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Counselling in Bushey & Online | The Counselling Practice
Professional counselling, couples therapy and EMDR for adults and young people.
At The Counselling Practice, we offer professional, compassionate counselling for adults, couples and young people aged 11 and above. Based on Bushey High Street in Hertfordshire, we provide face-to-face counselling and online therapy, supporting people in Bushey, Watford and the surrounding areas.
Our team of qualified and experienced counsellors works with a wide range of emotional, psychological and relationship difficulties. These include anxiety, stress, panic attacks, depression, trauma, PTSD and complex trauma, low self-esteem, relationship difficulties, attachment issues, addiction, bereavement and loss, and challenges arising from difficult life experiences.
You may be struggling with something that has happened recently, dealing with experiences from your past or finding everyday life increasingly difficult to manage. Perhaps you're feeling overwhelmed, stuck in familiar patterns or struggling to understand your thoughts and emotions. Whatever has brought you to consider counselling, we understand that reaching out for support can feel daunting. You don't need to have everything figured out before getting in touch.
Our aim is to help you find the right support, feel understood and explore ways of moving forward that feel meaningful to you.
Counselling Services We Offer
We provide a range of counselling services in Bushey and online, with different therapeutic approaches and specialisms across our team.
Individual Counselling
Individual counselling offers an opportunity to explore your thoughts, feelings and experiences in a supportive and confidential setting. We work with difficulties including anxiety, depression, stress, low self-esteem, trauma, emotional difficulties, addiction and relationship challenges.
Counselling can help you make sense of what's happening, recognise patterns, work through difficult experiences and develop healthier ways of coping.
Couples Counselling
Relationships can become difficult for many reasons. Couples counselling can help when you're experiencing communication problems, recurring arguments, trust issues, emotional distance, intimacy difficulties or changes within your relationship.
Working with a couples counsellor can help you understand each other's perspectives, explore underlying difficulties and consider how you might move forward together.
EMDR Therapy
EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing) is a specialist therapeutic approach that can help people process distressing and traumatic experiences.
It is commonly used to support people experiencing PTSD, complex trauma and the ongoing effects of difficult past experiences. EMDR can help reduce the emotional impact of memories and experiences that continue to affect your present life.
Counselling for Young People
Growing up can bring its own challenges. We offer counselling for young people aged 11 and above who may be experiencing anxiety, low mood, friendship difficulties, school or college pressures, low self-esteem, family difficulties or distressing experiences.
Counselling provides an opportunity for young people to talk openly, explore their feelings and feel understood without fear of judgement.
Online Counselling
We also offer online counselling for adults and young people, providing access to professional therapeutic support from the comfort of your own home. Online sessions can offer greater flexibility around work, family and other commitments.
Areas We Work With
Our counsellors have experience supporting people with a wide range of difficulties, including:
- Anxiety, worry and panic attacks
- Stress, burnout and emotional overwhelm
- Depression and low mood
- Low self-esteem, confidence and self-worth
- Trauma, PTSD and complex trauma
- Childhood experiences and attachment difficulties
- Relationship and family difficulties
- Addiction and dependency
- Bereavement, grief and loss
- People-pleasing and difficulties with boundaries
- Body image and difficulties around food and eating
- Life transitions and significant personal changes
Each person's experiences are different, and you may find that what you're going through doesn't fit neatly into one particular category. You are welcome to get in touch to discuss what you're experiencing and whether we can help.
Our Therapeutic Approach
We recognise that counselling isn't a one-size-fits-all process. Our team brings together different therapeutic backgrounds, training and areas of specialism. Depending on the counsellor, approaches may include person-centred, integrative, psychodynamic, cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), acceptance and trauma-informed approaches.
We place great importance on the relationship between counsellor and client. Feeling comfortable, understood and able to speak openly can make an important difference to the therapeutic process.
Our work is collaborative and tailored to your individual needs. Whether you're looking to work through past experiences, understand recurring patterns, improve relationships or find ways to manage difficult emotions, we aim to support you at a pace that feels manageable.
Our Professional Standards
We are committed to providing an ethical, professional and respectful counselling service. Our team includes qualified and experienced counsellors with relevant professional memberships, registrations and accreditations.
Our counsellors work in accordance with the ethical frameworks of their respective professional bodies, with ongoing professional development and clinical supervision forming an important part of their practice.
Confidentiality, professional boundaries and respect for each individual are central to the way we work.
Fees and Affordable Counselling
We offer different fee options depending on the counsellor, their experience and the type of therapy provided.
We also understand that the cost of private counselling can sometimes make accessing support difficult. If finances are holding you back, we offer a low-fee counselling service delivered by trainee counsellors working under appropriate clinical supervision. This service is for adult, individual counselling only.
This provides a more affordable opportunity to access counselling while our trainees continue to develop their clinical experience and skills.
Please visit our Fees page for further information.
Counselling in Bushey – Our Practice and Location
The Counselling Practice was previously based in Watford town centre and has recently relocated to larger premises on Bushey High Street. Our move has given us more space and improved facilities, allowing us to provide a welcoming and comfortable environment for our clients and growing team.
Our Bushey counselling practice is conveniently located for people living in Bushey, Watford and the surrounding areas. We have comfortable, private therapy rooms where you can take time away from everyday demands and focus on yourself and what has brought you to counselling.
We offer face-to-face counselling appointments at our Bushey High Street practice, as well as online counselling for those who prefer or need to access therapy remotely.
Appointments are usually available within a week, with daytime, evening and weekend appointments available, offering flexibility around work, family and other commitments.
Taking the First Step
Finding the right counsellor is important, and we understand that making that first enquiry can sometimes feel like the hardest part.
If you're considering counselling for yourself, your relationship or a young person close to you, we'd be happy to talk through what you're looking for and help you find a counsellor whose experience and approach best suit your needs.
You don't need to know exactly where to begin or have all the answers. Sometimes having the opportunity to talk things through with someone who understands can be a helpful first step.
Contact The Counselling Practice today to find out more about our services, discuss your needs or arrange an initial appointment. We'd be happy to hear from you.
The Counselling Practice
Bushey High Street, Hertfordshire | Face-to-face and online counselling
