What are the opening hours?

Monday 9am - 5pm Tuesday 9am - 5pm Wednesday 9am - 5pm Thursday 9am - 5pm Friday 10am - 3pm

The Therapy Company

Home
United Kingdom
Preston
The Therapy Company

Specialist private mental health support for Adults & Children. ADHD & Autism assessments, psychiatry, eating disorders, addiction & at-home detox programme.

Online or in-person appointments. Confidential, professional support when it matters most. The Therapy Company provides access to consultant psychiatrists, psychotherapists, BACP-registered counsellors, EMDR/CBT practitioners, mental health nurses and complementary therapists - with more than 20 clinicians supporting Adults & Children across the North West. Our clinicians have extensive experience assessing, diagnosing and treating ADHD, Autism, eating disorders, addiction, trauma, anxiety and depression. With medical and therapeutic expertise under one roof, we provide professional private and confidential support that focuses on you, not just the diagnosis. Whether online or face-to-face in Preston, you’ll have fast access to our specialist clinicians, without long waits or rushed appointments. Meet our team of clinicians - www.thetherapycompany.co.uk/meet-the-team/

20/03/2026

Have you ever been told that you’re overreacting?

Or that you're:

Too sensitive?
Too emotional?
Too much?

Those reactions often come from somewhere.

It could be stress.
It could be overwhelm.
It could be past experiences that taught your mind and body to stay alert.

So what looks like “too much” on the outside might actually be you trying to cope with more than other people realise.

Not every reaction is irrational and not every response is an overreaction.

Sometimes it’s simply a signal that something deeper needs understanding.

If this resonates with you, support is available.

The Therapy Company offers counselling, EMDR therapy and mental health support with appointments available in Preston and online.

18/03/2026

Some PTSD signs do not look dramatic - they look familiar.

Not everyone with PTSD experiences it in ways other people would immediately recognise.

Sometimes it can look like:

⚠️ Avoiding reminders of what happened
👀 Always scanning for danger
💭 Blaming yourself
😶 Feeling detached from other people
🧠 Intrusive memories that keep coming back
😴 Poor sleep or vivid dreams

These experiences can be easy to miss or dismiss, especially when someone is still trying to function day to day.

Support is available.

16/03/2026

If your body reacts before your brain does…

It can be hard to explain.

Sometimes trauma doesn't look dramatic, sometimes it looks like:

⚡ Feeling constantly on edge
🪫 Struggling to relax
😴 Poor sleep
😣 Irritability
🔒 Shutting down
🫥 Feeling numb or disconnected
💥 Your chest tightening before your thoughts catch up

For some people, the body reacts first.

Not because they are weak or because they are overreacting. But because the nervous system may still be responding as if something is not safe.

Trauma can affect the mind, body and relationships in quieter ways than people expect.

We’ve written a new blog about this: Why trauma doesn’t always look dramatic.

If this is something you’ve been trying to make sense of, you can read more on our website or contact us to learn about support options including counselling and EMDR therapy.

13/03/2026

Have you ever wondered if this explains your life?

Many adults live for years feeling distracted, overwhelmed or mentally exhausted without fully understanding why.

ADHD can affect attention, organisation, time management and emotional regulation. For some people, these patterns have been present since childhood but only become clearer later in life.

You might recognise experiences like:

• Being easily distracted
• Difficulty finishing tasks
• Racing thoughts
• Struggling with time management
• Feeling restless or mentally drained
• Missing small details
• Putting things off even when they matter

These experiences can feel frustrating and confusing, but understanding what may be behind them can be an important first step.

At The Therapy Company, adult ADHD assessments are carried out by experienced clinicians using a structured and evidence-based approach. A GP referral is required before starting the assessment pathway.

📍 Based in Preston, Lancashire
🌐 Supporting adults across the UK

If you recognise yourself in some of these experiences, learning more about ADHD assessments may help you understand your next steps.

11/03/2026

The reality of ADHD and adults in the UK

Recent reporting has highlighted just how stretched ADHD services have become across England.

• Around 549,000 people are currently waiting for an ADHD assessment.
• In some areas, waiting lists have been closed entirely due to demand.
• Some services are now restricting adult assessments to people under 25 simply to manage capacity.

For many adults, ADHD has gone unrecognised for years. Difficulties with focus, organisation, impulsivity or emotional regulation can affect work, relationships and daily life - often without people fully understanding why.

An ADHD assessment is not a quick checklist. It is a structured process carried out by a qualified specialist, looking at long-term patterns of attention and behaviour, including experiences from childhood through to adult life.

At The Therapy Company, adult ADHD assessments are carried out by experienced clinicians using a structured and evidence-based approach. A GP referral is required before starting the adult ADHD assessment pathway.

If you have been wondering whether ADHD may explain some of the challenges you’ve experienced for years, learning more about the assessment process can be an important first step.

📍 Based in Preston, Lancashire
🌐 Supporting adults across the UK

09/03/2026

You’re not lazy. You’re overwhelmed.

If you have ADHD, it can feel like everything is landing at once.

💭 Too many thoughts.
🤯 Too many tasks.
🤔 Too many decisions.

What looks like putting things off can sometimes be overload.

That doesn't mean you’re lazy.
It may mean you need support, understanding and the right strategies.

If this feels familiar, you are not alone.

Which part feels hardest when everything piles up - getting started, staying focused, or finishing tasks?

06/03/2026

When someone says “I’m fine”, it doesn’t always mean everything is fine.

For many people, emotional struggles don’t always look like obvious sadness.

Sometimes it can feel more like:

Feeling overwhelmed
Feeling numb rather than sad
Struggling to explain what’s going on
Feeling lost or unsure
Pretending everything is okay on the outside

Because these experiences don’t always match what people expect mental health difficulties to look like, they can often go unnoticed for quite a while.

Understanding these signs can be an important step in recognising when someone might need support.

At The Therapy Company in Preston, we support adults and families across the UK with psychological therapy, ADHD assessments, autism assessments and private psychiatry.

We're here when you're ready 💚

04/03/2026

Many people expect depression to look like constant sadness.

In reality, it can sometimes appear in quieter ways that are easy to overlook. Feeling emotionally numb, struggling to concentrate, changes in sleep, ongoing fatigue or withdrawing from things you once enjoyed can all be experiences people describe when something deeper may be affecting their wellbeing.

Recognising patterns like these can help people better understand how they are feeling.

If these experiences continue or begin to affect daily life, speaking to a qualified professional can help provide clarity and support.

At The Therapy Company, our team works with adults across the UK who are looking to better understand their mental health through professional assessment and guidance.

💬 Sometimes understanding how you're feeling starts with a conversation.

02/03/2026

Depression doesn’t always look like sadness.

For some people, it feels like emotional numbness - going through the motions, feeling flat, looking “fine” on the outside but not quite yourself.

You might still be working, parenting or socialising. But something feels different.

If this resonates, sharing it may help someone feel less alone.

Preston, Lancashire & online appointments available.

01/03/2026

Autistic people experience emotions and empathy deeply. The difference lies in expression and processing. Emotions may be shown differently or felt more intensely internally. Misunderstanding this has caused significant stigma and missed support.

📍 Private therapy, assessments and mental health support are available in Preston and online - when you’re ready.
📲 01772 440 321
🌐 thetherapycompany.co.uk
📧 consultants@thetherapycompany.co.uk

27/02/2026

Not all Autistic People take everything literally...

25/02/2026

Life with can feel challenging especially when you over think all the tiny details. Here's a few common feelings along with some reasoning as to why.

📍 Private therapy, assessments and mental health support are available in Preston and online - when you’re ready.
📲 01772 440 321
🌐 thetherapycompany.co.uk
📧 consultants@thetherapycompany.co.uk

Address

Lockside Road
Preston
PR22YS

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 5pm
Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
Friday	10am - 3pm

Website

http://www.thetherapycompany.co.uk/

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when The Therapy Company posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Contact The Practice

Send a message to The Therapy Company:

Featured

Flourish Therapy Clinic
Ribblesdale House, 14 Ribblesdale Place

Want your practice to be the top-listed Clinic in Preston?