to be given the right conditions and support. I feel I can provide this for you.
My approach to therapy is rooted in compassion, empathy, and a genuine desire to make a positive impact on the lives of those who are struggling or just uncertain in their current point of their life.
Hi I’m Josh, an integrative psychotherapist and yoga teacher. I specialise in aligning the body and mind. I deeply value the rights of all human beings and will actively support anyone feeling marginalised. Having experienced expected and unexpected loss I also understand the effects of grief. My background as a yoga instructor and personal trainer allows me to bring a unique perspective to therapy. Along with my prior training I have been influenced by Dr Bessel Van Der Kolk’s book The Body Keeps The Score. I incorporate mind-body connections, holistic expertise, and mindfulness techniques into my practice.
My approach to therapy is rooted in compassion, empathy, and a genuine desire to make a positive impact on the lives of those who are struggling or just uncertain in their current point of their life.
Hi I’m Josh, an integrative psychotherapist and yoga teacher. I specialise in aligning the body and mind. I deeply value the rights of all human beings and will actively support anyone feeling marginalised. Having experienced expected and unexpected loss I also understand the effects of grief. My background as a yoga instructor and personal trainer allows me to bring a unique perspective to therapy. Along with my prior training I have been influenced by Dr Bessel Van Der Kolk’s book The Body Keeps The Score. I incorporate mind-body connections, holistic expertise, and mindfulness techniques into my practice.
Are you feeling anxious, stressed, overwhelmed, looking to make a change in your life?
I support you in exploring your presenting behaviours, feelings and emotions, to help you understand what you are feeling. I will support you by providing tools and strategies to create a plan to move forward in the way that is best for you
Are you feeling anxious, stressed, overwhelmed, looking to make a change in your life?
I support you in exploring your presenting behaviours, feelings and emotions, to help you understand what you are feeling. I will support you by providing tools and strategies to create a plan to move forward in the way that is best for you
Life’s challenges—whether anxiety, relationship struggles, or feeling stuck—can feel isolating.
As an experienced therapist, I can offer online sessions and face-to-face sessions (Sudbury) tailored to your unique needs. My focus is to help you manage difficult emotions, improve relationships, and build resilience. Together, we’ll create meaningful, lasting change. With a warm and supportive approach, I’m here to guide you toward the life you deserve.
Life’s challenges—whether anxiety, relationship struggles, or feeling stuck—can feel isolating.
As an experienced therapist, I can offer online sessions and face-to-face sessions (Sudbury) tailored to your unique needs. My focus is to help you manage difficult emotions, improve relationships, and build resilience. Together, we’ll create meaningful, lasting change. With a warm and supportive approach, I’m here to guide you toward the life you deserve.
I have over 12 years of experience of counselling working with clients from all walks of life.
My speciality is working with clients recovering from Domestic Abuse, any toxic abuse following relationships with Narcissists, be they partners or family members.
I have over 12 years of experience of counselling working with clients from all walks of life.
My speciality is working with clients recovering from Domestic Abuse, any toxic abuse following relationships with Narcissists, be they partners or family members.
I use an integrated , client-led approach derived not only from my years of training, but also from a wealth of life experience.
I've worked with people of all ages and from all walks of life, including within the LGBTQIA community. I've worked extensively with those suffering from anxiety/depression, relationship/family issues, health concerns, trauma, bereavement and addictions. I have an understanding of ADHD and ASD and I've worked with teens and adults in all of these areas.
I use an integrated , client-led approach derived not only from my years of training, but also from a wealth of life experience.
I've worked with people of all ages and from all walks of life, including within the LGBTQIA community. I've worked extensively with those suffering from anxiety/depression, relationship/family issues, health concerns, trauma, bereavement and addictions. I have an understanding of ADHD and ASD and I've worked with teens and adults in all of these areas.
I'm a Sport Psychologist, and perhaps you're someone who performs brilliantly during training but struggles to deliver under competition pressure, or maybe you feel lost and unable to improve despite working with coaches and training harder. As a chartered sport psychologist and esports psychologist with international tournament experience, I help athletes, performers and esports players across Suffolk, and the world, unlock their potential and perform when it matters most.
I'm a Sport Psychologist, and perhaps you're someone who performs brilliantly during training but struggles to deliver under competition pressure, or maybe you feel lost and unable to improve despite working with coaches and training harder. As a chartered sport psychologist and esports psychologist with international tournament experience, I help athletes, performers and esports players across Suffolk, and the world, unlock their potential and perform when it matters most.
Do you ever feel worried, stuck, lost, hopeless, lonely, lethargic, anxious, unable to sleep – less able to cope with life?
You may consider therapy for various reasons, be that relationship issues, trauma, bereavement, anxiety, stress, or you may feel stuck and unable to harness your full potential. In all these instances therapy can help to unpack your difficulties and gain a fresh perspective and clarity on a situation. I can provide CBT (cognitive behavioural therapy).
Do you ever feel worried, stuck, lost, hopeless, lonely, lethargic, anxious, unable to sleep – less able to cope with life?
You may consider therapy for various reasons, be that relationship issues, trauma, bereavement, anxiety, stress, or you may feel stuck and unable to harness your full potential. In all these instances therapy can help to unpack your difficulties and gain a fresh perspective and clarity on a situation. I can provide CBT (cognitive behavioural therapy).
By offering open-ended Counselling sessions, this has aided my clients to build themselves up from needing a length of time off work, to continue their working life or create a new work and life journey.
I am a BACP registered Integrative Counsellor/Psychotherapist & Clinical Supervisor (£50 per 50 minutes, £70 per 1.5hrs) and a member of the BPS. I am qualified in Person-Centred Counselling, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), EMDR Therapy (Module 1,2,3,£75 for 50mins) and. I specialise in Relationship and Family Counselling, Dementia and mental health issues such as anxiety, depression, work-related stress and breakdowns. I also have vast experience of bereavement counselling. I have many years experience (11+ years) of working with Carers/family members who care for their loved ones who are living with Dementia.
By offering open-ended Counselling sessions, this has aided my clients to build themselves up from needing a length of time off work, to continue their working life or create a new work and life journey.
I am a BACP registered Integrative Counsellor/Psychotherapist & Clinical Supervisor (£50 per 50 minutes, £70 per 1.5hrs) and a member of the BPS. I am qualified in Person-Centred Counselling, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), EMDR Therapy (Module 1,2,3,£75 for 50mins) and. I specialise in Relationship and Family Counselling, Dementia and mental health issues such as anxiety, depression, work-related stress and breakdowns. I also have vast experience of bereavement counselling. I have many years experience (11+ years) of working with Carers/family members who care for their loved ones who are living with Dementia.
Life throws up things that we don’t expect, testing our resilience and ability to overcome situations that are often not of our own making.
I am an integrative counsellor, which in plain English means I use a variety of counselling methods and will use a mix of all to benefit your situation. As a NLP (Neuro-Linguistic Programming) Practitioner, I can also offer access to different tools that will make you look at aspects in your life with a different perspective/solution.
Life throws up things that we don’t expect, testing our resilience and ability to overcome situations that are often not of our own making.
I am an integrative counsellor, which in plain English means I use a variety of counselling methods and will use a mix of all to benefit your situation. As a NLP (Neuro-Linguistic Programming) Practitioner, I can also offer access to different tools that will make you look at aspects in your life with a different perspective/solution.
During our initial sessions, we will identify the pressing issues at hand, and collaborate to create a plan for addressing them in a way that helps you get your life back.
Hello there! Thank you for stopping by. It can be daunting searching for a therapist. Well done for taking the first step. As you navigate through this, trust yourself to go through the process. You can do this! If you need someone to listen or someone you can trust, get in touch.
During our initial sessions, we will identify the pressing issues at hand, and collaborate to create a plan for addressing them in a way that helps you get your life back.
Hello there! Thank you for stopping by. It can be daunting searching for a therapist. Well done for taking the first step. As you navigate through this, trust yourself to go through the process. You can do this! If you need someone to listen or someone you can trust, get in touch.
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What can I expect from life coaching?
Clients and coaches will typically start by identifying the problem area(s) that the client hopes to address—then, the coach will help the client brainstorm potential solutions and explore concrete techniques to help the client attain their goals. Coaching is typically short-term and focused on finding solutions in the here and now, rather than exploring a client’s past. In addition to strategies aimed at the client’s specific concerns, coaches may encourage general stress management techniques such as meditation.
Can a life coach help treat anxiety?
Because the majority of life coaches are not licensed clinicians, they are not qualified to diagnose or treat anxiety. Anyone struggling with anxiety or another mental health condition should seek help from a licensed mental health practitioner. However, some coaching clients who struggle with subclinical anxiety report that working with their coach on other problems—such as career dissatisfaction or unhealthy habits—has a positive effect on their anxiety.
Can life coaching be done online?
Yes. While life coaching often happens in person, many coaches conduct sessions over the phone or via online platforms such as Zoom or Skype. Because life coaches are not subject to local licensing regulations in the same way that therapists are, they are able to see clients who live in other locations.
How long does life coaching last?
Life coaching tends to be a shorter-term process than therapy, though it does not always unfold over a specific period of time and is instead based on the coach’s or the client’s preferences. Coaching often takes place over three to 12 months but may be shorter or longer if necessary.