Hope Counselling & Support Services

WHERE ARE WE?

Hope Counselling is located near Lingfield point in Darlington, close to the A66 and major bus routes. Free car parking is available within a few metres of the premises allowing clients to plan their journey to and from sessions without the added stress of parking restrictions.

WHATS THE VENUE LIKE?

We believe believe in equal opportunities and strive to provide a counselling service that upholds the right of individuals to access Psychological Therapy's.

Our Lingfield point venue is user friendly and located on the ground floor with easy access and plenty of space.

WHO ARE WE?

Hope Counselling is a family ran practice by Sam and Shaun. We offer Counselling support in a wide range of areas and believe in the benefits that talking therapies can bring to a persons current situation and a hope for the future. Hope Counselling believes in fairness and respect and strives to uphold the dignity of others.

We offer face to face appointments and remote appointments by telephone or video call.

A CLOSER LOOK

SHAUN is a BACP (British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy) ACCREDITED THERAPEUTIC COUNSELLOR and has gained valuable experience working for Butterwick hospice, the NHS and as a private therapist. Shaun works confidentially and respectfully, building up the therapeutic relationship which is at the core of meaningful therapy, supporting clients to have a voice in a confidential space and work through the issues that are important to them.  

Shaun supports a wide range of clients with an integrative approach, drawing on his experience and his qualifications in Counselling, CBT, Couples therapy, and Interpersonal Psychotherapy. 

Shaun has regular supervision with a qualified therapeutic supervisor in Counselling, Couples therapy and Interpersonal Psychotherapy, believes in continued personal development and has personal liability insurance which ensures safety of practice.


SAMANTHA (SAM) BA is a qualified, highly motivated and experienced PERSON-CENTRED CREATIVE THERAPIST who integrates many other theories into her work. Sam has worked for Butterwick hospice, with children at 'A place to be' and with Darlington Mind. She currently has a Counselling role for a national charity who work with domestic and sexual violence.

Sam has a wealth of knowledge gathered from around the world and is highly skilled in areas of difference and diversity, including the use of interpreters. She has facilitated counselling sessions, workshops and teaching seminars in some of the worlds most remote areas and has worked closely with the survivors of human trafficking both in the UK and abroad.

Sam believes in the power of the therapeutic relationship and its value in helping people to  feel validated which can be empowering and offer emotional freedom. 

Sam is particularly skilled, experienced and passionate in her work with the survivors of Domestic violence, rape and sexual abuse and offers a safe, confidential and private service.

Sam is also a qualified supervisor in therapeutic counselling and can provide relevant support to counsellors and trainees alike. She also has a level 3 teaching certificate and can facilitate training and group work.

Sam is a registered member of the BACP, has regular supervision with a qualified therapeutic supervisor, believes in continued personal development and has personal liability insurance which ensures safety of practice.

CHRISTIAN COUNSELLING: Sam is a Christian and can offer Christian Counselling

Next steps; please get in touch via telephone, email or find us on Facebook.

Therapy with Hope couldn't be any easier.

1/ get in touch

2/ discuss your options

3/ book a session if comfortable

FEES: All fees are to be paid before the session where possible. Please discuss if this is not possible and preferring to pay by cash.

Cancelations and DNA's are chargeable outside of our set boundaries which are laid out in the Counselling contract provided.

Terminology;

Face to face (In person), Video (Teams, Zoom, Whatsapp), Remote (Video, Telephone)

One to one counselling-£40-£50 per hour, face to face and remote

Sam £40

Shaun £50

*Weekend sessions available-Saturday mornings with Shaun at a charge of £75, face to face or remote

IPT -£60 per hour, face to face or remote with Shaun

*Weekend sessions available-Saturday mornings with Shaun at a charge of £75, face to face or remote

Counselling Supervision-£30-60 from 30-90 minutes, face to face or remote with Sam

*Concessional rates for students on request

Couples Counselling - £50-£60 per hour, face to face or video with Sam or Shaun

*Weekend sessions available -Saturday mornings with Shaun at a charge of £75, face to face or remote 

Couple Therapy for Depression - £75 per hour, face to face or video with Shaun

*Weekend sessions available-Saturday mornings with Shaun at the standard price of £75

Fees can be paid to us in a number of ways including bank transfer and cash.

*Maximum price paid, regardless of therapy or chosen day is £75. Please read through to digest the options available and get in touch for further information or clarity.