Counselling often supports specific issues such as anxiety, stress or life events. Psychotherapy explores longstanding difficulties, trauma and relationship patterns.
PLACE TO TALK THERAPIES
Trauma-informed and neuroaffirming counselling, psychotherapy, EMDR, couples counselling and clinical supervision. Support from an experienced team of registered therapists, available in Bournemouth, Ferndown and Burbage, as well as online across the UK and internationally.
Every counsellor at Place to Talk Therapies is qualified, registered or accredited with BACP, insured, and DBS-checked.
You can read more about each of us on our 👉TEAM PAGE
You're not alone in this
You don't need the right words to start. Some people arrive knowing exactly what they're carrying: trauma, grief, a relationship in difficulty. Others just know that something feels off, that they're more tired, more anxious, or more disconnected from themselves than they used to be, without being able to say why.
Both are good reasons to reach out.
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We work with adults facing anxiety, burnout, trauma, low mood, relationship difficulties, grief, neurodivergent experiences and shifts in identity or self-worth. Our approach is relational and evidence-informed, and it takes your pace seriously. Healing isn't rushed, and it isn't something done to you. It's something we work through together.
The place where healing meets honour
Shame has a way of convincing people they're the problem. Our work starts from a different premise: you are not the sum of what happened to you, and the parts of yourself you've silenced to get by deserve to be heard, not fixed.
Sessions are shame-aware, neuroaffirming and trauma-informed. That means we pay close attention to safety, pace, and what your nervous system can hold on a given day, and we won't ask you to perform progress you don't feel. Change tends to come from feeling steady enough to look at things honestly, not from being pushed.
How we can help
Counselling & Psychotherapy
Support for specific difficulties or longer-standing patterns, whichever fits where you are right now.
Couples & Relationship Counselling
A supported space to rebuild communication, trust and understanding.
EMDR
An evidence-based approach for processing traumatic or distressing memories, when talking alone isn't enough on its own.
Low-Cost Counselling
Affordable online sessions with a counsellor in the final stage of their professional training, supervised throughout.
Clinical Supervision
1-1, group supervision and guided peer groups for qualified counsellors and counselling students.
👉ARRANGE A FREE INTRO CALL
Where we work
In person: Bournemouth (BH10), two locations in Ferndown (BH22), and Burbage (LE10)
Online: across the UK, and internationally where local law allows
Free parking is available. Full access details for each room are on our FAQ page.
Fees
Sessions range from £40 to £75, depending on the therapist and type of therapy. Concessionary rates may be available. There's no pressure to commit before you've had a chance to ask questions about cost, availability or fit.
Getting started
What happens after I get in touch?
A member of the team will usually reply within two to three working days, often sooner. You'll be offered a free 15 to 20 minute introductory call, with no obligation to continue.
Do I need to know what kind of therapy I want?
No. That's something we can work out together, once we understand what's brought you here.
Reaching out is often the hardest part. You don't need to have the right words, or even be sure this is the right step. An initial conversation is a low-pressure way to find out.
👉GET IN TOUCH
You can read more about each of us on our 👉TEAM PAGE
You're not alone in this
You don't need the right words to start. Some people arrive knowing exactly what they're carrying: trauma, grief, a relationship in difficulty. Others just know that something feels off, that they're more tired, more anxious, or more disconnected from themselves than they used to be, without being able to say why.
Both are good reasons to reach out.
👉ARRANGE A FREE INTRO CALL
We work with adults facing anxiety, burnout, trauma, low mood, relationship difficulties, grief, neurodivergent experiences and shifts in identity or self-worth. Our approach is relational and evidence-informed, and it takes your pace seriously. Healing isn't rushed, and it isn't something done to you. It's something we work through together.
The place where healing meets honour
Shame has a way of convincing people they're the problem. Our work starts from a different premise: you are not the sum of what happened to you, and the parts of yourself you've silenced to get by deserve to be heard, not fixed.
Sessions are shame-aware, neuroaffirming and trauma-informed. That means we pay close attention to safety, pace, and what your nervous system can hold on a given day, and we won't ask you to perform progress you don't feel. Change tends to come from feeling steady enough to look at things honestly, not from being pushed.
How we can help
Counselling & Psychotherapy
Support for specific difficulties or longer-standing patterns, whichever fits where you are right now.
Couples & Relationship Counselling
A supported space to rebuild communication, trust and understanding.
EMDR
An evidence-based approach for processing traumatic or distressing memories, when talking alone isn't enough on its own.
Low-Cost Counselling
Affordable online sessions with a counsellor in the final stage of their professional training, supervised throughout.
Clinical Supervision
1-1, group supervision and guided peer groups for qualified counsellors and counselling students.
👉ARRANGE A FREE INTRO CALL
Where we work
In person: Bournemouth (BH10), two locations in Ferndown (BH22), and Burbage (LE10)
Online: across the UK, and internationally where local law allows
Free parking is available. Full access details for each room are on our FAQ page.
Fees
Sessions range from £40 to £75, depending on the therapist and type of therapy. Concessionary rates may be available. There's no pressure to commit before you've had a chance to ask questions about cost, availability or fit.
Getting started
What happens after I get in touch?
A member of the team will usually reply within two to three working days, often sooner. You'll be offered a free 15 to 20 minute introductory call, with no obligation to continue.
Do I need to know what kind of therapy I want?
No. That's something we can work out together, once we understand what's brought you here.
Reaching out is often the hardest part. You don't need to have the right words, or even be sure this is the right step. An initial conversation is a low-pressure way to find out.
👉GET IN TOUCH
Counselling Team
Counsellors in Bournemouth (BH10), Ferndown (BH22), and Burbage (LE10) Place to Talk Therapies can support you in-person or online Concessionary rates may be available, please ask.
Kay
MBACP Counsellor (Accred) | EMDR Practitioner |SupervisorSession fee from £70. Online only. Please get in touch to check current availability. Clinical supervision for counsellors and counselling students.
Helen
MBACP CounsellorSession fee £65. Also sees young people aged 16+. In-person and online sessions, Ferndown (BH22). Please get in touch to check current availability.
Roger
MBACP Counsellor (Accred) | EMDR Practitioner | Couples TherapistSession fees: 1-1 £65, couples £75. In-person, Burbage (LE10), and online. English and Punjabi spoken. Please get in touch to check current availability.
Trainee
Placement CounsellorPlacement Counsellor in final stages of training. Session fee £40. Online only, supervised throughout. Please get in touch to check current availability.
Jacqui
MBACP CounsellorJacqui is currently taking a sabbatical. Please check back, or get in touch and we'll let you know when she's available again.
Trauma-informed therapy for adults
Counselling Locations: Bournemouth, Ferndown, and Burbage Online and Telephone Counselling Nationally and Internationally
Counselling & Psychotherapy
Couples/Relationship Counselling
Couples counselling offers a supportive space to improve communication, rebuild trust and work through relationship difficulties with greater understanding.
EMDR
Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing
EMDR helps reduce the distress linked to traumatic memories and can support PTSD, trauma, anxiety and other emotional difficulties.
Low Cost Counselling
Our ONLINE low-cost counselling service offering affordable, professional support across the UK. Sessions are provided by a counsellor in the final stages of their professional training.
ISSUES AND CONCERNS
Examples of some of the issues and concerns we work with
Anxiety & Stress
When your mind won't switch off, even the smallest tasks can feel impossible. Counselling, including CBT, can help you challenge unhelpful thought patterns, build coping strategies, and feel calmer, day to day. 👇Read the Blog: 👇
BLOG: The Quiet Weight of AnxietyCoaching
Feeling stuck, even when life looks fine from the outside, is more common than you'd think. Therapeutic coaching sits alongside counselling, helping you build a life that reflects your values, and turn insight into lasting, meaningful change.
Couples/Relationship Counselling
Feeling unheard by the person closest to you can be deeply painful. Relationship difficulties often leave us disconnected and unsure how to move forward, but counselling offers a space to rebuild trust and emotional safety, whatever the future holds. 👇Read the Blog: 👇
BLOG: When Relationships Feel DifficultDepression
When everything feels heavy, and even getting up feels like too much, depression can take hold of daily life, dulling things that used to bring you joy. We use approaches like CBT to help you understand what's contributing to it, and find small, steady ways to feel supported. 👇Read the Blog: 👇
BLOG: Emotional HealingGrief and loss
Grief can feel isolating, arriving in waves that don't follow any timeline. There's no right or wrong way to feel, and counselling offers a safe space to explore sadness, anger or guilt at your own pace, honouring your personal experience. 👇Read the Blog: 👇
BLOG: Bereavement and LossPanic Attacks
That feeling of being trapped by your own body, with no way to escape the fear, is one of the hardest parts of panic attacks. Counselling helps you recognise triggers and early signs, and build practical coping strategies like breathing and grounding, so you feel calmer and more in control. 👇Read the BLOG: 👇
BLOG: Managing and Reducing Panic AttacksPregnancy Loss & Birth Trauma
The isolation of pregnancy loss or birth trauma can be hard to put into words, even as anxiety, guilt, anger or sadness surface underneath it. In a safe, non-judgemental space, we'll work through these feelings together, at your own pace, helping you make sense of them and find a path towards healing. 👇Read the BLOG: 👇
BLOG: Birth TraumaTrauma & Abuse
Trauma, whether from abuse, assault, accidents or other life-altering events, can leave you feeling consumed by anxiety, flashbacks or hypervigilance. Using a trauma-informed approach, we'll work to reduce the impact of these symptoms, helping you build resilience, healthier coping mechanisms, and self-compassion, and heal at a pace that feels safe for you and on your own terms. 👇Read the BLOG: 👇
BLOG: PTSD & TraumaShame
Shame can settle in quietly, shaping how you see yourself long after the experiences that caused it have passed. Whether rooted in past events, self-perception or societal pressure, counselling offers a space to reassess these beliefs, rebuild self-worth, and live in a way that aligns with who you truly are. 👇Read the BLOG: 👇
BLOG: Transforming Shame and Rebuilding IdentitySpirituality
Feeling lost in your own beliefs can be one of the loneliest experiences there is. Spiritual struggles, whether rooted in faith or not, can leave you conflicted, and if you've experienced spiritual abuse, counselling offers a space to heal and find a sense of authenticity and peace. 👇Read the Blog 👇
BLOG: The Quiet Work of Becoming WholeAnxiety & Stress
Coaching
Couples/Relationship Counselling
Depression
Grief and loss
Panic Attacks
Pregnancy Loss & Birth Trauma
Trauma & Abuse
Shame
Spirituality
Clinical Supervision
1-1 | Group Supervision | Guided Peer Supervision
Supervision
A reflective and supportive space to explore your client work, practice and professional development. Individual and group supervision is available for qualified counsellors and counselling students.
FEES
Fees are listed below for transparency. Concessionary rates may be available. Beginning therapy can feel like a significant step, and you are welcome to ask questions about fees, availability or the type of support offered before deciding whether to proceed. Fees may vary depending on the therapist, location and type of therapy provided. This can be discussed as part of an initial conversation to help ensure the support feels appropriate for your needs.
Counselling £65-£75
Calm, comfortable, and private rooms. Free parking is available. Online sessions via TEAMS/WhatsApp video/Zoom 👇
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EMDR from £115
EMDR when booked as a package. If you would like to book EMDR sessions without committing to regular therapy. Please contact to discuss 👇
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Supervision £70 - £120
Supervision for students and qualified therapists/counsellors. 1-1 | £70. Group | £120 Student rate available: please enquire 👇
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Low Cost Counselling
Online counselling with a trainee counsellor - £40 (+£25 assessment). Lower fees may occassionaly be available with the qualified counselling team. These are set according to individual circumstances. 👇
ContactF.A.Q.
Are you qualified?
We are experienced, qualified, registered and insured counsellors and psychotherapists. Kay and Roger are EMDR practitioners.
Every associate has been chosen to join the Place to Talk Therapies team because of their experience and training, and each associate holds and maintains their own insurance, membership registration, ICO registration and DBS certificate.
We actively engage in regular CPD (continuing professional development) to maintain and continually enhance our professional practice.
Where low-cost counselling is offered by a trainee counsellor, they are carefully selected, in the final stages of professional training, and work under regular clinical supervision with support from the wider team.
Each associate's qualifications and CPD are listed on their 'More about me' page in the Team section, where their credentials have been verified.
What is counselling like?
Counselling is a collaborative and empowering process. The goal is to help you build resilience, gain self-awareness, develop coping strategies, and improve your overall mental health and wellbeing.
Your first session will include an initial assessment, exploring your history, relationships (past and present), and mental wellbeing. We'll discuss your goals and expectations together, so we can agree the most appropriate way forward, and we'll review this regularly as we go. Sessions may involve talking through emotions, relationships and experiences, practising coping techniques, and setting goals.
Sessions are usually booked for the same day and time each week, and normally last 60 minutes. We try to offer flexibility where we can. Counselling can be short or longer term, and after your first session, you can book a regular weekly slot.
Counselling can cover any area of life. At times it can feel a bit like untangling a giant knotted ball of string, so patience and commitment are often needed. It can take a little time to settle into the process, and it's worth knowing that working through issues and emotions can sometimes feel harder before it feels easier. For most people, this is temporary, and gives way to steady improvement.
Your first session will include an initial assessment, exploring your history, relationships (past and present), and mental wellbeing. We'll discuss your goals and expectations together, so we can agree the most appropriate way forward, and we'll review this regularly as we go. Sessions may involve talking through emotions, relationships and experiences, practising coping techniques, and setting goals.
Sessions are usually booked for the same day and time each week, and normally last 60 minutes. We try to offer flexibility where we can. Counselling can be short or longer term, and after your first session, you can book a regular weekly slot.
Counselling can cover any area of life. At times it can feel a bit like untangling a giant knotted ball of string, so patience and commitment are often needed. It can take a little time to settle into the process, and it's worth knowing that working through issues and emotions can sometimes feel harder before it feels easier. For most people, this is temporary, and gives way to steady improvement.
How do I pay?
Payment can be made by BACS transfer and is required in full 48 hours before your session. International payments can be made via Wise, and are likewise required 48 hours in advance.
You can block-book your sessions, or agree a rolling weekly or fortnightly schedule with your counsellor.
Subject to availability, you can book different days or times each week to accommodate shift work or other responsibilities.
If you're unable to attend a booked session, please notify your counsellor as soon as possible, and with at least 24 hours' notice where you can. We'll do our best to find an alternative date or time.
Late notifications, within 24 hours of your appointment, will be charged the full fee.
We can occasionally offer reduced-fee sessions for students or those on a low income. Please feel free to ask about current availability when you enquire.
You can block-book your sessions, or agree a rolling weekly or fortnightly schedule with your counsellor.
Subject to availability, you can book different days or times each week to accommodate shift work or other responsibilities.
If you're unable to attend a booked session, please notify your counsellor as soon as possible, and with at least 24 hours' notice where you can. We'll do our best to find an alternative date or time.
Late notifications, within 24 hours of your appointment, will be charged the full fee.
We can occasionally offer reduced-fee sessions for students or those on a low income. Please feel free to ask about current availability when you enquire.
Is there parking?
Yes.
At Kay's office: there is free and unlimited parking on the road opposite, or on surrounding roads. Please do not park on the driveway (unless pre-agreed), as access is required.
At Roger's office: free on-road parking outside.
At Helen's office: free on-road parking outside.
At Jacqui's office: free on-road parking outside.
At Kay's office: there is free and unlimited parking on the road opposite, or on surrounding roads. Please do not park on the driveway (unless pre-agreed), as access is required.
At Roger's office: free on-road parking outside.
At Helen's office: free on-road parking outside.
At Jacqui's office: free on-road parking outside.
Is there a waiting room?
No.
Session times are staggered, so you shouldn't meet anyone arriving or leaving their session. Please don't arrive earlier than your booking start time.
Session times are staggered, so you shouldn't meet anyone arriving or leaving their session. Please don't arrive earlier than your booking start time.
Can I bring someone with me to my sessions?
Generally, it's inappropriate to have anyone else in the session other than the counsellor and client, unless it's specifically a couples session. Family sessions are not currently offered.
If you have children, you'll need to arrange care for them while you're at your appointment.
If a family member or friend is driving you to your appointment, they're welcome to wait in their car outside the building, or find a local cafe nearby where they can get a drink while they wait.
If you have children, you'll need to arrange care for them while you're at your appointment.
If a family member or friend is driving you to your appointment, they're welcome to wait in their car outside the building, or find a local cafe nearby where they can get a drink while they wait.
Do I need to be referred by my GP?
No. Most clients self-refer. However, we can accept referrals from GP’s, charities and other local counsellors.
Is there disabled/wheelchair access?
Kay's office: the counselling room is on the ground floor. There's a gravel driveway, and 2 low steps at the front door. The front door is wide, but not accessible for a wheelchair.
Roger's office: on the ground floor. Doorways are not accessible for a wheelchair.
Helen's office: on the ground floor and accessible for wheelchair users.
Jacqui's office: on the ground floor, with a gravel driveway. Doorways are not easily accessible for a wheelchair.
Roger's office: on the ground floor. Doorways are not accessible for a wheelchair.
Helen's office: on the ground floor and accessible for wheelchair users.
Jacqui's office: on the ground floor, with a gravel driveway. Doorways are not easily accessible for a wheelchair.
GET IN TOUCH
Once your contact form has been received, a member of the team will usually email you within two to three working days, often sooner.
You will be connected with the counsellor who has suitable availability and is most likely to meet your needs. They will offer a free 15 to 20 minute introductory call, usually by WhatsApp video. Telephone or in-person calls may also be available.
There is no obligation to book. If you choose to continue, you can discuss online or in-person sessions and whether weekly or fortnightly appointments would suit you best.
Your information will be kept confidential and used only to respond to your enquiry and connect you with appropriate support.
Crisis support
This form is not monitored for urgent support. If you or someone else is in immediate danger, call 999.
For urgent mental health support, call NHS 111 and select the mental health option. You can also call Samaritans free on 116 123.
Disclaimer
Submitting this form or using this website does not create a client-counsellor relationship. This begins only once a formal counselling agreement has been completed. Counsellors working with Place to Talk Therapies are independent practitioners responsible for their own clinical practice, safeguarding, supervision, professional registration, insurance and data protection. Website information is for general guidance and is not a substitute for professional or emergency support.
You will be connected with the counsellor who has suitable availability and is most likely to meet your needs. They will offer a free 15 to 20 minute introductory call, usually by WhatsApp video. Telephone or in-person calls may also be available.
There is no obligation to book. If you choose to continue, you can discuss online or in-person sessions and whether weekly or fortnightly appointments would suit you best.
Your information will be kept confidential and used only to respond to your enquiry and connect you with appropriate support.
Crisis support
This form is not monitored for urgent support. If you or someone else is in immediate danger, call 999.
For urgent mental health support, call NHS 111 and select the mental health option. You can also call Samaritans free on 116 123.
Disclaimer
Submitting this form or using this website does not create a client-counsellor relationship. This begins only once a formal counselling agreement has been completed. Counsellors working with Place to Talk Therapies are independent practitioners responsible for their own clinical practice, safeguarding, supervision, professional registration, insurance and data protection. Website information is for general guidance and is not a substitute for professional or emergency support.
