Business Details
11 Years
experience
Counselling and Stress Management Services in Hastings
Touchstone Therapy, established in 2015, is a private practice led by Julia Bennett, a fully registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). With over 30 years of experience in therapeutic practice, we specialise in client-centred counselling, stress management, and therapeutic coaching tailored to creative professionals. Our approach integrates humanistic integrative counselling, polyvagal theory, and mindfulness-based techniques to address anxiety, burnout, and creative blocks.We offer both in-person sessions in Hastings and online therapy to support clients across East Sussex and beyond. Our commitment to continuous professional development ensures evidence-based practices, including training in somatic psychology and trauma-informed therapy. We prioritise flexibility, providing sessions tailored to individual needs, whether short-term or long-term, with a focus on empowering clients through compassionate, collaborative care.
Services
Counselling
Stress Management
Creativity Coaching
Burnout Recovery
Polyvagal Therapy
Mindfulness Coaching
Online Therapy
Group Sessions
Therapeutic Coaching
Grief Counselling
Details
- Year established: 2015
Highlights and features
- 30 years of experience in counselling and therapeutic coaching
- BACP-accredited therapist with integrative, client-led approach
- Specialist support for creative professionals and burnout recovery
- Combines polyvagal theory, mindfulness, and trauma-informed techniques
- Flexible sessions available in-person in Hastings and online
Associations and certifications
- British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP)
Services
Counselling
Counselling provides a safe, non-judgmental space to explore emotional challenges, life transitions, or unresolved issues. Our client-led approach helps individuals gain clarity, build resilience, and achieve personal growth through tailored therapeutic techniques.
Stress Management
Stress management combines psycho-education and personalised strategies to help clients understand and regulate stress responses. Using polyvagal theory and mindfulness, we equip individuals with practical tools to reduce burnout and improve emotional wellbeing.
Creativity Coaching
Creativity coaching supports professionals in overcoming creative blocks, imposter syndrome, and performance anxiety. By integrating therapeutic techniques with practical strategies, we help clients reconnect with their creative potential and navigate industry-specific challenges.
Online Therapy
Online therapy offers accessible, flexible sessions via secure video platforms. This service ensures continuity of care for clients unable to attend in-person sessions, maintaining the same depth and quality of therapeutic support from any location.
Burnout Recovery
Burnout recovery focuses on restoring emotional and physical wellbeing through tailored interventions. We address chronic stress, depleted motivation, and exhaustion using trauma-informed practices and self-compassion techniques to facilitate sustainable healing and resilience.
People
Julia Bennett
Counsellor & Therapist
Julia Bennett is a BACP-accredited counsellor with over 30 years of experience. She specialises in integrative therapy, polyvagal theory, and supporting creative professionals. Her practice combines mindfulness, somatic techniques, and trauma-informed care.
Questions
What types of therapy do you offer?
We offer humanistic integrative counselling, polyvagal-informed therapy, mindfulness-based stress reduction, and therapeutic coaching tailored to creative professionals and individuals facing burnout or anxiety.
Are sessions available online?
Yes, we provide secure online therapy via video platforms, ensuring accessibility for clients who prefer remote sessions or cannot attend in person.
Do you specialise in supporting creative professionals?
Yes, we offer tailored therapeutic coaching for creative industry professionals, addressing challenges like creative blocks, performance anxiety, and work-life balance specific to artistic careers.
What areas do you serve?
Our in-person practice is based in Hastings, East Sussex, with online sessions available nationwide. We serve clients in Battle, Rye, Bexhill, and surrounding areas.
Are evening or weekend appointments available?
We offer flexible scheduling where possible. Please specify your availability when contacting us, and we will endeavour to accommodate your preferred time slots.
