Counselling/Psychotherapy

Talking to someone can be a helpful first step when you're finding life difficult, feeling overwhelmed, or simply want to understand yourself and your situation better.

At Archway Health & Wellbeing, we offer both counselling and psychotherapy with experienced practitioners who provide a confidential and supportive space to talk. Whether you're dealing with something specific or have been struggling for some time, our therapists can help you explore what you're experiencing and find a way forward.

Could talking therapy help you?

You might benefit from counselling or psychotherapy if you:

• Are feeling stressed, anxious, overwhelmed or low

• Are struggling with confidence or self-esteem

• Are experiencing difficulties in your relationship or looking for support through couples therapy

• Are finding family life challenging or struggling with the pressures and demands of being a parent

• Are dealing with grief, loss or a significant life change

• Are struggling to cope with difficult thoughts or emotions

• Feel stuck in patterns that you would like to understand or change

• Are finding that experiences from your past are affecting how you feel or behave today

• Simply feel that things aren't quite right and would like someone to talk to

You don't need to have a diagnosis or know exactly what's wrong before seeking support. Talking to a trained therapist can help you make sense of what you're experiencing and decide what support might be most helpful.

What is the difference between counselling and psychotherapy?

Although both are forms of talking therapy, counselling and psychotherapy have different approaches and areas of focus.

Counselling often focuses on what is happening in your life now. It can be particularly helpful when you're going through a difficult period, facing a specific challenge or need support to work through something that is affecting your wellbeing.

Psychotherapy can be more exploratory and may involve looking more deeply at patterns, experiences, relationships and emotions that have developed over time. It can be helpful when difficulties feel longstanding, recurring or more complex.

There isn't a single right choice. What is most appropriate will depend on what you're experiencing and what you would like to work on.

Finding the right support

Choosing a therapist is a personal decision, and feeling comfortable with the person supporting you is an important part of the process.

All of our talking therapy services begin with a free pre-treatment consultation. This gives you the opportunity to meet your therapist, talk about what brings you to therapy and discuss what you would like support with. It also gives you the chance to see whether you feel comfortable with your therapist before deciding whether to continue with regular sessions.

Whether you're looking for counselling, psychotherapy or couples therapy, the consultation provides a relaxed opportunity to talk things through and find the right approach for you.

Counselling for Children & Young People

Children and young people can face pressures that are difficult to understand or talk about, from anxiety and low mood to relationships, family changes, school pressures and experiences from the past.

Our counselling provides a safe, confidential and supportive space for young people aged 8–24 to explore how they're feeling and talk openly without judgement.

Find out more about counselling for children and young people

Child and Young Person CBT