Business Details
Your Trusted Counselling Centre in Isleworth
Stepping Stones Counselling was founded by Rachel Cruz, a qualified and experienced Counsellor, Family Therapist, and Child Development & Behaviour Specialist. With over 15 years of experience in schools, counselling agencies, and the Hounslow Council Youth Offending Team, we provide professional and affordable counselling and parent support services in Isleworth, West London. Our approach combines person-centred, psychodynamic, and cognitive behavioural therapies to address a wide range of emotional and psychological challenges. We specialise in stress, anxiety, trauma, relationship issues, parenting struggles, and postnatal concerns, offering tailored support for individuals, couples, families, and children.Sessions are available weekly, lasting 50-60 minutes, with no referral required. Our founder holds a Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling (2006) and has dedicated her career to helping clients build resilience and improve family dynamics. We prioritise accessibility, offering wheelchair access and free parking at our Isleworth location. Clients praise our empathetic approach, with testimonials highlighting improved relationships and renewed confidence. We operate Monday to Friday, with evening appointments available on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Our services cater to diverse cultural backgrounds, ensuring a safe, non-judgmental space for personal growth and healing.
Services
Counselling
Parent Support
Person-centred Therapy
Psychodynamic Therapy
CBT
Art Therapy
Integrative Therapy
Highlights and features
- Experienced in schools and council youth services since 2006
- Offers person-centred, psychodynamic and CBT approaches
- No referral required for sessions
- Affordable rates for individuals and families
- Wheelchair accessible with free parking
Associations and certifications
- BACP
What people say
Great guidance and support
Healed relationship
Services
Counselling
Professional one-on-one therapy sessions addressing stress, anxiety, trauma, and relationship issues. Our counsellors use evidence-based techniques to create safe spaces for emotional exploration. Sessions last 60 minutes with flexible scheduling options available.
Parent Support
Specialised support for parenting challenges including childhood behavioural issues and postnatal concerns. We provide practical tools to improve family dynamics and build parental confidence through weekly 60-minute sessions.
Art Therapy
Non-verbal therapeutic approach using creative expression for children and adults struggling with emotional communication. Particularly effective for young people and those with complex trauma histories across 60-minute sessions.
CBT
Structured approach targeting negative thought patterns and behaviours. Our therapists help clients develop rational thinking strategies through practical exercises during weekly 60-minute cognitive behavioural therapy sessions.
Integrative Therapy
Flexible treatment combining multiple therapeutic modalities tailored to individual needs. This holistic approach adapts techniques from person-centred, psychodynamic and CBT frameworks across regular 60-minute sessions.
People
Rachel Cruz
Founder & Lead Counsellor
Qualified counsellor with 15+ years' experience in schools and youth services. Holds Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling and specialises in child development. Member of BACP since 2006.
Questions
What counselling approaches do you use?
We combine person-centred, psychodynamic and cognitive behavioural therapies, with art therapy options for non-verbal expression.
Do I need a referral for sessions?
No referral is required. Contact us directly by phone or email to arrange your initial assessment.
What are your session costs?
Individual sessions range from £45-£50, couples £55, families £60, with group therapy at £120 shared between six people.
Are evening appointments available?
Yes, we offer evening sessions on Tuesdays and Wednesdays until 7:15pm.
Is your centre accessible?
Yes, we provide wheelchair access and free parking at our Isleworth location.
Reviews (2)
Another User
Aug 19, 2018
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Wish I could give horrible counsellor -minus 5 rating
she was rubbish
ignored what I said and made it worse
dont go here
she was rubbish
ignored what I said and made it worse
dont go here
Simona Suciu
Aug 17, 2018
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Wonderful experience. Rachel is amazing, she's very professional, supportive, understanding and easy to talk to. It took me a long time to seek help because of my previous experiences with counselling, but i'm very happy that I've found the right person now. Can't recommend her enough.
