The Counselling Practice

20/05/2026

Mental health support is not meant to be faced alone. 💙

At our group practice located in Bushey & Watford, we provide a compassionate, supportive space where individuals, couples, and young people can feel heard, understood, and empowered.

Our team of therapists brings a range of specialties and approaches, allowing us to match clients with the support that best fits their needs and goals.

Whether you’re navigating anxiety, stress, relationships, life transitions, burnout, bereavement, or simply looking for a safe place to grow and heal — we’re here to walk alongside you.

Reaching out for support is a meaningful first step, and you do not have to take it alone.

If you’ve been considering therapy, we’d be honored to support you on your journey. Feel free to message us or visit our website to learn more about our team and services.
www.thecounsellingpractice.co.uk

Specialist Support for Anxiety, Depression, Trauma and Bereavement.

03/05/2026

We're really excited to announce that we have new offices located on Bushey High Street 🙌

Please contact us for more information

Specialist Support for Anxiety, Depression, Trauma and Bereavement.

14/04/2026

“Confidence grows when you show up for yourself.”

19/02/2026

I’m delighted to share that I am now officially registered with Bupa and able to accept both Bupa-funded and self-paying clients.

If you’ve been considering therapy and have Bupa cover, you can now access professional, compassionate support through your policy.

I also warmly welcome self-referring clients who are ready to invest in their wellbeing.

As a qualified Counsellor and EMDR Therapist, I offer a safe, supportive space to help you work through:

✨ Trauma and PTSD
✨ Anxiety and depression
✨ Stress and overwhelm
✨ Low self-esteem
✨ Life transitions

EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing) is a powerful, evidence-based therapy that can help process difficult or traumatic experiences in a safe and structured way.

If you’d like to find out more or discuss how therapy could support you, please feel free to get in touch.

Taking that first step can feel daunting — but you don’t have to do it alone.

📩 Message me directly to enquire or arrange an initial appointment.

Or contact me at: Thecounsellingpractice@hotmail.com, or call or text 07857 836390
www.thecounsellingpractice.co.uk

13/02/2026

12/02/2026

Are you feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, low mood, stress, or painful experiences from your past?

Perhaps your emotions feel intense and unpredictable — or at times completely numb.

You may be struggling with persistent negative thoughts, self-doubt, or behaviours that no longer serve you.

When coping feels difficult, it’s not uncommon to turn to short-term relief — drinking more frequently, relying on drugs or medication, gambling, shopping, or other habits to manage distress.

If these patterns are beginning to concern you, and you’re ready for change, you don’t have to face it alone.

The Counselling Practice is a professional therapy service based in Watford Town Centre. We support adults, teenagers, and couples experiencing a wide range of emotional and psychological challenges. Our approach is compassionate, confidential, and tailored to your individual needs.

Whether you want to better understand your emotions, develop healthier coping strategies, work through past experiences, or make meaningful and lasting changes, we are here to support you every step of the way.

If you’re ready to take the first step towards feeling more in control and supported, contact The Counselling Practice today to arrange an initial consultation.

29/01/2026

Meet our student counsellor Tasha

Tasha offers low fee counselling on a Friday afternoon. Low fee sessions cost £30.

Tasha has experience in supporting people with anxiety, depression, low mood, addictions, bereavement as well as weight issues, negative food relationships and weightloss surgery.

You can find more information about Tasha and our other therapists on our website at www.thecounsellingpractice.co.uk

If you feel ready to start your counselling journey, please contact us to book an initial session by email at

thecounsellingpractice@hotmail.co.uk,

text, call or WhatsApp on 07857 836390

or DM us.

15/01/2026

💙 Do you know the link between trauma and addiction?
Addiction is often not the problem itself — it’s a symptom and a survival response to something a person has been through.
Trauma can leave the nervous system feeling unsafe, overwhelmed, or constantly on edge. Substances or certain behaviours may begin as a way to cope, numb emotional pain, calm anxiety, or feel a sense of control. Over time, these coping strategies can turn into addiction.
✨ What causes addiction?
Often it’s not weakness or lack of willpower. It can be linked to:
Childhood trauma or neglect
Emotional, physical, or sexual abuse
Loss, grief, or abandonment
Chronic stress or unsafe environments
Unprocessed emotional pain
When we focus only on stopping the substance or behaviour, we may miss the deeper wound underneath. 💭
Healing the trauma can reduce the need for the addiction.
Counselling offers a safe space to understand what your nervous system has been trying to manage — and to develop healthier, compassionate ways to cope.
🌱 Recovery is not about blame.
🌱 Healing is possible.
🌱 You don’t have to do it alone.
If this resonates with you, support is available.

We have a number of counsellors who work with trauma and addictions.

Contact us today for more information.
www.thecounsellingpractice.co.uk

09/01/2026

01/01/2026

Psychotherapist Sarah Hopton explores how many men carry quiet pressures shaped by early schemas. Learn how therapy can help create healthier patterns and emotional safety. 👇 http://ow.ly/st2K106s1Xu