Rise Therapy Centre

About us

Welcome to Rise Therapy Centre, for expert Counselling and Hypnotherapy services. Our centre, provides a welcoming and secure space for individuals seeking support. We have a number of fantastic therapists who work with Children, Adults, Families and Couples. 

We are located at: 

Rise Therapy Centre FEERING: London Road, Feering, CO5 9SD

We understand that everyone's journey to mental and emotional wellness is unique. Our skilled and compassionate therapists are dedicated to offering tailored solutions to address your specific needs and understand you and your experience.

​​Our team of experienced therapists is committed to providing professional support in a friendly and judgment-free environment. We specialise in counselling and hypnotherapy, employing personalised approaches to help you achieve your goals.​

Danielle 

Trauma | Perinatal mental health | Anxiety | Depression | OCD | PTSD 

Fees from £50 per hour 

Danielle is a qualified therapist with training in Psychodynamic Counselling and Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) with training in compassion focused therapy and dialectical behaviour therapy skills alongside 11 years experience working in the NHS; Supporting individuals experiencing a range of different challenges; including, PTSD, anxiety, depression, and perinatal mental health difficulties as well as interest in supporting parents navigating children with additional needs . Danielle’s approach is compassionate, and tailored to you. With a belief that each person’s story is unique, and therapy should reflect that.

Shelley 

Qualifications Bsc (Hons) psychology, MSc in Psychodynamic Counselling and Cognitive Behaviour Therapy

Person -Centred Therapist | Relationship Issues | Anxiety | Depression |Loss & Bereavement |Self Esteem & Self Confidence​​​

Fees:​ From £58 per 50 minute hour

​Shelley is a fully qualified BACP-registered therapist providing both short and long term therapy for adults experiencing a wide range of issues, including anxiety, panic attacks and depression.

She has a particular interest in working with relationship difficulties, including those rooted in early relationships as well as childhood trauma and how these experiences can impact adult life.

If you’re feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or wanting to better understand what’s going on for you, therapy can help bring the change you are looking for, it can bring clarity, insight, and a greater understanding.

Shelley provides a calm, confidential and non-judgemental environment, where you can talk openly and at your own pace, she works predominantly in a person-centred way, placing great importance on building a trusting therapeutic relationship based on genuine empathy, respect and acceptance.

Jacqueline

Couples Counselling | Clinical Sexologist & Relationship Therapist | Psychosexual Therapy | Relationship Therapy | Problematic Porn & Sex Use 

fees from: £80 per hour

Jacqueline is a qualified and experienced Psychosexual and Relationship Therapist. She provides specialist support for individuals, couples, and polycules facing challenges around sex, intimacy, and relationships. Jacqueline is Course Development Consultant and Tutor at the Institute of Psychosexual Psychotherapy. Her professional and personal experience in Sex and Relationship Diversity means she brings a sex-positive, kink-aware, and inclusive approach to her work.

Jacqueline creates a safe, confidential space where all sexual orientations, gender identities, and relationship styles are respected and welcomed. She supports clients in exploring their experiences and concerns, helping them overcome obstacles and reconnect with themselves and others.

Her areas of expertise include:

•Erection difficulties •Delayed ejaculation •Orgasm issues •Low sexual desire •Pain during sex •Premature or early ejaculation •Vaginismus •Compulsive sexual behaviours •Problematic porn use •Specific sexual interests (e.g. kinks, fetishes, BDSM) •Mis-matched desires in relationships •Infidelity •Relationship issues – monogamous, non-monogamous, or poly •Sex, gender, and identity exploration.

Jacqueline works exclusively through talk-based therapy, with no physical contact. Her sessions are grounded in open, honest conversation to promote deeper self-understanding, emotional healing, and stronger, healthier relationships. Whether you are struggling with a sexual issue, navigating relationship challenges, or concerned about compulsive behaviours around sex or porn, Jacqueline offers compassionate, expert support tailored to your unique needs.

 Services Offered: •Psychosexual Therapy for Individuals, Couples or Throuples •Relationship Therapy for Individuals, Couples, or Throuples •Support for Problematic Porn and Sex Use Professional Memberships: •COSRT (College of Sexual and Relationship Therapists) •NCIP (National Council of Integrative Psychotherapists) •BSSM (British Society for Sexual Medicine)

Elisabeth

Specialist Neurodiversity Coach 
CBT Therapist (Child 7+ and Adult (18+) | Anxiety Disorders | Low Mood and Depression | Confidence & Self-Esteem | Specialist in SEN and Neurodiversity 

Fees:​ From £65 per 50 minute hour

Elisabeth is a CBT therapist offering support to both adults and children aged 7+, with a focus on anxiety, low mood, confidence, and neurodiversity (autism, ADHD, dyslexia).

Her approach is warm, structured, and adapted to each client’s needs, with creative tools for children and evidence-based CBT for adults. She currently working towards full BABCP accreditation and offer package options where you can save between £10–£30 when paying upfront. 

Intro Offer Between 15th Sep and 15th Dec: Adult 12-session CBT programme available at £715 (one session free saving you £65). Payment must be made in full to secure the discount. Sessions are valid for up to 6 months from the start date.

Qualification: Professional Training: BSc hon (2.1) in Criminal and Forensic Psychology M-Level PGDE - Teaching learners with Additional Needs PgCert - Professional Development in Education PgCert - Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapy - with extra training in: ACT: Core processes and the therapeutic relationship, CBT for Adults with ADHD, Adapting CBT for autistic people and Trauma focused CBT for children and young people with complex PTSD. Global MBA - Graduate January 2026.

Other specialist Training: Understanding Autism Autism and sensory experience Autism stress and anxiety Autism and communication Autism: Supporting families Level 4 Supporting Adults with Dyslexia and co-occurring difficulties Level 4 Dyslexia: Supporting Individuals with Memory Weaknesses Level 4 Developing Numeracy skills in Learners with Dyslexia and Dyscalculia Level 4 Developing Writing skills in Adults with Dyslexia Level 5 Supporting Study skills in Adults with Dyslexia Level 5 Developing Literacy Skills with Assistive Technology

Erika 

Adult Person Centered Therapist |  (IMAGO) Couples Therapy | Young People Child Centered Therapy | Anxiety | Depression | Domestic Violence | Loss & Bereavement 

Fees:​ Individuals £55 | Couples £65 

Erika Hernandez is a fully qualified and registered counsellor and psychotherapist based in Colchester, Essex, offering supportive, confidential counselling both in-person and online. She works from a humanistic and integrative approach, helping adults, young people, and couples explore and process life’s challenges at their own pace. Erika supports clients experiencing a wide range of issues, including relationship difficulties, anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, loss, and day-to-day distress, fostering a safe space for honest expression and personal growth. With a BA (Hons) in Counselling and Psychotherapy, a Diploma of Higher Education, and additional training such as Level 5 Couples Counselling, Loss and Bereavement and extensive trainning in Domestic Violence. Erika brings solid professional qualifications and experience to her practice. She is a member of the British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy (BACP) and offers a free 20-minute initial consultation to help clients decide if she is the right fit for their needs.

Julia 

Person-Centred & Integrative Counsellor | Online & In-Person Counselling | Childhood Trauma | Domestic Abuse & Relationship Issues | Anxiety & Depression | Grief, Loss & Bereavement | Low Self-Esteem & Self-Worth

Fee: £60 per 50 minute hour

Julia is a qualified Person-Centred counsellor and psychotherapist working with adults both in person and online. She has a particular interest in how experiences from our past can continue to affect the way we feel about ourselves, our relationships and the ways we cope in the present. Julia works with a range of issues including childhood trauma, difficult or abusive relationships, anxiety, grief and loss, low self-worth and difficulties with boundaries. Julia's interest in counselling was shaped in part by her own life experiences and a desire to better understand how the things we experience can continue to affect us long after they have happened. Her professional training, research and client work have further developed her interest in how earlier experiences can influence our relationships, sense of self and ways of coping in adulthood. At the heart of Julia's work is the Person-Centred belief that everyone deserves to feel genuinely heard, understood and accepted without judgement. While her practice is primarily Person-Centred, she also draws on experiential and creative approaches where these may be helpful to the individual client. Julia offers a warm, confidential and non-judgemental therapeutic relationship where clients can explore what is troubling them, develop a greater understanding of themselves and begin to find a way forward that feels right for them. Areas I can support you with Childhood trauma • Domestic abuse • Relationship difficulties • Anxiety • Depression & low mood • Grief & bereavement • Low self-esteem & self-worth • Boundaries • Abandonment & rejection • Family difficulties • Emotional abuse • Attachment & relationship patterns • Shame & guilt • People-pleasing • Separation & relationship breakdown • Life changes

Facilities 
* Free parking is available
* Therapy spaces are accessed via stairs, there is unfortunately no disabled access, due to the age of the buildings. 
* Toilet is available. 
* Bottled water will be provided in your appointment

• Counselling session 50 minutes: £60 - £85
• Hypnotherapy session 50 minutes: £90

The address for Feering is: Rise Therapy, London road, Feering CO5 9SE

There is ​Free parking available

​Sometimes it can be difficult to attend an appointment in person so we also offer online sessions