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Professional Counselling Services in Hertfordshire
We are a dedicated network of experienced counsellors and therapists operating across Hertfordshire and Bedfordshire. Our members, many of whom trained with Relate, bring decades of collective expertise in diverse specialisms including relationship counselling, sex therapy, and mental health support. Each counsellor maintains their own private practice, ensuring clients receive confidential, personalised care in a safe environment. Our collaborative approach allows members to draw on the group's combined knowledge, enhancing the quality of support provided while maintaining individual client confidentiality.By offering a wide spectrum of servicesfrom couple counselling to sex addiction recoverywe ensure clients can find a suitable specialist through a single access point. Our commitment to ongoing professional development and ethical practice underscores our dedication to delivering exceptional therapeutic outcomes.
Services
Relationship counselling
Sex therapy
Couple counselling
Eating disorder support
Sex addiction recovery
Divorce mediation
Individual mental health counselling
Anxiety management
Bereavement support
Mindfulness therapy
Highlights and features
- We offer a wide range of counselling specialisms including relationship issues and sex therapy
- Our counsellors maintain private practices with strict client confidentiality
- Members collaborate monthly to enhance therapeutic approaches
- Specialists in eating disorders, sex addiction, and mindfulness-based therapies
- Accredited professionals with decades of combined experience
Associations and certifications
- British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy
- College of Sexual and Relationship Therapy
- Association for the Treatment of Sexual Addiction and Compulsivity
Services
Relationship counselling
Specialised support for couples facing relationship challenges, focusing on communication improvement and conflict resolution. Our counsellors help partners develop mutual understanding and strengthen emotional connections through evidence-based therapeutic techniques. Services include pre-marital counselling and separation guidance.
Sex therapy
Professional treatment for sexual health concerns and intimacy issues affecting individuals and couples. Therapists address conditions like erectile dysfunction, low libido, and sexual trauma using holistic approaches that combine psychological and physiological perspectives in a non-judgmental environment.
Eating disorder support
Comprehensive care for individuals struggling with disordered eating patterns and body image issues. Our specialists employ cognitive-behavioural techniques and nutritional guidance to address conditions such as anorexia, bulimia, and binge-eating disorders while promoting healthy self-perception.
Mindfulness therapy
Integrative approach combining mindfulness practices with traditional counselling to manage anxiety and improve mental wellbeing. Techniques include meditation, breathing exercises, and present-moment awareness training to help clients develop healthier coping mechanisms for daily stressors.
People
Anne Swift
Relationship Counsellor
Relate-trained counsellor with 14 years at Relate and private practice since 1981. Specialises in couple relationship issues, using non-judgmental listening to help clients find personal solutions in a supportive environment.
Chris Bristow
Psychosexual Therapist
Relate-certified counsellor and psychosexual therapist with 17 years' experience. Combines spirituality and relaxation techniques with specialist treatment for eating disorders, sex therapy, and sex addiction through a holistic approach.
Michael Stock
Sex Addiction Specialist
Accredited BACP and COSRT therapist specialising in sex therapy and addiction treatment. Offers non-judgmental support for complex issues, incorporating supervision expertise and specialist training in sexual offending prevention.
Questions
What counselling specialisms do you offer?
Our network covers relationship counselling, sex therapy, eating disorders, sex addiction, mindfulness therapy, and individual mental health support across Hertfordshire and Bedfordshire.
How do I choose the right counsellor?
Our website provides detailed profiles and search tools to help you find specialists matching your needs, including location-based filtering and specialism selection.
Are sessions confidential?
All counsellors maintain strict client confidentiality within their private practices, ensuring your personal information remains completely secure throughout therapy.
What qualifications do your counsellors hold?
Members include BACP-accredited therapists, COSRT-certified sex therapists, and specialists with additional training in areas like sexual addiction treatment and mindfulness-based therapies.
Reviews (1)
Joanne Miller
Jul 17, 2021
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He helped me more than anyone else in my life. It's been so many years but I appreciate his hell to this day.
