Therapists

Jessica Grante

Couple Therapy Kingswood

Location: Kingswood (In-Person) & Online via Zoom | BACP Registered | Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling | Specialist in Relationship & Couples Therapy

Quick Summary: Here’s a short introduction to Jessica and how she can help, you can read more about her below.

Jessica is a fully qualified and experienced therapist specialising in relationship and couples therapy, based at Relationship Counselling Kingswood. She offers a warm, calm, and non-judgemental space where you and your partner can explore challenges, improve communication, and rebuild emotional connection.

Drawing on an integrative approach Jessica blends person-centred, psychodynamic, and transactional methods to help couples understand themselves and each other more deeply. Whether you’re navigating conflict, rebuilding trust, or seeking clarity about your relationship’s direction, Jessica’s compassionate and structured style provides the tools to communicate more effectively and move forward together with confidence and respect.

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Hello! My name is Jessica and I’m a fully qualified and experienced individual and couple counsellor.  I am a registered member of the BACP (British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy). So therefore, uphold their ethical guidelines, maintaining ongoing supervision and CPD (Continual Professional Development). This ensures I consistently provide my clients with a high-quality service.

My main area of expertise is relational therapy. Which means, I look holistically at the relationship with ‘self’ such as role/identity, attachment style, self-esteem and so on. Alongside the systemic relationship with significant others, including both partners; parents; children and even relationships at work.

Through me providing a safe, confidential space and non-judgmental space, I will help you find ways of resolving any current conflict along with any historic issues within your relationship. I will endeavour to help you feel relaxed enough to explore the problems you are facing that is productive and effective for you both.

I understand that there is no such thing as a ‘one size fits all approach’ which can be formulaically applied to remedy every couple’s unique situation. Therefore, I pride myself on being a truly reflective practitioner, enabling you the autonomy over the goals, pace, possible tasks and interventions. I will invite you to take the lead in order to achieve the goals/aims you have set yourselves. Of course, I will be there to safely guide you, drawing upon my expertise and experience to gentle challenge and direct you where appropriate.

Where there may be impasse (brick-wall) or uncertainty as to which is the optimal direction for all, I will help you find clarity by providing a variety of tools and techniques to aide you both in getting there safely.

My approach to couple therapy

The cornerstone of couple’s therapy is to help you communicate more effectively. So therefore, I will help you actively listen to each other so you feel truly heard by the other. Together, we will explore your individual needs along with helping you express your needs within the relationship.  and express your needs, so as to improve the chances of them being successfully met, imparting a sense of self value and fulfilment.

Couples work inevitably leads to the individuals incidentally having a better understanding of themselves, as well as of each other. I will support you to be able to better understand how effective communication, including conflict resolution, can be relayed and how it might land with the recipient. Studies show that formative life experiences can often be the cause of miscommunication in a relationship, e.g. illness or bereavement in childhood, alongside the subjective interpretation of each other’s language or behaviours. Are you even consciously aware what you and your partner’s ‘love language(s)’ are?  The gradual exploration of these areas can lead to a greater understanding, which in turn, will reduce any rumination; hurt, resentment; resignation or, indeed, anger that may have latently been brewing. Let me ride that explosion with you both!

My methodology is Integrative following the Petrushka Clarkson relational model theory and I may draw down on multiple theories at any one time, for example person-centred; psychodynamic; transactional etc. I am insured and always uphold my governing body’s BACP ethical guidelines, maintain ongoing supervision and CPD (Continual Professional Development) to ensure the service I provide to my clients is consistently of the highest quality.

Qualifications

• Counselling and Psychotherapy Central Awarding Body Therapeutic Counselling Level 4 Diploma 2023
• Level 2 Understanding Adverse Childhood Experiences, Learning Curve 2023
• Level 2 Mental Health First Aid, Learning Curve Group 2023
• NCFE Level 3 Foundation Certificate in Counselling (Kingston College 2021) Level 3 2020
• Ascentis Cruse Bereavement Volunteer 2018; additionally, Child/Young Adult counselling 2021
• First class BA (Hons) Psychology with European Study (German), Exeter University 1999

Background/experience

Prior to qualifying as a Counsellor, I worked as a teacher within both state and private schools. It was here, that I realised, how I particularly enjoyed the psychological aspects of teaching, seeking out the holistic picture of my students and their families. Therefore, making the transition to becoming a Therapist was a natural step.

Six years ago, I trained as a Bereavement Counsellor with ‘Cruse Bereavement Care’. This enabled me exposure to a wide range of issues and a diverse range of cultures, ages, sexuality and relationship situations.  I’ve also volunteered as a pro-bono counsellor at Sutton Women’s Centre, which is a hub for survivors of domestic abuse.

I’m DBS checked fully insured and uphold my continuous personal development training requirements to ensure I provide the best possible service to my clients.

How I can help you

• Previous Clients will attest that I’m warm, approachable and easy to open up to. Having had my own personal therapy, I never underestimate that some people might find it difficult taking the first step in seeking help with their relationship. However, please rest assured, my couple counselling sessions are conducted in a calm and supportive way. My role is to clear a path for you to independently move forwards in whichever way you choose and I will equip you with the tools and skills that will last beyond our sessions together.
• I will help you improve the communication between you, in order to have a greater understanding of yourselves and each other as well as the evolving dynamic between you.
• My aim is to help you to really listen, hear and try to understand each other’s perspectives. This will not only afford you a deeper understanding of your partners thoughts. feelings and behaviours, but also your own.
• We will work together but you will have agency throughout the whole process. I will help you develop the skills required, so you realise that challenging conversations don’t have to end in conflict. Instead, that can be dealt in a calm, effective and safe manner.
• Our sessions together will always be in safe, comfortable, private and non-judgemental space. I will gently encourage you to express your thoughts, feelings and vulnerabilities. Whilst ensuring you both feel heard, valued, respected and supported at all times.

Types of therapy offered

• Integrative Therapy (person-centre; psychodynamic; attachment; transactional)
• Couples Therapy/ Relationship Counselling (self and others)
• Marriage/Civil Partnership/Commitment Counselling (gay/straight/bi/pan/polyamorous etc)
• Attachment; commitment and jealousy issues
• Depression, Anxiety, Low self-esteem/energy Counselling (e.g. body image & ‘imposter syndrome’)
• Grief & loss Counselling
• Family dynamic Therapy (roles of partner; parent; step-parent; child; carer etc)
• Stress/burnout/PTSD/trauma issues
• Anger and conflict Management Therapy
• Young Person Therapy 1:1
• Substance abuse and compulsive behaviours; including eating disorder/body dysmorphia & identity)

I very much look forward inviting you to my relaxing therapy studio in the heart of Kingswood Village.

If you would like to make an appointment to see Jessica for couple therapy Kingswood. Please use this link to book

Deborah Leaver

Couple Therapy Walton-on-Thames

Location: Walton-on-Thames (In-Person) & Online via Zoom | BACP Registered | CPCAB Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling | Specialist in Couples Therapy

Quick Summary: Here’s a short introduction to Deborah and how she can help — you can read more about her below.

Deborah is a fully qualified and experienced Integrative Counsellor and Psychotherapist based at Relationship Counselling Walton-on-Thames. She specialises in working with couples to improve communication, rebuild trust, and resolve conflict in a supportive and understanding environment. Using an integrative approach that combines evidence-based methods with warmth and empathy.

Deborah helps partners explore how past experiences and communication styles influence their relationship today. Her sessions offer a safe space for both individuals to feel heard, respected, and understood, guiding you towards greater connection, emotional balance, and a more fulfilling relationship.

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Hello, I’m Deborah Leaver and I’m a fully qualified Integrative Counsellor and Psychotherapist. I have a CPCAB Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling and extensive experience workign with couples and individuals.

Whether you’re struggling with conflict or seeking positive change in your relationship, I’m here to help. My approach will be tailored to meet your specific needs. I work with people from all walks of life, including diverse social, cultural, religious, LGBTQIA+, and neurodiverse backgrounds.

I  use an ‘Integrative Approach’ to therapy which allows me to draw on a wide range of techniques, so I can provide the right support for your unique situation. If you and your partner are dealing with unresolved discord, this can unintentionallyy cause emotional strain and stress within intimate relationships and family dynamics.

My Approach to Couples Counselling

During my couples work I provide a safe, confidential, and non-judgemental space where both you and your partner can express yourselves and feel heard. Whilst it might feel diffficult discussing your relationship difficulties with a stranger in the room, my goal is to ensre you both feel comfortable enough to explore the issues you have brought to therapy.

We’ll look at your feelings and behaviours as a couple, and if relevant, we’ll also explore how past experiences—such as your upbringing or communication styles—may be affecting your relationship today

During both couples or one-to-one sessions, we will explore your feelings and patterns of behaviour. Where it’s relevant, we will also consider how your childhood, life experiences and communication styles might have contributed to your current relationship difficulitues .

Ethical Standards

As a registered member of BACP I adhere to their ethical guidelines, ongoing supervision and CPD (continual professional development) to ensure the service I provide the best possible service to my clients.

My Qualifications

• CPCAB Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling
• CPCAB Level 3 Certificate in Counselling Studies
• CPCAB Level 2 Certificate in Counselling Skills
• Postgraduate Certificate in Couples Therapy and Counselling

My Background and Experience

Before becoming a therapist, I worked as a Management Consultant, mainly in the legal sector. I’ve also supported clients through charities, dealing with bereavement, domestic violence, and substance misuse. I continue to work for one of these charities because I believe therapy should be available to everyone who needs it.

In addition to my charity work, I run a thriving private practice, where I see both individuals and couples—either in person or online. I regularly attend workshops and training to ensure I provide the most effective and up-to-date therapy for you.

I also hold an Enhanced DBS certificate and Professional Indemnity Insurance, so you can feel confident and safe working with me.

How I Can Help You

• As your couples counsellor, my role is to help you both understand each other better. We’ll work together to create a space in your relationship where you can resolve conflicts without blame or defensiveness.
• We’ll also explore your core values, relationship goals, and attachment styles to improve how you communicate and connect with each other.
• I’ll help you gain a clearer understanding of your own and each other’s needs, thoughts, and feelings.
• In our sessions, you’ll have the space to talk openly about issues that have been bothering you, without the fear of misunderstanding or conflict.
• With your commitment, I’ll guide you both towards making positive changes that can lead to a happier and healthier relationship.

Types of Therapy Offered

• Couples Therapy
• Marriage Counselling
• Relationship Counselling
• Dating Counselling
• Counselling for Depression and Anxiety
• Bereavement Counselling
• Support for Couples Going Through Life Changes
• Counselling for Carers of Loved Ones with Long-Term Illnesses
• Drug and Alcohol Misuse Counselling
• Anger Management Therapy
• Trauma Therapy

If you would like to make an appointment with Deborah for Couple Therapy Walton-on-Thames. Please use this link to book or the book now button below

Daniel Saccocio

Daniel Saccocio — Online  Couples Counsellor

BACP Registered | Specialist Couple Therapy Training with Relate | 10+ Years’ Experience

Quick Summary: Daniel is a warm, experienced relationship counsellor who trained with Relate and has over 10 years’ experience supporting couples. His approach is direct yet compassionate, helping couples address recurring conflicts, heal from past wounds, and learn new skills for lasting closeness. With a background that gives him deep empathy for people facing life changes, Daniel provides a safe space for both partners to feel heard, understood, and respected.

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Hello, my name is Daniel. I’m a BACP-registered Person-Centred Therapist and Relationship Counsellor. I hold a BA (Hons) degree from the Metanoia Institute and completed my specialist couple therapy training with Relate over 10 years ago.

I believe therapy should be a space where you feel truly heard, understood, and accepted. Relationship counselling offers a safe, supportive environment for you both to explore the root of your difficulties. It gives each of you the opportunity to speak openly and be listened to without judgement.

For some, therapy can be life-changing. For others, it helps resolve issues before they grow into something bigger.

Background and Experience

Life can change in an instant. Back in 2001, at the start of a new century, I was a 45-year-old father and husband. I owned a restaurant in London and was earning a good living. Then I lost it all — the restaurant, the house, and eventually my marriage.

During this painful time, I saw a therapist who helped me begin to make sense of it all. He had faced his own life struggles and truly understood what I was going through. That experience stayed with me, and it inspired me to retrain as a therapist. I now hope to offer that same understanding and perspective to the couples and individuals I work with today.

How I Can Help You

• Promoting shared responsibility – I’ll encourage you both to move away from focusing only on individual fulfilment, towards recognising how your actions affect each other.

• Compassionately addressing destructive patterns – Using a firm but caring approach, I will gently challenge behaviours such as withdrawal, contempt, or passive aggression to help rebuild trust and closeness.

• Teaching practical skills for real connection – Together, we’ll develop skills like active listening, speaking from vulnerability, setting boundaries, and responding without defensiveness.

• Exploring family-of-origin wounds – We’ll uncover how early experiences such as trauma, neglect, or control can show up in adult relationships, often unconsciously.

• Challenging limiting gender roles – I’ll support you in exploring how cultural and gender conditioning can restrict emotional expression and create imbalance in relationships.

Types of Therapy Offered

• Couple Therapy
• Relationship Counselling
• Marriage Counselling
• LGBTQ+ Couple Counselling
• Depression Counselling
• Anxiety Therapy
• Bereavement Counselling

👉 If you would like to make an appointment with Daniel for online couples therapy, please contact him via Relationship Counselling Surrey today.

Ellen Jameson

Couple Therapy Cobham

Location: Cobham (In-Person) & Online via Zoom | BACP Registered | Postgraduate Diploma in Relationship Therapy | Diploma in Narrative Therapy

Quick Summary: Here’s a short introduction to Ellen and how she can help — you can read more about her below.

Ellen is a fully qualified and experienced Relationship Therapist based at Relationship Counselling Cobham. She works with both individuals and couples, providing a calm, compassionate space to explore communication issues, emotional disconnection, affairs, or other relationship challenges. Drawing on her background in Narrative and Relationship Therapy.

Ellen helps couples gain deeper understanding, rebuild trust, and find clarity about the future of their relationship. Her flexible, collaborative style ensures that each session is tailored to your needs, empowering you to make meaningful, lasting changes and strengthen the connection you share with yourself and others.

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“Hello! My name is Ellen, and I’m a fully qualified and experienced relationship therapist for individuals and couples. My approach to therapy is flexible which ensures I try and meet the unique needs of those who come to see me. I work in a confidential and sensitive way, in an environment that is open, warm, relaxed and supportive. I have a Post Graduate Diploma in Relationship Therapy and I’m a Registered Member of BACP, which means I adhere to their ethical guidelines.

There are a variety of reasons why people choose to come to couple therapy. Some are struggling to manage conflict, others have grown apart and wish to rekindle their connection. Others wish to work through an affair or gain clarity about whether to continue in the relationship. Some, have decided to separate and are seeking support in doing so respectfully, to name just a few. I will work with you to realise your aspirations for your individual relationship.

Equally, there are many issues for which people seek support as individuals. I have worked extensively with anxiety, depression, self-esteem issues, relationship issues, healing from trauma, and many other problems. People who have consulted with me in the past, often tell me that they feel at ease with me, and that they value the different understandings they gained from counselling. These understandings they used to create change in their lives and relationships.

Qualifications

• Post Graduate Diploma in Relationship Therapy (University of Hull)
• Diploma in Narrative Therapy (Distinction, Open College)
• Post Graduate Certificate in Child, Adolescent and Family Mental Well-Being (Merit, Tavistock and Portman NHS Foundation Trust)
• Certificate of Qualification as Relate Counsellor (Relate Institute)

Background/experience

I am originally from Seattle, Washington, USA and have lived in London and Surrey for over 40 years. Prior to becoming a Counsellor, I worked in the City where I gained extensive knowledge and experience of relationships and the pressures and stresses of working life. I was a Counsellor for Relate from 2008-12 and have been in private practice since 2013. I am the mother of adult twins.

How I can help you 

• I will listen to your stories and hopes with respect and compassion, without judgement and with your unique aspirations in mind. I will not only sit in silence as a sounding board. Instead, I take an active role in offering observations, insights, and practical tools to help you create the change you desire.
• I will work with you and at your pace. We will talk about what is important for you to talk about, rather than me setting the agenda.
• We will take a collaborative approach, ensuring that our work together is on track for what you wish to achieve. Often, the focus of the work changes and evolves over the course of counselling and I will check with you that things are moving in directions that you’re finding useful and helpful.
• I always try to be as flexible as possible to cater for your schedules and lifestyles. This may involve offering sessions at times that are convenient for you or adjusting the frequency of our meetings as you progress through counselling. I will accommodate your individual requirements for the counselling process based on what is helpful for you.
• I do not conceive that the problems people face are the result of personal failings or deficits. Rather, I see them as being created by often complex factors outside of ourselves that we are attempting to navigate.

Types of therapy offered

• Couples Therapy
• Marriage Counselling
• Relationship Counselling
• Individual Therapy
• Narrative Therapy

If you would like to make booking to see Ellen for Couple Therapy Cobham. Please use this link to book or click the book now button below

Rose Stephen

Couple Counselling Weybridge

Andrew Spencer

Marriage Counselling Guildford

Andy Spencer — Couples Counsellor

Location: Relationship Counselling Surrey, Woking (In-Person) & Online via Zoom
NCIP Accredited | Advanced Diploma in Humanistic Counselling | Certificate in Couples Counselling

Quick Summary: Here’s a short introduction to Andy and how he can help — you can read more about him below.

Andy is a calm and highly experienced relationship counsellor based in Woking. He works with both couples and individuals, offering a safe space to explore communication breakdowns, emotional distance, and conflict. Drawing on Gestalt, Transactional Analysis, and Person-Centred approaches, Andy helps partners understand each other better, rebuild trust, and create healthier, more respectful ways of relating. Clients describe him as warm, grounded, and easy to talk to.

👉 Book an appointment with Andy at Relationship Counselling Surrey – Woking

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Hello, I’m Andy Spencer, a qualified Relationship Therapist supporting both couples and individuals. I’m also a Supervisor for other Couple Counsellors and an accredited member of the National Council of Integrative Psychotherapists (NCIP).

Relationships can be deeply rewarding but also challenging. Stress, family pressures, or emotional disconnection can make it difficult to communicate or feel close. My role is to help you both understand what’s happening, learn new ways to connect, and move forward with greater clarity and respect.

My approach is proactive and supportive. I use a range of tools to help you explore what’s gone wrong, rebuild understanding, or separate more peacefully when needed. I integrate Gestalt, Transactional Analysis, and Person-Centred Counselling within a calm, confidential environment.

Ethical Standards

As an accredited NCIP member, I follow their ethical guidelines and undertake regular supervision and professional development to ensure the highest standard of care.

Qualifications

• Advanced Diploma in Humanistic Counselling (Guildford College)
• Certificate for Counselling and Psychotherapy Education (CCPE)
• Diploma in Practical Skills for Eating Disorders (NCFED)
• Diploma for Eating Disorders and Obesity (NCFED)
• Certificate in Couples Counselling (Heartsworks)
• Certificate in Working with Trauma (The Link Centre)
• Diploma in Clinical Supervision (The Awareness Centre)

Background and Experience

I’ve worked with clients experiencing loss, trauma, and anxiety at Sam Beare and Woking Hospices, as well as with Survivors of Bereavement by Suicide (SOBS). I also supported survivors of sexual abuse at RASASC in Guildford and provided therapy for anxiety and depression within the NHS.

I continue to train regularly, am DBS checked, and fully insured. I live with my partner and have four grown-up stepchildren.

How I Can Help You

• Open communication: A safe space for both partners to be heard and understood.
• Healthier connection: Learn tools to rebuild trust and strengthen your bond.
• Practical support: Explore what’s gone wrong and how to move forward constructively.
• Balanced perspective: Understand each other’s viewpoints without blame.
• External pressures: Identify outside stressors and reduce their impact on your relationship.

Types of Therapy Offered

• Couples Therapy
• Marriage Counselling
• Trauma Therapy
• Eating Disorder Support
• Support for Carers of Loved Ones with Eating Disorders
• Anxiety and Depression
• Stress (including work-related stress)
• Bereavement Counselling
• Anger Management

If you would like to book to see Andrew for Marriage Counselling Guildford. Please use this link to Book

Shireen MacLennan

Marriage Counselling Cobham

Location: Cobham (In-Person) & Online via Zoom | BACP Registered | Postgraduate Certificate in Existential Psychotherapy & Counselling | Specialist in Couples Therapy

Quick Summary: Here’s a short introduction to Shireen and how she can help — you can read more about her below.

Shireen is a qualified and experienced Couples Counsellor based at Relationship Counselling Cobham. She supports couples in moving beyond conflict, rebuilding trust, and strengthening emotional connection. Drawing on Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) techniques alongside existential and psychodynamic approaches, she helps partners understand how their thoughts, emotions, and behaviours influence their relationship dynamic.

Warm, structured, and collaborative, Shireen provides a calm space where both individuals feel heard and supported, guiding you to break unhelpful cycles, improve communication, and build a healthier, more fulfilling relationship together.

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Hello, I’m Shireen, a dedicated couples counsellor with a background in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT). I’m a registered member of the BACP (British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy), and I feel privileged to support couples in moving beyond conflict, emotional distance and unhelpful patterns of communication.

I use CBT-informed tools and techniques to help couples understand how their thoughts, emotions, and behaviours impact the dynamics of their relationship. Together, we’ll identify what’s keeping you stuck, whether that’s recurring arguments, trust issues, or emotional disconnection – and begin building healthier, more connected ways of relating.

My approach to marriage counselling  is compassionate, collaborative and goal-focused. I’m not here just to explore problems, I’m here to help you create meaningful, lasting change in your relationship.

Qualifications

Postgraduate Certificate in Existential Psychotherapy and Counselling – New School of Existential Psychotherapy, London (including a dedicated term in CBT theory and practice)

Level 4 Diploma in Integrative Psychodynamic and Existential Therapy

Background & Experience

Before becoming a therapist, I worked in high-pressure environments including political organisations, the Palace of Westminster, advertising agencies and trade unions. While it might seem an unusual path into counselling, these roles gave me a deep understanding of people’s diverse needs and how relationships function in complex settings.

Over time, I realised my true calling was supporting people on a more personal, meaningful level. That insight led me to retrain in psychotherapy and counselling, and I’ve never looked back.

Today, I bring warmth, emotional intelligence and real-world insight into every session, creating a supportive space where you can better understand each other and themselves.

Types of Therapy Offered

• Couple Therapy
• Marriage Counselling
• Existential Therapy
• Psychodynamic Therapy
• Compassion-Focused Therapy
• Person-Centred Therapy

How I Can Help You

Couples counselling isn’t just about solving problems, it’s about helping you build a stronger, more connected partnership where both people feel heard, supported and emotionally safe.

Whether you’re navigating infidelity, parenting pressures, cultural differences or ongoing conflict, I’ll guide you with compassion and structure. Together, we’ll make sense of what’s happening between you and start working towards real, lasting change.

• Improve communication so you feel heard and understood

I’ll introduce simple, evidence-based tools to help you express your needs clearly and listen more openly to each other. We’ll explore common communication traps and practise new ways of speaking and responding that build connection instead of conflict.

• Reduce conflict and tension

We’ll look at what’s triggering arguments and why things escalate. I’ll help you both understand your emotional reactions and learn calming techniques so disagreements become more productive and less painful.

• Rebuild trust and emotional safety

If your relationship has been impacted by betrayal, secrecy or emotional distance, we’ll work gently and gradually to repair the rupture. I’ll support you in having honest conversations, setting clear boundaries, and rebuilding trust step by step.

• Break out of negative cycles and stuck dynamics

Many couples fall into patterns where the same problems keep resurfacing. We’ll work together to spot those cycles, understand what drives them, and replace them with more constructive ways of relating.

• Explore and challenge assumptions or limiting beliefs

Sometimes, hidden beliefs about ourselves or our partner can keep us stuck. I’ll help you bring these into the open, reflect on where they come from, and shift the narrative so it better supports your relationship.

• Develop healthier, more supportive ways of relating

We’ll explore what each of you needs to feel secure, loved and valued. I’ll guide you in creating new habits of connection, from the way you respond during conflict, to the way you show appreciation and care in everyday life.

• Strengthen emotional connection and intimacy

I’ll help you reconnect emotionally, rebuild your bond and explore ways to bring back warmth, closeness and affection – even if it’s been missing for a while.

• Build resilience as a couple when times are tough

Whether you’re dealing with external stressors like work, family or health, or internal issues like drifting apart, I’ll support you in developing tools and perspectives that help you navigate challenges together, not against each other.

You don’t need to have it all figured out before starting therapy, just a willingness to explore, reflect and take small steps forward. I’ll be with you every step of the way.

If you would like to book marriage counselling Cobham, please use this link. Or use the ‘book now’ button below

Jolanta Lovelock

Couple Therapy Surbiton

Hello, my name is Jolanta Lovelock and I am a fully qualified Integrative Counsellor experienced in working with individuals and couples. I’m a registered member of BACP (British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy) and hold a professional qualification in Psychology. I also have a further education PGCE and an MA in Special Educational Needs.

I’m experienced in working with individual and couples from diverse social, cultural and religious backgrounds along with LGBTQIA+, neurodiverse individuals (ADHD, autism, dyslexia and dyspraxia) and clients with minor learning and/or physical disabilities.

My core area of expertise lies in relationship therapy ,and as an Integrative Counsellor I draw upon a wide range of therapeutic modalities, which is dependent on your specific needs and problems you bring into therapy.  During my therapy sessions, I use some elements of the Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Person- Centred therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Gestalt and Mindfulness. I also use techniques derived from EFT (Emotionally Focused Therapy), Imago Relational Therapy and Solution Focused Therapy, when working with couples.

My approach to couple counselling

During both couple and one-to-one sessions, we will explore your thoughts, feelings, needs and patterns of behaviour. We will also look at childhood and life experiences, early attachments, previous relationships, your core values, love languages and also any significant events in your life that have contributed to your problems in relationship such as bereavement, illness, infertility and many others. This will help you understand your communication styles and any unhelpful patterns of behaviour that have developed over time, which might be causing problems in your relationship.

If you are looking for help in improving and strengthening your relationship, then I will encourage you both to actively participate in the therapy, by being transparent, open minded and ready to learn new skills, so that the therapy is most effective for you.

Perhaps you are contemplating bringing your relationship to an end and you are looking for help in how to separate amicably, especially if there are children or assets involved, I can also help you through that process.

I provide therapy sessions in both English and/or Polish.

I am DBS checked and hold Professional Indemnity Insurance.

Ethical Standards

As a registered member of BACP I adhere to their ethical guidelines, ongoing supervision and CPD (continual professional development) to ensure the service I provide the best possible service to my clients.

Qualifications

• Level 5 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling
• Post Graduate Certificate in Counselling and Guidance
• Post Graduate Diploma in Psychology
• MA in Special Educational Needs

 Background/experience

I was born in Poland but have lived in the UK for the majority of my life. I’ve been married for 30 years to an Irish-English man and have one grown up daughter (and two cats!) As far as can I remember I have also been interested in people and the workings of the mind, body and spirit.

I completed an MA in Special Educational Needs in Poland and my teaching qualifications. Along with my post-graduate diplomas in Psychology and Counselling in the UK. Over a 25-year period I worked as a qualified teacher, personal tutor, learning mentor/coach and with young people, families and adults. I also had this the opportunity to work with people from families diverse social, cultural and religious background, alongside members of the LGBTQIA+ community.

Since qualifying as a therapist, I have been working as a counsellor at Kingston Women’s Centre, Kingston University and then as a partner counsellor at the BodyMind Centre in Weybridge and at Surbiton Counselling Partnership. I have also been running my own private therapy practice for the last few years.

How I can help you

• I will help you gain a better understanding of yourself and each other’s thoughts, feelings and needs. Alongside this, we will look at both of your core values, attachment styles, love languages and life and relationship goals.
• My role as a couple counsellor is not to “fix” you, your partner or your relational issues. Instead, I will be there to guide and support you during the relationship counselling process. My aim is to help you improve communication to better understand each other, on a much deeper level. We will work together, to try and resolve the issues in your relationship. That way, you can move forward more positively – in whichever way you choose.
• There might be times, that I need to gently challenge you both to think about how your individual behaviour might be negatively impacting your relationship. This is an essential part of the therapy process.
• I will guide you towards making the required changes in order for your relationship to be happier for you both. Although I will be there for you every step of the way, you will be you doing the essential work.  Therefore your commitment to the therapy will be vital.
• I work in relational way. Which means drawing attention to what is happening in the here-and-now. So it’s important  you both feel safe and comfortable working with me. Therefore, I will endeavour to demonstrate care, empathy and respect. I’m not there to judge or take sides because it’s not about who is right and wrong. Instead, it is about gaining understanding of each other’s perspectives so you can move forward.

If you would like to make an appointment with Jolanta for couple therapy Surbiton. Then please book her via This link 

Katrina Voysey

Couple Counselling Coulsdon

Hello, my name is Katrina and ‘m a fully qualified Psychotherapist and Couples Counsellor based at Relationship Counselling Coulsdon. I have over 30 years of experience and I’m a registered member of the BACP (British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy). I’m dedicated to helping couples build stronger, healthier relationships.

I provide a warm, welcoming, and safe space where you can openly express, explore, and understand whatever is troubling you. Together, we will work towards fostering a better relationship with yourself and your partner.

The love and companionship of a partner can bring out the best in us, offering a nurturing, supportive, and enlivening connection. However, relationships can sometimes face challenges such as arguments, affairs, mistrust, growing apart, control issues, boredom, sexual concerns, and external pressures. Big decisions, like whether and when to have a child, can also create stress.

My approach to couple therapy

During our sessions, we will objectively examine the dynamics between you, ensuring both of you feel heard and respected. I will guide you in discovering and experimenting with better ways to communicate your innermost thoughts and feelings, helping you grow in ways you might not have imagined.

We will explore how you express love and care for each other and how these gestures are received. I will support you in creating the conditions for intimacy and passion to flourish once again. It’s essential to feel like a team in your relationship rather than tackling issues alone. So I will help you build the awareness and skills to achieve that unity.

If an affair or betrayal has occurred, I provide a neutral, compassionate space where you can discuss what happened. This will enable you to process your emotions and come to a clearer understanding of your relationship’s current state and future possibilities. Whether you decide to stay together or part ways, I am here to support your journey.

Good relationships require attention and time, which is often freely given during the “falling-in-love” phase. Couples counselling can help you rediscover the motivation to invest that loving attention and time back into your relationship. Therefore, allowing it to thrive and flourish long after our sessions have ended.

I look forward to supporting you on your path to a more fulfilling and loving relationship.

Background/experience

I have always been deeply passionate about making connections and understanding the intricacies of human behavior. My journey into this field began with a career in marketing and consumer insight, where I delved into the fascinating dynamics of the relationships people form with brands. Over the years, I managed, designed, and interpreted research, leading a team dedicated to uncovering these insights. This experience honed my skills in understanding what drives people and how they relate to the world around them.

After a period of full-time work in this sector, I transitioned to freelancing as a market research consultant. During this time, I pursued my love for creative expression through writing fiction and poetry. This phase of my life opened my eyes to the profound intersections between creativity, self-knowledge, and personal growth. I immersed myself in various creative forms such as writing, dance, movement, music, voice, drama, imagination, and art.

My own personal journey in therapy began around this time, sparking a deep interest in therapeutic practices. I initially trained in using the arts as a therapeutic tool and later pursued training in relational and embodied psychotherapy. This comprehensive training allowed me to support individuals in a more holistic and integrated manner.

With a solid foundation in individual therapy, I expanded my practice to include working with couples and adults in various relationships. I have also been dedicated to sharing my knowledge and skills through workshops and further training. My work has reached diverse groups, including the general public, young homeless people, and fellow counselors seeking professional development.

In my therapeutic practice, I draw upon my extensive background in research, creativity, and personal growth to foster a supportive and transformative environment for my clients. Whether through individual sessions or group workshops, I am committed to facilitating meaningful connections and personal development for all those I work with.

How I can help you

• I will assist you in uncovering your desires, motivations and worth by helping you to understand and embrace your true self. Supporting you both to think and act relationally to help you cultivate a healthier relationship.
• I’ll assist you in navigating any challenging areas of your relationship. As a result, enhancing your sense of security and problem-solving abilities.  By identifying and changing any unhelpful behaviours, which are negatively impacting your relationship, will foster a more meaningful connection.
• Together, we will work on building your capability for clarity. Along with developing calmness, connection, courage, confidence and compassionate acceptance. Therefore, empowering you to face relationship and life’s challenges with resilience.
• My aim is to guide you both in aligning your life with your core values. Which means aiming to move you from merely surviving to truly thriving in your personal and relational life.

My goal is to provide a supportive and transformative therapeutic experience that promotes lasting personal growth and fulfilling relationships.

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Denese MacDonald

Denese MacDonald — Online Couples Counsellor

Certified Imago Therapist | BACP Registered | 20+ Years’ Experience

Quick Summary: Here’s a short introduction to Denese and how she can help — you can read more about her below.

Denese is a highly experienced relationship counsellor offering online couples therapy via Zoom. A certified Imago Therapist and integrative practitioner, she draws on over 20 years of experience helping couples break painful cycles, improve communication, and reconnect emotionally. Whether you’re feeling unheard, stuck in recurring conflict, or unsure whether to stay together, Denese offers a calm, non-judgemental space to explore what’s going wrong and what’s possible. She gently supports both partners to be truly heard, helping you move forward — together or apart — with greater clarity and respect.

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Hello, my name is Denese MacDonald and I am a certified Relationship Counsellor in Imago Therapy, with over 20 years’ experience. I am BACP registered, which means I am qualified to work with both individuals and couples, although relationship counselling is my main area of expertise.

Imago Therapy is a process designed to assist couples in overcoming a distanced, hurting relationship in order to find love again. Whilst I am a practitioner of Imago Therapy, I am essentially an integrative therapist. That’s because I don’t believe in a one-size-fits-all approach, so I use different therapeutic models depending on each couple’s individual needs.

How online couple therapy can help

Perhaps you are tired of recycling the same conflicts which leave you feeling misunderstood, hurt, or angry? Or maybe you feel so unhappy in your relationship that you are wondering if you should stay or leave?

Often, when couples are experiencing a lot of pain and frustration in their relationship, they feel disconnected and defensive. I will support you in creating positive change in the way you communicate. Instead of reacting defensively or acting out your hurt with destructive behaviours, I will help you both calmly express your pain or dissatisfactions and explore them more deeply. Together, we will discuss what you would like to change and tailor the counselling to meet your goals.

Undertaking couple therapy online, in a safe non-judgemental space, will allow listening and understanding to replace escalation and conflict. Relationship counselling can help expand awareness and develop the skills needed to repair and grow your relationship to its full potential.

If change is not possible and recovery is not your goal, then online couple counselling can support you to talk this through with kindness and mutual respect, so you can move forward more positively in separate lives.

Marriage counselling is a positive step to navigate your way through relationship difficulties. Being truly heard by your partner is the start of healing and growth.

Ethical Practice

Being a BACP member means that my practice is guided by their code of ethics. I also undertake regular professional development and supervision, as well as holding professional indemnity insurance.

👉 If you would like to make an appointment to see Denese for online couple therapy, please contact her via Relationship Counselling Surrey today.

Stephanie Taylor

 Couple Therapy Kingston-upon-Thames

Location: Kingston upon Thames (In-Person) & Online via Zoom | BACP Registered | CPCAB Level 5 Postgraduate Diploma in Relationship Counselling (Relate)

Quick Summary: Here’s a short introduction to Stephanie and how she can help — you can read more about her below.

Stephanie is a fully qualified and experienced Relationship Therapist based at Relationship Counselling Kingston upon Thames. She offers a calm, supportive space where couples can explore communication breakdowns, trust issues, and emotional disconnection with empathy and structure. Drawing on her CPCAB Level 5 Postgraduate Diploma in Relationship Counselling (Relate), Stephanie takes a collaborative and tailored approach to help partners reconnect, resolve conflict, or separate more peacefully when that’s the right path. Compassionate, insightful, and practical, she helps couples understand each other’s needs, improve communication, and build healthier, more fulfilling relationships.

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Hello, my name is Stephanie, I am a fully qualified Integrative Relational Counsellor, and I’m highly experienced in working with couples and individuals. I have a CPCAB (Counselling and Psychotherapy Central Awarding Body) Level 5 Post Graduate Diploma in Relationship Counselling (Relate).

Perhaps you are seeking couples counselling because communication has broken down in your relationship, leaving you feeling hurt, resentful and/or unheard. Or maybe you are going through a period of transition and change, or an infidelity has come to light which feels impossible to overcome without professional support. For some couples, personality differences can lead to conflict and disappointment. Couples also seek relationship therapy for help in separating more amicably, or they are looking for clarity in the direction they would like their relationship to take.

I fully appreciate that taking the first step into couple therapy might feel daunting. Because you might be opening up to a stranger for the very first time, which isn’t always easy. However, rest assured, I provide a warm, empathetic environment for us to work together, at your chosen pace. Hopefully, this will enable you to feel comfortable enough to explore the challenges you are currently facing and work towards the goals you have set yourself and sustainable solutions.

When we embark on a relationship, it is right for us at that period of time and although we take care to align our values and interests, people can and do change. It is highly unlikely to remain unchanged by some of the challenge’s life throws at us.

I also have a deep understanding of how addictions, neurodiversity and mental health issues can impact relationships.

My approach to couple therapy

I prioritise a collaborative working relationship, which means we will define common goals and work together in order to achieve them. I don’t take a ‘one size fits all’ approach to couple therapy. Instead, my sessions are personalised and structured for your individual needs as well as the needs as a couple.

Ethical Standards – As a registered member of BACP I adhere to their ethical guidelines, ongoing supervision and CPD (Continual Professional Development) to ensure the service I provide to my clients is as effective as possible. I have both professional indemnity and public liability insurance.

Qualifications

• CPCAB (Counselling and Psychotherapy Central Awarding Body) Level 5 Post Graduate Diploma in Relationship Counselling (Relate)
• CPCAB (Counselling and Psychotherapy Central Awarding Body) Level 4 Diploma in
• Therapeutic Counselling (RHACC)
• CPCAB (Counselling and Psychotherapy Central Awarding Body) Level 3 Certificate in Counselling Skills (Lambeth College)
• CPCAB (Counselling and Psychotherapy Central Awarding Body) Level 2 Certificate in Counselling Skills (Lambeth College)
• BA (Hons) Fine Art (Nottingham Trent University)

Background/experience

I’m from the UK and have lived in the South West London  area the majority of my life. I live with my husband of 7 years and a school age daughter. I have a keen interest in health and fitness and how the mind and body work as one.

My work has always involved being with people, originally in the creative industry where I designed and executed window displays. I found myself becoming more and more drawn to understanding team dynamics and supporting my team to become more self aware about their working relationships. Since taking the plunge to train to be a therapist 6 years ago I have worked as a mentor for Surrey Care Trust, Headstrong, Relate Uk and in my own private practice for the last 2 years.

How I can help you

• You will receive interventions designed to fit your unique relationship needs. Therefore, I will ensure you both are equally heard and help you see that differences don’t always have to lead to conflict.
• We will explore how any unhelpful patterns of behaviour/communication might be negatively impacting your relationship
• I provide practical tools and techniques to help you maintain positive communication and understanding beyond the couple therapy sessions.
• My role is to help you reconnect with the reasons you chose each other in the first place. Then I will help you explore how your needs may have evolved over time and address any built-up resentment.
• It’s important to recognise how our upbringing and past experiences shape our relationships. I am not there to be the judge of whose behaviour is right or wrong. instead I will support you with a safe, calm environment so you can begin to understand each other’s intentions.

Types of therapy offered

• Couples Therapy
• Marriage Counselling
• Relationship Therapy
• Psychodynamic Therapy
• Person-Centred Therapy
• Integrative Therapy
• Transactional Analysis
• Existential Therapy

If you would like to make an appintment to see Stephanie for couple therapy Kingston-Upon-Thames. Then please click here to book

Sian Jones

Online Marriage Counselling

Hello, my name is Sian Jones, and I’m a highly experienced Relationship Counsellor and founder of ‘Relationship Counselling Surrey’. I have a Psychology (BSC) hons and a proven track record of successfully helping tens of hundreds of couples achieve their goals. In addition to this, I hold diplomas in both ‘Psychotherapy’ and ‘Cognitive Behavioural Therapy’ (CBT), which assist me in addressing negative thought patterns when working with couples.

It was over 15 years ago, that I embarked on my career in relationship counselling, by establishing our parent company ‘Relationship Counselling Kent’. This thriving couple counselling business, prompted me to expand the availability of relationship counselling to couples to another county. Resulting in the creation of the now ‘Relationship Counselling Surrey’.

When relationships face difficulties, emotions run high, making it challenging to see beyond the immediate issues. Consequently, identifying individual contributions to the problems becomes difficult, often leading to a tendency to blame one’s partner. I take a logical, step-by-step approach to couple therapy. By asking relevant questions, I will encourage you both to work through the challenges together. This allows you to openly express what is not working and why, while affording your partner the opportunity to genuinely listen and understand your perspective.

The goal  is not necessarily to agree or even like each other’s viewpoints but to reach an understanding. In my experience, by achieving such understanding goes a long way in removing any hurt, resentment or anger that might have built up over time. If you would like to book to see me for online relationship therapy.

Qualifications

BSC (Hons) Psychology
Certificate in Couple and Relationship Therapy
Diploma in Psychotherapy
PGDip in ‘Cognitive Behavioural Therapy’ (CBT/REBT)

Background/experience

Outside of my therapeutic experience, my background is within the corporate world of ‘Coca-Cola Enterprises Ltd’ where I worked for many years in a variety of management roles. This might appear far removed from what I do now. However, I firmly believe the training, structure and discipline I gained during this time has contributed greatly in my becoming a successful Relationship Therapist. I also feel that my exposure in this type of environment has enabled me to view a ‘wider’ world and not just that of a therapy room. I took the decision to change direction and pursue a career in counselling. Therefore, over a 10-year period, whilst working full time, I undertook a degree in Psychology in order to train to become a psychotherapist, couple counsellor and a CBT Therapist.

How I can help you

• I understand that it might feel quite daunting taking the first step into couples’ therapy. However, I have helped tens of hundreds of couples achieve their goals and most tell me they wish they had sought couple therapy months, if not years before.
• Couples frequently praise my exceptional ability to quickly create a comfortable and relaxed atmosphere. I understand that when individuals feel at ease, they find it easier to open up and communicate effectively.
• We will work together for your specific goal. Whether you would like help to make your relationship work better than it currently is. Or, if you would like help in separating more amicably.
• I will not sit there silently waiting for you to speak. Instead, I will take an active part in the conversation and in the process of recovery and change.
• My work encompasses diverse backgrounds, cultures, same-gender relationships, families and friendships. I provide a non-judgemental, secure and confidential environment where we can navigate your relationship challenges together.

If you would like to book an online relationship counselling with me then please use the book now button below.

Janine Knight

Online Couples Counselling

Hello and welcome, my name is Janine Knight and I am a fully qualified and experienced Relationship Counsellor with working with couples and individuals online. My training was through Relate and I have a CPCAB (Counselling and Psychotherapy Central Awarding Body)  Level 5 Post Graduate Diploma in Relationship Counselling and I’m a registered member of BACP (British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy).

I specialise in relationship therapy and all of my training was based around this. This means that I am trained to work with two people at the same time and maintain a relationship focus. I have helped hundreds of couples over the years, finding ways of resolving the issues within their relationships. I provide a safe, confidential space and will endeavour to help you both feel relaxed enough to explore the problems you are facing. My approach is caring and empathetic and in a structured way we will examine the dynamics that you both bring to the relationship.

I approach each couple as unique and offer you both equal time to lead the discussions and explore your personal goals from the therapy. I will not be there to judge you but rather to facilitate a deeper understanding of each other’s interpretations and individual experience of the relationship. If you are unsure as to which direction you would like the relationship to take, I will help you find clarity by providing a variety of tools and techniques to help you get there.

My approach to couple counselling

The main aim of couple therapy sessions is to help you both communicate more effectively. This will hopefully lead to you having a better understanding of yourselves and each other. We will aim to reduce resentments, hurt and anger, which may have built up over time and lead to a real sense of disconnect.

I practice Integrative Therapy which means I take aspects from several theoretical approaches (Systemic, Psychodynamic, Humanistic and CBT) and I work with an Emotionally Focused style of therapy.

Qualifications

• CPCAB (Counselling and Psychotherapy Central Awarding Body) Level 5 Post Graduate Diploma in Relationship Counselling
• CPCAB (Counselling and Psychotherapy Central Awarding Body) Level 4 Diploma in Relationship Counselling
• Foundation Certificate in Psychodynamic Counselling (The Counselling Centre – Tunbridge Wells) Level 3
• Mediation Skills Certificates (Maidstone Mediation Centre – voluntary work)
• Counselling Skills for non -counsellors – Relate Level 3
• Higher Diploma in Midwifery Practice (King’s University London)
• BSc (hons) Sociology degree (Sussex University & North London University)

Ethical Standards – As a member of BACP I adhere to their ethical guidelines, supervision and CPD (Continual Professional Development) requirements to ensure that the service I provide to my clients is professional and consistent with best practice. I am fully insured and am DBS checked.

Background/experience

Prior to becoming a Couples Counsellor, I was a Registered Midwife working within the NHS. I particularly enjoyed the psychological aspects of care and making the transition to becoming a counsellor was a natural evolution. My midwifery experience equipped me with many useful skills I bring as a counsellor.  I trained with Relate six years ago and have gained experience in a huge range of issues, working with a diverse range of cultures, ages and sexualities.  My previous work was also in a voluntary capacity as a trained Mediator working with neighbourhood and family disputes

I am married with four, now adult, children.

How I can help you

• Couples I have seen previously tell me that I am warm and easy to talk to. I’m also fully aware that some people find it difficult to take the first step in seeking help with their relationship. However, rest assured, my couple counselling sessions are conducted in a calm and supportive way.
• I will help you improve your communication in order to have a greater understanding of yourselves and each other
• My aim is to help you both to really listen, hear and try to understand each other’s perspectives.
• We will work together to help you develop the skills so that conversation does not have to lead to conflict. I will provide you with the tools to help you deal with differences in a structured, effective and safe manner.
• Our sessions together will always be in safe, comfortable and non-judgemental environment. I provide the space for you to express your thoughts, feelings and vulnerabilities and I will ensure you both feel heard and respected at all times.

Type of Therapy offered

• Online Couples Counselling
• Online Marriage Counselling
• OnlineLGBTQ+ Couple Counselling
• Online Relationship Counselling
• Online Individual Therapy

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Michelle Fussell

Couple Therapy Guildford

Location: Guildford (In-Person) & Online via Zoom | MBACP & UKRCP Accredited | Postgraduate Diploma in Counselling | Specialist in Relationship Therapy

Quick Summary: Here’s a short introduction to Michelle and how she can help — you can read more about her below.

Michelle is a qualified and highly experienced Relationship Therapist based at Relationship Counselling Surrey’s Guildford practice. She offers a calm, supportive space where couples can explore communication difficulties, rebuild trust, and find clarity about the future of their relationship. Combining psychodynamic, person-centred, and CBT-informed techniques

Michelle takes an eclectic and creative approach tailored to each couple’s unique situation. Compassionate and down-to-earth, she helps partners express themselves openly, understand each other’s perspectives, and move towards a more connected, respectful, and fulfilling relationship.

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Hello, my name is Michelle and I am a qualified with a Post Graduate Diploma in Counselling and I’m accredited by the MBACP (British Association of Counsellors and Psychotherapists) and the UKRCP (United Kingdom Register for Counsellors and Psychotherapists)

Although I qualified as a Psychodynamic Therapist, I tend to work in an eclectic and creative way whilst couple counselling. Which means I use a variety of different therapeutic approaches to suit your unique situation and individual needs, in order for you to find a more positive way forward.

Perhaps it’s the first time you have sought couple therapy and you are wondering what to expect. Or maybe you have had couple counselling before. Whatever your situation, I do appreciate that it can take great courage to reach out for help with your relationship. However, please rest assured, I create a warm, safe environment in order for you to feel comfortable enough to open up about what is going on for you. I’m not there to takes side or pass judgement. Instead I will be there to listen to your combined experiences I the relationship and help you improve the communication between you.

At the beginning of our first session, I will ask you what you hope to achieve out of the therapy. Whether you are hoping to make your relationship work better than it currently is, or perhaps you would like me to help you separate more amicably. At this point, you might feel unsure or you might have different answers. That’s okay, we will work together to help you find clarity.

Ethical Standards – As an accredited member of MBACP and UKRCP I adhere to their ethical guidelines, ongoing supervision and CPD (Continual Professional Development) to ensure the service I provide the best possible service to my clients.

Qualifications

• Brunel University Sociology (BSc)
• Goldsmiths University Post Graduate Diploma in Counselling
• Post Graduate Diploma in Play Therapy
• University Post Graduate Certificate in Play Therapy
• Postgraduate Certificate in Youth and Community

Accreditations

• MACC Registered Accredited Counsellor
• UKRCP Registered Independent Counsellor
• MBACP Registered Accredited Counsellor

Background/experience

Prior to qualifying as a Counsellor 10 years ago I used to foster children as a single parent. I was also a Church of England Youth Worker for 18 years and a residential social worker for 6 years. This broad array of experience has enabled me exposure to a wide range of people of all ages, backgrounds, and cultures, in variety of different types of relationships.

I started my own private therapy practice in 2004. Alongside providing relationship counselling, I also specialise in trauma, neurodiversity, adoption and family work,

My work has also been within the court system with ‘Divorce Matters’ and I’m an accredited Play Therapist with PTUK. In addition to this, I qualified as a supervisor to help other therapists and an adoption Counsellor with Barnardo’s.

How I can help you

• I will walk the relationship therapy journey with you both to help you develop better ways of connecting in your relationship.
• Your couple therapy sessions with me will be in a safe, confidential space where you will both feel heard and respected
• We will explore the dynamics between you, whilst allowing you the time and space to individually express yourselves, be listened to and validated.
• I will encourage you to be honest with yourselves, with each other and with me in order to help move you forward.
• My aim is to ensure you are both patient, tolerant and respectful of each other’s thoughts and feelings. Therefore, I will facilitate an environment where you can both properly listen

 Types of therapy offered

• Couples Therapy
• Marriage Counselling
• Relationship Counselling
• Depression Counselling
• Anxiety Therapy
• Trauma Therapy
• Psychodynamic Therapy
• Counselling for Depression
• Person-Centered Therapy
• Bereavement Counselling
• Family Therapy
• Anger Management Therapy
• Young Person Therapy 3+
• Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)

If you would like to make an appointment to see Michelle for Marriage Therapy Guildford then please use click here to book