01Individual counselling
One-to-one time to explore your thoughts, emotions, and experiences in confidence, without pressure or judgement.
Call 07830 237 312A warm space to be heard
You don’t have to face it alone.
Professional counselling in a calm, supportive space — with guidance, understanding, and time to talk things through.
A confidential, judgement-free space
Take a breath.
You’re welcome here.
Meet your counsellor
You are at the heart of every conversation.
Denise Welch Qualified Counsellor and Therapist
Counselling is not about being told what to do. It is a chance to feel understood, explore what matters to you, and find your own way forward.
Denise offers a compassionate, non-judgemental relationship where you can speak honestly and move at a pace that feels right for you.
How we can work together
Support shaped around you.
You remain in control of the process. We start with what you need and take each step together.
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02Relationship support
A thoughtful space to understand patterns, strengthen communication, and build healthier ways of relating to one another.
03Children and young people
Age-appropriate support to help younger clients express feelings, build confidence, and feel safely heard.
Areas of support
Whatever you are carrying, there is space to talk.
Denise’s person-centred approach can support people experiencing a wide range of emotional, personal, and relationship challenges.
- Anxiety and stress
- Low mood and depression
- Emotional resilience
- Understanding triggers
- Grief and bereavement
- Trauma and PTSD-informed support
- Domestic abuse
- Bullying
- Abuse awareness and recovery
- Safeguarding concerns
- Autism-aware support
- ADHD-aware support
- Dyslexia-aware support
- OCD-related challenges
- Eating difficulties
- Alcohol and drug concerns
- Gambling-related difficulties
- Couples and relationship concerns
- Support for children and young people
- Confidence and personal development
Training and awareness
Informed, inclusive support
Relevant learning includes mental health and mental health first aid, autism-inclusive practice, ADHD, safeguarding, first aid, epilepsy awareness, equality, diversity and human rights, psychology, counselling skills, emotional resilience, suicide awareness, and dream analysis.
Every person’s needs are different. Please get in touch to discuss whether the service is suitable for you or your child.
Flexible support
Choose a way to connect that feels comfortable.
Availability and the most suitable format can be discussed during your first conversation.
Online sessions
Meet from a private place where you feel comfortable, using an agreed video platform.
By telephone
Talk by phone when voice-only support feels more private or convenient.
Email enquiries
Write in your own time to ask about counselling and arrange an initial conversation.
In person
Face-to-face counselling in a calm, confidential setting, subject to availability.
Confidential. Compassionate. Centred on you.
Take the first step
Ready when
you are.
Reach out for a friendly, no-pressure conversation about counselling and how we may be able to support you.
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