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Contact Us on 07936 714259 or email referrals@htcounselling.co.uk
*** TAKING ONLINE PAYMENTS ***

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About HT Counselling Services and the team
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Who are HT Counselling Services?

HT Counselling Services was founded by Helen Townsend in Bromsgrove, Worcestershire, over a decade ago. Initially established as a private practice, Helen expanded the service in 2017 to create a broader offering, bringing together a team of experienced and emerging professionals. This growth enabled the introduction of innovative services including online and creative therapy.

In 2021, HT Counselling Services evolved further with the launch of the Affordable Counselling Service (ACS). This initiative extended our reach, allowing us to provide accessible, low-cost therapy to clients across the UK, including major locations such as London and Edinburgh. The ACS also works in partnership with NHS Healthy Minds and is proud to be recognised as a Recognised Counselling Service (RCS).

HT Counselling Services is an Organisational Member of the National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society (NCPS), and within that, holds the status of a Recognised Counselling Service (RCS) – a reflection of our high standards, ethical practice, and professional commitment to providing quality therapy.

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Locally, we are regarded as one of the most trusted and in-demand therapy providers, offering both affordable and accessible counselling and psychotherapy. Our beautifully appointed therapy rooms in Bromsgrove provide a calm, safe, and welcoming environment for clients, while our online services make therapy more convenient and flexible than ever.

With a team of dedicated counsellors, HT Counselling Services offers over 50 years of combined therapeutic experience across a range of therapeutic modalities, including:

We offer both short-term and long-term therapy, with clients able to choose between working with fully qualified counsellors or accessing our low-cost counselling option, allowing space for meaningful support tailored to individual needs.

We work to empower our clients to:

  • Achieve their personal goals
  • Build resilience
  • Promote emotional growth and confidence
  • Regain control of their lives

Clients are free to choose:

  • Their preferred counsellor
  • The therapeutic approach (modality) they wish to engage with
  • The frequency and scheduling of sessions (available Monday to Friday)

Our counsellors bring diverse specialisms and training to the practice, underpinned by strong ethical values, professionalism, and a deep respect for the counselling and psychotherapy professions, following both the BACP and NCPS ethical frameworks.

To find the right fit for you, we invite you to explore our individual counsellor profiles for more information on their backgrounds, areas of expertise, and therapeutic styles – or alternatively, click the link to book directly.

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Everyone is different

Why might you be looking for therapy?

Personal Difficulties:

  • Abuse (sexual, physical or emotional)
  • Anger Management
  • Anxiety, Depression, Stress
  • Bereavement & Loss
  • Body image difficulties
  • Bullying
  • Cultural Challenges
  • Feelings of being stuck
  • Feelings of loneliness and isolation
  • Food relationships (both under & over eating)
  • General unhappiness
  • Identity Issues
  • Illness or Disability
  • Indecisiveness
  • Lack of purpose or motivation or meaning
  • Loss of self or identity
  • Low self-esteem/worth or lack of confidence
  • Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
  • Relationship Problems i.e. Separation / Divorce
  • Self Harm
  • Sexuality
  • Sleep Problems
  • Special Needs
  • Termination/Abortion/Miscarriage
  • Trauma
  • Violence
  • Work Related Issues

Life-Stage Issues:

  • Bereavement and loss
  • Coming out
  • Commitment issues
  • Fidelity, trust & jealousy issues
  • Grief over the loss of a relationship
  • Mid-life crisis
  • Parenthood
  • Problems connecting with friends and family
  • Problems with intimacy and sex
  • Redundancy
  • Retirement
  • Relationship Difficulties
  • Separation / Divorce
  • Spiritual crisis
  • Uncertainty regarding a relationship's future

There are many different reasons why our clients come to us for therapy.

Whether or not your reason is listed above, we’d love to help you too.

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With Kym’s help, I have learned healthy coping strategies and no longer feel the need to turn to self-harm. I have also learned how to better manage stress to prevent me from getting to peaks where I no longer feel in control of the situation at hand. This has been extremely beneficial to me during my applications to university, which I can only describe as the most stressful time of my life so far, yet I have not spiralled back into poor coping mechanisms, and I can truly credit that back to my time with Kym.
~ Client
We were worried for our son and how he would manage as he got older, worried he’d be prone to anxiety and depression. I feel the sessions with Jacqui have had a really positive impact and paved the way for any further support as he grows. The stigma about receiving counselling fully quashed. Thank you Jacqui!
~ Client
Very positive - we’ve seen great improvements in our son’s confidence, self esteem and ability to handle big emotions.
~ Client
I feel much more calmer in myself. I have learned how to recognise intrusive thoughts and how best to deal with them. I have implemented the methods I’ve been taught in therapy in day to day life.
~ Client
I can cope better with day to day life. I am less teary and I feel stronger, more optimistic about life ahead. My therapist has been a godsend.
~ Client
Thank you, for your time, patience and support to help me navigate. I am beyond grateful for your energy and kind professionalism.
~ Client
My therapist was brilliant at listening and supporting me through the counselling process. She was professional but warm and approachable and it felt very natural talking to her. I would certainly go back to see her again.
~ Client
Counselling has really helped me through a difficult time after experiencing challenges. I feel the sessions have helped me get back to my old self and I am feeling much more positive about the future and my journey ahead.
~ Client
It is continuing to make a difference to me. I am still processing the ways in which Debbie supported me to begin to face things in my own way and dare to try and make decisions I needed to make, including facing my fears and not allowing them to overwhelm me.
~ Client
Emma worked so well with my son and helped him to cope so much better with a very difficult year. She listened and gave practical advice, which was just what he needed.
~ Client
Exemplary - so supportive. Client centred, compassionate and attentive. Built a strong trusting relationship. Responsive to when/what I was struggling with and the emotional states I brought to sessions. I felt safe and secure very quickly.
~ Client
The therapist was very professional and understanding to my situation and provided a safe space for me to express my feelings. I feel in a better place after having sessions.
~ Client
As someone who had never had counselling sessions before I was sceptical if it was going to be beneficial to me, however after having some sessions with Kerry I was able to unload my thoughts which has greatly eased my situation and thoughts.
~ Client
Really supportive, positive, helpful and it had a huge impact on my life. Thanks again to Klaudia, she was amazing.
~ Client
Using the strategies you have taught me and understanding where my anger is coming from, has really helped me to become a better person to be around. I’m no longer angry all the time!
~ Client
Your counselling sessions really helped to get me through a difficult period and I now feel in a much better place and able to think about moving on with my life.
~ Client
Thank you so much again for all the help you gave me, it gave me the ability to figure out how to fix my issues by myself, which takes a big weight off my shoulders.
~ Client
I've shared things with you that i had never shared with anyone - testament to your unconditional acceptance of me.​
~ Client
There have been some hard times in the months since we ended counselling, but I remembered the things we discussed and I got through lots of different challenges thanks to you.
~ Client
Thank you so much for all your hard work and support these past two years. It is so greatly appreciated.
~ Client
Accessible, supportive, compassionate and wise service which responded to me when I needed to be heard and has helped me find the way forward. Thank you!
~ Client
Counselling has helped me control anger linked to anxiety, focus in self care and helped strengthen my relationship with my children.
~ Client
I'm so glad I have you to come to as a supervisor. You help me trust in my processes and I trust your judgment of them! A great big thank you! You are a real steadfast influence on my practice.
~ Supervisee