About me
Specialist Counselling for Children, Teenagers, Adults & Families
BACP Registered Counsellor | Based near Earls Colne (serving Colchester, Braintree, Halstead & surrounding areas)
As a BACP registered counsellor, I work in line with recognised professional and ethical standards, offering a safe and supportive space for emotional wellbeing. I specialise in working with children and teenagers, and also hold an additional qualification in counselling adults, enabling me to offer tailored support across all ages.
I understand that finding the right counsellor can feel overwhelming — especially when you're looking for someone to support your child or your family. You may be wondering:
"Will they understand what we’re going through?"
"Can this really help?"
These are natural questions. What often matters most is the relationship you build with your counsellor — one based on trust, empathy, and a genuine sense of being heard and understood.
How I Can Help
I offer a calm, non-judgemental space for children, young people, and adults to explore emotions, challenges, and relationships at their own pace.
Whether you're:
Supporting a child through anxiety, low mood, or school-related stress
A parent looking to strengthen your relationship with your child
An adult facing emotional overwhelm, low self-esteem, or life transitions
…you are welcome here.
Areas of Specialism
Emotional wellbeing in children and teenagers
Anxiety, low mood, and emotional regulation
Self-esteem and identity issues
Family and parent-child communication
Support for neurodivergent children (ADHD, autism)
Relationship difficulties and life changes in adulthood
My Approach
My counselling style is warm, collaborative, and tailored to each individual. I draw from a range of evidence-based approaches depending on what best supports your goals, including:
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
Creative & Expressive Arts Therapy
Play Therapy & Sand Play (for younger children)
Person-Centred Therapy
Trauma-Informed and Somatic Approaches
Parent-Child Relationship Support
My goal is to create a space that feels emotionally safe and grounded, where healing, self-understanding, and growth can unfold naturally.
Location & Sessions
Based near Earls Colne, I offer counselling to families and individuals across Colchester, Braintree, Halstead, and nearby villages. Sessions are available in-person or online to suit your needs.
Easy, discreet parking and a welcoming waiting area
Just 2 miles from the A120 — accessible and convenient for North Essex clients
Free 10-Minute Consultation
Choosing to begin counselling is a big step, and it’s important to feel comfortable with your therapist. I offer a free, no-obligation 10-minute phone call so you can get a feel for how I work and ask any questions.
📞 Call or text 07939 042 368
📧 Email: contact@castlecounsellingservice.co.uk — I aim to respond within 48 hours (please check your junk folder if you don’t see a reply)
You don’t need to have everything figured out. If you or your child are struggling emotionally, the first step is simply reaching out. I’m here when you're ready.
Training, qualifications & experience
- Registered Member of the BACP
- Dip HE, Counselling Children and Young Person (Anglia Ruskin University)
- Diploma Integrative Counselling (Adults) - West Suffolk
- Certificates and CPD certs are available on request if desired.
- DBS checked and receive safeguarding training.
Member organisations
BACP is one of the UK’s leading professional bodies for counselling and psychotherapy with around 60,000 members. The Association has several different categories of membership, including Student Member, Individual Member, Registered Member MBACP, Registered Accredited Member MBACP (Accred) and Senior Registered Accredited Member MBACP (Snr Acccred). Registered and accredited members are listed on the BACP Register, which shows that they have demonstrated BACP’s recommended standards for training, proficiency and ethical practice. The BACP Register was the first register of psychological therapists to be accredited by the Professional Standards Authority (PSA). Accredited and senior accredited membership are voluntary categories for members who choose to undertake a rigorous application and assessment process to demonstrate additional standards around practice, training and supervision. Individual members will have completed an appropriate counselling or psychotherapy course and started to practise, but they won’t appear on the BACP Register until they've demonstrated that they meet the standards for registration. Student members are still in the process of completing their training. All members are bound by the BACP Ethical Framework and a Professional Conduct Procedure.
Accredited register membership
The Accredited Register Scheme was set up in 2013 by the Department of Health (DoH) as a way to recognise organisations that hold voluntary registers which meet certain standards. These standards are set by the Professional Standards Authority (PSA).
This therapist has indicated that they belong to an Accredited Register.
Areas of counselling I deal with
Therapies offered
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Fees
£60.00 per session
Free initial telephone session
Concessions offered for
Additional information
£60 per 50 minutes.
Couples therapy £70 per 60 minutes.
We have a small number of places, that we are able to offer at a reduced rate.
Please get in touch to discuss your needs.
When I work
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Monday - Friday: 8am - 9pm
Saturday: 10am - 6pm
Sunday: Closed
