Isobel Brooks

I can help you to make sense of difficult feelings or problems in relationships that you are experiencing. You may be aware of repeated patterns of behaviour that seem impossible to break, or you may be feeling overwhelmed, anxious or angry. Whatever the issue, I can help you to explore and identify the root cause of your difficulties. This can provide you with a greater understanding of yourself and an increased sense of wellbeing.

I am an accredited BACP counsellor and psychotherapist based in Basingstoke and I also work online. I specialise in open-ended psychodynamic psychotherapy for adults but can also offer shorter term counselling. In our sessions we will work together to identify your unconscious processes and your automatic thought patterns. The problems we experience as adults are often related to our childhood, and together we can carefully navigate through your life to help you gain clarity and insight into yourself.

I understand how difficult it is to ask for help and that approaching a counsellor is a big step. I provide a warm and empathic approach at a confidential and quiet location situated 2 miles from Basingstoke town centre. I can also provide sessions remotely. I believe that it is important to move at a pace that you are comfortable with and together we will work collaboratively to explore and understand the material that you bring.

I work with clients who present with a wide range of issues. These include anxiety, depression, low self esteem, trauma, abuse, relationship difficulties, eating disorders, bereavement and loss.

I am able to offer a concession on the fees for clients who attend 2 or more sessions per week. 

I may be able to offer a reduction in fees to counselling students who are studying on approved integrative and psychodynamic courses. 

I work from an office about 2 miles from the centre of Basingstoke. It is within easy reach from the following postcodes: RG21, RG22, RG23, RG24, RG25 and RG26.