Marriage Counselling in Leigh-on-Sea
I am an accredited BACP Therapist with 15 years of clinical experience and currently serve as the DBT/Therapy Lead at The Priory Hospital. I support individuals experiencing borderline personality disorder, self‑destructive or impulsive behaviours, ADHD, and difficulties within relationships and sex issues, risky behaviour. I run comprehensive DBT programmes and group therapy, alongside individual therapeutic work.
My approach is grounded in Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, integrating skills in emotion regulation, distress tolerance, mindfulness, and interpersonal effectiveness.
I am an accredited BACP Therapist with 15 years of clinical experience and currently serve as the DBT/Therapy Lead at The Priory Hospital. I support individuals experiencing borderline personality disorder, self‑destructive or impulsive behaviours, ADHD, and difficulties within relationships and sex issues, risky behaviour. I run comprehensive DBT programmes and group therapy, alongside individual therapeutic work.
My approach is grounded in Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, integrating skills in emotion regulation, distress tolerance, mindfulness, and interpersonal effectiveness.
The counselling I provide creates a safe, empathic environment and sensitive space for a person to explore and resolve personal difficulties and limitations they may be experiencing, and to move beyond them. It can also help to enhance your relationship/connection with yourself and others.
The counselling I provide creates a safe, empathic environment and sensitive space for a person to explore and resolve personal difficulties and limitations they may be experiencing, and to move beyond them. It can also help to enhance your relationship/connection with yourself and others.
I am an Integrative therapist which means I use various therapies and tailor the therapy to your needs, as we all are individuals and I feel an indIvidual approach offers the bespoke service clients require. Some people may respond well to CBT or DBT, others prefer a more Humanistic approach. The Psychodynamic approach works well when looking into our core thoughts and TA works wonders with communication. I work collaboratively with the client to get the best results for you.
I am an Integrative therapist which means I use various therapies and tailor the therapy to your needs, as we all are individuals and I feel an indIvidual approach offers the bespoke service clients require. Some people may respond well to CBT or DBT, others prefer a more Humanistic approach. The Psychodynamic approach works well when looking into our core thoughts and TA works wonders with communication. I work collaboratively with the client to get the best results for you.
Psychotherapy and counselling available in person (face to face), by telephone and online. Getting help can seem like a daunting and impossible task, whether you are struggling with anxiety, depression, addiction or many other mental health issues. I believe that with the right counselling you can take back control of your life.
Psychotherapy and counselling available in person (face to face), by telephone and online. Getting help can seem like a daunting and impossible task, whether you are struggling with anxiety, depression, addiction or many other mental health issues. I believe that with the right counselling you can take back control of your life.
Individual therapy £60 Couples £80 per hour after initial starting session.
Testimonial "I would like to thank you for the recent therapy that I undertook with you. I found you a very empathic listener and felt that you let me express my feelings re issues of my concern in my own way. I found the whole session liberating and rewarding. I was surprised as to how non judgemental you were"
Individual therapy £60 Couples £80 per hour after initial starting session.
Testimonial "I would like to thank you for the recent therapy that I undertook with you. I found you a very empathic listener and felt that you let me express my feelings re issues of my concern in my own way. I found the whole session liberating and rewarding. I was surprised as to how non judgemental you were"
I am a qualified Clinical Psychologist with over 20 years experience of working with people to improve their mental wellbeing and treat mental health problems. Over the past 16 years I have been working as a qualified psychologist in the NHS supporting adults, children and young people who are experiencing a range of emotional difficulties. I work with complex issues and find satisfaction in empowering people to live their best lives. If you are looking for someone to support your family through a challenging time, work towards achieving a more contented life or want to improve your relationships then do get in touch.
I am a qualified Clinical Psychologist with over 20 years experience of working with people to improve their mental wellbeing and treat mental health problems. Over the past 16 years I have been working as a qualified psychologist in the NHS supporting adults, children and young people who are experiencing a range of emotional difficulties. I work with complex issues and find satisfaction in empowering people to live their best lives. If you are looking for someone to support your family through a challenging time, work towards achieving a more contented life or want to improve your relationships then do get in touch.
My work includes that with Individuals, Couples and Families, whilst experience has also led me to run regular workshops and support groups.
I have previously established counselling services within both Independent and Special Education Needs schools (ADHD, Autism & more), whilst my private practice has always provided support to a variety of presenting issues in both child/adulthood, such as Anxiety, Stress, Relationships, Loss and Grief, Sexuality and more.
My work includes that with Individuals, Couples and Families, whilst experience has also led me to run regular workshops and support groups.
I have previously established counselling services within both Independent and Special Education Needs schools (ADHD, Autism & more), whilst my private practice has always provided support to a variety of presenting issues in both child/adulthood, such as Anxiety, Stress, Relationships, Loss and Grief, Sexuality and more.
I also work with couples who are managing the complexities of modern life, whether it's balancing demanding schedules, working through communication issues, dealing with financial pressures, or navigating the roles we take on within our family structures.
Modern day life can have a profound impact on our emotional wellbeing. The pressures and pace of everyday responsibilities can lead to feelings of depression and anxiety, including panic attacks. These experiences can create a sense of loneliness and disconnection, often causing inner unrest and a loss of connection to ourselves and others.
I also work with couples who are managing the complexities of modern life, whether it's balancing demanding schedules, working through communication issues, dealing with financial pressures, or navigating the roles we take on within our family structures.
Modern day life can have a profound impact on our emotional wellbeing. The pressures and pace of everyday responsibilities can lead to feelings of depression and anxiety, including panic attacks. These experiences can create a sense of loneliness and disconnection, often causing inner unrest and a loss of connection to ourselves and others.
I offer counselling to adults and teenagers for various different issues including anxiety, stress, depression, grief and loss, trauma, abuse, panic attacks, OCD, couples counselling etc
Most of my clients come to me knowing they are not happy but they don't always know why. Sometimes it is because of the people and circumstances around them and sometimes it is because they keep repeating the same behaviours that are not producing a happy life for them. My job is to help people understand what it is in their lives that they are not happy with, or want to change and to imagine a life with the new changes in it. I work with the client to provide a safe, comfortable environment for them to explore what is going on for them and how they can make the changes to live a happy, fulfilling life.
I offer counselling to adults and teenagers for various different issues including anxiety, stress, depression, grief and loss, trauma, abuse, panic attacks, OCD, couples counselling etc
Most of my clients come to me knowing they are not happy but they don't always know why. Sometimes it is because of the people and circumstances around them and sometimes it is because they keep repeating the same behaviours that are not producing a happy life for them. My job is to help people understand what it is in their lives that they are not happy with, or want to change and to imagine a life with the new changes in it. I work with the client to provide a safe, comfortable environment for them to explore what is going on for them and how they can make the changes to live a happy, fulfilling life.
Are you looking for effective help to deal with trauma, panic and anxiety? Are you fed up with labels and diagnoses that do nothing to resolve the symptoms and pain that you're suffering with? CPTSD, PTSD, GAD and BPD are labels that define your symptoms, but that don't tackle the cause or do anything useful to relieve them. I specialise in helping people with anxiety and PSTD and have helped many people just like you, who have been struggling, sometimes for decades. I won't dredge up unnecessary past experiences - I only work with what is relevant. Also if you prefer, you won't have to speak in detail about your issue.
Are you looking for effective help to deal with trauma, panic and anxiety? Are you fed up with labels and diagnoses that do nothing to resolve the symptoms and pain that you're suffering with? CPTSD, PTSD, GAD and BPD are labels that define your symptoms, but that don't tackle the cause or do anything useful to relieve them. I specialise in helping people with anxiety and PSTD and have helped many people just like you, who have been struggling, sometimes for decades. I won't dredge up unnecessary past experiences - I only work with what is relevant. Also if you prefer, you won't have to speak in detail about your issue.
I am a couples counsellor / relationship therapist.
The aim of counselling is to feel a positive change in yourself and relationships. I offer a safe, confidential, professional space for individuals & couples to explore their feelings and work towards a more contented life. Working with individuals & couples, I am to change patterns of behaviour that have a negative impact on your relationships.
I am a couples counsellor / relationship therapist.
The aim of counselling is to feel a positive change in yourself and relationships. I offer a safe, confidential, professional space for individuals & couples to explore their feelings and work towards a more contented life. Working with individuals & couples, I am to change patterns of behaviour that have a negative impact on your relationships.
No one person is immune to the difficulties, stresses and strains that life can challenge us with. Do you want someone to talk to? To help, to no longer feel alone? Counselling provides you with a safe place where you can feel heard, understood, respected and accepted. We will explore your thoughts, feelings, behaviours and issues. This can enable us to move forward. To live a life of fulfillment, acceptance to reach your best potential and find peace within that. First session is used to explore what counselling is like in more depth. This enables me to understand your wants and needs for us to move forward together.
No one person is immune to the difficulties, stresses and strains that life can challenge us with. Do you want someone to talk to? To help, to no longer feel alone? Counselling provides you with a safe place where you can feel heard, understood, respected and accepted. We will explore your thoughts, feelings, behaviours and issues. This can enable us to move forward. To live a life of fulfillment, acceptance to reach your best potential and find peace within that. First session is used to explore what counselling is like in more depth. This enables me to understand your wants and needs for us to move forward together.
I offer therapy to couples and individuals who wish to talk about their relationships and sexual lives and to explore any difficulties within them.
I can help clients to find ways to achieve what they want from therapy, identify and change habits and behaviours and hopefully improve their relationships and sexual lives by working relationally with them. My approach whether it be with clients or supervisees aims to enable and work in a safe, professional way to explore ways forward and personal goals.
I offer therapy to couples and individuals who wish to talk about their relationships and sexual lives and to explore any difficulties within them.
I can help clients to find ways to achieve what they want from therapy, identify and change habits and behaviours and hopefully improve their relationships and sexual lives by working relationally with them. My approach whether it be with clients or supervisees aims to enable and work in a safe, professional way to explore ways forward and personal goals.
I am a Principal Clinical Psychologist who has specialised in working with children, young people and their families over the past 20 years. I have worked extensively within CAMHS and Local Authority settings and have provided expert witness reports to the family courts since 2012. I offer assessment and intervention for a wide range of presenting difficulties. Some of the common issues I work with include low mood, anxiety, trauma, loss and grief, neurodiversity, parenting and attachment relationships.
I am a Principal Clinical Psychologist who has specialised in working with children, young people and their families over the past 20 years. I have worked extensively within CAMHS and Local Authority settings and have provided expert witness reports to the family courts since 2012. I offer assessment and intervention for a wide range of presenting difficulties. Some of the common issues I work with include low mood, anxiety, trauma, loss and grief, neurodiversity, parenting and attachment relationships.
Mental health challenges are a natural part of life’s ups and downs, and you’re not alone if you’ve ever felt stuck, overwhelmed, or unfulfilled. As an experienced Clinical Psychologist, I provide evidence-based therapy and coaching in a safe, supportive, and compassionate space. We'll work together to explore your challenges and create meaningful change. My goal is to help you reconnect with what truly matters and develop effective, proven tools to navigate life with confidence.
Mental health challenges are a natural part of life’s ups and downs, and you’re not alone if you’ve ever felt stuck, overwhelmed, or unfulfilled. As an experienced Clinical Psychologist, I provide evidence-based therapy and coaching in a safe, supportive, and compassionate space. We'll work together to explore your challenges and create meaningful change. My goal is to help you reconnect with what truly matters and develop effective, proven tools to navigate life with confidence.
I see the whole person not just the client. I am a qualified Counsellor with 25+ years experience as a body worker/ clinical massage therapist, valuing our interconnectedness of physical and mental health. Are you feeling stuck, isolated or lost? Struggling with anxiety, depression, grief , pain, health / work or relationship issues or any challenges in life? Feeling overwhelmed, disconnected , stressed and unseen caught on a emotional roller coaster? I wish to support you in a genuine caring compassionate way to find understanding, direction, meaning and fulfilment in life again. You are not alone. Let me know how can I help you?
I see the whole person not just the client. I am a qualified Counsellor with 25+ years experience as a body worker/ clinical massage therapist, valuing our interconnectedness of physical and mental health. Are you feeling stuck, isolated or lost? Struggling with anxiety, depression, grief , pain, health / work or relationship issues or any challenges in life? Feeling overwhelmed, disconnected , stressed and unseen caught on a emotional roller coaster? I wish to support you in a genuine caring compassionate way to find understanding, direction, meaning and fulfilment in life again. You are not alone. Let me know how can I help you?
I am a qualified clinical psychologist with over 15 years experience working within NHS and private sectors. I have experience working with adults and young people experiencing a range of mental health difficulties. I take time to get to know you and your presenting issues taking into consideration past experiences, family dynamics and issues that you feel need addressing or are holding you back. We would then develop a person centered care plan to best suit your goals. I am experienced in dealing with a range of mental health conditions along with more exploratory work and have a special interest in neurodiversity and mental health
I am a qualified clinical psychologist with over 15 years experience working within NHS and private sectors. I have experience working with adults and young people experiencing a range of mental health difficulties. I take time to get to know you and your presenting issues taking into consideration past experiences, family dynamics and issues that you feel need addressing or are holding you back. We would then develop a person centered care plan to best suit your goals. I am experienced in dealing with a range of mental health conditions along with more exploratory work and have a special interest in neurodiversity and mental health
Hi, I’m Darcie, it looks as though you are looking for some support. Maybe I can help!
I use a flexible, person-centred approach, which means I tailor counselling to your individual needs. Everyone experiences life differently, so I work at your pace and from your perspective. Sessions are conversational and supportive, helping you explore your thoughts, feelings, and experiences in a way that feels comfortable for you. I believe you are the expert in your own life, and my role is to support and guide you with care and understanding.
Hi, I’m Darcie, it looks as though you are looking for some support. Maybe I can help!
I use a flexible, person-centred approach, which means I tailor counselling to your individual needs. Everyone experiences life differently, so I work at your pace and from your perspective. Sessions are conversational and supportive, helping you explore your thoughts, feelings, and experiences in a way that feels comfortable for you. I believe you are the expert in your own life, and my role is to support and guide you with care and understanding.
I work with individuals, couples (new or long-term), and people in multi-partnered relationships who are navigating challenges in their sex lives, relationships, or sense of themselves.
People come to me for many different reasons. You may be experiencing low sexual desire, mismatched desire within a relationship, difficulties with arousal or erections, painful sex, challenges with orgasm, compulsive sexual behaviours, questions around sexuality or sexual identity, or the impact of menopause, illness, life transitions or past experiences.
I work with individuals, couples (new or long-term), and people in multi-partnered relationships who are navigating challenges in their sex lives, relationships, or sense of themselves.
People come to me for many different reasons. You may be experiencing low sexual desire, mismatched desire within a relationship, difficulties with arousal or erections, painful sex, challenges with orgasm, compulsive sexual behaviours, questions around sexuality or sexual identity, or the impact of menopause, illness, life transitions or past experiences.
My ideal clients are adults carrying the weight of childhood trauma, complex grief, or attachment wounds — often survivors of abuse, adoptees, or those stuck between grief and acceptance after loss. They come to me feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or unable to move forward despite years of trying.
Using EMDR, IFS-informed approaches, and IADC Therapy, I help process unresolved trauma, release stuck grief, and address root causes rather than just symptoms. For those wanting faster results, I offer intensive therapy — three hours daily over three days.
Together, we work towards lasting change, so you can finally move forward.
My ideal clients are adults carrying the weight of childhood trauma, complex grief, or attachment wounds — often survivors of abuse, adoptees, or those stuck between grief and acceptance after loss. They come to me feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or unable to move forward despite years of trying.
Using EMDR, IFS-informed approaches, and IADC Therapy, I help process unresolved trauma, release stuck grief, and address root causes rather than just symptoms. For those wanting faster results, I offer intensive therapy — three hours daily over three days.
Together, we work towards lasting change, so you can finally move forward.
Nearby Marriage Counselling Searches for Leigh-on-Sea
- Basildon
- Benfleet
- Billericay
- Canvey Island
- Gillingham
- Hockley
- Rayleigh
- Rochester
- Rochford
- Southend-on-Sea
- Westcliff-on-Sea
- Wickford
FAQ - Marriage Counselling
What issues does marriage counselling help with?
Marriage counselling can address common relationship concerns, including ongoing conflict, communication challenges, emotional distance, or difficulty making decisions together. It may also be helpful for couples who are not currently experiencing major problems but want to prepare for future life changes. For more specific concerns affecting one individual in the relationship, such as trauma, depression, or significant substance use concerns, individual therapy may be more appropriate than marriage counselling.
When is the right time to start marriage counselling?
There is no single “right” time to start marriage counselling, but certain signs may suggest that counselling could be helpful. For example, a couple may benefit from counselling if many conversations end in conflict, if negative interactions are becoming more frequent, or if relationship stress is affecting other areas of life, such as sleep, work, parenting, or friendships. Some couples also seek counselling proactively. Premarital counselling, for instance, allows couples to discuss communication styles, finances, family dynamics, and future goals before getting married. Other couples may start counselling before a major life change, such as becoming parents, relocating, or navigating a stressful career transition.
Is marriage counselling effective if only one partner wants to go?
Marriage counselling may still help even if one partner is more hesitant to attend, as long as both people are ultimately willing to participate in sessions. Once counselling is underway, the more hesitant partner may become more open to sessions that can strengthen the relationship and build coping skills and communication strategies. If one partner refuses to attend, individual therapy may still help the other partner understand their needs, set boundaries, and decide how to approach the relationship.
Is online marriage counselling as effective as in-person?
There are differing opinions on the best format for marriage counselling. While some studies show that online marriage counselling can be as effective as in-person counselling, some argue that in-person counselling is more effective because it allows the therapist to better pick up on context and body language cues. In addition, in-person counselling may be a better fit for couples who are working through high-conflict issues. Ultimately, the “best” format depends on the couple’s specific needs and concerns.
What is faith-based marriage counselling and how is it different?
Faith-based marriage counselling incorporates a couple’s religious or spiritual beliefs into counselling. It may be a good fit for couples who want to discuss their relationship, values, and marriage within the context of their faith. For example, Christian marriage counselling may appeal to couples who want a counsellor familiar with Christian beliefs about marriage. Other forms of faith-based counselling may incorporate Jewish, Muslim, Hindu, Buddhist, or other religious perspectives into sessions.
How much does marriage counselling cost and is it covered by insurance?
Marriage counselling is usually paid for privately in Great Britain, rather than through the NHS, and sessions often cost around £60 to £120 or more. Fees depend on location, with costs generally higher in the London area, as well as counsellor experience, session length, and practice setting. However, lower-cost options may be available through sliding scale fees, which adjust the cost of counselling based on income, as well as through community clinics or non-profit organisations that offer reduced-cost services.