Welcome
Our counselling practice, located in Watford Town Centre, provides professional and compassionate support for adults and teenagers facing emotional, psychological, or relational challenges.
Whether you’re struggling with anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, addiction, or relationship difficulties, our experienced counsellors are here to help. We offer in-person counselling in Watford and secure online sessions, providing flexible support to suit your needs.
All of our counsellors are registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and bring extensive experience across a range of specialisms. Our trauma-informed approach ensures a safe, confidential, and non-judgmental environment where clients can feel heard and supported.
Areas We Can Help With
Counselling for Anxiety
If you often feel tense, worried, or on edge, counselling can help you understand what’s causing your anxiety and how to manage it. Together, we’ll explore your thoughts and feelings, build confidence, and develop tools to help you feel calmer and more in control.
Counselling for Depression
When life feels heavy or you’ve lost your sense of joy, counselling offers a safe and understanding space to talk. We’ll work together to uncover what’s behind your low mood, strengthen self-compassion, and help you reconnect with hope and motivation.
Stress Counselling
Feeling constantly under pressure or emotionally drained can take a toll. Counselling can help you recognise the signs of stress, set healthy boundaries, and find ways to restore balance and energy. Together, we’ll focus on creating space for rest and renewal.
Trauma Counselling
Difficult or distressing experiences can leave lasting effects. Counselling provides gentle support to help you process what’s happened, make sense of your emotions, and begin to heal at your own pace. You’ll be supported by our trauma informed counsellor'sin rebuilding a sense of safety and trust.
Addiction Counseling
If you’re struggling with substance use or habits that feel hard to control, counselling offers a safe, non-judgmental space to talk. We’ll explore the reasons behind your behaviours, build healthier coping strategies, and support you on your path toward recovery and self-empowerment.
Counselling for Teenagers
Being a teenager today can be overwhelming. Many young people struggle with stress, friendships, family changes, or figuring out who they are. Teen counselling provides a safe, supportive space where your child can be heard, understood, and guided through life’s challenges.
Counselling can help your teen with:
Anxiety, sadness, or mood changes
School pressure and social challenges
Family or relationship conflicts
Self-esteem and confidence
Coping with life transitions
With counselling, your teen can learn to express their feelings, build resilience, and develop healthy coping skills—helping them navigate adolescence with confidence and hope.
Couples Counseling
Relationships are an important part of our lives, but they can also be challenging. Our relationship counselors are here to help you and your partner improve communication, build intimacy, and strengthen your relationship. We offer couples counseling and marriage therapy services.
Therapies We Offer
Counselling
Counselling is a talking therapy that provides a safe, confidential space to explore your thoughts, feelings, and experiences with a trained professional. It’s a place where you can speak openly and honestly, without fear of judgment.
People come to counselling for many different reasons — to manage anxiety or depression, rebuild self-esteem, navigate relationship difficulties, process trauma, or simply make sense of life’s challenges.
A counsellor won’t tell you what to do or give you quick fixes. Instead, they will work alongside you to help you:
Understand yourself and your emotions more deeply
Identify patterns of thought or behaviour that may be holding you back
Develop healthier ways of coping and relating to others
Build resilience, confidence, and emotional balance
Counselling is not just about managing difficulties — it’s also about personal growth and self-awareness. It offers the opportunity to gain new perspectives, strengthen relationships, and create positive, lasting change in your life.
EMDR Therapy
Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a powerful, evidence-based therapy that helps people recover from trauma, distressing experiences, and painful memories that continue to affect their lives. Originally developed to support military veterans with PTSD, EMDR is now widely used to treat a broad range of emotional and psychological challenges.
EMDR works by helping the brain reprocess and integrate difficult memories, allowing you to experience them without the same emotional intensity. This process helps to:
Reduce emotional triggers and anxiety
Calm the nervous system
Change negative self-beliefs
Build confidence and self-esteem
Set healthy boundaries
Create lasting change within the brain
Because EMDR supports the brain’s natural healing process, the changes it brings are long-lasting and scientifically proven.
At our practice, EMDR is offered by by our Director Roxanne and is available both in person in Watford and online. Sessions are gentle and paced at a level that feels right for you, helping you move towards greater calm, balance, and resilience.
Our Therapists
Roxanne - Director, Accredited Counsellor and EMDR Therapist
Roxanne - Director, Accredited Counsellor and EMDR Therapist
Each counsellor at our practice shares the same compassionate, client-centred ethos — but brings their own experience and perspective.
Whether you’re seeking deep emotional healing, clarity about your next steps, or practical strategies to manage daily life, we can help.
Whoever you work with at The Counselling Practice, you’ll be met with empathy, professionalism, and respect.
We don’t believe in one-size-fits-all therapy.
We meet you where you are — and walk alongside you as you heal, grow, and reconnect with yourself.
Roxanne - Director, Accredited Counsellor and EMDR Therapist
Roxanne - Director, Accredited Counsellor and EMDR Therapist
Roxanne - Director, Accredited Counsellor and EMDR Therapist
I’m Roxanne, Director of The Counselling Practice, a counsellor and EMDR therapist. I’m an Accredited Counsellor with the National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society (NCPS) and registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). I’m also registered with Aviva, WPA, and Vitality Health Insurance.
With over seven years’ experience, I’ve supported people through anxiety, trauma, depression, anger, phobias, stress, and low mood. I’ve worked in schools with teenagers, in charities supporting those with life-changing diagnoses including Cancer, Ehlers Danlos Syndrome, and Epilepsy. I’ve also worked with organisations specialising in trauma, addictions, and eating disorders.
I started this practice because I know what it’s like to look fine on the outside while quietly feeling anxious, never enough, or emotionally drained. Growing up around complex family dynamics taught me how deeply early experiences shape our self-worth and relationships. Over time, I learned the power of boundaries, compassion, and emotional healing — lessons I now bring to my work and my team.
My focus is on helping you feel safe, understood, and in control again. I use an integrative, compassionate approach to help calm your nervous system, ease anxiety, and reduce the impact of past experiences. Together, we’ll build a sense of safety and balance — helping both your mind and body feel more at peace.
I’m also trained in Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy, an evidence-based method that helps the brain process and heal from distressing or traumatic experiences. EMDR can gently reduce the emotional intensity of painful memories, helping you move forward with greater calm, clarity, and confidence.
Tanya - Adult & Young Person Counsellor
Roxanne - Director, Accredited Counsellor and EMDR Therapist
Charlotte - Adult & Young Person Counsellor (Online)
Hello, I’m Tanya, an integrative counsellor working with both adults and young people aged 11 and above. I offer a welcoming, safe, and non-judgmental space where you can explore whatever challenges you’re facing. My aim is to build a trusting and supportive relationship that empowers you to gain a deeper understanding of yourself and your experiences.
I’m especially passionate about supporting the mental health of young people. The counselling space gives them a place to express their worries, feel heard, and develop tools to cope with life’s pressures. I have experience working with anxiety, exam stress, low self-esteem, grief, trauma, and in supporting neurodivergent young people.
In my work with adults, I have supported clients through a range of issues including depression, anxiety, domestic abuse, childhood trauma, low self-confidence, life transitions, physical health challenges, and relationship difficulties.
As an integrative counsellor, I adapt my approach to each individual, drawing on different methods to best support your unique needs. I believe that every client should be met with compassion, respect, and at their own pace.
Having experienced counselling myself, I understand that while the process can sometimes feel challenging, it can also be deeply rewarding and life-changing. I believe we’re all continuously growing and learning about ourselves, and it’s a privilege to walk alongside clients as they do the same.
Charlotte - Adult & Young Person Counsellor (Online)
Charlotte - Adult & Young Person Counsellor (Online)
Charlotte - Adult & Young Person Counsellor (Online)
I am a level 5 qualified person centred therapist, I am a member of the BACP and follow their ethical standards. The majority of my client base and experience is with neurodivergent individuals, I have experience supporting people through the diagnostic process, coming to terms with new diagnosis or support individuals through life’s challenges.
I also have experience working in infertility counselling, miscarriage support and pregnancy support, as well as helping those with some school/work related challenges. I have supported people from a wide variety of ages ranging from 5-60. I have a gentle, empathic and relaxed nature. I am currently available for telephone or zoom appointments.I am a level 5 qualified person centred therapist, I am a member of the BACP and follow their ethical standards. The majority of my client base and experience is with neurodivergent individuals, I have experience supporting people through the diagnostic process, coming to terms with new diagnosis or support individuals through life’s challenges.
I also have experience working in infertility counselling, miscarriage support and pregnancy support, as well as helping those with some school/work related challenges. I have supported people from a wide variety of ages ranging from 5-60. I have a gentle, empathic and relaxed nature. I am currently available for telephone or zoom appointments.
Clive - Counsellor
Charlotte - Adult & Young Person Counsellor (Online)
Jennifer - Psychodynamic Counsellor
Hi, I'm Clive - a warm, compassionate, and experienced integrative counsellor offering a safe, non-judgmental space where you can explore whatever is on your mind. As an integrative counsellor I will go with you at your own pace, tailoring the approach to suit your individual needs, drawing from a range of therapeutic models to support deep, meaningful change and best find what works for you as an individual. I have a person-centred core belief and will help you find your own path on your own terms.
I understand that starting or restarting therapy can feel like a big step and I know from personal experience how hard that can be. I also know what an incredibly transformative process therapy can be and I will create a calm, reflective space where you will feel heard, understood, and empowered to move forward.
I can offer sessions in person or online using Zoom and have experience of working with depression, anxiety, grief and bereavement, trauma, low self-esteem, problems with addiction and relationship difficulties, among other things. Whatever is going on for you, I will work with you to understand what it is you are going through and together we will work to ease any burden.
Jennifer - Psychodynamic Counsellor
Charlotte - Adult & Young Person Counsellor (Online)
Jennifer - Psychodynamic Counsellor
Hello, I’m Jennifer, a psychodynamic counsellor working with adults — both individuals and couples. I offer a warm, safe, and supportive space where you can explore your inner world and relationships at your own pace.
My passion lies in helping people navigate life’s challenges — whether that’s anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship difficulties, psychosexual concerns, or times of transition that feel overwhelming.
My approach is psychodynamic, which means we look gently beneath the surface to understand the emotional patterns shaping your life and relationships. Gaining this insight can be deeply healing, helping you build greater confidence, resilience, and lasting change.
Whether you’re seeking personal growth or hoping to strengthen your relationship, I provide a calm, non-judgmental space where sensitive topics can be explored safely and respectfully.
If you’re ready to begin, I’d be honoured to support you every step of the way toward healing and positive change.
Ellen - Trainee Counsellor
Ellen - Trainee Counsellor
Ellen - Trainee Counsellor
Hello, I’m Ellen, and I’m currently training as a person-centred counsellor. I offer a warm, understanding space where you can express yourself openly and without judgment. My work is centred on empathy, respect, and a genuine belief in your ability to heal and move forward.
I have experience working with individuals in crisis, as well as with children, carers, and those with disabilities. These experiences have given me a deeper understanding of the struggles people face and the importance of providing a safe and encouraging environment.
Whether you’re dealing with anxiety, low self-esteem, a big life change, stress, or other personal challenges, I’m here to listen and support you at your own pace. My role is to walk beside you, helping you build clarity, resilience, and self-compassion. It is important to me to get to know you, and tailor our work to what suits you best. If you feel like exploring different mediums of work, I’m open to creativity as well. Together, we can work towards enhancing your well-being and fostering your personal growth.
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