Deciding to begin therapy can feel difficult and may bring up feelings of anxiety or uncertainty. Many people find, however, that when they work with a therapist they feel safe and comfortable with, therapy can become a deeply supportive and rewarding process, offering space for reflection, understanding and lasting change.
Hitchin Counselling & Psychology is a group practice made up of highly qualified and experienced professionals, offering a comprehensive range of therapeutic services. We are fully insured, DBS checked, and affiliated with recognised professional bodies that set and regulate the ethical and professional standards within which we work.
We provide counselling and psychotherapy for adults and young people over the age of 13 who may be experiencing a wide range of emotional, psychological and relational difficulties. People come to therapy for many different reasons — some with clearly defined concerns, others with a more general sense that something is not feeling right. Our work offers a supportive and confidential space to explore these experiences at a pace that feels manageable.
We work with individuals and couples facing difficulties such as anxiety, depression, stress, relationship concerns, trauma, bereavement, issues of identity and belonging, challenges around work or life transitions, and problems affecting self-esteem or confidence. We also support children and young people with emotional and behavioural difficulties, adapting our approach to suit their developmental needs.
We welcome people from a wide range of cultural, ethnic and religious backgrounds, and work in an affirmative way with gender, sexuality and identity diversity. Our therapists draw on a range of therapeutic approaches, allowing the work to be tailored to each individual’s circumstances, rather than taking a one-size-fits-all approach.
We recognise that taking the first step can feel challenging. Choosing a therapist is an important decision — you deserve someone you feel comfortable with.
Areas of experience: Loss, bereavement, depression, relationship difficulties, individual therapy and couples therapy.
Rosemary is a BACP Accredited Psychodynamic Counsellor and Psychotherapist with over 30 years’ experience. She works with individuals and couples and has a particular interest in loss, bereavement, depression and relationship difficulties.
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Areas of experience: Adult and adolescent psychotherapy, gender and sexual diversity, and working with people from diverse cultures and backgrounds.
Geoff is a psychodynamic psychotherapist accredited with the British Psychoanalytic Council. He has worked in the field of mental health since 2003 and has 15+ years of experience working as a psychotherapist with both adults and adolescents.
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Areas of experience: Depression, anxiety, relationship difficulties, bereavement and loss.
Anne is an experienced psychodynamic counsellor who has worked in private practice for over 10 years, supporting individuals from diverse backgrounds with a wide range of emotional and psychological difficulties.
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Areas of experience: Anxiety, depression, substance misuse, addiction, self-harm, relationship and family difficulties, stress, self-esteem, sexuality, emotional difficulties and self-image.
Su is a qualified and experienced Psychotherapeutic Counsellor with over 10 years’ clinical experience across a range of therapeutic settings in Hertfordshire and London. She offers both short and long-term therapy to adults and couples.
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Areas of experience: Depression, anxiety, relationship difficulties, loss and a wide range of emotional and mental health difficulties.
Shelley is a qualified Psychodynamic Psychotherapist and is MBACP Accredited. She works in private practice offering both open ended and short term therapy. She has experience working within the NHS in CAMHS.
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Areas of experience: Anxiety, relationship difficulties, life and career transitions.
Sarah is a BACP-registered integrative counsellor who works with adults from a range of backgrounds. She offers a compassionate approach, supporting people with anxiety, relationship difficulties, life and career transitions, and other emotional challenges.
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Areas of experience: Anxiety, depression, loss, identity, relationship difficulties, life transitions, trauma and somatic therapy.
Linda is a UKCP-registered psychotherapist and supervisor with over 20 years’ experience in private practice. She works with young adults and adults facing a wide range of emotional and psychological difficulties, with a particular interest in trauma and somatic approaches.
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Areas of experience: Individual therapy, couples therapy, relationship difficulties, life challenges, personal development and counsellor supervision.
Claudio is an experienced Existential–Humanistic therapist who has worked full-time across London and Hertfordshire for over 25 years. He works with individuals and couples and also provides professional supervision to other counsellors.
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Areas of experience: Trauma-informed therapy, CBT, mindfulness, compassion-focused interventions, DBT-informed therapy, EMDR, psychodynamic therapy and somatic interventions.
Nora is a Counselling Psychologist with 20 years’ experience, having worked across a range of NHS Mental Health Services before moving into private practice. She has a particular interest in trauma-informed therapy and provides individually tailored psychological treatment.
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Areas of experience: Anxiety, depression, stress, trauma, bereavement, relationship difficulties, issues around identity, psychosis, bipolar disorder and personality disorders.
Vanessa is an experienced psychodynamic psychotherapist who offers a warm, thoughtful and confidential space for people experiencing a wide range of emotional and psychological difficulties.
View Vanessa Phillip's profile →If you would like to enquire about counselling, psychotherapy or psychological support, please use the form. A member of the team will get back to you as soon as possible.
You are welcome to include a brief outline of what you are looking for, but there is no need to share anything in detail at this stage.
If you would like to contact us by phone, one of our team will be happy to assist you. Please leave a message on our answer machine, clearly stating your name, number and any preferred times for us to return your call.
All messages left on the machine are treated with the strictest confidentiality and we will do our utmost to return your call within 48 hours and at a time convenient for you.
Online therapy offers a convenient and flexible way to access professional support wherever you feel most comfortable.
Find out more about online therapyA psychiatrist is a medical doctor who specialises in mental health. Psychiatrists are trained to understand mental health difficulties primarily from a medical and biological perspective. They are qualified to prescribe medication and may recommend medical treatments such as antidepressants or other psychiatric medicines as part of care. In the UK, psychiatrists often work within the NHS or private medical services and may work alongside therapists rather than providing talking therapy themselves.
Psychology is the scientific study of how people think, feel, behave and relate to others. Psychologists are trained in psychological theory and research methods, and use this knowledge to understand emotional and mental health difficulties. Some psychologists work primarily in research or assessment, while others provide psychological therapies, such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), within clinical settings.
Psychotherapists are trained in one or more recognised therapeutic approaches and use talking therapies to help people explore emotional difficulties, patterns of relating, and life experiences. Approaches may include psychodynamic psychotherapy, cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), EMDR, or other evidence-based models. Therapy may be short-term or longer-term, depending on individual needs.
The term counsellor is often used interchangeably with psychotherapist in the UK. Counsellors are trained to offer talking therapies in a supportive and confidential setting, helping people reflect on their experiences, emotions, and relationships. Training backgrounds and therapeutic approaches can vary.