In Person Counselling in Hockley

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Dr Sophie Cripps
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Hockley SS5
When life gets hard it can help to find someone who feels a bit like an anchor to weather the storms with, to feel emotionally held by, seen and understood. Someone who can support you to understand what you are feeling and why, to help you think about things through other perspectives and relate to yourself with compassion. Together we can try to make sense and meaning out of your experiences, connect with important parts of your identity and find ways of living that honour what is important to you in life.
When life gets hard it can help to find someone who feels a bit like an anchor to weather the storms with, to feel emotionally held by, seen and understood. Someone who can support you to understand what you are feeling and why, to help you think about things through other perspectives and relate to yourself with compassion. Together we can try to make sense and meaning out of your experiences, connect with important parts of your identity and find ways of living that honour what is important to you in life.
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Oak Counselling
Counsellor, MBACP
Hockley SS5
Hi, I’m Emily. I will be your counsellor throughout your journey! I work with children, young people, and adults facing challenges such as anxiety, depression, relationship issues, and difficulties related to ADHD, autism, and additional needs. I provide a supportive, non-judgmental space to explore your feelings, build resilience, and develop coping strategies. In our sessions, you’ll find a safe space where you can feel heard, understood, and empowered. Together, we’ll work towards creating positive change, building self-confidence, and finding a path forward—meeting you where you are and working at your pace.
Hi, I’m Emily. I will be your counsellor throughout your journey! I work with children, young people, and adults facing challenges such as anxiety, depression, relationship issues, and difficulties related to ADHD, autism, and additional needs. I provide a supportive, non-judgmental space to explore your feelings, build resilience, and develop coping strategies. In our sessions, you’ll find a safe space where you can feel heard, understood, and empowered. Together, we’ll work towards creating positive change, building self-confidence, and finding a path forward—meeting you where you are and working at your pace.
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Terry Smith
Counsellor, MBACP
1 Endorsed
Hockley SS5
If this is your first time coming into therapy, welcome. I know it can be daunting, but please remember you’ve made a decision to help yourself and that is a massive step in itself. Living these days can be very difficult for some people on a daily basis without any other stress, pressure, demands, anxiety, or feelings of being overwhelming coming into the mix. We all need a little help from time to time and I am here to help you not have to carry those heavy burdens alone. My main focus is on you; your aims, your truth, the real you, you feel you longer can be and how we can work together to get you back on track.
If this is your first time coming into therapy, welcome. I know it can be daunting, but please remember you’ve made a decision to help yourself and that is a massive step in itself. Living these days can be very difficult for some people on a daily basis without any other stress, pressure, demands, anxiety, or feelings of being overwhelming coming into the mix. We all need a little help from time to time and I am here to help you not have to carry those heavy burdens alone. My main focus is on you; your aims, your truth, the real you, you feel you longer can be and how we can work together to get you back on track.
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Sue Spooner
Counsellor, DCounsPsych, BACP
3 Endorsed
Hockley SS5
I offer therapy sessions in-person in a calm and confidential space, or online via video.
Without warning and at any age, life events can cause us to feel unhappy and overwhelmed. This can start to have a negative impact on our everyday wellbeing and enjoyment of life. It may affect our mood, energy levels, eating/sleeping patterns, work, and relationships. Feelings of anxiety and panic can start to control and limit us on living the life we imagined. There maybe painful events from the past we thought we could tuck away and cope with, but still prevent us from living in the present. Reaching out for support can not only be one of the biggest and sometimes bravest steps you ever take, but also the most important one.
I offer therapy sessions in-person in a calm and confidential space, or online via video.
Without warning and at any age, life events can cause us to feel unhappy and overwhelmed. This can start to have a negative impact on our everyday wellbeing and enjoyment of life. It may affect our mood, energy levels, eating/sleeping patterns, work, and relationships. Feelings of anxiety and panic can start to control and limit us on living the life we imagined. There maybe painful events from the past we thought we could tuck away and cope with, but still prevent us from living in the present. Reaching out for support can not only be one of the biggest and sometimes bravest steps you ever take, but also the most important one.
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Karolina Conway
Counsellor, MSc, BACP
Hockley SS5
I offer therapy face to face in my cabin in my garden in Hockley, and online.
I'm here for you if you need to talk. I want to listen with empathy and no judgement. I want to provide safe space for you to explore your thoughts, emotions and feelings. I have been working with lots of difficulties: anxiety, depression, self-esteem, addiction, abuse, loss and grieving. I would like to support you on your journey of self-discovery and self-growth.
I offer therapy face to face in my cabin in my garden in Hockley, and online.
I'm here for you if you need to talk. I want to listen with empathy and no judgement. I want to provide safe space for you to explore your thoughts, emotions and feelings. I have been working with lots of difficulties: anxiety, depression, self-esteem, addiction, abuse, loss and grieving. I would like to support you on your journey of self-discovery and self-growth.
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Catherine Grace Darling
Psychotherapist, MBACP
Hockley SS5
Do you need some safe space to explore your emotions, find a way forward, some better coping systems that work, find the real you without the feeling of uncertainty, so that you can reach a place of contentment and growth.
Do you need some safe space to explore your emotions, find a way forward, some better coping systems that work, find the real you without the feeling of uncertainty, so that you can reach a place of contentment and growth.
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Victoria Richardson-Brown - headnasium
Psychotherapist, MBACP Accred
1 Endorsed
Hockley SS5
I currently work at the Priory Hospital in Chelmsford, I am a Family Support Practitioner and British Isles DBT trained. I worked for AXA as a Clinical Counselling Assessor. My passion is helping people of all ages experiencing mental health difficulties and I have a privately run, therapeutic practice, where I can provide you with a safe, friendly, and confidential environment for exploration. Within the practice I can help if you require; one to one therapy, for various aspects of mental health, support through bereavement, need family support, help with parenting or CAMHS.
I currently work at the Priory Hospital in Chelmsford, I am a Family Support Practitioner and British Isles DBT trained. I worked for AXA as a Clinical Counselling Assessor. My passion is helping people of all ages experiencing mental health difficulties and I have a privately run, therapeutic practice, where I can provide you with a safe, friendly, and confidential environment for exploration. Within the practice I can help if you require; one to one therapy, for various aspects of mental health, support through bereavement, need family support, help with parenting or CAMHS.
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Caroline L Cameron
Counsellor, MBACP
Hockley SS5
On Thursdays I offer online and face-to-face sessions 10-5pm.
I work with adults, children, young people and families. You may have difficulties with your mental health, self-esteem and wellbeing, be experiencing loss, processing grief, having difficulties at work, in relationships or seeking to work through trauma, past, present or childhood issues. You might be neurodiverse, at a cross roads in life, or living with gender, sexuality, sex, relationship, addiction or disability issues. You may want to work through negative patterns of behaviour or you may simply be struggling in the world and need a space for reflection.
On Thursdays I offer online and face-to-face sessions 10-5pm.
I work with adults, children, young people and families. You may have difficulties with your mental health, self-esteem and wellbeing, be experiencing loss, processing grief, having difficulties at work, in relationships or seeking to work through trauma, past, present or childhood issues. You might be neurodiverse, at a cross roads in life, or living with gender, sexuality, sex, relationship, addiction or disability issues. You may want to work through negative patterns of behaviour or you may simply be struggling in the world and need a space for reflection.
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Shon Grant
Psychotherapist, MA, MUKCP
Hockley SS5
Waitlist for new clients
If you are looking at this website, then I would like to be bold and guess that you are thinking about taking a brave step towards seeking help from a therapist? You might feel that you are 'not yourself', maybe you would like to be able to talk about a difficult past or current difficulty but are not sure how? Maybe the relationships in your family feel strained or difficult? Whether you would like support as an individual, couple, family or chosen family I would be privileged to support you in finding your way through the trees to be able to see the whole wood. I look forward to meeting you.
If you are looking at this website, then I would like to be bold and guess that you are thinking about taking a brave step towards seeking help from a therapist? You might feel that you are 'not yourself', maybe you would like to be able to talk about a difficult past or current difficulty but are not sure how? Maybe the relationships in your family feel strained or difficult? Whether you would like support as an individual, couple, family or chosen family I would be privileged to support you in finding your way through the trees to be able to see the whole wood. I look forward to meeting you.
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Neil Blake
Counsellor, ACC Reg
Hockley SS5
If you have got this far you probably have an inkling that to talk about what is troubling you might help. Why not give it a try? Perhaps you are wondering how it works. The short answer is we work together to make connections between your past experience and your present life. It is as we become more aware of these connections that change can flourish. Why not take a step of faith and see where "talking about it" gets you?
If you have got this far you probably have an inkling that to talk about what is troubling you might help. Why not give it a try? Perhaps you are wondering how it works. The short answer is we work together to make connections between your past experience and your present life. It is as we become more aware of these connections that change can flourish. Why not take a step of faith and see where "talking about it" gets you?
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Sally Willsher
Counsellor, MBACP
Serves Area
I offer therapy face to face, online, phone or via messaging.
Hello, my name is Sally and I will be present with you on your therapeutic journey. Having a safe space to explore current concerns offers a 'neutral' sounding board for you, as often well meaning friends and family will have an opinion on our life and decisions we make. We will work at your pace to prioritise your needs. Over the years many client issues I have encountered are about loss in various forms, and control - often from others. You may feel helpless or in despair, and would like to be able to clear a pathway for yourself to see with more clarity and establish an easier way of managing day to day.
I offer therapy face to face, online, phone or via messaging.
Hello, my name is Sally and I will be present with you on your therapeutic journey. Having a safe space to explore current concerns offers a 'neutral' sounding board for you, as often well meaning friends and family will have an opinion on our life and decisions we make. We will work at your pace to prioritise your needs. Over the years many client issues I have encountered are about loss in various forms, and control - often from others. You may feel helpless or in despair, and would like to be able to clear a pathway for yourself to see with more clarity and establish an easier way of managing day to day.
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Sian Elizabeth Hines
Counsellor, PNCPS Acc.
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
I offer the following counselling services: Face to face, mobile at home therapy (risk assessed) for those with illnesses/disabilities, online therapy, telephone and Walk&Talk therapy.
I can help you to reach the potential that you want and deserve to reach by helping you to understand your past, present and future. To help you to work through relationship problems, self esteem issues or letting go of the past. To enable you to see past blocks and obstacles so that you can control, minimise and eliminate any anxieties. To work with the negative emotions that you feel so that you can identify quickly what your emotions are telling you and then challenge them so that they do not control you. To magnify the positives and build on them for complete self confidence.
I offer the following counselling services: Face to face, mobile at home therapy (risk assessed) for those with illnesses/disabilities, online therapy, telephone and Walk&Talk therapy.
I can help you to reach the potential that you want and deserve to reach by helping you to understand your past, present and future. To help you to work through relationship problems, self esteem issues or letting go of the past. To enable you to see past blocks and obstacles so that you can control, minimise and eliminate any anxieties. To work with the negative emotions that you feel so that you can identify quickly what your emotions are telling you and then challenge them so that they do not control you. To magnify the positives and build on them for complete self confidence.
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Katy Acton Counselling
Psychotherapist, MBACP Accred
Serves Area
I'm work with clients in person, online and by telephone.
Are you struggling with bereavement, anxiety or depression? Experiencing relationship issues or low self-worth? Feeling trapped in a cycle of negative thinking and unhealthy ways of coping? Maybe your way of coping has now become the problem; addictions or avoidance. If you are longing for change and need a safe accepting space to identify what that is and work towards it; I can help. Together, we can work to set goals, make changes, identify and break behavioural patterns, validate your feelings, process past trauma and reframe thoughts. Hopefully resulting in an improvement to your wellbeing, mental health and life overall.
I'm work with clients in person, online and by telephone.
Are you struggling with bereavement, anxiety or depression? Experiencing relationship issues or low self-worth? Feeling trapped in a cycle of negative thinking and unhealthy ways of coping? Maybe your way of coping has now become the problem; addictions or avoidance. If you are longing for change and need a safe accepting space to identify what that is and work towards it; I can help. Together, we can work to set goals, make changes, identify and break behavioural patterns, validate your feelings, process past trauma and reframe thoughts. Hopefully resulting in an improvement to your wellbeing, mental health and life overall.
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Ian Wilson
Counsellor, DCounsPsych, MBACP
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
I have a fantastic purpose built, safe space for face to face sessions with clients and I'm also available for online and phone sessions.
I partner with individuals who feel stuck and unfulfilled, seeking a change in their lives. Together, we'll build a trusting and authentic partnership, fostering creativity and security. Through our work, you'll find purpose and fulfilment, empowered to overcome challenges to identify and achieve your goals. Seeking help in difficult times takes strength. Let me be clear, you are already good enough. You have all the inner resources you need to move forward with clarity and confidence. Let’s get you straightened out and heading in the right direction.
I have a fantastic purpose built, safe space for face to face sessions with clients and I'm also available for online and phone sessions.
I partner with individuals who feel stuck and unfulfilled, seeking a change in their lives. Together, we'll build a trusting and authentic partnership, fostering creativity and security. Through our work, you'll find purpose and fulfilment, empowered to overcome challenges to identify and achieve your goals. Seeking help in difficult times takes strength. Let me be clear, you are already good enough. You have all the inner resources you need to move forward with clarity and confidence. Let’s get you straightened out and heading in the right direction.
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Simon Uskuri
Counsellor, MBACP Accred
Serves Area
"The hardest step is making the call, the most rewarding step is knowing that you're in control again." Welcome, my name is Simon, I am a highly qualified friendly experienced Counsellor. I am a accredited member of the BACP and follow the ethical framework. I have worked successfully with individuals from various backgrounds and ages around Essex for a number of years. What I can offer you is a safe space that is confidential and nonjudgmental where you can truly be listened to and within that space we together can explore and find the answers you are searching for.
"The hardest step is making the call, the most rewarding step is knowing that you're in control again." Welcome, my name is Simon, I am a highly qualified friendly experienced Counsellor. I am a accredited member of the BACP and follow the ethical framework. I have worked successfully with individuals from various backgrounds and ages around Essex for a number of years. What I can offer you is a safe space that is confidential and nonjudgmental where you can truly be listened to and within that space we together can explore and find the answers you are searching for.
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Wisteria Talking Therapy
Counsellor, BACP
3 Endorsed
Serves Area
I can offer face-to-face or online therapy sessions, offering flexibility to suit busy lives.
Have you suffered an adverse childhood experience? Are you feeling anxious? Are your relationships suffering? Is there unprocessed trauma affecting your own wellbeing or those around you? Want to feel more at peace? Do you struggle living in a neurodivergent household or waiting a ADHD diagnosis and feel that no one gets you? Neurodivergent people can suffer multiple traumatic events impacting their wellbeing and can be highly sensitive to rejection impacting self worth. Working through a trauma lense we can pinpoint where the unease lay and work towards hope, clarity and a sense of calm.
I can offer face-to-face or online therapy sessions, offering flexibility to suit busy lives.
Have you suffered an adverse childhood experience? Are you feeling anxious? Are your relationships suffering? Is there unprocessed trauma affecting your own wellbeing or those around you? Want to feel more at peace? Do you struggle living in a neurodivergent household or waiting a ADHD diagnosis and feel that no one gets you? Neurodivergent people can suffer multiple traumatic events impacting their wellbeing and can be highly sensitive to rejection impacting self worth. Working through a trauma lense we can pinpoint where the unease lay and work towards hope, clarity and a sense of calm.
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Alicia- CBT for Self-Esteem, Anxiety and Trauma
Psychotherapist, MBABCP
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
Sessions can be in-person or online.
Exhausted from saying yes to everyone but yourself? Get a heavy feeling in your chest when you even think about disappointing someone? Lie awake knowing you should say no but the guilt's too much? You're not selfish for wanting change (even if it feels scary!) I'm a specialist therapist who helps break these patterns. It's not as simple as "just set boundaries" when your nervous system is in survival mode. Theres often deeper roots like relational trauma or past experiences that taught you to shrink, perform or cope alone. I help you connect back to you, so you can rest without guilt, set healthy limits and build lasting confidence.
Sessions can be in-person or online.
Exhausted from saying yes to everyone but yourself? Get a heavy feeling in your chest when you even think about disappointing someone? Lie awake knowing you should say no but the guilt's too much? You're not selfish for wanting change (even if it feels scary!) I'm a specialist therapist who helps break these patterns. It's not as simple as "just set boundaries" when your nervous system is in survival mode. Theres often deeper roots like relational trauma or past experiences that taught you to shrink, perform or cope alone. I help you connect back to you, so you can rest without guilt, set healthy limits and build lasting confidence.
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Denise Pauline Stevens
Counsellor, MBACP
Serves Area
Currently i am offering online and phone counselling, however i will be returning to face to face in April.
After many years of my own struggles and trying to navigate the emotional turmoil of my chaotic life I made the decision to start therapy. This journey allowed me to unravel the complex emotions that kept me a prisoner in my own head for many years. Therapy set me free and allowed me to explore and understand the trauma of my childhood and the damaged inner child living inside of me as an adult. I was able to let go of my past and live a more fulfilling life. As I healed I decided to become a therapist and help people just like you. If you feel stuck and want to move forward please get in touch.
Currently i am offering online and phone counselling, however i will be returning to face to face in April.
After many years of my own struggles and trying to navigate the emotional turmoil of my chaotic life I made the decision to start therapy. This journey allowed me to unravel the complex emotions that kept me a prisoner in my own head for many years. Therapy set me free and allowed me to explore and understand the trauma of my childhood and the damaged inner child living inside of me as an adult. I was able to let go of my past and live a more fulfilling life. As I healed I decided to become a therapist and help people just like you. If you feel stuck and want to move forward please get in touch.
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Angela Cope
Counsellor, MBACP
Serves Area
I am an experienced and fully qualified Couples Counsellor, Integrative Counsellor/Psychotherapist with a background in both Person-centred Humanistic counselling and an Advanced Diploma in Psychodynamic counselling. I am a fully qualified Relate counsellor having 1500+ hours experience. I have experience in my practice using Transactional Analysis, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Systemic family Counselling using genograms, Solution Focused Therapy and Motivational Interviewing.
I am an experienced and fully qualified Couples Counsellor, Integrative Counsellor/Psychotherapist with a background in both Person-centred Humanistic counselling and an Advanced Diploma in Psychodynamic counselling. I am a fully qualified Relate counsellor having 1500+ hours experience. I have experience in my practice using Transactional Analysis, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Systemic family Counselling using genograms, Solution Focused Therapy and Motivational Interviewing.
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Yvette White
Counsellor, BACP
2 Endorsed
Serves Area
I offer face to face, online and telephone counselling.
5 Star Google reviews and over 5000+ client hours... Individual therapy £60 Couples £80 per hour after initial starting session. Solution Focused Couples programme £595. Anxiety, Depression and Stress Management specialist. Marriage /Relationship counsellor..  Are you struggling with Anxiety, Abuse, Bereavement, or relationship issues, then I can help! I also deal with Low self-esteem, Death Anxiety, Abuse, ADHD, Divorce, Depression, Career path, Cancer support, Generalised Anxiety Disorder, Pain management, Panic Disorder, PTSD, Rape crisis, Relationship issues, Self harm, Trauma and Low self esteem.
I offer face to face, online and telephone counselling.
5 Star Google reviews and over 5000+ client hours... Individual therapy £60 Couples £80 per hour after initial starting session. Solution Focused Couples programme £595. Anxiety, Depression and Stress Management specialist. Marriage /Relationship counsellor..  Are you struggling with Anxiety, Abuse, Bereavement, or relationship issues, then I can help! I also deal with Low self-esteem, Death Anxiety, Abuse, ADHD, Divorce, Depression, Career path, Cancer support, Generalised Anxiety Disorder, Pain management, Panic Disorder, PTSD, Rape crisis, Relationship issues, Self harm, Trauma and Low self esteem.
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