Business Details
18 Years
experience
Your Trusted Counselling Partner in Cardiff & Swansea
Established in 2008, Talk in the Bay is a team of over 17 qualified counsellors, psychotherapists, and clinical supervisors offering tailored therapeutic solutions across Wales and globally via online sessions. Our expertise spans cognitive behavioural therapy, schema therapy, psychotherapy, and specialist counselling for conditions such as trauma, anxiety, and relationship challenges. With therapy rooms in Cardiff Bay and Swansea, we prioritise accessibility, flexibility, and client-centred care, ensuring sessions adapt to individual needs through in-person or secure Zoom-based formats.Our practitioners hold advanced qualifications and adhere to rigorous professional standards, reflecting our commitment to fostering mental wellbeing through evidence-based practices. We also provide corporate mental health support, including workshops on stress prevention and critical incident debriefs, alongside supervision services for healthcare professionals.
Services
Autism Counselling
Relationship Therapy
Online Sessions
Trauma Support
CBT Therapy
Schema Therapy
Corporate Mental Health
Young Person Counselling
Sexology Services
Clinical Supervision
Details
- Year established: 2008
Highlights and features
- We offer over 17 experienced therapists specialising in trauma, anxiety, and relationship therapy.
- Flexible in-person sessions in Cardiff Bay and Swansea, plus secure online therapy via Zoom.
- Specialist corporate mental health services, including stress prevention workshops and critical incident debriefs.
- Therapists hold advanced qualifications in CBT, schema therapy, and integrative counselling approaches.
- Established in 2008, with a proven track record of client-centred, results-driven therapeutic support.
Services
Individual Therapy
Tailored therapy sessions addressing mental health challenges like anxiety, depression, and trauma. Our therapists use evidence-based approaches such as CBT and schema therapy to foster self-awareness and healthier coping strategies. Clients benefit from flexible in-person or online formats, ensuring accessible support for personal growth and emotional resilience.
Relationship Counselling
Specialist support for couples navigating communication breakdowns, intimacy issues, or conflict resolution. Therapists facilitate constructive dialogue to rebuild trust and understanding. Sessions focus on clarifying needs, improving emotional connection, and developing strategies to sustain healthy relationships through both in-person and virtual platforms.
Online Therapy
Secure Zoom-based therapy sessions for clients seeking flexibility due to location, mobility, or scheduling constraints. This service maintains the same therapeutic rigor as in-person sessions, covering areas like stress management, trauma recovery, and life transitions, while ensuring confidentiality and professional standards.
Corporate Mental Health
Customised mental health solutions for organisations, including stress prevention workshops, critical incident debriefs, and one-to-three session therapy models. Designed to enhance employee resilience, reduce absenteeism, and promote a supportive workplace culture through evidence-based interventions and expert facilitation.
Young Person Counselling
Specialist therapeutic support for young people addressing self-harm, bullying, ADHD, and emotional wellbeing. Therapists employ age-appropriate techniques to build coping skills, improve self-esteem, and navigate developmental challenges, with sessions available in-person or online to accommodate youth-specific needs.
People
Mandy Walsh
Founder
Mandy Walsh established Talk in the Bay in 2008, leading a team of 17+ therapists. With expertise in clinical supervision and integrative counselling, she focuses on accessible, client-centred mental health solutions.
Jacqueline Moore
Therapist
A BACP-registered therapist specialising in relationship counselling and trauma recovery. Jacqueline brings over 15 years of experience in facilitating therapeutic change through person-centred and integrative approaches.
Clare Williams
Therapist
Clare offers expertise in bereavement, anxiety, and self-esteem issues. With a decade of counselling experience, she provides compassionate support for individuals and couples through both in-person and online sessions.
Sarah Peart
Sexologist
Sarah specialises in human sexuality and relationships, offering a safe space to explore intimacy concerns. Her practice integrates psychosocial insights to enhance clients' sexual wellbeing and relational dynamics.
Neill Hughes
Trauma Therapist
Neill provides trauma-informed therapy for individuals and young people, utilising evidence-based techniques to address complex emotional challenges and promote recovery through structured, empathetic support.
Questions
What therapy options are available at Talk in the Bay?
We offer individual, relationship, and young person therapy, alongside online sessions and corporate mental health services. Specialisms include CBT, schema therapy, trauma recovery, and sexology.
Can I book in-person or online therapy sessions?
Yes. Choose between in-person sessions at our Cardiff Bay or Swansea locations, or secure online therapy via Zoom for UK-wide and international access.
How do I schedule an appointment?
Book online via our website, selecting your preferred service, location, and therapist. Alternatively, contact us at [email protected] or +44 (0)292 0103173 for assistance.
What qualifications do your therapists hold?
Our team includes BACP-accredited counsellors, clinical psychologists, and specialists with postgraduate qualifications in integrative therapy, CBT, and trauma-informed care.
Do you provide corporate mental health support?
Yes. We deliver workshops on stress prevention, critical incident debriefs, and one-to-three session therapy models tailored to organisational needs, alongside clinical supervision for professionals.
