Business Details
23 Years
experience
Professional Counselling Services in Fareham
Sam Horrocks Counselling has provided professional therapeutic support since 2003, specialising in integrative, person-centred therapy. With over 17 years of clinical experience, we address complex emotional challenges including anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, and trauma recovery. Our practice combines evidence-based methodologies like CBT with creative therapeutic approaches, adhering to the ethical framework of the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy.We serve individuals aged 18+ in Fareham and surrounding areas, offering both short-term and long-term therapy tailored to personal needs. Our counsellor holds specialist qualifications in adoption-related therapy and has extensive experience working with diverse client groups including survivors of abuse and bereavement. The practice maintains strict confidentiality and prioritises creating a safe, non-judgmental space for personal exploration and growth.
Services
Counselling
Psychotherapy
Emotional Support
CBT Therapy
Creative Counselling
Details
- Year established: 2003
Highlights and features
- 17+ years of clinical experience in integrative therapy
- BACP-accredited practitioner with ethical framework adherence
- Specialist training in adoption-related and trauma counselling
- Flexible therapy options including walk-and-talk and creative methods
- Proven success in improving self-esteem and emotional well-being
Associations and certifications
- British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP)
What people say
Non-judgmental environment
Helped identify negative thought patterns
Safe and supportive space
Improved outlook
Approachable counsellor
Services
Counselling
Our core counselling service provides a safe, confidential space for exploring emotional challenges. Using integrative techniques, we help clients address anxiety, depression, and relationship issues through structured weekly sessions. The person-centred approach empowers individuals to gain self-awareness and develop coping strategies. Clients report significant improvements in emotional well-being and decision-making capabilities after completing therapy programmes.
Walk and Talk Therapy
This innovative approach combines therapeutic conversation with gentle outdoor activity in natural settings. Particularly effective for clients who find traditional office environments restrictive, it helps reduce anxiety while promoting creative thinking. The informal setting often facilitates easier discussion of difficult topics. Sessions maintain strict confidentiality while offering a dynamic alternative to conventional therapy formats.
CBT Therapy
Specialist cognitive behavioural therapy addresses negative thought patterns and destructive behaviours. Structured sessions focus on practical problem-solving techniques that clients can apply in daily life. This evidence-based approach shows measurable improvements in managing anxiety, OCD, and depression. Clients develop tools to challenge unhelpful thinking patterns and implement positive behavioural changes.
Creative Counselling
Non-verbal therapeutic techniques using creative expression benefit clients struggling to articulate emotions. Activities like drawing, modelling, and symbolic exercises provide alternative communication channels. Particularly effective for trauma recovery and self-discovery, this approach helps uncover subconscious thoughts. Clients develop new perspectives through hands-on exploration in a supportive environment.
Adoption Counselling
Specialist support for adoption-related emotional challenges follows Children's Act 2005 guidelines. Qualified through Barnardos/LINK training, this service addresses pre- and post-adoption concerns for birth parents and adoptees. Confidential sessions explore identity issues and family dynamics. Clients receive ongoing support through complex emotional processes with certified, experienced professionals.
People
Sam Horrocks
Counsellor
BACP-accredited therapist with 17+ years' experience in integrative counselling. Specialist qualifications in adoption therapy and CBT. Former counsellor for Meningitis Now and RedArc. Holds enhanced CRB clearance and completes annual specialist training.
Questions
What issues can counselling help with?
Counselling addresses anxiety, depression, relationship problems, bereavement, self-esteem issues, and life transitions. We also specialise in adoption-related concerns and trauma recovery using evidence-based techniques.
What therapy approaches are used?
We combine person-centred principles with CBT, creative therapies, and walk-and-talk sessions. This integrative approach tailors treatment to individual needs while maintaining evidence-based effectiveness.
How long are therapy sessions?
Standard sessions last 50 minutes, held weekly at consistent times. Duration of treatment varies - some clients benefit from short-term therapy while others require longer support.
Is counselling confidential?
All sessions maintain strict confidentiality within ethical and legal boundaries. Information remains private unless there's risk of serious harm to self or others.
How to start counselling?
Contact via phone or text to discuss requirements. Initial consultation explains the process before scheduling first session at our discreet Fareham premises.
What qualifications do you hold?
Diploma in Counselling, Certificate in CBT, Barnardos/LINK adoption therapy certification. Maintains BACP accreditation with annual CPD training and enhanced CRB checks.
