About me
Hello, I’m Rossella, and welcome to Reflective Time Counselling. 🤍
I’m an Integrative Counsellor and Psychotherapist based in the Southampton and Romsey area, offering both in person and online sessions.
I provide a calm, compassionate and non judgemental space where you can slow down, speak openly and feel genuinely heard. Sometimes, having the space to reflect with someone who listens without judgement can be the first step towards understanding yourself and what you may be going through. 🕊️
You may be experiencing anxiety, trauma, relationship difficulties, low self esteem, addiction, substance misuse, or feelings of hopelessness. Whatever has brought you to therapy, we can explore it together at a pace that feels comfortable for you.
🌿 My Integrative Approach
My approach draws on Petruska Clarkson’s relational framework and the Reparative Relationship Model, recognising the importance of relationships and the therapeutic relationship in creating opportunities for understanding, growth and change.
I believe therapy should be shaped around you, rather than asking you to fit into one particular approach.
Our work may include exploring relationships, self awareness, emotional patterns, inner child experiences, self esteem and the impact of past experiences on your present life.
Together, we can gently explore patterns that may no longer be serving you, understand where they may have come from, and develop greater awareness of your thoughts, feelings, needs and relationships.
Therapy can be a place to reconnect with yourself, develop self compassion and discover new ways of relating to yourself and the people around you. 🌱
🌼 Addiction and Substance Misuse
I also have a particular interest in supporting people experiencing difficulties with addiction, substance misuse and unhealthy coping patterns.
Addiction is not only about drugs or alcohol. It can also involve behaviours such as Chemsex, gambling, shopping, pornography, gaming, social media, food or relationships, particularly when these patterns begin to affect your emotional wellbeing, relationships, confidence or everyday life.
I offer a confidential and non judgemental space where you can talk honestly about what you are experiencing, without shame or pressure.
Rather than focusing only on the behaviour itself, we can explore what may be underneath it, including emotions, relationships, triggers, unmet needs and past experiences, and begin to develop healthier and more sustainable ways of coping. 🤝
Depending on your individual needs and goals, therapy may support you with:
• Understanding triggers and emotional patterns
• Developing greater self awareness
• Exploring your relationships and attachment patterns
• Building confidence and self worth
• Developing healthier coping strategies
• Working towards reduction or moderation
• Supporting sobriety and relapse prevention
• Strengthening your emotional wellbeing 🎯
💙 A Space to Reflect, Understand and Grow
You do not need to have everything figured out before starting therapy.
Perhaps you simply know that something does not feel right, you keep finding yourself in the same patterns, or you want to understand yourself and your relationships more deeply.
Whatever brings you here, Reflective Time Counselling offers a space to pause, reflect and explore what is happening beneath the surface.
I believe that when we feel genuinely heard, accepted and understood, we can begin to see ourselves differently. From there, meaningful change can become possible.
You are not defined by your past. There is always space for understanding, growth and new possibilities. 🤍
Training, qualifications & experience
- BA (Hons) in Humanistic & Integrative Counselling and Psychotherapy — First-Class Honours, Middlesex University, London
- Foundation Degree Diploma in Person-Centred Psychotherapeutic Counselling — Distinction, Middlesex University, London
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Certificate in Drug and Alcohol Counselling, QLS Level 3 Course, UK Open College
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Level 3 Certificate in Person-Centred Counselling Skills, Southampton College
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Level 2 Introduction to Counselling, Southampton College
- Certificate in The Fundamentals of Dissociation and DID (Dissociative Identity Disorder)
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Certificate in Trauma-Informed Practice and PTSD, Counselling Tutor
- Certificate in Working with Clients Experiencing Suicidal Thoughts or Ideation
- Certificate in Telephone and Online Counselling
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Certificate in Transactional Analysis 101, Peter Symonds College, Winchester
Professional Experience 💼
I completed my clinical training placement at Change Grow Live (CGL), Reading, where I supported individuals experiencing challenges related to addiction, substance misuse, mental health, and emotional wellbeing. This experience deepened my understanding of the importance of working compassionately, collaboratively, and without judgement, while recognising each person’s individual circumstances, needs, and experiences.
Alongside my private practice, I work within a residential rehabilitation setting in Hampshire , supporting individuals affected by drug and alcohol addiction, Chemsex, and recovery. Working within a therapeutic and structured environment has further developed my experience in supporting people through complex and often challenging stages of their recovery journey, always with a person-centred and compassionate approach.
Through this work, I have gained valuable experience supporting clients with addiction, relapse prevention, trauma, complex trauma, PTSD, emotional regulation, and the complex emotional and psychological challenges that can arise during recovery, including working with LGBTQ+🌈 and Trans 🏳️⚧️clients in an inclusive, affirming, and supportive way.
My role includes delivering 1:1 sessions, group therapy, and workshops 🗣️ alongside therapeutic interventions, collaborative goal setting, relapse prevention strategies, emotional support, and helping clients develop healthier coping mechanisms, while always respecting and maintaining each individual’s autonomy, choice, and personal agency throughout the recovery process. ✨
Working within residential recovery settings has deepened my understanding of the importance of empathy, consistency, trust, and Person-Centred support when helping individuals work towards meaningful and lasting change. 🌼
Member organisations
school Registered / Accredited
Being registered/accredited with a professional body means an individual must have achieved a substantial level of training and experience approved by their member organisation.
The National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society This Not For Profit association of counsellors and psychotherapists aim to support the counselling profession, members and training organisations. In 2013 the NCS register was accredited by the Professional Standards Authority under the Accredited Voluntary Register Scheme. Accredited by the Professional Standards Authority.
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.
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
Support for Suicidal Thoughts & Feelings of Hopelessness 🕊️
If you are experiencing suicidal thoughts, emotional pain, or feelings of hopelessness, please know that you do not have to face these feelings alone.
I offer a safe, compassionate, and non-judgemental space where you can talk openly at your own pace, without fear of being judged or misunderstood. Together, we can gently explore what you are experiencing, make sense of difficult emotions, and work towards finding hope, stability, and support.
I believe that even during life’s most difficult moments, healing and change are possible when you feel truly heard and supported. ✨
Relationship Challenges 💬
Relationship difficulties can affect every part of our emotional wellbeing, leaving us feeling overwhelmed, disconnected, anxious, or misunderstood.
I provide a calm and supportive space where you can explore relationship challenges openly and honestly, whether they involve partners, family, friendships, or difficulties with connection and communication.
Low Self-Esteem & Self-Worth 🌼
Struggling with low self-esteem or negative self-beliefs can impact the way you see yourself and the world around you.
I offer a warm, empathetic, and non-judgemental environment where you can safely explore your thoughts, emotions, and experiences. Together, we can begin to challenge self-critical patterns, build self-compassion, and reconnect with your strengths and sense of self-worth.
My aim is to support you in developing greater confidence, emotional resilience, and a healthier relationship with yourself. ✨
Together, we can explore patterns within relationships, strengthen self-awareness, and work towards healthier boundaries, communication, and emotional understanding. 🌿
Therapies offered
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Fees
£60.00 per session
Concessions offered for
Additional information
Fees:
The cost for in-person or online sessions is £60.00
- I offer a reduced fee of £45.00 for counselling students, individuals on a low income, and clients receiving PIP
- I kindly request prepayment prior to our session by BACS or payment links
- Fees are reviewed annually
*Concession rates are available upon request and subject to availability. To ensure fairness, I ask that proof of eligibility be provided and that we agree on the concession together before the initial session.
When I work
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Further information
I offer a warm, supportive, and non-judgemental space where clients can explore their experiences safely and at their own pace.
My approach is Humanistic, Person-Centred, and Integrative, influenced by relational theory and the work of Petruska Clarkson, particularly her understanding of the therapeutic relationship as central to healing and personal growth. I recognise the importance of safety, trust, consistency, and authentic connection within therapy, and how different relational dynamics can support self-awareness, emotional understanding, and meaningful change.
I work with a wide range of issues including addiction, trauma, anxiety, low self-esteem, relationship difficulties, and emotional wellbeing, with experience supporting LGBTQ+ and trans clients 🌈🏳️⚧️.
Alongside emotional exploration, I can also support clients with collaborative goal setting 🎯, relapse prevention, and developing healthier coping strategies.
Sessions are available face-to-face and online, with flexible appointments including evenings and weekends. ✨
