Complementary & Alternative therapists in Essex.
Counselling

Counsellors in Basildon, Braintree, Brentwood, Canvey Island, Chelmsford, Colchester, Epping, Feering, Grays, Hawkwell, Hockley, Leigh-on-Sea, Loughton, Maldon, Shoeburyness, Southend-on-Sea, Theydon Bois, Thorpe Bay, Wickford and throughout Essex.

Creative Counselling (Counselling)
Kevin Burrows offers a humanistic, integrative, eclectic approach to talking/visual/creative therapies.
Contact:
Kevin Burrows
Therapies Offered:
Transactional Analysis(TA), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy(CBT),and Person Centred Art Therapy PCAT).
Qualifications:
Adv dip Counselling, M.A. Ed Art Therapy
 

creationcounselling@hotmail.com

 
07969 924062
 
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Location:
Southend-on-Sea
 
 

Talking Helps (Counselling)
Janet Hitchcock is a member of BACP offering a supportive, confidential, therapeutic counselling service.
Contact:
Janet Hitchcock
Therapies Offered:
Counselling
Qualifications:
MBACP(Accred) UKRCP Reg
 

janet.hitchcock@sky.com

 
01702 476160
 
0771 7527362
 
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Location:
Leigh-on-Sea

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Andrew Mercer (Counselling)
I am a CCC registered Counsellor and fully qualified and registered Clinical Hypnotherapist offering both Hypnotherapy and Psychotherapy. Daytime and evening appointments available.
Contact:
Andrew Mercer
Therapies Offered:
Counselling, Hypnotherapy, Psychotherapy, Hypnoanalysis and EFT.
Qualifications:
DHP (adv.), BA (hons), MAPHP, MNRAH
 

info@lctherapy.com

 
01268 553466
 
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Location:
Basildon and surrounding area

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Kairos Healing (Counselling)
Kairos means transformational change and Penny uses an integrative approach based around the inner child to help the client release self-limiting blockages and reclaim their true inner selves.
Contact:
Penny Gilman
Therapies Offered:
Counselling, hypnotherapy, inner child therapy, relaxation therapy, reiki and spiritual healing, flower essence counselling, past life regression.
Qualifications:
RMNAM, Dip.Couns. Dip.Hyp. MNFSH, MASC (C.Coun).
 

penny@kairoshealing.co.uk

 
01376 570358
 
07930 146824
 
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Location:
Feering, near Colchester
 
 

Breakfree Counselling (Counselling)
A confidential counselling service using an integrative approach with the emphasis on Cognitive Behavioural Therapy. I can help you gain the confidence to start being in control of your life.
Contact:
Muriel Cornwell
Therapies Offered:
Counselling
Qualifications:
Adv.Dip.Counselling Mem BABCP
 

muriel.cornwell@virgin.net

 
01268 545969
 
07757 089364
 
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Location:
Laindon
 
 

Bernard North (Counselling)
Experienced practitioner offering help for various problems but specialising in childrens behavioural problems. Qualified in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy to a very high level and a member of BABCT.
Contact:
Bernard North
Therapies Offered:
Counselling, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
Qualifications:
Adv.Dip.Counselling
 

bernardnorth@tesco.net

 
01268 681197
 
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Location:
Canvey Island
 
 

Barry Richardson Counselling Service (Counselling)
I combine humanistic person-centred counselling, CBT & transactional analysis to help with low self-esteem, depression, anxiety, panic attacks, sex/sexuality, HIV/AIDS, relationship issues & abuse.
Contact:
Barry Richardson
Therapies Offered:
Counselling, Psychotherapy, Humanistic Person-Centred Counselling, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy & Transactional Analysis.
Qualifications:
Diploma in Counselling. MBACP. CCC registered.
 

admin@barryrichardson.co.uk

 
07714 704650
 
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48 Dundonald Drive, Leigh on Sea, Essex, SS9 1NB.
 
Location:
South Essex
 
 

Alton Counselling Services (Counselling)
Over 12years experience. All types of counselling and all ages. Specialising in relationship, parenting & adoption issues.
Contact:
Steve Hockett
Therapies Offered:
Counselling
Qualifications:
Adv.Dip.Counselling
 

acs@thehocketts.f9.co.uk

 
01702 472012
 
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Queens Road Clinic, 52 Queens Road, Southend-on-Sea, Essex
 
Location:
Southend town centre
 
 

Ruth Harding (Counselling)
I am a Humanistic Person Centred trained therapist. I offer all aspects of counselling for individuals and couples. Day and evening appointments available.
Contact:
Ruth Harding
Therapies Offered:
Counselling
Qualifications:
Diploma in Counselling. MBACP.
 

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07957 739375
 
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Location:
Leigh-on-Sea
 
 

Rita Ives (Counselling)
I have 20years experience of all aspects of counselling, dealing with both individuals and couples, and working to the BACP Code of Ethics.
Contact:
Rita Ives
Therapies Offered:
Counselling Supervision
Qualifications:
Dip.Couns. Dip.Sup MBACP
 

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01702 587107
 
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43 Dungannon Chase, Thorpe Bay, Essex SS1 3NJ
 
Location:
Thorpe Bay
 
 

West Road Counselling (Counselling)
A one-to-one talking therapy in a safe, confidential environment where you can share and discuss your concerns and issues, enabling you to balance your life, restoring self-esteem and confidence.
Contact:
Wendy Scott
Therapies Offered:
Counselling
Qualifications:
Diploma in Counselling (Humanistic)
 

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01702 316967
 
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Location:
Shoeburyness
 
 

Stephanie Turner (Counselling)
Confirdential therapeutic counselling & hypnotherapy offered for all types of problems including relationship issues, teenagers, children, anxiety, bereavement, stress & more.
Contact:
Stephanie Turner
Therapies Offered:
Counselling, Hypnotherapy
Qualifications:
AQA Dip.Counc. MBACP
 

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01702 562182
 
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Location:
Hockley, Hawkwell
 
 

Tessa Bull (Counselling)
When I was a nurse, the power of the mind over the body fascinated me. I now use a solution focused approach harnessing the mind/body own inner resourses.
Contact:
Tessa Bull
Therapies Offered:
Counselling, Hypnotherapy, Psychotherapy
Qualifications:
PHTA NCP NCH
 

tessabull13@hotmail.co.uk

 
01621 853334
 
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Location:
Maldon, Essex.
 
 

Jan Chant (Counselling)
Qualified & experienced. Caring, confidential, professional counselling for adult individuals covering a broad range of human experience. Member of the British Assoc. for Counselling & Psychotherapy.
Contact:
Jan Chant
Therapies Offered:
Counselling (Humanistic/Psychodynamic)
Qualifications:
BSc (Hons) Psych. DHP (NC) Dip. Couns. MBACP
 

janchant27@hotmail.com

 
01702 472358
 
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Leigh-on-Sea
 
Location:
Southend and surrounding areas
 
 

Counselling Today (Counselling)
Mobility friendly private consultation room 5 mins walk from Witham station. Free parking. I work with adults and adolescents in a humanistic way to facilitate clarity of thought and empowerment.
Contact:
Deborah Gurney
Therapies Offered:
Counselling
Qualifications:
Diploma In Person Centred Counselling
 

deborahgurney@counsellingtoday.org.uk

 
07985 689965
 
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Location:
Essex
 
 

Island & Estuary Counselling (Counselling)
Professional, caring & confidential counselling service using various techniques including CBT. Specialising in relationship issues, bereavement & personal issues for adults, couples & young people
Contact:
Gillian Whichelow
Therapies Offered:
Counselling, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
Qualifications:
CPCAB Adv. Dip. Counselling
 

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01268 691063
 
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Location:
Station Approach, Canvey Island
 
 

Midian (Counselling)
Experienced professional dealing with all issues inc. Relationships, Childhood, Anger Management, Trauma, Self-healing, Regression, Weight Management and more. Day, evening and weekend appointments.
Contact:
Steven Fox
Therapies Offered:
Counselling (Integrative & Holistic), Hypnotherapy, Psychotherapy
Qualifications:
Adv.Dip.SACH, Hyp. GQHP, GHR Reg.
 

fox.s@talk21.com

 
01277 215424
 
07979 847867
 
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Location:
Brentwood, Essex
 
 

Bryanna Smith Adv. Dip. Int Counselling (Counselling)
A caring and confidential service offered in a relaxed atmosphere. Working with physical, emotional, sexual abuse, low self-esteem, panic attacks, bereavement. Working to BACP code of ethics.
Contact:
Bryanna Smith
Therapies Offered:
Integrative Counselling
Qualifications:
Adv. Dip. Int Counselling
 

bryanna@lineone.net

 
01268 761905
 
07976 687344
 
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Location:
Wickford and surrounding areas
 
 

Lin Ehrlich (Counselling)
Mature, experienced counsellor with a background in Social Services, including teaching. Will travel to you for your convenience. Day, evenings and weekend appointments available.
Contact:
Lin Ehrlich
Therapies Offered:
Counselling, Indian Head Massage, Swedish Massage, Aromatherapy Massage, Hot Stone Therapy, Reiki.
Qualifications:
Dip. Couns. Adv. Psychosynthesis, Dip. TMHA Cert. Ed.
 

limargo@live.co.uk

 
01992 812231
 
07929 545649
 
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Location:
Theydon Bois, Epping, Loughton and surrounding areas
 
 

DCS Counselling Services Limited (Counselling)
An established Accredited Counselling Practice with BACP all our Counsellors are also individually BACP Accredited and bring to the practice many skills & specialisms. Young people, adults & couples.
Contact:
Denise Salman
Therapies Offered:
Psychodynamic, Humanistic, Cognitive, Solution Focused, Hypnotherapy, Integrative Counselling.
Qualifications:
BACP accredited
 

info@dcscounselling.co.uk

 
01245 349440
 
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249A Broomfield Road, Chelmsford, Essex CM1 4DP
 
Location:
Chelmsford and throughout Essex.
 
 

Kay Milton (Counselling)
I am a qualified Counsellor, Life Coach and Therapist and have also been developing my spirituality for many years.I work in a variety of ways dependant on individual client needs.
Contact:
Kay Milton
Therapies Offered:
Life Coaching, Past Life Therapy, Indian Head Massage, Reiki, Chakra Balancing, Rahanni Celestial healing, animal healing.
Qualifications:
BTEC DIP Counselling
 

milton_kay@yahoo.co.uk

 
07885593964
 
07913 104924
 
12 Ploughmans Lane, Great Notley, Essex, CM77 7YA
 
Location:
Braintree and surrounding villages
 
 

Bumpstead Counselling (Counselling)
I work with individuals & couples offering support through short-term focused therapy sessions & longer term counselling for stress, relationships, bereavement, redundancy, depression & addiction.
Contact:
Jenni Flight
Therapies Offered:
Counselling
Qualifications:
MBACP. Diploma counselling
 

jenni@bumpstead.com

 
07540725485
 
07540725485
 
Steeple Bumpstead
 
Location:
Essex, Suffolk, Cambridgeshire boarders.
 
 

Swan Therapy (Counselling)
Affordable Counselling, Life coaching, Business coaching and Holistic fertility therapy in South Essex. FREE initial consultation.
Contact:
Amanda Edwards
Therapies Offered:
Relationship counselling, Personal development coaching, Business development coaching, Holistic fertility therapy, Weight management without dieting.
Qualifications:
Diploma in advanced counselling, Diploma in Holistic fertility therapy,
 

amanda@swan-therapy.co.uk

 
0203-287-4567
 
07900381075
 
Swan Therapy, Mulberry Studios, Mulberry Road, Canvey Island, Essex, SS8 0PR
 
Location:
Canvey Island and surrounding areas.
 
 

ClearMind Counselling (Counselling)
Integrative therapist providing a warm, professional counselling service to adults and young people. I aim to offer a genuine, respectful relationship to my clients.
Contact:
Anita Ferrari MBACP
Therapies Offered:
Counselling, CBT, Brief therapy, Person Centered and Transactional Analysis techniques.
Qualifications:
Certificate and Advance Diploma in Counselling and MBACP
 

clearmindcounselling@yahoo.com

 
07769 653981
 
07769 653981
 
Chelmsford, Essex
 
Location:
Chelmsford and surrounding areas
 
 

Inner Self Counselling Centre Maldon (Counselling)
Hi, We are a team of 6 counsellors based in Maldon essex offering a private counselling service to the public. Our service is fully confidential and protects privacy. Please call Emma
Contact:
Emma Wiffen
Therapies Offered:
general counselling anger management anxiety management addictions abuse/destructive behaviours truama/panic attacks mental health/depression low self esteem/confidence relationship breakdown couple counselling family therapy individuals adolescents
Qualifications:
All staff Degree or Diploma level qualifed BACP
 

emma@inner-self.eu

 
01621843103
 
07812075604
 
Wentworth House, 1 London Road Maldon Essex CM96HD
 
Location:
maldon, chelmsford, witham, danbury, burnham on crouch, southminster, mayland, braintree, southend
 
 

Allswell Counselling (Counselling)
21 years experience, 9 with East End Charity and 12 in local private practice. Basic Orientation Client Centred.
Contact:
Joy Christopher
Therapies Offered:
Counselling and Self Development Coaching. Inner Child Therapy. Hypnosis for Smoking, Weight Loss, Phobias
Qualifications:
Diploma in Crisis Counselling.Diploma in Childhood Trauma.MBACP.CCC.reg.
 

jcallswell@googlemail.com

 
01702 541846
 
07775 783191
 
109 Stambridge Road, Rochford SS4 1DY
 
Location:
Southend, Rochford and surrounding areas.
 
 

First Emergence (Counselling)
Professional, confidential and flexible support to those facing lifes challenges. Client centred counselling in three flexible formats: In person, Online (Email), Telephone counselling
Contact:
Tracy Wise
Therapies Offered:
Client Centred Counselling; Stress Management Coaching
Qualifications:
Professional Therapeautic Counselling (Diploma)
 

counselling@firstemergence.co.uk

 
077688 64246
 
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Location:
Southend and surrounding areas, further afield for online and telephone counselling
 
 

Chivonne Claydon (Counselling)
The majority of my clients have been older/bereaved.I work with anger,depression, anxiety,losses,I am home based, but would be willing to home visit
Contact:
Chivonne Claydon
Therapies Offered:
Psychodynamic (with a Person Centred approach), can incorporate some CBT work
Qualifications:
Diploma in Psychodynamic Counselling (2004), CBT training(2007)
 

chivonne.claydon@vaessex.org.uk

 
07765647519
 
07765647519
 
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Location:
Braintree area, and within a 15 mile radius