Derby
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Strive: Affordable Counselling
Counsellor, MNCPS Acc.
01509 275217
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Strive: Affordable Counselling

Counsellor, MNCPS Acc.

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Derby DE74
01509 275217
Let's Connect 01509 275217
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You may be feeling anxious, low, burnt out, overwhelmed, or stuck, and unsure where to turn next. If the cost of counselling has been a concern before, Strive offers affordable, accessible support designed to make therapy feel sustainable. You might be carrying work stress, relationship strain, grief, loneliness, anger, or a loss of confidence, and it may be affecting sleep, energy, or everyday life. You want relief, clarity, and steadier footing, without being judged, fixed, or rushed. You are looking for a calm, confidential space to be heard, make sense of what is happening, and begin moving forward in a way that feels possible.
Strive offers affordable, accessible counselling for adults. We provide lower cost options alongside sessions with qualified practitioners, with clear and transparent pricing from the outset. We begin with a gentle assessment and offer person led counselling focused on understanding, relationship, and working at a pace that feels right for you. No pressure.
Reaching out for counselling can feel daunting, especially if you are unsure what to expect or whether therapy is financially realistic. At Strive, you will be met with warmth, respect, and honesty. If you are thinking about counselling and want a supportive, affordable place to begin, you are very welcome to reach out. We can start one step at a time now.
Call or Strive: Affordable Counselling now for a free 15 minute consultation - 01509 275217

Practice at a Glance

Available online only

Derby DE74

01509 275217
Website
Sessions take place online, and are scheduled directly with your counsellor. You choose you own safe space at a time that suits you.
I specialize in Anxiety, Depression and Relationship Issues 
£25 Per Session  
Individual one-on-one therapy 
Let's Connect 01509 275217
Photo of Steve Widdowson - Strive: Affordable Counselling, Counsellor, MNCPS Acc.

Practice at a Glance

Available online only

Derby DE74

01509 275217
Website
Sessions take place online, and are scheduled directly with your counsellor. You choose you own safe space at a time that suits you.
I specialize in Anxiety, Depression and Relationship Issues 
£25 Per Session  
Individual one-on-one therapy 

Finances

Fees

  • Individual Sessions £25

Payment Methods

American Express, Bank transfer, Mastercard, Paypal, Visa
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Payment is taken online at the time of booking. Fees are processed via PayPal, but you do not need a PayPal account. £25 assessment fee is credited back at session 12.
Photo of Steve Widdowson - Strive: Affordable Counselling, Counsellor, MNCPS Acc.
Strive: Affordable Counselling
Counsellor, MNCPS Acc.
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - 01509 275217
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Payment is taken online at the time of booking. Fees are processed via PayPal, but you do not need a PayPal account. £25 assessment fee is credited back at session 12.
Photo of Steve Widdowson - Strive: Affordable Counselling, Counsellor, MNCPS Acc.
Strive: Affordable Counselling
Counsellor, MNCPS Acc.
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - 01509 275217

Qualifications

    Counsellor: Steve Widdowson
  • Verified by Psychology Today Membership with National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society Steve Widdowson

    • Education and Years In Practice

  • In Practice for 1 year
  • Person Centred Therapeutic Counselling (CPCAB), Diploma, Graduated 2025
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Our affordable counselling service, Strive Core, is delivered by hand-picked placement counsellors that are nearing the end of their clinical training, have been signed off as proficient by their training centre, are registered with an ethical body, have a clean DBS and are insured.
Photo of Steve Widdowson - Strive: Affordable Counselling, Counsellor, MNCPS Acc.
Strive: Affordable Counselling
Counsellor, MNCPS Acc.
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - 01509 275217
"
Our affordable counselling service, Strive Core, is delivered by hand-picked placement counsellors that are nearing the end of their clinical training, have been signed off as proficient by their training centre, are registered with an ethical body, have a clean DBS and are insured.
Photo of Steve Widdowson - Strive: Affordable Counselling, Counsellor, MNCPS Acc.
Strive: Affordable Counselling
Counsellor, MNCPS Acc.
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - 01509 275217

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

  • Anxiety
  • Depression
  • Relationship Issues

Expertise

  • Addiction
  • Anger Management
  • Behavioural Issues
  • Bereavement
  • Body Image
  • Codependency
  • Coping Skills
  • Divorce
  • Eating Disorders
  • Emotional Disturbance
  • Family Conflict
  • Geriatric and Seniors
  • Hoarding
  • Infidelity
  • Internet Addiction
  • Life Transitions
  • Men's Issues
  • Obesity
  • Open Relationships Non-Monogamy
  • Peer Relationships
  • Self Esteem
  • Stress
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People come to Strive with anxiety, low mood, burnout, relationship difficulties, identity questions, or a general sense of feeling stuck. We begin with an assessment, followed by ongoing counselling shaped around your needs rather than a fixed plan. Sessions focus on understanding what is going on for you and building steadier ways of coping, delivered through a range of counselling types.
Photo of Steve Widdowson - Strive: Affordable Counselling, Counsellor, MNCPS Acc.
Strive: Affordable Counselling
Counsellor, MNCPS Acc.
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - 01509 275217
"
People come to Strive with anxiety, low mood, burnout, relationship difficulties, identity questions, or a general sense of feeling stuck. We begin with an assessment, followed by ongoing counselling shaped around your needs rather than a fixed plan. Sessions focus on understanding what is going on for you and building steadier ways of coping, delivered through a range of counselling types.
Photo of Steve Widdowson - Strive: Affordable Counselling, Counsellor, MNCPS Acc.
Strive: Affordable Counselling
Counsellor, MNCPS Acc.
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - 01509 275217

Endorsement

Alex Wakefield
Alex Wakefield
Psychotherapist, MBACP
I have known Steve since our training days and have always experienced him as intelligent, empathic and deeply invested in therapeutic work. His passion for affordable counselling is clear in Strive, which offers accessible and supportive therapy for all.

Client Focus

Age

Adults

Participants

Individuals

Age

Adults

Participants

Individuals

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Attachment-based
  • Cognitive Behavioural (CBT)
  • Eclectic
  • Gestalt
  • Humanistic
  • Integrative
  • Person-Centred
  • Psychoanalytic
  • Psychodynamic
  • Transactional Analysis
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Strive offers counselling delivered by practitioners trained in a range of therapeutic approaches. Your experience will be relational and person led, with sessions shaped around you rather than a rigid method or set of techniques. We begin by understanding what has brought you to counselling and what you want from it. From there, the work develops at a pace that feels safe and supportive.
Photo of Steve Widdowson - Strive: Affordable Counselling, Counsellor, MNCPS Acc.
Strive: Affordable Counselling
Counsellor, MNCPS Acc.
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - 01509 275217
"
Strive offers counselling delivered by practitioners trained in a range of therapeutic approaches. Your experience will be relational and person led, with sessions shaped around you rather than a rigid method or set of techniques. We begin by understanding what has brought you to counselling and what you want from it. From there, the work develops at a pace that feels safe and supportive.
Photo of Steve Widdowson - Strive: Affordable Counselling, Counsellor, MNCPS Acc.
Strive: Affordable Counselling
Counsellor, MNCPS Acc.
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - 01509 275217

Location

Primary Location

Derby DE74

01509 275217

Email us

Website

Nearby Areas

Cities/Towns

Counties

Postcodes

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Sessions take place online, and are scheduled directly with your counsellor. You choose you own safe space at a time that suits you.
Photo of Steve Widdowson - Strive: Affordable Counselling, Counsellor, MNCPS Acc.
Strive: Affordable Counselling
Counsellor, MNCPS Acc.
Call for a free consultation now - 01509 275217
"
Sessions take place online, and are scheduled directly with your counsellor. You choose you own safe space at a time that suits you.
Photo of Steve Widdowson - Strive: Affordable Counselling, Counsellor, MNCPS Acc.
Strive: Affordable Counselling
Counsellor, MNCPS Acc.
Call for a free consultation now - 01509 275217