Brentwood Counselling & Therapy Centre

We're here to help you feel better and make positive changes in your life. Our friendly and experienced therapists will support you every step of the way. We have a range of therapy options available to you. Together, we'll create a safe and caring environment for your healing and growth.

Are you suffering from anxiety, depression, bereavement or just feeling overwhelmed?

Whatever you’re feeling you don’t have to go through it alone. Talking to a professional who can offer you a safe space to help you explore your options and make decisions, without judgement is invaluable.

Maybe you’d like to explore holistic treatments for relaxation, healing and peace of mind to help you improve your well-being, focus and breathing.

Seeking therapy or counselling can seem daunting and scary.
Once you’ve taken that first step you’ll find with proper support, it's possible to navigate the challenges to find a path towards healing and mental wellness.

Areas we cover

We cover Brentwood, Shenfield, Kelvedon Hatch, Doddinghurst, Stondon Massey, Hook End, Nine Ashes, Wyatts Green, Blackmore, Mountnessing, Ingatestone, Ongar, Stanford Rivers, Toot Hill, Theydon Mount, Epping and beyond.

How we can help you at the Brentwood Counselling & Therapy Centre

Our therapists offer a wide range of support with experience helping clients with anxiety, depression, grief, loss, addiction, stress, trauma, anger, phobias and relationship problems.

We are an inclusive practice providing a safe and non-judgemental space for individuals to explore and process their emotions, thoughts and experiences. Our counselling sessions can help individuals gain a deeper understanding of their challenges and more clarity to manage their problems and symptoms.

Furthermore, our sessions foster a therapeutic alliance, offering emotional support and a compassionate ear during difficult times. We can help towards finding relief, healing, and improved mental well-being.

Counselling is offered to adults, children & young people and couples in our lovely therapy rooms in Pilgrims Hatch, Brentwood or online.

Get in touch today by calling or making an enquiry.

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Reiki

Reiki promotes balance, relaxation, and natural healing. It relieves pain, reduces stress, boosts energy, and enhances emotional well-being. Reiki brings inner peace, clarity, and connection, while nurturing and renewing your overall well-being.

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Sound Healing

Sound Healing utilises vibrations and frequencies to restore harmony and balance. It reduces stress, promotes deep relaxation, enhances creativity, improves focus, and facilitates emotional release, resulting in overall well-being and inner peace.

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Breath Workshops

Our breath workshops improve respiratory function, reduce stress, and increase oxygen flow. It promotes relaxation, enhance mental clarity, boost energy, and regulate emotions. Breath exercises cultivate mindfulness, grounding, and overall well-being.

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Reflexology

Reflexology stimulates specific points on the feet, hands, and ears to promote relaxation, relieve tension, improve circulation, and enhance overall well-being. It balances energy, supports organ function, and reduces pain and discomfort.

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Emotional Freedom Technique

Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT), commonly known as Tapping, is a holistic healing technique that combines the principles of Eastern acupressure and Western psychology.

Warm, experienced support from people who care

At Brentwood Counselling & Therapy Centre, our team brings together experienced counsellors, psychotherapists, trauma therapists and wellbeing practitioners. Each member of the team offers a calm, supportive and non-judgemental space, helping you find the right support for your needs.

Ruth Phillips

Therapeutic Counsellor & Practice Manager

Ruth supports adults and couples with issues including anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, addiction, OCD and relationship problems.

Nykola Garrigan

Therapeutic Counsellor & Holistic Therapist

Nykola works with children, young people and adults, using counselling, creative tools, somatic techniques, Breathwork, EFT and sound therapy.

Nicholas Ellis

Therapist

Nicholas supports teenagers and adults with anxiety, depression, trauma, addiction, ADHD, low self-esteem and emotional wellbeing.

Karen Goodhew

Therapeutic Counsellor

Karen offers supportive, down-to-earth counselling for adults, with a particular focus on anxiety, grief, trauma, low self-esteem and men's mental health.

Emma Feeney

Psychotherapist

Emma supports adults with low self-esteem, imposter syndrome, perfectionism, burnout, relationships, trauma, bereavement and life transitions.

Matt McGuigan

Trauma Therapist

Matt offers integrative, somatic-informed trauma therapy for adults, supporting PTSD, CPTSD, anxiety, depression, grief, addiction and identity issues.

Jackie Fletcher

Health Coach

Jackie supports adults with a holistic approach to nutrition, lifestyle, emotional wellbeing, metabolic health, energy, mood and mental clarity.

Sarah Walker

Counsellor

Sarah works with children, young people and young adults, offering person-centred support for anxiety, depression, school stress and relationships.

Meet the full team

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Your questions, answered

Where is Brentwood Counselling & Therapy Centre based?

Brentwood Counselling & Therapy Centre is based at The Clockhouse, 1 & 2 Ashwells Cottages, Ashwells Road, Brentwood CM15 9SE.

What counselling and therapy services do you offer?

We offer counselling and therapy, Reiki, sound healing, breath workshops, reflexology and Emotional Freedom Technique. Our support is designed to help with emotional wellbeing, stress, anxiety, grief, trauma, relationships and personal growth.

Who can use your counselling services?

Counselling is offered to adults, children and young people, and couples. Sessions are available in our therapy rooms in Pilgrims Hatch, Brentwood, or online.

When are appointments available?

Appointments are available Monday to Friday, 09:00 to 21:00.

How do I book an appointment?

You can book an appointment online at our appointment portal, call 07725 009 017, or email hello@brentwoodcounselling.co.uk.

What areas do you cover?

We support clients from Brentwood, Shenfield, Kelvedon Hatch, Doddinghurst, Stondon Massey, Hook End, Nine Ashes, Wyatts Green, Blackmore, Mountnessing, Ingatestone, Ongar, Stanford Rivers, Toot Hill, Theydon Mount, Epping and surrounding areas.

How to choose a counsellor in Brentwood

Look for a counsellor who is properly qualified, experienced with the issue you want support with, and someone you feel comfortable talking to. At Brentwood Counselling & Therapy Centre, we offer a calm local setting and can help you find the right type of support for your needs.

CBT vs counselling explained

CBT is a structured type of therapy that looks at the link between thoughts, feelings and behaviour. Counselling is often broader and gives you space to explore emotions, relationships, past experiences and current challenges. The right approach depends on what you want help with.

Signs you may benefit from counselling

You may benefit from counselling if you feel overwhelmed, anxious, low, stuck, stressed, tearful, angry, isolated or unable to cope in the way you normally would. Counselling can also help after bereavement, relationship difficulties, trauma or major life changes.

Counselling for anxiety in Brentwood

Counselling for anxiety can help you understand what triggers anxious thoughts and physical symptoms, develop coping strategies and feel more in control. We offer anxiety counselling in Brentwood and online, depending on what feels most comfortable for you.

Counselling for teenagers in Brentwood

Counselling for teenagers offers a safe, confidential space to talk about anxiety, low mood, school pressure, friendships, family changes, self-esteem and difficult emotions. We support children and young people from our Brentwood therapy rooms.

How couples counselling works

Couples counselling gives both partners a structured space to talk, listen and understand patterns in the relationship. It can help with communication, conflict, trust, intimacy, separation decisions and rebuilding connection.

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