Castle Counselling Service

08/09/2025

Low Mood or Depression? Know the Signs.

Feeling low is normal, but when sadness lingers, it may be a sign of depression.
Teens and adults experience depression differently, and recognising the signs early can make a real difference.
Our latest blog explains how to spot the signs of low mood and depression, when to seek support, and how counselling can help bring balance, hope, and healing.

Read the full article here: https://castlecounsellingservice.co.uk/2025/09/08/low-mood-depression-in-teens-and-adults-counselling-support/

Ready to talk? Our counselling team is here to support you. Contact us today for a confidential conversation.Call, email or complete our contact form https://www.castlecounsellingservice.co.uk

30/08/2025

Supporting Children, Teens, Parents, Couples, and Adults in Earls Colne, Colchester, Halstead, and Surrounding Villages

Life can feel complicated at times.
A child’s changing behaviour, teenage challenges, relationship struggles, or other personal difficulties — these moments can leave us unsure of what to do next.
At Castle Counselling Service Ltd, we understand how these experiences often affect each other. Stress in one area of life can ripple into another. That’s why, through our specialist qualifications in Child & Young Person counselling (CYP), couple therapy, and parent–child work, we support individuals, parents, and couples in a safe, confidential space, helping you reframe difficulties, strengthen connections, and move forward together.
We are BACP registered and hold Enhanced DBS clearance, giving you confidence in our professional and ethical standards.
🌱 For over five years, we’ve been supporting people across Earls Colne, Colchester, Halstead, Braintree, and surrounding villages. Our centre offers dedicated parking and a comfortable, welcoming reception area, designed so parents can relax while their child attends sessions.
💡 While weekly sessions are ideal, we understand this approach doesn’t suit everyone. We offer flexible options, including weekly or bi-weekly sessions, and monthly parent sessions, to meet your individual needs.
💚 Whatever stage of life you’re in — whether you’re worried about your child, your teen, your relationship, or other personal challenges — support is here when you’re ready to reach out.
📩 Message us today to take the first step toward healing.
Phone:07889386822
Email: info@castlecounsellingservice.co.uk
Web: https://castlecounsellingservice.co.uk
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30/08/2025

Supporting Children, Teens, Parents, and Couples in Earls Colne, Colchester, Halstead, and Surrounding Villages

Life can feel complicated at times.
A child’s changing behaviour, the challenges of teenage years, or or other personal difficulties — these moments can leave us unsure of what to do next.
At Castle Counselling Service Ltd, we understand how these experiences often affect each other. Stress in one area of family life can ripple into another. That’s why, through our specialist qualifications in Child & Young Person counselling (CYP), couple therapy, and parent–child work, we support individuals, parents, and couples in a safe, confidential space, helping you reframe difficulties, strengthen connections, and move forward together.
We are BACP registered and hold Enhanced DBS clearance, giving you confidence in our professional and ethical standards.
🌱 For over five years, we’ve been supporting people across Earls Colne, Colchester, Halstead, Braintree, and surrounding villages. Our centre offers dedicated parking and a comfortable, welcoming reception area, designed so parents can relax while their child attends sessions.
💡 While weekly sessions are ideal, we understand this approach doesn’t suit everyone. We offer flexible options, including weekly or bi-weekly sessions, and monthly parent sessions, to meet your individual needs.
💚 Whatever stage of life you’re in — whether you’re worried about your child, your teen, or your relationship — support is here when you’re ready to reach out.
📩 Message us today to take the first step toward healing.We are here to support you. We offer a free no obligation telephone consultation.
https://castlecounsellingservice.co.uk and complete our contact form.
Email: info@castlecounsellingservice.co.uk
Phone :7939 042368/ 07889386822

27/08/2025

We’re Castle Counselling Service in Earls Colne (near Halstead & Colchester).
We support:
Children & teens – anxiety, school worries, friendships, stress, depression, self-harm, OCD, and many other presenting issues
Parents – sessions to help you navigate the ups and downs of parenting
Parent–child / teen therapy – strengthening communication and connection
Couples – therapy to improve communication and relationships
Individuals – a safe, confidential space just for you
Get in touch to find out more or arrange a free 10-minute phone consultation.
In-person sessions in Earls Colne, plus online sessions available.
Phone: 07939042368/07889386822
Website: https://castlecounsellingservice.co.uk

21/08/2025

Transitions Can Be Tough — But You’re Not Alone
Big changes — a new school, moving year groups, or family adjustments — can be overwhelming for children and teens. Anxiety, worry, and even physical symptoms like tummy aches or sleepless nights are common.
As a parent, it’s normal to feel unsure about how to help. That’s where we can support you and your child. We offer counselling in Braintree, Colchester, and Halstead, easily accessible just off the A120, with a designated car park to make visits stress-free. This provides a safe space for your child to be heard, explore worries, and build coping strategies.
You don’t have to navigate transitions alone — we’re here to help every step of the way.
Call us or visit our website and complete our contact form to arrange a no obligation telephone consultation at your convenience with one of our BACP registered counsellors.
https://castlecounsellingservice.co.uk

19/08/2025

Anxiety Around GCSE Results – Support for Students and Parents
GCSE results are almost here, and it’s normal to feel a mix of emotions.
Students might feel excited about achievements, anxious about results, or stressed about future plans and expectations.
Parents might feel worried about their child’s wellbeing or uncertain how to support them through the pressure of results day.
At Castle Counselling, we understand the anxiety around GCSE results and the stress it can create for both students and families. We provide specialist support to:
Help students manage stress, anxiety, and worries about the future
Support parents in understanding and guiding their child through this transition
Build confidence, resilience, and coping strategies for the whole family
Why support matters:
Talking to a counsellor can help students process their feelings, reduce stress, and make confident decisions about next steps. Parents also benefit from guidance on supporting their child without adding pressure.
Castle Counselling is here to support families through GCSE stress and anxiety, helping everyone navigate this milestone with understanding and care.
https://castlecounsellingservice.co.uk/2025/08/19/support-for-gcse-anxiety-coping-with-exam-results-day-2025/.
Call today to book a session and get the support your family needs.
https://castlecounsellingservice.co.uk

19/08/2025

Anxiety Around GCSE Results – Support for Students and Parents
GCSE results are almost here, and it’s normal to feel a mix of emotions.
Students might feel excited about achievements, anxious about results, or stressed about future plans and expectations.
Parents might feel worried about their child’s wellbeing or uncertain how to support them through the pressure of results day.
At Castle Counselling, we understand the anxiety around GCSE results and the stress it can create for both students and families. We provide specialist support to:
Help students manage stress, anxiety, and worries about the future
Support parents in understanding and guiding their child through this transition
Build confidence, resilience, and coping strategies for the whole family
Why support matters:
Talking to a counsellor can help students process their feelings, reduce stress, and make confident decisions about next steps. Parents also benefit from guidance on supporting their child without adding pressure.
Castle Counselling is here to support families through GCSE stress and anxiety, helping everyone navigate this milestone with understanding and care.
https://castlecounsellingservice.co.uk/2025/08/19/support-for-gcse-anxiety-coping-with-exam-results-day-2025/.
Call today to book a session and get the support your family needs.
https://castlecounsellingservice.co.uk

Castle Counselling offer therapy for children, young people & adults in Colchester, Braintree, Essex, Suffolk and online with BACP registered Counsellors Michele and Jane.

18/08/2025

Coaching and Counselling: Knowing What You Need

There’s so much value in both coaching and counselling — and they often work beautifully together. But they serve different purposes.

Coaching is future-focused: it helps you take action, set goals, and step into your potential.
Counselling — especially with a trauma-informed counsellor — supports healing when anxiety, stuckness, or deep emotional patterns keep resurfacing.

Trauma isn’t always a single dramatic event.
Sometimes, it’s being left alone with overwhelming thoughts… feeling unsafe expressing emotions… or learning to suppress parts of yourself just to get by.

These experiences live in the body and nervous system — and no amount of mindset work or positive reframing can strategize them away.

When anxiety or burnout are rooted in trauma, we need more than coping tools.
We need space to gently heal the past, not just mask the symptoms.

Healing takes time. It isn’t a six-session fix.
It’s a compassionate process of understanding, safety, and repair — at your pace.

Coaches and therapists both have something powerful to offer.
Let’s just make sure people get the right support, at the right time.

11/08/2025

Exam results are coming… and it’s okay to feel everything.
Maybe you’re excited. Maybe you’re proud.
Maybe you’re disappointed… or a little scared about what comes next.
Maybe it’s all of the above.

Here’s the truth: you are so much more than a grade or a piece of paper.

At Castle Counselling, we’re here to support you through whatever this next chapter holds – whether that’s:
✨ Anxiety about university or placements
✨ Disappointment or fear about the future
✨ Uncertainty in relationships or life direction

Self-care matters right now. Take time to rest, reach out to people who lift you up, and be gentle with yourself.

Whatever your result, you don’t have to face the feelings alone. We’re here to help you make sense of it all, find your next steps, and create new meaning in your journey.

📞 Send us a message today – your next chapter starts here.
https://castlecounsellingservice.co.uk/

28/07/2025

🌿 Emotional Wellbeing in Unstructured Times

When routines shift — like during school holidays or quieter work seasons — it can affect our mood, motivation, and mental wellbeing. Even adults feel the impact of less structure.

It’s okay to feel unsettled. These changes can bring hidden stress.

Therapy offers a supportive space to make sense of these feelings, build coping tools, and restore balance — especially during life’s more unpredictable moments.

Be kind to yourself. And remember, support is always available.
We offer a free 10-minute no obligation telephone call. Contact us at https://castlecounsellingservice.co.uk

22/07/2025

“How do I stop overthinking everything?”
It’s one of the questions we hear most often — and we completely understand how overwhelming it can feel. That loop of second-guessing, replaying conversations, or trying to plan for every possible outcome can be exhausting.

Here’s what we often say:
Overthinking isn’t the problem itself — it’s a sign that something deeper is going on underneath. Something in your system is feeling uncertain, unsafe, or unresolved.

What we often find beneath overthinking is:

Fear of making the wrong decision
Pressure to be perfect or stay in control
Past experiences where trust, safety, or confidence were shaken
Your brain is trying to protect you — but in the process, it can keep you stuck.

In therapy, we help clients explore what’s driving those patterns and where they started. Together, we work to gently understand and shift them — so you can feel more confident, calm, and connected in everyday life.

If overthinking is holding you back, you're not alone.
📞 We offer a free consultation call to talk through what’s going on and whether therapy with us might be the right next step.

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Castle Counselling Service