Business Details
16 Years
experience
Professional Counselling Services in Bromsgrove
H T Counselling was founded by Helen Townsend in Bromsgrove, Worcestershire, over a decade ago. Initially established as a private practice, the company expanded in 2017 to offer innovative services including online and creative therapy. In 2021, the Affordable Counselling Service was launched to provide accessible, low-cost therapy nationwide, partnering with NHS Healthy Minds. As an Organisational Member of the National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society (NCPS) and a Recognised Counselling Service (RCS), we uphold high ethical standards and professional commitment. Our team of dedicated counsellors brings over 50 years of combined experience across therapeutic modalities such as Person-Centred, Integrative, and Psychodynamic approaches. We offer both short-term and long-term therapy, empowering clients to achieve personal goals, build resilience, and regain control of their lives.Our counsellors adhere to the ethical frameworks of BACP and NCPS, ensuring a client-centred, compassionate approach. With beautifully appointed therapy rooms in Bromsgrove and nationwide online services, we provide flexible, accessible support tailored to individual needs. Our diverse team specialises in areas including anxiety, depression, trauma, and relationship issues, offering sessions Monday to Friday with options for evening and weekend appointments. We are committed to continuous professional development, ensuring our practitioners remain at the forefront of therapeutic innovation while maintaining the highest standards of care.
Services
Counselling
Psychotherapy
Online Therapy
Supervision
Creative Therapy
Anger Management
Hypnotherapy
Holistic Therapies
Nail Services
Organisational Mentoring
Details
- Year established: 2010
Highlights and features
- We have over 50 years of combined therapeutic experience across multiple modalities
- Our counsellors adhere to the ethical frameworks of BACP and NCPS
- We offer both in-person and encrypted online therapy sessions nationwide
- All counsellors undergo rigorous recruitment and hold enhanced DBS clearance
- We provide a safe, non-judgmental space with flexible appointment times
Associations and certifications
- National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society (NCPS)
- British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP)
What people say
Professional but warm
Helped me feel positive
Safe and secure environment
Accessible and supportive
Made a real difference
Services
Counselling
Our counselling services provide a safe, confidential space for individuals to explore emotional challenges. With over 50 years of combined experience, our BACP-registered therapists specialise in treating anxiety, depression, and relationship issues. Sessions are available both in-person at our Bromsgrove practice and online via encrypted platforms. We empower clients to develop self-awareness, improve coping strategies, and achieve personal growth through tailored therapeutic approaches.
Psychotherapy
H T Counselling offers in-depth psychotherapy for long-standing emotional difficulties. Our NCPS-accredited practitioners use evidence-based techniques to address trauma, personality disorders, and complex mental health conditions. Through regular sessions, clients gain insight into unconscious patterns affecting their behaviour. Both individual and organisational psychotherapy options are available, with flexible scheduling to accommodate different needs while maintaining strict confidentiality and professional standards.
Online Therapy
Our secure online therapy platform enables nationwide access to professional mental health support. Using encrypted video conferencing tools like Zoom and Vsee, clients receive the same quality care as in-person sessions. This service accommodates busy schedules and remote locations while maintaining therapeutic effectiveness. All practitioners have specific training in online delivery, ensuring continuity of care through our Bromsgrove-based practice's high standards of professionalism and ethical practice.
Creative Therapy
Creative therapy combines traditional counselling with artistic expression to help clients process complex emotions. Particularly effective for children and young people, this approach uses play, drawing, and other creative techniques to explore feelings non-verbally. Our practitioners hold enhanced DBS checks and specialist training in child psychology, making this service ideal for addressing trauma, behavioural issues, and developmental challenges through engaging, age-appropriate therapeutic methods.
Counselling Supervision
We provide accredited supervision services for counsellors and psychotherapists at all career stages. Our supervisors hold Level 6 Diplomas and have extensive experience in private practice and NHS settings. The service includes case review, ethical guidance, and professional development support. With specialist supervisors for child and adolescent work, we help practitioners maintain clinical effectiveness while meeting regulatory requirements for ongoing professional development and reflective practice.
People
Helen Townsend
Practice Director
Founder of H T Counselling with over a decade of experience, Helen Townsend specialises in integrative psychotherapy for adults and young people. As a Proficient Accredited member of NCPS and MBACP, she leads our team of therapists while maintaining active clinical practice.
Kate Clarke
Counselling Supervisor
An integrative counsellor with specialist expertise in children and young people's mental health, Kate provides supervision services while maintaining her clinical practice. She holds professional accreditation with NCPS and BACP, focusing on trauma-informed approaches and developmental psychology.
Emma Scarborough
Counselling Supervisor
A UKCP-accredited psychotherapist specialising in transactional analysis, Emma provides supervision and assessment services. With extensive experience in both NHS and private settings, she focuses on child and adolescent mental health, maintaining active clinical practice alongside her supervisory role.
Questions
What therapeutic approaches do you offer?
We provide psychodynamic, integrative, humanistic, person-centred, and creative therapies, along with anger management and hypnotherapy options.
Are your counsellors qualified?
All our counsellors hold relevant qualifications to Level 4 and above, with professional memberships including BACP and NCPS.
Can I access online therapy sessions?
Yes, we offer secure online therapy via encrypted platforms like Zoom and Vsee for clients nationwide.
Do you work with children and young people?
Yes, we have specialist counsellors with enhanced DBS clearance for working with children aged 7+.
What are your office hours?
Our office is open Monday-Friday 8:30am-8pm and Saturday 9am-1pm for appointments and inquiries.
Is there parking available at your Bromsgrove practice?
Our Aston Fields location has easy access to public transport, with parking available nearby for in-person appointments.
