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Counselling in Fareham

A safe, confidential space to talk, in person or online across the UK.

Counselling in Fareham, Hampshire

Counselling in Fareham, Hampshire, and online across the UK

A safe, confidential space to be heard, and to find your way forward.

Whatever you are carrying right now, you do not have to carry it alone. Our BACP registered counsellors offer warm, non-judgemental support, in person across Hampshire or online wherever you are.

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What is counselling?

Talking therapy that helps you make sense of things

Counselling is a professional, confidential talking therapy that gives you space to explore what you are going through with a trained therapist, understand the patterns underneath it, and build practical ways of moving forward.

Sometimes life feels heavier than it should. You might be wrestling with anxiety, low mood, a loss, a relationship that is struggling, or simply a sense that something is not right and you cannot quite name it. Counselling gives you a calm, private space to talk openly with someone trained to listen without judgement. It is not about being told what to do. It is about being heard, understood, and supported as you find your own way back to feeling more like yourself.

How counselling can help

Support for whatever you are facing

Counselling is versatile and effective for everyday stress through to more complex challenges. Common reasons people come to us include:

Anxiety & stress

Worry, overwhelm, panic, and the sense of never quite switching off.

Low mood & depression

Persistent sadness, flatness, exhaustion, or losing interest in things you valued.

Relationships

Difficulties with partners, family, friends, or repeating relationship patterns.

Grief & loss

Bereavement, or any loss or change that has left you struggling to adjust.

Confidence & self-worth

Low self-esteem, self-doubt, harsh self-criticism, and feeling stuck.

Life transitions

Work pressure, burnout, big changes, or simply feeling lost about what is next.

What counselling can give you

Room to breathe, and tools that last

A safe, confidential space to say what is really on your mind

Clarity about the patterns and root causes behind how you are feeling

Practical strategies to manage difficult emotions and situations

Renewed confidence, resilience, and a sense of being back in control

Support that is tailored entirely to you, at a pace that feels right

How it works

Getting started is simple

Free consultation

Begin with a relaxed, no-pressure chat. Be heard, ask anything, and see if we are the right fit. No cost, no obligation.

Matched to your counsellor

We pair you with a therapist experienced in exactly what you are facing, so there is no guesswork and no being passed around.

Sessions that fit your life

Meet in person in Fareham, or online from anywhere. Sessions are collaborative, supportive, and entirely on your terms.

Our approach

Drawing on the right method for you

Our counsellors are experienced across a range of evidence-based approaches, and tailor sessions to your needs rather than fitting you to a single model.

Person-centred

Warm, non-directive support that puts you and your experience at the centre.

Integrative

Blending techniques from different models to suit your situation and goals.

CBT-informed

Practical tools to shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviours where useful.

Solution-focused

Building on your strengths to move steadily towards what you want to change.

In person or online

Looking for a counsellor near you?

In person in Hampshire

Meet us at our welcoming Fareham practice at Arena Office, Lancaster Court, 8 Barnes Wallis Road, PO15 5TU, with free parking right outside and easy reach of the M27 and M3.

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Online, wherever you are

Prefer the comfort of your own home, or live further afield? Our online counselling gives you the same expert support with complete flexibility, available across the UK, 7 days a week.

Offering online therapy since 2012

Fees

How much does counselling cost?

Your initial consultation is always free, and there is no obligation to book anything afterwards.

Free

Initial 15 minute consultation

£72

Per 50 minute counselling session

£396

Block of six sessions, booked together

All prices include VAT. Full details are on our fees page.

Common questions

Counselling FAQs

What happens in the first session?
It starts with your free consultation, a relaxed and confidential chat where you can share what has brought you here, ask any questions, and get a feel for whether we are the right fit. There is no pressure and no obligation to book further sessions.
Are your counsellors BACP registered?
Yes. Our counsellors are BACP registered, fully insured and work under regular clinical supervision. Those working with children and young people are DBS checked. If you would like to see a particular counsellor's qualifications before booking, just ask and we will send them over.
Is everything I say confidential?
Yes. Counselling is a private, confidential space. We will explain the small number of exceptions that apply to all therapists, such as a serious risk to safety, during your first conversation, so you always know where you stand.
How do I find a good counsellor near me?
Look for BACP registration, insurance, regular clinical supervision and genuine experience with what you are bringing, rather than a general practitioner of everything. Ask what sessions cost and how they will review progress with you. A free consultation, which we offer, lets you judge the fit before spending anything.
How many sessions will I need?
It varies from person to person. Some people find a handful of sessions enough to work through a specific issue, while others value longer-term support. There is no fixed commitment. We will review how things are going regularly and let you set the pace.
How is counselling different from hypnotherapy or CBT?
Counselling gives you space to talk things through and build understanding and coping strategies. CBT focuses on practical tools to change unhelpful thoughts and behaviours, and hypnotherapy works at a deeper, subconscious level. Many clients benefit from a blended approach, and we will help you find the right combination.
Do you offer counselling for couples?
Yes. Couples counselling is available in person in Fareham and online, helping partners communicate better, rebuild connection, and face difficulties together rather than across a divide.
Do you offer online counselling?
Yes. We offer secure online sessions across the UK, 7 days a week, with the same qualified counsellors you would see in person. We have offered online therapy since 2012.

Ready to feel more like yourself again?

That first step is often the hardest part, and you have just taken it by being here. Book a free, no-pressure consultation and take the weight off, starting today.