Business Details
Your Trusted Mental Health Therapy Partner in Bromsgrove
H T Counselling was founded by Helen Townsend in Bromsgrove, Worcestershire, over a decade ago. Initially established as a private practice, we expanded in 2017 to offer innovative services including online and creative therapy. In 2021, we launched our Affordable Counselling Service (ACS), extending accessible therapy nationwide. As an Organisational Member of the National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society (NCPS) and a Recognised Counselling Service (RCS), we uphold high ethical standards.Our team of experienced counsellors brings over 50 years of combined therapeutic expertise across modalities like Person-Centred, Integrative, and Psychodynamic Therapy. We empower clients to achieve personal goals, build resilience, and regain control of their lives through tailored support. Our Bromsgrove practice provides a calm environment, while our online services ensure flexibility. We adhere to BACP and NCPS ethical frameworks, prioritising client-centred care and professional integrity.
Services
Online Counselling
Counselling Supervision
Affordable Counselling
Psychodynamic Therapy
Integrative Therapy
Humanistic Therapy
Person-Centred Therapy
Creative Therapy
Anger Management
Hypnotherapy
Highlights and features
- We offer over 50 years of combined therapeutic experience across multiple modalities
- Our counsellors undergo rigorous recruitment and regular professional supervision
- We provide both in-person and encrypted online counselling sessions for flexibility
- Our services include specialist therapy for children and young people (CYP)
- We maintain enhanced DBS clearance and professional indemnity insurance for all practitioners
Associations and certifications
- National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society (NCPS)
- British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP)
What people say
Brilliant at listening
Supportive and compassionate
Helped me get back
Safe and secure environment
Made a difference
Services
Online Counselling
Our online counselling service provides secure therapy sessions via encrypted video platforms. This accessible option removes geographical barriers while maintaining the same professional standards as in-person sessions. Clients benefit from flexible scheduling options and the comfort of receiving therapy in familiar surroundings, with all sessions conducted using specialist encrypted technology to ensure confidentiality and effective communication.
Counselling Supervision
We offer professional supervision for counsellors at all career stages, from trainees to experienced practitioners. Our supervisors hold Level 6 Diplomas and provide a safe space for reflection, feedback, and professional development. This service helps maintain ethical standards while supporting practitioners' ongoing growth and effectiveness in client work through regular, structured review sessions.
Affordable Counselling
Our Affordable Counselling Service (ACS) provides accessible mental health support through qualified and trainee counsellors. This nationwide service offers flexible appointment times including evenings and weekends, with sessions starting within two weeks of initial contact. All practitioners undergo rigorous vetting and maintain professional insurance and enhanced DBS clearance to ensure quality care.
Therapy for Young People
Specialist counselling for children and young people aged 7+, delivered by practitioners with enhanced DBS clearance. Our therapists use age-appropriate techniques and resources to address issues like anxiety, bullying, and family changes. Sessions focus on building emotional resilience and coping strategies tailored to each young person's developmental stage and specific needs.
Psychodynamic Therapy
This long-term therapeutic approach explores unconscious patterns and childhood experiences shaping current behaviour. Our qualified psychodynamic therapists help clients gain deeper self-understanding and break repetitive negative patterns. The therapy focuses on developing insight into emotional conflicts and improving self-awareness through exploration of the therapeutic relationship and past experiences.
People
Helen Townsend
Practice Director & Psychotherapist
Founder of H T Counselling with over a decade of experience, Helen Townsend is a qualified psychotherapist and supervisor. She holds professional accreditation with NCPS and BACP, specialising in integrative therapy and working with young people. Helen leads our team of therapists and supervisors.
Kate Clarke
Counselling Supervisor
Kate Clarke is an experienced integrative counsellor and supervisor with professional accreditation from NCPS and BACP. She specialises in working with children, young people, and adults, providing supervision and peer support for H T Counselling' practitioners while maintaining active clinical practice.
Emma Scarborough
Counsellor & Referrals Assessor
Emma Scarborough is a UKCP-accredited psychotherapist specialising in transactional analysis for child, adolescent, and adult therapy. As a referrals assessor at H T Counselling, she ensures appropriate matching of clients with suitable therapists while maintaining her clinical practice.
Questions
What types of therapy do you offer?
We provide psychodynamic, integrative, humanistic, person-centred, creative/play therapy, anger management, hypnotherapy, and holistic therapies for individuals and young people.
Can I choose my preferred counsellor?
Yes, clients can select their preferred counsellor based on profiles detailing specialisms, qualifications, and therapeutic approaches to ensure the best fit for their needs.
Do you offer online counselling sessions?
Yes, all our counsellors offer secure online therapy sessions using encrypted video conferencing platforms for clients who prefer remote access to therapy.
How quickly can I start therapy?
Our Affordable Counselling Service aims to begin sessions within two weeks of initial contact, with flexible appointment times available including evenings and weekends.
Are your counsellors qualified and insured?
All our practitioners undergo rigorous vetting, hold relevant qualifications (Level 4 and above), professional indemnity insurance, and enhanced DBS clearance for client safety.
Do you work with children and young people?
Yes, we have specialist counsellors with enhanced DBS clearance who work with children and young people aged 7+, using age-appropriate therapeutic approaches and resources.
