🌿 Oak & Willow Therapeutic Counselling
Supporting growth, resilience, and change.
Professional counselling shaped around you, drawing on a range of therapeutic approaches and nature-based metaphors to support reflection, understanding, and emotional wellbeing.
I draw on a range of therapeutic methods, combining insight, support, and practical tools to help you navigate life’s challenges.
I also incorporate nature-based practices, using the calm and grounding qualities of the natural world to support reflection, emotional healing, and personal growth.
My aim is to create a safe, non-judgmental space where you feel seen, heard, and supported.
I am passionate about helping clients build resilience, find balance, and reconnect with their inner strength, and I am committed to guiding you on a journey of self-discovery and wellbeing.
Services
Counselling support tailored to your needs
You may be seeking counselling because you are experiencing anxiety, low mood, stress, burnout, relationship difficulties, loss, or the ongoing impact of past experiences. Psychotherapeutic counselling offers a confidential, supportive space to explore these difficulties safely and at your own pace. At Oak & Willow Therapeutic Counselling, I recognise that no single therapeutic approach suits everyone. Just as nature adapts to different conditions, counselling is most effective when it is responsive to you as an individual.
Pluralistic Psychotherapeutic Counselling
I work pluralistically, meaning my work is guided by your goals, preferences, and what feels most helpful to you, rather than following one fixed model of therapy. This collaborative approach allows counselling to evolve as your needs change. Depending on what feels appropriate, our work may include: ~Talking therapy to explore thoughts, feelings, and lived experiences ~Gaining insight into emotional patterns and relationships ~Practical strategies to support emotional regulation and coping ~Relational and attachment-informed counselling ~Trauma-aware and ethically grounded practice ~The use of nature-based metaphors to support grounding, reflection, and personal growth
Nature-informed therapeutic work
Nature provides meaningful metaphors for understanding change, resilience, and emotional processes. Where helpful, we may gently draw on themes such as seasons, growth, roots, balance, and restoration to support insight and self-compassion. Nature-informed work can help to: ~Support emotional grounding and regulation ~Encourage reflection during periods of change or uncertainty ~Explore resilience, strength, and adaptability ~This is always optional and guided by your comfort, consent, and preferences.
What you can expect from counselling
A confidential, non-judgemental counselling space Professional, ethical psychotherapeutic practice aligned with NCPS values A collaborative therapeutic relationship Therapy that respects your pace, autonomy, and lived experience Like growth in nature, therapeutic change is gradual and individual — there is no pressure to move faster than feels right for you.
Ways of working
Counselling is offered in a way that suits your needs, preferences, and circumstances. Sessions may take place: Face to face counselling in a calm, confidential setting Walking therapy, using gentle movement and natural surroundings to support reflection and grounding Online counselling via secure video platform Telephone counselling, offering flexible and accessible support We can talk together about which option feels most comfortable and appropriate for you, and this can change over time.
Session Info
Face-to-Face (Summerhouse): 60 minutes Online (Zoom): 50 minutes Walk & Talk Therapy: Available on request Concessions: Low-income clients & Veterinary Professionals (proof required) Block Booking Discounts: Reduced rates available for multiple sessions Payment: Required at the time of the session or in advance for block bookings Cancellation Policy Contact 07947 275673 to cancel or reschedule 48 hours’ notice required Less than 48 hours or missed sessions are charged in full (non-refundable) Further details can be found in Terms & Conditions
Fees
Online Counselling
- Online counselling offers a flexible, confidential way to access support from the comfort of your own space. Using a secure platform, we can work together wherever you are, at a pace that feels right for you.
- Please note all online sessions are 50 minutes.
- Ready to take the next step?
- Get in touch today to book your first session or arrange a free initial chat.
Face to Face Counselling
- Face-to-face counselling is provided in a private space away from the pressures of everyday life. Set within a natural, calming environment, it provides a peaceful setting where you can feel safe, supported, and able to talk openly.
- Being surrounded by nature can help you feel more grounded and at ease, making it easier to explore your thoughts and emotions at your own pace. The summerhouse creates a warm, welcoming atmosphere—combining the comfort of a dedicated therapy space with the soothing qualities of the outdoors.
- Ready to begin?
- Get in touch to book a session and experience counselling in a calm, natural setting.
Concessions
- I believe counselling should be accessible to everyone. Concessions are available for those on a low income and Veterinary Professionals.
- If you feel you may benefit from a reduced rate, please get in touch to discuss your circumstances in confidence. Please note that proof of eligibility will be required.
Reduced Rates for Block of Sessions
- Reduced rates are available when booking a block of sessions, making ongoing support more accessible.
- Committing to a series of sessions can help maintain momentum and deepen the work we do together. Please get in touch if you’d like to find out more about block booking options.
Contact
- Mashbury Road, Great Waltham, Chelmsford, UK
- oakandwillowcounselling@outlook.com
- Mon-Fri - 09:00-18.00
If you are considering pluralistic psychotherapeutic counselling and would like to explore whether we could work together, you are welcome to get in touch. Book an initial consultation | Contact Oak & Willow Counselling