Counselling in Suffolk
I am a BACP Accredited Person-Centred Practitioner and Supervisor with more than 20 years experience and 20,000 hours of clinical practice. When we are thinking about accessing counselling therapy, it can be tricky to know how to proceed especially if we have had a poor prior experience or if this is a new venture. Practitioners need to be mindful that each person is an individual snd need to feel valued as such if they are to find - through therapy - what it is they would like to achieve for themselves. It can be difficult to know what we may want from this process but, often having such a want is enough to spur us on.
I am a BACP Accredited Person-Centred Practitioner and Supervisor with more than 20 years experience and 20,000 hours of clinical practice. When we are thinking about accessing counselling therapy, it can be tricky to know how to proceed especially if we have had a poor prior experience or if this is a new venture. Practitioners need to be mindful that each person is an individual snd need to feel valued as such if they are to find - through therapy - what it is they would like to achieve for themselves. It can be difficult to know what we may want from this process but, often having such a want is enough to spur us on.
Do you have emotional or psychological issues that have been holding you back, maybe for longer than you care to remember? Do you wish to take back control of your life? If the answer is 'yes' this can be your future. I offer a non invasive solution based modality in a calm, safe and secure environment. I also offer a more conventional integrative counselling too, having been very fortunate to learn from someone with 25 years experience in the field, of what works and what doesn't. My own work and personal experience have confirmed this and I wish to share my knowledge and success with you. Feel free to call and find out more.
Do you have emotional or psychological issues that have been holding you back, maybe for longer than you care to remember? Do you wish to take back control of your life? If the answer is 'yes' this can be your future. I offer a non invasive solution based modality in a calm, safe and secure environment. I also offer a more conventional integrative counselling too, having been very fortunate to learn from someone with 25 years experience in the field, of what works and what doesn't. My own work and personal experience have confirmed this and I wish to share my knowledge and success with you. Feel free to call and find out more.
I support people to make positive changes so they can heal, thrive and live fulfilling and meaningful lives. Its time to become the person you have always wanted to be! Discovering what is important for you as an individual and learning to identify and use your inner resources to cope in times of stress, anxiety, bereavement, depression and emotional upheaval such as divorce, redundancy or retirement are just a few of the benefits of counselling. Often just talking through a traumatic experience or difficult feelings with another person can be incredibly therapeutic and will empower you to reach your potential.
I support people to make positive changes so they can heal, thrive and live fulfilling and meaningful lives. Its time to become the person you have always wanted to be! Discovering what is important for you as an individual and learning to identify and use your inner resources to cope in times of stress, anxiety, bereavement, depression and emotional upheaval such as divorce, redundancy or retirement are just a few of the benefits of counselling. Often just talking through a traumatic experience or difficult feelings with another person can be incredibly therapeutic and will empower you to reach your potential.
If you find asking yourself far too often "what is wrong with me", feeling overwhelmed with anxiety and low mood, avoiding things, or lacking motivation and energy, maybe it is time to seek help. We tend to feel ashamed when we struggle and avoid seeking help. Unfortunately, as time goes by, our problems grow bigger.
Learning to team up with your mind and your emotions transforms your quality of life and your relationship with self and others. Are you struggling with negative thought patterns or managing your emotions? Are you struggling with anxiety, stress, or a low mood? Discover the power of psychotherapy and Life Coaching.
If you find asking yourself far too often "what is wrong with me", feeling overwhelmed with anxiety and low mood, avoiding things, or lacking motivation and energy, maybe it is time to seek help. We tend to feel ashamed when we struggle and avoid seeking help. Unfortunately, as time goes by, our problems grow bigger.
Learning to team up with your mind and your emotions transforms your quality of life and your relationship with self and others. Are you struggling with negative thought patterns or managing your emotions? Are you struggling with anxiety, stress, or a low mood? Discover the power of psychotherapy and Life Coaching.
With over 25 years experience working as a therapist and my own life challenges, I am still continually stretching myself and increasing my knowledge and skills, for the benefit of my clients. My passion and purpose in life is to challenge my own mind and passing that knowledge and experience on, helping you to do the same and ultimately feeling able to handle anything that happens in life, even through difficult times. Issues such as anxiety, depression, stress, fears, etc. are quite common in these times and together we may be able to help you with strategies and clear understanding at a deeper level, enabling you to progress.
With over 25 years experience working as a therapist and my own life challenges, I am still continually stretching myself and increasing my knowledge and skills, for the benefit of my clients. My passion and purpose in life is to challenge my own mind and passing that knowledge and experience on, helping you to do the same and ultimately feeling able to handle anything that happens in life, even through difficult times. Issues such as anxiety, depression, stress, fears, etc. are quite common in these times and together we may be able to help you with strategies and clear understanding at a deeper level, enabling you to progress.
Hi, I’m Ed Christmas. I am a qualified counsellor and hypnotherapist, having trained and practiced integratively since 2018.
My focus with clients is to help recognise and address and remove the impact of our conditioning - the ways we are trapped by our past and the beliefs and feelings that remain stuck. Therapy is a space where we will work to promote your sense of awareness, freedom, responsibility and power.
I offer both online and face-to-face therapy from my studio in Bentley, Suffolk, from the Stephenson Centre in Ipswich, and I have found that working online is just as connected and effective as face to face sessions.
Hi, I’m Ed Christmas. I am a qualified counsellor and hypnotherapist, having trained and practiced integratively since 2018.
My focus with clients is to help recognise and address and remove the impact of our conditioning - the ways we are trapped by our past and the beliefs and feelings that remain stuck. Therapy is a space where we will work to promote your sense of awareness, freedom, responsibility and power.
I offer both online and face-to-face therapy from my studio in Bentley, Suffolk, from the Stephenson Centre in Ipswich, and I have found that working online is just as connected and effective as face to face sessions.
You may look like you’re coping on the outside while inwardly feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or disconnected from yourself. Perhaps you’re navigating anxiety, life changes, relationship struggles, or a quiet sense that something isn’t quite right. You want to understand yourself more deeply, feel more grounded, and move forward with clarity. Therapy offers a space to pause, reflect, and bring intention to who you are becoming, rather than continuing patterns that leave you feeling stuck or out of control.
You may look like you’re coping on the outside while inwardly feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or disconnected from yourself. Perhaps you’re navigating anxiety, life changes, relationship struggles, or a quiet sense that something isn’t quite right. You want to understand yourself more deeply, feel more grounded, and move forward with clarity. Therapy offers a space to pause, reflect, and bring intention to who you are becoming, rather than continuing patterns that leave you feeling stuck or out of control.
I aim to work with people who wish to re-orientate their lives in the direction of their values - towards what gives them a sense of meaning and purpose. Having a clearer idea of what really matters helps people motivate themselves - even to the extent of accepting the difficulties it may entail - to either change or persist in behaviours that will move them in their own valued directions. This trans-diagnostic approach can be powerfully effective in dealing with the pervasive problems of stress, anxiety and depression and other chronic issues where rigid patterns of avoidant behaviour have developed.
I aim to work with people who wish to re-orientate their lives in the direction of their values - towards what gives them a sense of meaning and purpose. Having a clearer idea of what really matters helps people motivate themselves - even to the extent of accepting the difficulties it may entail - to either change or persist in behaviours that will move them in their own valued directions. This trans-diagnostic approach can be powerfully effective in dealing with the pervasive problems of stress, anxiety and depression and other chronic issues where rigid patterns of avoidant behaviour have developed.
You may be feeling anxious, overwhelmed, or stuck in patterns that no longer feel helpful. Perhaps you’re used to coping on your own and have reached a point where things feel harder to manage. You want some clarity, steadiness, and relief from constant worry or self-criticism and a space where you can talk openly without feeling judged. You may not have clear answers yet, but you’re hoping therapy can help you understand yourself better and find a kinder, more sustainable way forward. You don’t need to have the right words, we can work things out together.
You may be feeling anxious, overwhelmed, or stuck in patterns that no longer feel helpful. Perhaps you’re used to coping on your own and have reached a point where things feel harder to manage. You want some clarity, steadiness, and relief from constant worry or self-criticism and a space where you can talk openly without feeling judged. You may not have clear answers yet, but you’re hoping therapy can help you understand yourself better and find a kinder, more sustainable way forward. You don’t need to have the right words, we can work things out together.
I am an Integrative Counsellor and a certified Internal Family Systems (IFS) Therapist, supporting and empowering clients to understand their inner world and discover their own pathways to wellbeing. I have worked in the private and charity sectors since 2013.
"Sebastiana helped me during a particularly stressful time and gave me incredibly useful tools. She’s gentle and empathic, and our sessions felt like a safe space to explore my inner parts, but also talk about the difficulties of everyday life. After only a few months of therapy I feel calmer, more grounded, and confident in my abilities to heal." IFS client.
I am an Integrative Counsellor and a certified Internal Family Systems (IFS) Therapist, supporting and empowering clients to understand their inner world and discover their own pathways to wellbeing. I have worked in the private and charity sectors since 2013.
"Sebastiana helped me during a particularly stressful time and gave me incredibly useful tools. She’s gentle and empathic, and our sessions felt like a safe space to explore my inner parts, but also talk about the difficulties of everyday life. After only a few months of therapy I feel calmer, more grounded, and confident in my abilities to heal." IFS client.
I am a COSRT Registered Sex and Relationship Therapist working with individuals and couples experiencing sexual difficulties, intimacy concerns, and relationship challenges. Whether you're struggling with low desire, arousal difficulties, erectile difficulties, painful sex, challenges with orgasm, compulsive sexual behaviours, questions around sexuality, or the impact of illness, life changes, or past experiences on your sex life, I can help.
Whether you're facing recurring relationship conflict, communication difficulties, differences in sexual desire, or a loss of intimacy, I can support you.
I am a COSRT Registered Sex and Relationship Therapist working with individuals and couples experiencing sexual difficulties, intimacy concerns, and relationship challenges. Whether you're struggling with low desire, arousal difficulties, erectile difficulties, painful sex, challenges with orgasm, compulsive sexual behaviours, questions around sexuality, or the impact of illness, life changes, or past experiences on your sex life, I can help.
Whether you're facing recurring relationship conflict, communication difficulties, differences in sexual desire, or a loss of intimacy, I can support you.
I have worked with many individuals over the last 24 years with a wide range of problems. My work tends to suit people who are naturally questioning and curious: about life, about themselves, and others. I am happy to work in a focused short term way through to longer term therapy. I work in an integrative way, involving ideas from different approaches, and I have an interest in the existential dimensions of therapy: meaning and purpose, anxiety and uncertainty, values, freedom and responsibility and the idea of authenticity. My experience is in helping individuals find and create their own ways forward.
I have worked with many individuals over the last 24 years with a wide range of problems. My work tends to suit people who are naturally questioning and curious: about life, about themselves, and others. I am happy to work in a focused short term way through to longer term therapy. I work in an integrative way, involving ideas from different approaches, and I have an interest in the existential dimensions of therapy: meaning and purpose, anxiety and uncertainty, values, freedom and responsibility and the idea of authenticity. My experience is in helping individuals find and create their own ways forward.
Living overseas can be exciting—but also disorienting. I specialize in supporting expats navigating cultural transitions, identity shifts, and the emotional challenges of life far from home. With a warm, culturally sensitive, and integrative approach, I help clients manage anxieties, loneliness, relationship changes, and cross-cultural communication. Having lived in multiple countries myself, I understand the complexity of belonging and adaptation. Together, we’ll create a space to reconnect with your values, build resilience, and find meaning wherever you are. My goal is to help you feel grounded, confident, and at home.
Living overseas can be exciting—but also disorienting. I specialize in supporting expats navigating cultural transitions, identity shifts, and the emotional challenges of life far from home. With a warm, culturally sensitive, and integrative approach, I help clients manage anxieties, loneliness, relationship changes, and cross-cultural communication. Having lived in multiple countries myself, I understand the complexity of belonging and adaptation. Together, we’ll create a space to reconnect with your values, build resilience, and find meaning wherever you are. My goal is to help you feel grounded, confident, and at home.
Whatever it is in your life that is causing you to look for counselling, talking to someone who can listen without judgement and is there to support you is the start of improving things. Tuning in to ourselves and trusting that we know what is right for us is difficult, but once we can do this, we have the direction we need and change can start to take place.
Whatever it is in your life that is causing you to look for counselling, talking to someone who can listen without judgement and is there to support you is the start of improving things. Tuning in to ourselves and trusting that we know what is right for us is difficult, but once we can do this, we have the direction we need and change can start to take place.
Taking that first step to starting therapy can be overwhelming. That's why talking with a supportive, non-judgemental, experienced Clinical Psychologist, who believes in the importance of people feeling safe and heard can be incredibly beneficial. My sessions are collaborative and use an integrative approach, drawing on a range of psychological models that prioritises peoples strengths and values to help individuals make sense of their past and present experiences. The sessions aim to help people feel happier, calmer and develop their own resources to manage emotions, relationships and difficult life events that may occur.
Taking that first step to starting therapy can be overwhelming. That's why talking with a supportive, non-judgemental, experienced Clinical Psychologist, who believes in the importance of people feeling safe and heard can be incredibly beneficial. My sessions are collaborative and use an integrative approach, drawing on a range of psychological models that prioritises peoples strengths and values to help individuals make sense of their past and present experiences. The sessions aim to help people feel happier, calmer and develop their own resources to manage emotions, relationships and difficult life events that may occur.
Hello and welcome, I am a qualified psychodynamic counsellor, and I specialise in working with teenagers and young people (11-25), I also welcome working with adults. I can provide weekly one to one sessions, either online or face to face in a private therapy room close to Ipswich.
Most recently I have been working with a children’s mental health charity supporting young people, their families, parents and carers.
I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion and offer a safe, confidential and non-judgmental space for you to explore and talk about your feelings and any difficulties you may be experiencing.
Hello and welcome, I am a qualified psychodynamic counsellor, and I specialise in working with teenagers and young people (11-25), I also welcome working with adults. I can provide weekly one to one sessions, either online or face to face in a private therapy room close to Ipswich.
Most recently I have been working with a children’s mental health charity supporting young people, their families, parents and carers.
I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion and offer a safe, confidential and non-judgmental space for you to explore and talk about your feelings and any difficulties you may be experiencing.
I hold a degree in Person-Centred Counselling and work with adults of all ages and young people in school from Y7 - Y11. My decision to completely change my career and become a qualified counsellor came from a desperate need for therapy myself many years ago. Without professional help, I doubt I would have survived.
I hold a degree in Person-Centred Counselling and work with adults of all ages and young people in school from Y7 - Y11. My decision to completely change my career and become a qualified counsellor came from a desperate need for therapy myself many years ago. Without professional help, I doubt I would have survived.
I’m George, a Psychotherapeutic Counsellor based in Suffolk and working online across the UK. I support adults facing anxiety, depression, low mood, grief, bereavement, and relationship issues, as well as those living with trauma, PTSD, suicidal thoughts, or self-harm. I also have specialist experience in working with neurodiversity (autism, ADHD, dyslexia) and supporting Armed Forces personnel and veterans, especially during transition to civilian life.
You don’t have to go through it all alone, I provide calm, compassionate support to help you feel heard, understood, and able to move forward.
I’m George, a Psychotherapeutic Counsellor based in Suffolk and working online across the UK. I support adults facing anxiety, depression, low mood, grief, bereavement, and relationship issues, as well as those living with trauma, PTSD, suicidal thoughts, or self-harm. I also have specialist experience in working with neurodiversity (autism, ADHD, dyslexia) and supporting Armed Forces personnel and veterans, especially during transition to civilian life.
You don’t have to go through it all alone, I provide calm, compassionate support to help you feel heard, understood, and able to move forward.
With several years of experience as a clinical psychologist, I’m passionate about helping people from all walks of life navigate their unique challenges and rediscover their sense of wellbeing. I have experience working with people who've experienced depression, trauma/PTSD, attachment difficulties, anxiety, OCD, phobia's, panic, low self-esteem and challenging behaviour. I currently work in an Autism and ADHD assessment service where I am the lead for attachment and trauma. Previously I have supported individuals adjust to living with chronic health conditions (e.g., chronic pain, epilepsy, psychogenic seizures, brain injury).
With several years of experience as a clinical psychologist, I’m passionate about helping people from all walks of life navigate their unique challenges and rediscover their sense of wellbeing. I have experience working with people who've experienced depression, trauma/PTSD, attachment difficulties, anxiety, OCD, phobia's, panic, low self-esteem and challenging behaviour. I currently work in an Autism and ADHD assessment service where I am the lead for attachment and trauma. Previously I have supported individuals adjust to living with chronic health conditions (e.g., chronic pain, epilepsy, psychogenic seizures, brain injury).
I am an integrative counsellor, being able to look at a person as a whole is so important, to understand the past, present and future. It is really important for me that you feel safe and non judged so that we can truly explore and work on the problems that you bring. In the understanding we find from what is going on we can then look into what strategies and resources we can put in place to help you manage the present. It isn't about finding perfect as it doesn't exist but getting through life the best we can and counselling can help you do that!
I am an integrative counsellor, being able to look at a person as a whole is so important, to understand the past, present and future. It is really important for me that you feel safe and non judged so that we can truly explore and work on the problems that you bring. In the understanding we find from what is going on we can then look into what strategies and resources we can put in place to help you manage the present. It isn't about finding perfect as it doesn't exist but getting through life the best we can and counselling can help you do that!
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Number of Counsellors in Suffolk
200+
Average cost per session
£60
Counsellors in Suffolk who prioritize treating:
| 88% | Anxiety |
| 83% | Depression |
| 81% | Self Esteem |
| 74% | Stress |
| 71% | Relationship Issues |
| 65% | Trauma and PTSD |
| 65% | Complex PTSD |
Average years in practice
10 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
| 76% | Aviva |
| 69% | Bupa |
| 64% | AXA PPP |
How Counsellors in Suffolk see their clients
| 85% | In Person and Online | |
| 15% | Online Only |
Gender breakdown
| 79% | Female | |
| 20% | Male | |
| 1% | Non-Binary |
FAQs - About Therapy and Counselling
How can I find a therapist in Suffolk?
Search for nearby therapists or counsellors by inputting your city, postcode, or a provider’s name into the search bar. From there, you can filter providers by the issues they treat, cost, insurance, gender, and other factors to find providers who are well-suited to your needs. To navigate between locations within the same country, enter a new city or postcode into the search bar.
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Is everyone in the Psychology Today Therapy Directory a licensed therapist?
Counsellors and Psychotherapists listed in the directory are members of the main professional associations, mainly the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and the UK Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP). Most Psychologists in the directory are accredited members of the British Psychological Society (BPS) and/or are registered in the Health and Care Professions Council (HPCP).
Providers whose professional membership or primary credential has been verified by Psychology Today are signified by a “Verified” symbol. Given that professional memberships are not a statutory requirement for psychotherapists and counsellors in the UK, certain qualified professionals or organisations may choose not to maintain such memberships despite possessing the necessary qualifications. They may be selectively included without the “Verified” seal.
Providers whose professional membership or primary credential has been verified by Psychology Today are signified by a “Verified” symbol. Given that professional memberships are not a statutory requirement for psychotherapists and counsellors in the UK, certain qualified professionals or organisations may choose not to maintain such memberships despite possessing the necessary qualifications. They may be selectively included without the “Verified” seal.
What’s the difference between a psychologist, a therapist, and a counsellor?
Counsellors, psychotherapists and psychologists can all provide counselling or talking therapy and have credentials and experience that enable them to do so in the UK. Psychologists have earned a degree in psychology and many are members of the British Psychological Society (BPS) and have completed a postgraduate qualification in a specialism. Counsellors and Psychotherapists are not required to have a psychology degree, but to belong to a professional organisation such as the BACP or UKCP, they are required to have completed a training course as well as clinical and supervision hours.
What type of therapy is right for me?
The type of therapy best suited to a particular individual depends on several factors, including their primary reason for seeking therapy, their preferred timeline (some therapy types last for a set number of sessions, while others are open-ended), and their personality and preferences—some may prefer a more structured approach. For many individuals, multiple types of therapy could provide a good fit.
How much does therapy cost?
The cost of therapy depends on a number of variables, including location and the therapist’s experience and training. On average, a therapy session in the UK could be between £30 - £60 when seeing a counsellor and £60 - £150 and up when seeing a clinical psychologist. If you have private insurance, your plan may cover some if not all of your sessions. You should contact your insurance provider to determine if they provide coverage for therapy sessions and to determine what, if any, requirements they might have in order for your sessions to be covered, such as a referral from your GP or medical specialist.
What are more affordable or low cost therapy solutions?
Many therapists offer sliding scale payments, usually on a limited number of slots, which consists in an agreement between the therapist and a client to pay a reduced rate. Therapists who provide such arrangements often consider the client's income or ability to pay, but the extent of the discount is ultimately at the therapist's discretion. Furthermore, while group therapy may have different goals and benefits compared to individual therapy, it can be a more affordable solution to address certain types of issues.
If you are struggling to access therapy due to budget constraints, you could also consider public funded mental health services. The NHS Talking therapies programme offers free of charge counselling for common mental health problems like anxiety and depression. The service is available to anyone registered with a GP, though you do not necessarily need to be referred by your GP and can refer yourself directly to a Talking therapies service. The service will provide different solutions, including group and individual therapy, for a limited number of sessions which are generally up to six.
If you are struggling to access therapy due to budget constraints, you could also consider public funded mental health services. The NHS Talking therapies programme offers free of charge counselling for common mental health problems like anxiety and depression. The service is available to anyone registered with a GP, though you do not necessarily need to be referred by your GP and can refer yourself directly to a Talking therapies service. The service will provide different solutions, including group and individual therapy, for a limited number of sessions which are generally up to six.
Is online therapy cheaper than in-person therapy?
Many therapists charge the same amount for online therapy as they do for in-person therapy—though clients may still find this cost-effective if it cuts down on their transportation costs. Health insurance plans often offer equivalent coverage for online and in-person therapy; indeed, in many places, they are legally required to do so. Text-based or on-demand therapy apps may be cheaper than traditional one-on-one psychotherapy; however, the practice may be less effective and is not likely to be covered by insurance.
Is online therapy a good option?
Therapy conducted online can be just as effective as in-person therapy, as long as there is a strong alliance between the client and the therapist. To find a therapist who provides telehealth services to clients in your area, click “Online Therapy” on the directory homepage and search by your city or town or your postcode.
Are therapy sessions confidential?
Therapists who are part of a professional organisation such as the BACP, the UKCP, or BPS are bound by an ethical framework that requires them to uphold a confidentiality agreement. Confidentiality is a crucial part of the therapeutic relationship and only under specific circumstances, such as when there has been participation in a criminal act or act of terror, or if there is potential or known harm to the client or others, will a therapist be obligated to break the agreement. These exceptions to the confidentiality agreement are usually discussed during the initial consultation.