About me
You might be feeling overwhelmed, lost, or disconnected from others, from yourself, or from the life you hoped for. Perhaps you're carrying the weight of unresolved trauma, anxiety, or the exhaustion of holding everything together for too long. You may not yet have the words to describe how you've felt unlike yourself, and that's okay. Many people arrive at therapy simply knowing that something is different.
You might long to feel more at peace, more in control, or simply more like yourself. To understand how your past and your relationships shape who you are today. To breathe without needing to justify it. Whether you're seeking healing, clarity, confidence, or self-acceptance whatever matters most to you, that's where we begin.
I'm Joseph, a qualified humanistic counsellor (BSc, DipHE, GMBPsS, MACC) offering integrative therapy grounded in Person-Centred, gestalt, and Transactional Analysis approaches, through a trauma-informed lens. I work within the ACC ethical framework, and everything I do is rooted in empathy, genuine warmth, and deep respect for who you are.
Since 2021, I've worked with individuals facing a wide range of life challenges through Nightingale Therapy and Placement Service a community-focused counselling organisation in East Anglia. I've also supported positive change in schools nationally and internationally, delivering professional development for Senior Mental Health Leads, which means I bring both therapeutic depth and a real-world understanding of how mental health shows up across life's different pressures.
My approach is collaborative and led entirely by you. I work in the here-and-now, helping you reconnect with yourself at your own pace, in your own way. I won't tell you who you are or who you should be. I'll offer a safe, honest, and confidential space where you can explore what you're carrying and begin to feel whole. Not fixed. Not changed. Just more connected to yourself.
If any of this resonates, you don't have to face it alone. I'd be glad to take that first step with you.
Sessions take place at Hall Counselling and Wellbeing, 37 Friars Street, Sudbury a calm, welcoming, ground floor space designed exclusively for therapeutic work. Every detail has been carefully considered to help you feel safe, comfortable, and completely private from the moment you arrive.
Training, qualifications & experience
I hold a BSc in Psychology from Anglia Ruskin University, Cambridge, alongside a DipHE, trained in a Humanistic Counselling approach at the Metanoia Institute. One of the UK's leading humanistic therapy training institutions, where my training was grounded in person-centred therapy, Gestalt, and Transactional Analysis.
I am a Graduate Member of the British Psychological Society (GMBPsS) and a Member of the Association of Christian Counsellors (MACC), practising within their ethical framework to ensure safe, competent, and accountable care. I am also a registered Data Controller with the ICO, meaning your personal information is handled with full legal compliance and confidentiality.
Since 2021, I have worked with individuals facing a wide range of life challenges through Nightingale Therapy and Placement Service, a community-focused counselling organisation in East Anglia. Alongside this, I deliver Senior Mental Health Lead (SMHL) training for schools nationally and internationally, bringing both therapeutic depth and a real-world understanding of how mental health shows up across life's different pressures.
I have experience supporting clients with:
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Anger
- Stress & overwhelm
- Trauma & hardship
- Loss & bereavement
- General mental health and wellbeing
While I have experience supporting clients navigating anxiety, depression, stress, anger, trauma, loss, and bereavement, the humanistic approach doesn't view people as diagnoses or categories. Every person who walks through the door is a unique individual, and the therapeutic space is open to whatever you bring. There are no conditions that qualify or disqualify you from engaging in this work. If something is affecting your life and you feel ready to explore it, that is enough.
Member organisations
The Association of Christians in Counselling and Linked Professions (ACC) is a Christian professional membership organisation for those involved in counselling/psychotherapy and linked professions, i.e. pastoral care, coaching and spiritual direction, in the UK. The organisation is made up of various different membership categories, including Counsellor and Accredited, and requires all members working as counsellors to undertake Continuous Professional Development on a regular basis.
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
Other areas of counselling I deal with
While I have experience working with clients experiencing a range of concerns identified within the list above, the humanistic approach doesn't view people as diagnoses or categories. The list reflects the experiences many clients bring, but it is not a checklist, and it is not a limit.
At the heart of humanistic counselling is a belief that every person is a unique individual, not a set of symptoms or a problem to be solved. You don't need to arrive with a label, a diagnosis, or even a clear sense of what is the matter. Many people come to therapy simply feeling unlike themselves, disconnected, stuck, or carrying something they haven't yet found words for.
The therapeutic space I offer is consistent, open, and led by you. Whatever you bring, whether it fits neatly into a category or not, is worthy of exploration. There are no concerns too small, too complicated, or too hard to name. If something is affecting your life and you feel ready to explore it, that is enough to begin.
Therapies offered
Photos & videos
Fees
£60.00 per session
Concessions offered for
Additional information
Fees can be flexible relative to circumstance and discussion.
When I work
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Early morning | |||||||
| Morning | |||||||
| Early afternoon | |||||||
| Late afternoon | |||||||
| Evening |
Further information
Booking
To book a session or for any questions and enquiries, you can get in touch directly by phone or email, or visit hallcounselling.co.uk to book online and find full availability and fee information.
The Counselling Process
If you'd like to understand what to expect before getting in touch, the full counselling process is outlined at hallcounselling.co.uk — but in short, the journey looks like this:
1. Initial Assessment We begin with an assessment session to understand your reasons for seeking therapy, your background, current concerns, and any previous therapeutic experience. This forms the foundation for tailoring the work entirely to you.
2. Initial Consultation Over one to two sessions we establish your psychological contract, complete consent and GDPR forms, and ensure we can work safely and effectively together. This is where the therapeutic framework is agreed between us.
3. Open-Ended Therapeutic Work With the contract as our anchor, sessions become a consistent space to explore whatever you bring — recent events, long-held experiences, or things you're still finding words for. The work is flexible and led by you.
4. Ending & Closure The ending is client-led. When you feel ready, a supported closure period of 2, 4, or 6 sessions is recommended — reviewing progress, exploring what endings mean, and ensuring a thoughtful transition out of therapy.
5. Post-Therapy Reflection On completion, a short feedback form is offered to reflect on the process and your experience.
Common Questions
Where do sessions take place? In person at Hall Counselling and Wellbeing, 37 Friars Street, Sudbury CO10 2AG — a calm, private space dedicated to therapeutic work. Online sessions are also available.
What happens in the first session? Your first session is an Initial Assessment — an opportunity to explore your reasons for seeking therapy, share background information, and begin building the therapeutic relationship. It forms the foundation for tailoring the work entirely to you.
How long does therapy last? The work is open-ended and client-led. There is no fixed number of sessions. You bring the work to a close when you feel more like yourself, recognise personal growth, or have reached what you were aiming for.
Is everything confidential? Yes. Hall Counselling is ICO registered and all practice follows the ACC ethical framework, ensuring full GDPR compliance. Confidentiality would only be broken where there is serious risk of harm — and wherever possible, this would be discussed with you first.
How do I know if counselling is right for me? You don't need to be in crisis. If you've been feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or unlike yourself, counselling offers a compassionate, non-judgmental space to explore what's on your mind — whatever that looks like for you.
Immediate & Crisis Support
If you need support between sessions or at any time, the following resources are available:
NHS 111 — urgent medical or mental health support (non-emergency): call 111
999 — emergency services: call 999 if you or another is in immediate danger
Mind — mental health information and support: mind.org.uk
Wellbeing Monitor — track your wellbeing, access psychometric check-ins, guided meditations, journaling tools, and an emotional AI assistant: wellbeingmonitor.co.uk
