Counselling in Colchester
A creatively integrative Person-Centred therapist who has worked with a wide range of clients who struggle with issues such as anxiety, stress, depression, bereavement, loneliness, trauma, anger, low self-esteem, difficult relationships, and life transitions. I take pride in the progress and success of my clients and look forward to helping you. We all face difficulties in life from time to time and therapy can provide a safe setting in which to explore these issues. I work with my clients to help them discover new ways of being and to figure out who they are and how they respond to the world today.
A creatively integrative Person-Centred therapist who has worked with a wide range of clients who struggle with issues such as anxiety, stress, depression, bereavement, loneliness, trauma, anger, low self-esteem, difficult relationships, and life transitions. I take pride in the progress and success of my clients and look forward to helping you. We all face difficulties in life from time to time and therapy can provide a safe setting in which to explore these issues. I work with my clients to help them discover new ways of being and to figure out who they are and how they respond to the world today.
Registered Person-Centred Counsellor 403559 MBACP.
I have an extensive professional background of working in reputable therapeutic organisations spanning over twenty years based in Essex, Suffolk and Greater London.
I value and embrace each persons uniqueness and work creatively to make sure that counselling works for the individual. I offer a homely, private and confidential space to engage with my clients. I embrace my role not only as a professional counsellor but also as a whole true person. I believe that my candid and open nature optimises the person-centred approach by encouraging others to be their authentic selves.
Registered Person-Centred Counsellor 403559 MBACP.
I have an extensive professional background of working in reputable therapeutic organisations spanning over twenty years based in Essex, Suffolk and Greater London.
I value and embrace each persons uniqueness and work creatively to make sure that counselling works for the individual. I offer a homely, private and confidential space to engage with my clients. I embrace my role not only as a professional counsellor but also as a whole true person. I believe that my candid and open nature optimises the person-centred approach by encouraging others to be their authentic selves.
Ian West (Accred) Counsellor and Supervisor
Counsellor, DCounsPsych, MBACP Accred
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Colchester CO1
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.
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.
Hi, I’m Sabrina a fully qualified person-centred counsellor based in Colchester. Registered with the BACP and also continuing self development. I can provide a safe confidential environment to talk freely. I can also offer online and telephone sessions. My aim is to support and guide you to a stronger sense of self.
Hi, I’m Sabrina a fully qualified person-centred counsellor based in Colchester. Registered with the BACP and also continuing self development. I can provide a safe confidential environment to talk freely. I can also offer online and telephone sessions. My aim is to support and guide you to a stronger sense of self.
That first step into counselling can feel daunting. My priority is to welcome you when we meet. I'm qualified, experienced and offer a half price first session, usually within a week of contact. Saturday and weekday sessions are available. We all find things hard at times in our lives. When we do, it can be good to work through our thoughts and feelings with someone who seeks to understand, not judge us, and offers helpful reflection on our situation.
That first step into counselling can feel daunting. My priority is to welcome you when we meet. I'm qualified, experienced and offer a half price first session, usually within a week of contact. Saturday and weekday sessions are available. We all find things hard at times in our lives. When we do, it can be good to work through our thoughts and feelings with someone who seeks to understand, not judge us, and offers helpful reflection on our situation.
Are you ready to take the first step towards a happier you? Life can be overwhelming, but you don’t have to navigate it alone. I offer a safe, supportive space where you can explore your thoughts, heal from past challenges, and build a brighter future. Whether you're struggling with stress, anxiety, relationships, or just need someone to talk to, I am here to guide you every step of the way. Let’s work together to unlock your potential and create lasting change. Reach out today and start your journey toward a more fulfilled life!
Are you ready to take the first step towards a happier you? Life can be overwhelming, but you don’t have to navigate it alone. I offer a safe, supportive space where you can explore your thoughts, heal from past challenges, and build a brighter future. Whether you're struggling with stress, anxiety, relationships, or just need someone to talk to, I am here to guide you every step of the way. Let’s work together to unlock your potential and create lasting change. Reach out today and start your journey toward a more fulfilled life!
Do you feel overwhelmed, unsafe and lonely? Are you finding elements of your life a struggle and don't know where to turn? Can you no longer see the wood for the trees and have lost direction? Many people lose touch with the person they are supposed to be for many reasons and seek to find their true selves again but may just need a helping hand and support along the way. Counselling can be the first step back to removing the barriers which have kept you lost and help you back on the path you were intended to follow.
Do you feel overwhelmed, unsafe and lonely? Are you finding elements of your life a struggle and don't know where to turn? Can you no longer see the wood for the trees and have lost direction? Many people lose touch with the person they are supposed to be for many reasons and seek to find their true selves again but may just need a helping hand and support along the way. Counselling can be the first step back to removing the barriers which have kept you lost and help you back on the path you were intended to follow.
I am a BACP accredited psychodynamic counsellor and I offer a warm and welcoming space for you to explore any issues or difficulties you may be struggling with. I work with adults, couples and children age 11-18 and and have experience in working with a wide range of issues that may be linked to past experiences or stressors in the present. I have experience and understanding of working with neurodivergence particularly Autism and ADHD. My aim is to provide a confidential and comfortable place for you to safely explore any issues that are causing difficulties or distress.
I am a BACP accredited psychodynamic counsellor and I offer a warm and welcoming space for you to explore any issues or difficulties you may be struggling with. I work with adults, couples and children age 11-18 and and have experience in working with a wide range of issues that may be linked to past experiences or stressors in the present. I have experience and understanding of working with neurodivergence particularly Autism and ADHD. My aim is to provide a confidential and comfortable place for you to safely explore any issues that are causing difficulties or distress.
Colchester Children and young people’s counselling
Psychotherapist, MBACP
Verified Verified
Colchester CO4
Most children and young people will struggle with their emotional and mental health at some point. For parents, it can be difficult to know what to do or how to support them. I’m here to help.
My name’s Dale, I’m committed to understanding the challenges young people are going through, and I’m passionate about giving them the resilience and self-esteem to face whatever life throws at them. Using kindness, compassion and empathy I build a trusting relationship with your child. From there, I help them explore the root of their difficulties, recognise patterns in their behaviour and find ways to overcome their challenges.
Most children and young people will struggle with their emotional and mental health at some point. For parents, it can be difficult to know what to do or how to support them. I’m here to help.
My name’s Dale, I’m committed to understanding the challenges young people are going through, and I’m passionate about giving them the resilience and self-esteem to face whatever life throws at them. Using kindness, compassion and empathy I build a trusting relationship with your child. From there, I help them explore the root of their difficulties, recognise patterns in their behaviour and find ways to overcome their challenges.
I have a passion for helping others; this is seen through my extensive experience working with children, young people, and adults before being a counsellor. I have worked in education settings and within the NHS. I have experience working with individuals from different backgrounds, aiding individuals to live independently and reach their goals.
I have a passion for helping others; this is seen through my extensive experience working with children, young people, and adults before being a counsellor. I have worked in education settings and within the NHS. I have experience working with individuals from different backgrounds, aiding individuals to live independently and reach their goals.
Hi, I’m Dan, a fully qualified person-centred counsellor/psychotherapist based in Colchester, Essex. I consider myself to be a compassionate, empathetic and driven person with a strong desire to help people. Are you struggling? Feeling lost? Stuck? Overwhelmed? Whether that be because of anxiety, depression, stress, trauma or whichever of life’s challenges is impacting your mental health and wellbeing. I am here to provide you with a safe confidential space for you to talk freely and explore your thoughts and feelings at your own pace without judgment. I want you to feel listened to, empowered and supported to overcome this period.
Hi, I’m Dan, a fully qualified person-centred counsellor/psychotherapist based in Colchester, Essex. I consider myself to be a compassionate, empathetic and driven person with a strong desire to help people. Are you struggling? Feeling lost? Stuck? Overwhelmed? Whether that be because of anxiety, depression, stress, trauma or whichever of life’s challenges is impacting your mental health and wellbeing. I am here to provide you with a safe confidential space for you to talk freely and explore your thoughts and feelings at your own pace without judgment. I want you to feel listened to, empowered and supported to overcome this period.
Meet Our Counsellors
Working with couples and individuals. I appreciate the connection between physical health and psychological well being. I work with a variety of issues including anxiety disorders and trauma especially relating to relationship issues and sexual assault/abuse, sex problems and sex addiction. OCD and hoarding as well as panic disorders are also areas of interest. I have extensive experience of discussing sensitive and intimate topics with people, including issues relating to sexual identity and sexual assault/abuse.
Working with couples and individuals. I appreciate the connection between physical health and psychological well being. I work with a variety of issues including anxiety disorders and trauma especially relating to relationship issues and sexual assault/abuse, sex problems and sex addiction. OCD and hoarding as well as panic disorders are also areas of interest. I have extensive experience of discussing sensitive and intimate topics with people, including issues relating to sexual identity and sexual assault/abuse.
Hello my name is Leonie, I hope I can help make the first steps towards change, with a kind and compassionate approach.
My down to earth personality and lived experience of Trauma helps me to support you in gently unravelling difficulties in childhood and why you are struggling today.
Please have a look at my website to see how I can help you.
I also specialise in helping to support adults with ADHD who suspect they are, or get diagnosed later in life.
Together we can try and make sense of the past and how it’s affecting your present.
You are not alone and I would like to help, your feelings really do matter.
Hello my name is Leonie, I hope I can help make the first steps towards change, with a kind and compassionate approach.
My down to earth personality and lived experience of Trauma helps me to support you in gently unravelling difficulties in childhood and why you are struggling today.
Please have a look at my website to see how I can help you.
I also specialise in helping to support adults with ADHD who suspect they are, or get diagnosed later in life.
Together we can try and make sense of the past and how it’s affecting your present.
You are not alone and I would like to help, your feelings really do matter.
Hi, I'm Carolyn. I'm guessing you've already scrolled through a load of profiles wondering how on earth you chose the right counsellor for you. Overwhelming isn’t it? You already know what's troubling you and what brings you here, be that anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, feelings of aloneness, grief and loss, past or present trauma or simply the feeling that something is "off" and you're not as happy as you could or should be. You've already done the hardest part - recognising you need somebody to talk to, now you just have to find the right somebody for you.
Hi, I'm Carolyn. I'm guessing you've already scrolled through a load of profiles wondering how on earth you chose the right counsellor for you. Overwhelming isn’t it? You already know what's troubling you and what brings you here, be that anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, feelings of aloneness, grief and loss, past or present trauma or simply the feeling that something is "off" and you're not as happy as you could or should be. You've already done the hardest part - recognising you need somebody to talk to, now you just have to find the right somebody for you.
If you have never had therapy before, it can be difficult to know what to expect. Even if you have, different practitioners take different approaches; at the end of the day, we’re all human too. Working with me, you will find a warm and safe environment to share and explore your thoughts, feelings or beliefs. There are hundreds of approaches to therapy; from the more well known psychotherapy + CBT to lesser known ACT Therapy or Compassion Focussed Therapy.
If you have never had therapy before, it can be difficult to know what to expect. Even if you have, different practitioners take different approaches; at the end of the day, we’re all human too. Working with me, you will find a warm and safe environment to share and explore your thoughts, feelings or beliefs. There are hundreds of approaches to therapy; from the more well known psychotherapy + CBT to lesser known ACT Therapy or Compassion Focussed Therapy.
As a psychodynamic counsellor with 15 years experience both in the education and NHS sector, I have worked with a range of clinical themes including: trauma, parental illness and terminal illness, anxiety, incontinence, ADHD, absconding, abuse, domestic violence, bereavement and grief, aggression, psychosomatic illness, disassociation disorder, depression, LGBTQ+. This list is not exhaustive to my knowledge and understanding to the many other themes that clients may present with. If you are willing to go on this journey with me and to trust me with your mental health, I will be there to support you every step of the way
As a psychodynamic counsellor with 15 years experience both in the education and NHS sector, I have worked with a range of clinical themes including: trauma, parental illness and terminal illness, anxiety, incontinence, ADHD, absconding, abuse, domestic violence, bereavement and grief, aggression, psychosomatic illness, disassociation disorder, depression, LGBTQ+. This list is not exhaustive to my knowledge and understanding to the many other themes that clients may present with. If you are willing to go on this journey with me and to trust me with your mental health, I will be there to support you every step of the way
I am an experienced Integrative Therapeutic Counsellor, this means I create an individual, personalised approach that is specific to your needs. As a member of the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy I am able to work with male or female clients, couples and regularly help young people from the age of 12 and above. I have helped many clients with a diverse range of issues, including; Relationship issues, Anxiety, Depression, Bipolar, Panic Attacks, Phobias, Postnatal Depression, Anger management, Eating disorders, Affairs, Addictions etc
I am an experienced Integrative Therapeutic Counsellor, this means I create an individual, personalised approach that is specific to your needs. As a member of the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy I am able to work with male or female clients, couples and regularly help young people from the age of 12 and above. I have helped many clients with a diverse range of issues, including; Relationship issues, Anxiety, Depression, Bipolar, Panic Attacks, Phobias, Postnatal Depression, Anger management, Eating disorders, Affairs, Addictions etc
Do you need someone to listen? Do you feel you’re not heard or seen? Do you feel misunderstood, to blame, angry, sad, anxious, disillusioned? Is family life, work or other relationships getting too much to cope with? Throughout life, we are often left with feelings of low self worth, anger, sadness or may feel powerless. We can become confused about who we are, what we need and where life is taking us. This accumulation over many years blinds us to who we really are and sometimes we need help to find out. I believe I can help you.
Do you need someone to listen? Do you feel you’re not heard or seen? Do you feel misunderstood, to blame, angry, sad, anxious, disillusioned? Is family life, work or other relationships getting too much to cope with? Throughout life, we are often left with feelings of low self worth, anger, sadness or may feel powerless. We can become confused about who we are, what we need and where life is taking us. This accumulation over many years blinds us to who we really are and sometimes we need help to find out. I believe I can help you.
When people ask (if they do ask) "How are you?" Do you reply "Oh I'm fine, all good" or "Yeah, not too great actually" But what your voice inside actually wants to say is "If only they knew!", "Did they even hear what I just said" or "I don't know how to admit that I'm not ok, I have to keep it together!" Life can be beautiful and amazing and at other times it can pull the rug right from under your feet, with completely no warning. Presenting us with situations that trigger overwhelming anxiety, sadness, anger and sometimes a feeling of pure desperation. Where you've never felt more disconnected with yourself and others.
When people ask (if they do ask) "How are you?" Do you reply "Oh I'm fine, all good" or "Yeah, not too great actually" But what your voice inside actually wants to say is "If only they knew!", "Did they even hear what I just said" or "I don't know how to admit that I'm not ok, I have to keep it together!" Life can be beautiful and amazing and at other times it can pull the rug right from under your feet, with completely no warning. Presenting us with situations that trigger overwhelming anxiety, sadness, anger and sometimes a feeling of pure desperation. Where you've never felt more disconnected with yourself and others.
If you are finding certain aspects of your life difficult 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.
The counselling I offer is all about creating a safe space for you to be who you are, and to express what you feel you need to so you can feel better about your life.
If you are finding certain aspects of your life difficult 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.
The counselling I offer is all about creating a safe space for you to be who you are, and to express what you feel you need to so you can feel better about your life.
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How does your Counsellor compare?
Number of Counsellors in Colchester
100+
Average cost per session
£60
Counsellors in Colchester who prioritize treating:
| 89% | Anxiety |
| 86% | Depression |
| 84% | Self Esteem |
| 79% | Stress |
| 78% | Relationship Issues |
| 67% | Bereavement |
| 66% | Trauma and PTSD |
Average years in practice
10 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
| 72% | Aviva |
| 66% | AXA PPP |
| 62% | Bupa |
How Counsellors in Colchester see their clients
| 86% | In Person and Online | |
| 14% | Online Only |
Gender breakdown
| 77% | Female | |
| 22% | Male | |
| 1% | Non-Binary |