Welcome to Think Counselling
In-person Counselling in Banbury and Online Sessions Across the UK and Europe
I offer counselling for adults and young people aged 16+ experiencing anxiety, overwhelm, bereavement and other difficult life experiences.
Sometimes life can feel overwhelming, and things that once seemed manageable become difficult. Perhaps you don't recognise yourself anymore and you're struggling to know what to do. Counselling can help you make sense of what you're experiencing, understand yourself better and begin to find ways forward that feel right for you.
How can counselling help you?
Perhaps you're finding it difficult to switch off, or lying awake at 3am with thoughts that just won't stop. You might be questioning how you feel or why you respond to certain situations the way you do.
Sometimes you know what's brought you to this point, perhaps a bereavement, difficulties in a relationship, pressures at work or a significant change in your life. Other times, there isn't an obvious reason. You might struggle to remember a time when you felt OK, but you know something needs to change.
Counselling is a conversation focused on you. I'll listen closely, ask questions and reflect on what you share. This can help you better understand your feelings, why you might react in certain ways, or why some situations feel more difficult than others
Greater understanding can give you more choice in how you respond to life. Where helpful, I can also offer information, psychoeducation or practical tools to support your understanding and help you explore different ways of managing what you're experiencing.
Over time, counselling can help you feel less overwhelmed, more confident in yourself and better able to manage life's challenges. You may begin to respond differently to situations that once felt difficult and rediscover the things that bring you happiness.
Professional Practice
I am an accredited member of the National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society (NCPS2983) and work in line with their ethical framework to support safe and professional counselling practice.
I hold professional insurance, an enhanced DBS certificate, and I am registered with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO).
My practice is supported by regular clinical supervision, and I keep my knowledge and skills up to date through ongoing training, research and developments in counselling and mental health.
Tailored Therapeutic Support
I'm an integrative counsellor; I draw on a range of therapeutic approaches and adapt how we work to suit you as an individual, rather than expecting the same approach to work for everyone. I have experience supporting neurodivergent people, as well as those experiencing self-harm, suicidal thoughts, anxiety, low mood, overwhelm, emotional distress and feelings of disconnection.
A Different Space to Talk
Sometimes it can feel difficult to speak openly in everyday life when we are worried about judgement, pressure, expectations, or the impact our feelings may have on others. Counselling offers a confidential space that is separate from your personal relationships, where you can talk openly and feel genuinely heard.
Counselling Isn’t Always Easy
Counselling is not always about finding quick answers or feeling better straight away. At times, talking about difficult experiences or emotions can feel challenging or emotionally tiring.
My role is to support you through this process with compassion and without judgement or pressure, in a way that feels manageable for you.
What issues can counselling help with?
People come to me for help with a wide range of issues. Here are some of the difficulties that can be supported through counselling:
Anxiety
Life changes and uncertainty
Self-harm and suicidal thoughts
Neurodiversity
Confidence and self-esteem
Trauma
Emotional distress
Pet Loss
Abuse
Identity and sexuality
Addiction
Grief, loss and bereavement
Overwhelm and stress
Relationship difficulties
Workplace stress and burnout
Student Counselling
Feeling disconnected or stuck
Family, education and work pressures
My location
I offer in-person counselling in Banbury from a comfortable counselling room at Bloxham Mill, just 11 minutes from Banbury town centre and conveniently located for Brackley, Bicester, Chipping Norton, Deddington, Stratford-upon-Avon and the surrounding areas
There is free on-site parking, step-free access and accessible toilet facilities. Reception is available during office hours, and there is also a quieter private rear entrance if you would prefer to avoid a shared space or would find this more comfortable for sensory reasons.
I also offer online and telephone counselling across the UK and Europe.
We can explore together whether online or in-person counselling feels most appropriate for you.
Fees & availability
Counselling sessions are 50 minutes and cost £55.
I also offer a limited number of reduced-fee counselling sessions where the full cost would otherwise make counselling difficult to access. You're welcome to ask about current availability, and there's no need to provide proof of income or details of your finances.
If you need to cancel or rearrange a session, I ask for at least 24 hours' notice. Sessions cancelled with less notice will normally still need to be paid for.
Get in touch
I offer a free, no-obligation 20-minute introductory chat. It's an opportunity to tell me a little about what's brought you here and get a feel for whether you'd be comfortable working with me.
Reaching out can feel difficult, especially when you're not sure where to start. You don't need to know exactly what to say or have everything worked out. Just say hello, and I'll take it from there.
You're welcome to contact me using the enquiry form, by email or by phone on 07846 613528. If you'd prefer, you can also book your introductory call directly using the booking link at the top of this page.
If you have any mobility, sensory or other access needs, please feel free to mention these when you contact me so that we can discuss what would help.
All enquiries are treated as strictly confidential and are usually responded to within 24 hours.
Some frequently asked questions
What's the difference between counselling and psychotherapy?
You may see terms such as counselling, therapy and psychotherapy used by different therapists. In reality, they are all forms of talking therapy, and there is often very little difference between them. Sometimes counselling is described as being for less complex or for short-term difficulties, while therapy or psychotherapy is described as being more in-depth. In my experience, this distinction is not always particularly helpful or accurate. All talking therapy can involve deep emotional work, exploring difficult experiences or patterns over either a short or longer period of time.
The different terms often reflect the type of training a therapist has completed, or simply the professional title they prefer to use.
What matters most is usually not the title itself, but finding someone you feel comfortable with and supported by, who works safely and ethically and is registered with a recognised professional body.
I personally use the terms counselling and therapy interchangeably throughout my practice.
Will everything I say be kept confidential?
Almost everything discussed in counselling is confidential. Creating a safe and trusting space is an important part of the counselling relationship.
There are some legal and ethical situations in which confidentiality may need to be broken, such as when there is a serious risk of harm to you or someone else, concerns about the safety of a child or vulnerable adult, or when disclosure is required by law.
Where possible, I would always aim to discuss this with you first.
Can I bring another person with me?
In some circumstances, yes. I understand that attending counselling alone can feel overwhelming, particularly for those who are neurodivergent or during times of high anxiety or distress.
Where appropriate, I may be able to support sessions with a trusted person of your choice. This is considered on a case-by-case basis and would always be discussed together beforehand to ensure the space remains supportive and helpful for you.
This does not form part of family/couples therapy but instead reflects a flexible and neurodiversity-affirming approach to helping people feel safe and supported in counselling.
How long will I need to have counselling?
There is no set number of counselling sessions that is right for everyone. Some people come with a specific issue they would like support with and find that a few sessions help bring clarity or allow them to move forward, while others may want a more open-ended space to explore deeper or longer-standing difficulties as part of personal growth and self-understanding.
How can counselling help me?
Sometimes it can help simply to feel genuinely heard.
When thoughts and feelings stay inside our heads, we can start to feel overwhelmed, stuck, confused, or unable to make sense of things clearly. Having a supportive and confidential space to speak openly with a trained therapist can help bring greater clarity, self-awareness, and help us process thoughts, feelings and experiences in a way that feels more manageable.
Where helpful, counselling may also include psychoeducation and practical tools to support understanding around things such as anxiety, overwhelm, relationships, neurodiversity, boundaries, or the impact of past experiences.
How is counselling different from talking to friends or family?
Friends and family can be an important source of support, but it is not always easy to speak openly when we are worried about upsetting someone, being judged, being given advice, or affecting a relationship.
Counselling offers a confidential and supportive space that is separate from your everyday life, where you can speak freely without feeling the need to protect other people’s feelings or manage their reactions.
Sometimes, simply having the space to talk openly and feel genuinely heard by someone outside of your personal relationships can help bring greater clarity, self-awareness, and understanding around what you are experiencing.