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Counselling for children, adolescents and adults in Suffolk, Essex and South Cambridgeshire
About Counselling
Counselling provides a safe, confidential, non-judgemental and supportive space where we can collaboratively explore difficult feelings and deepen our understanding of ourselves and our patterns of behaviour.
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Understanding our past and how it has shaped us allows us to recognise when our familiar ways of being may not be in our best interests. Depression, anxiety, stress, concerns about compulsive behaviours, a lack of deep connection with others, or simply a general sense that life is not being lived to its full potential, represent just some of the feelings that can lead us to try counselling.
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Our offices are based in Chauntry Mill off Haverhill High Street. There is disabled access and parking close by.
Catherine Keeble
Hi, I'm Catherine and I am qualified to work with children of 11 years and up, adolescents and adults. I work with a range of issues including: anxiety, depression, anger, self-harm, self-esteem and confidence problems. I offer empathic, non-judgemental and ethical support within a relationship that is warm, collaborative and genuine. I have a special interest in Trauma.
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My fees are £50 per session. Please email me on the link below if you would like to arrange an appointment.
Debs Barritt
Hi, I'm Debs and I have worked since 2013 with adults in a one-to-one setting helping them through difficult times in their life.
I am qualified and accredited in counselling and can draw on a wealth of experience, while recognising that everyone has different needs.
I am specialised in bereavement counselling and have worked with adults of all ages. Whilst I cannot take away your loss, I am able to sit with you, in your anguish and help you find a way to move forward. In time, you will be able to think about your loved ones and share the happy memories you have without the accompanying searing, unbearable pain that losing someone you love can often bring.
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I work with many different issues, impacting upon mental health, including anxiety, stress and depression.
​I am trained in person-centred and integrative counselling. This means that, in addition to working with your issues and what you bring into the room, I am also able to offer Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and a ‘systems’ approach.
My fees are £60 per session (50 minutes). I usually work face-to-face but I can also work online (on Zoom). Please contact me on the link below if you would like to arrange an initial assessment (up to 50 minutes, cost £30).
Lauren Speller
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Hi, I am Lauren and I have been working with children, young people and adults since qualifying as a Counsellor in 2016. Life can throw such challenges at us and it can be hard to overcome these at times. Together we can make sense of the things we discuss and build greater self-awareness. You might find yourself feeling down but not knowing why or sometimes it can be hard to verbalise how we are feeling so I find working creatively can often help to show us these emotions. However, I am always led by my clients and provide a safe, warm and nurturing environment to allow your feelings to surface in a way that feels comfortable for you. I offer a non-judgemental space where you can be yourself and together we can draw on the different counselling tools to help you learn how to deal with the challenging times in a more positive way and take back control of life.
I work with many areas of counselling, some of which include, anxiety, bereavement, bullying, cancer, low self-confidence/ esteem.
My fees are £50 per session and I am able to offer both face to face and online sessions. I am also able to visit local schools.
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Josie Symons
Hi, my name is Josephine and I'm an accredited psychodynamic counsellor, I work with adults face-to-face and remotely (telephone or video) for both short term and open-ended work.
I have extensive experience providing counselling for a wide range of concerns, including anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, low self-esteem, stress, workplace challenges, and bereavement. Additionally, I specialise in supporting individuals struggling with addiction and trauma, with particular expertise in addressing the effects of domestic abuse and sexual trauma.
I believe that a good therapeutic relationship is the most important aspect of counselling and with this we can work together in an accepting environment that fosters trust and healing. Although psychodynamic principles underpin my practice, which considers how past experiences can shape our present thoughts, behaviours, and relationships, I work in a client-led, non-directive way, meaning I do not offer solutions or advice. Instead, I aim to create an open, non-judgemental space where the client can reflect, gain insight and find their own path forward.