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Your Trusted Mental Health Partner in Plymouth
Established in Plymouth, we provide professional talking therapies to support and improve mental health and wellbeing. Our services include Counselling, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Young Person Therapy, and Relationship Therapy, with appointments available within seven days. Our team of experienced therapists delivers tailored interventions, combining evidence-based practices with compassionate care. We prioritise accessibility, offering flexible hours from 9am to 8pm Monday to Friday, and maintain a commitment to client confidentiality and satisfaction.Our approach integrates holistic methodologies, such as hypnotherapy and mindfulness, to address anxiety, depression, bereavement, and stress-related conditions. Client testimonials highlight transformative outcomes, including improved confidence, better sleep, and enhanced coping strategies. We also provide business coaching and employee wellbeing support, demonstrating our dedication to both individual and organisational mental health. Our practice adheres to strict professional standards, ensuring a safe and supportive environment for all clients.
Services
Counselling
CBT Therapy
Young Person Therapy
Relationship Counselling
Business Coaching
Online Courses
Hypnotherapy
Bereavement Support
Stress Management
Employee Wellbeing
Highlights and features
- Appointments available within 7 days
- Experienced therapists with diverse specialisms
- Holistic and evidence-based treatment approaches
- Flexible evening hours for accessibility
- Proven client success stories and testimonials
What people say
Life-changing support
Professional and compassionate
Appointments within days
Holistic approaches
Proven results
Services
Counselling
Our counselling services address anxiety, depression, and emotional distress through client-centred approaches. Sessions focus on building coping strategies and fostering self-awareness. Therapists work collaboratively with clients to achieve personal growth and mental wellbeing.
CBT Therapy
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy helps reframe negative thought patterns and behaviours. This structured approach targets specific issues like stress and phobias, offering practical solutions for long-term mental health improvement through evidence-based techniques.
Relationship Counselling
Specialised therapy for relationship challenges, including communication breakdown and conflict resolution. Our practitioners help couples rebuild trust and establish healthier interaction patterns in a non-judgmental environment.
Business Coaching
Corporate mental health solutions focusing on employee wellbeing and productivity. Services include stress management training, resilience building, and organisational change support to create healthier workplace environments.
Online Courses
Accessible mental health resources delivered through structured online programmes. These self-paced courses cover anxiety management, mindfulness practices, and cognitive restructuring techniques for flexible, remote support options.
People
Alan Stokes
Lead Therapist
Experienced therapist specialising in hypnotherapy and counselling. Alan combines holistic approaches with evidence-based practices to treat insomnia, anxiety, and relationship issues. Recognised for compassionate, client-focused care.
Natasha
Counsellor
Specialises in bereavement support and confidence building. Natasha employs empathetic listening and tailored interventions to help clients navigate grief and develop self-esteem through structured therapeutic frameworks.
Ilze Zarovska
Therapist
Focuses on anxiety management and emotional regulation. Ilze creates safe therapeutic spaces for clients to explore mental health challenges using person-centred approaches and practical coping strategies.
Emma Bartlett
Counsellor
Supports clients with stress-related conditions and life transitions. Emma integrates mindfulness techniques with traditional counselling methods to promote holistic mental wellbeing and personal development.
Tony Richardson
Therapist
Specialises in working with young people and family dynamics. Tony addresses adolescent mental health challenges through age-appropriate interventions and collaborative family therapy approaches.
Questions
What mental health services do you offer?
We provide counselling, CBT, relationship therapy, hypnotherapy, and business coaching for anxiety, depression, stress, and relationship issues.
How quickly can I get an appointment?
We offer appointments within seven days, with flexible availability from 9am to 8pm Monday to Friday.
Do you work with young people?
Yes, we offer specialist therapy for individuals over 13, addressing anxiety, depression, and adolescent-specific mental health challenges.
Are your therapists qualified?
All our practitioners are fully accredited professionals with extensive experience in their respective therapeutic specialisms.
Can you help with workplace mental health?
We provide business coaching and employee wellbeing programmes to improve workplace mental health, reduce absenteeism, and enhance productivity.
Do you offer online therapy options?
Yes, we provide structured online courses and digital therapy resources for flexible, remote mental health support.
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Reviews (7)
Edward Leverton
Oct 18, 2021
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I needed support in understanding the anxieties and concerns that surround my insomnia which originated from a work related stress episode some years ago. I engaged with Claire Evans at Horizon whom I found incredibly helpful and sympathetic. Working with here we uncovered many issues concerning my anxieties that may relate back to the original episode. To that extent I remain a 'work in progress' but I would have no hesitation in recommending Claire and Horizon to anyone requiring help.
Michaela Beasley
Sep 29, 2021
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I 100% recommend Horizon counselling. I cant thank Alan enough for helping me overcome my battles, I was made to feel very safe and comfortable.
Kate Knott
Jul 07, 2021
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I do not know how my son or I would have coped with secondary school & life generally without Alan. The counselling & support he gave to us was beyond amazing & we cannot recommend him highly enough
Mike Irons
Jul 06, 2021
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I chose Alan Stokes as my therapist after seeing another review recommending him and my god was it the best decision i could have made. I went to Horizon stricken with quite severe anxiety and after only 5-6 sessions, and the willingness to work on myself after each session, I genuinely feel like a different person. I've had comments on how much better I've been and I really didn't think I'd get better, especially not so quickly.
Alan is incredibly friendly and easy going and I felt like I could relax each time I saw him. I had a few genuine laughs during my time with him and without him I really
Alan is incredibly friendly and easy going and I felt like I could relax each time I saw him. I had a few genuine laughs during my time with him and without him I really
Ines
Jul 06, 2021
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Mark is a very attentive counsellor. He always was so compassionate and available. I really appreciated him sharing his advice and insights with me and can only recommend him! Thank you Mark and all the best to you.
Tony Doidge
Jul 04, 2021
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I would like to Thank Alan and his team for their continual support with helping both myself and my son. Even though my son is now in New Zealand Alan was more than happy to arrange a meeting around the time difference to make sure he reached out the my Son.
Alan is a complete rock to us both when we have a blip in our lives we know we can reach out for support and he will get us back on track with our positive future
Big Thanks too Alan and Team
Regards
Tony
Alan is a complete rock to us both when we have a blip in our lives we know we can reach out for support and he will get us back on track with our positive future
Big Thanks too Alan and Team
Regards
Tony
Matt Beech
Jul 02, 2021
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I can't thank Alan Stokes enough for all the help he has given me. The change and improvement I see and feel with in myself is absolutely incredible and going to see Alan for help and advice is definitely one of the best decisions I have ever done. If you need help, Alan and Horizon is the place to go to.
