Business Details
27 Years
experience
Your Trusted Mental Health Support in Bath & Beyond
Focus Counselling has been dedicated to improving mental health in BANES, Frome, Wells, and surrounding areas since 1999. Our mission is to provide affordable, professional counselling services to individuals of all backgrounds, creating safe and confidential spaces for emotional exploration. With over 30 staff members and 35 qualified counsellors, we offer tailored support for adults, children, young people, and couples, addressing a wide range of mental health challenges. Our person-centred approach ensures clients receive compassionate care, while our partnerships with GP surgeries, schools, and community organisations extend our impact. As an organisational member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and the Association of Christian Counsellors (ACC), we uphold rigorous ethical standards.Our team includes specialists in trauma therapy, play therapy, and relationship counselling, supported by ongoing professional development. We prioritise accessibility, offering funding for low-income individuals and maintaining three accessible locations across the region. Through community initiatives like free support groups for eating disorders and neurodivergent women, we demonstrate our commitment to holistic mental health provision. Our trainee programme nurtures future counsellors while expanding service availability. With a legacy of over 20 years, we continue evolving to meet emerging mental health needs while maintaining our founding principles of safety, warmth, and understanding.
Services
Adult Counselling
Child & Youth Counselling
Couples Counselling
Support Groups
Supervision & Reflective Practice
Details
- Year established: 1999
Highlights and features
- We provide affordable counselling for all, with funding available for low-income individuals
- Our 35+ qualified counsellors offer expertise in trauma, play therapy, and relationship counselling
- Three accessible locations across Bath, Wells, and Frome with flexible session options
- We maintain BACP and ACC ethical standards for professional excellence
- Free community support groups for eating disorders and neurodivergent women
Associations and certifications
- British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy
- Association of Christian Counsellors
What people say
Safe confidential spaces
Experienced counsellors
Affordable services
Community-focused approach
Professional supervision
Services
Adult Counselling
Our adult counselling service provides 50-minute sessions with experienced therapists specialising in anxiety, depression, trauma, and life transitions. Sessions are available in-person or remotely through our Bath, Wells, and Frome locations. With over 35 qualified counsellors, we match clients with professionals best suited to their specific needs and therapeutic goals.
Child & Youth Counselling
Specialised counselling for children and young adults aged 13-19, delivered through 50-minute sessions with 15 dedicated therapists. Our approach incorporates play therapy and age-appropriate techniques to address anxiety, bullying, and emotional development. Services are available in-person at all three locations and through remote sessions.
Couples Counselling
Seven specialist relationship counsellors provide 50-minute sessions for couples facing communication challenges, conflict resolution, or life transitions. Our non-judgmental approach helps partners develop understanding and improve emotional connections through both in-person and remote sessions across our service areas.
Support Groups
Free weekly support groups including eating disorder recovery meetings and neurodivergent women's peer groups. The 12-week neurodivergence programme and 16-year-running ED support group offer safe spaces for shared experiences, with hybrid online/in-person options available at our Bath location.
Supervision & Reflective Practice
Professional supervision services for therapists and counsellors, offering 90-minute group sessions and individual supervision. Led by experienced practitioners, these sessions support professional development and ethical practice for mental health professionals across private practice and organisational settings.
People
Lucia Chadwick
CEO, Counsellor & Supervisor
Lucia has led Focus Counselling since 2019, expanding services to Frome while maintaining our core values of safety and compassion. With extensive counselling experience, she oversees organisational development and counsellor supervision.
Philippa Spruit
Practice Manager at Focus Bath & Counsellor
Philippa joined Focus in 2017 as a trainee, progressing to Practice Manager while continuing her counselling work. She manages Bath operations and supports our 20-year legacy of community mental health provision.
Jayne Burgess
Office & Finance Manager
Jayne has managed Focus finances since 2018, bringing extensive office management experience. She ensures operational efficiency while championing affordable counselling access for all community members.
Sue Marland
Practice Manager at Focus Wells & Counsellor
Sue joined Focus in 2023, combining practice management with her counselling work. With a Masters in Counselling Psychology, she leads our Wells location while maintaining therapeutic expertise.
Andrew Stafford
Chairman
Andrew has chaired Focus since 2022, applying business leadership experience from public and private sectors. His strategic oversight guides organisational growth while maintaining our community-focused mission.
Questions
What counselling services do you offer?
We provide adult, child/young person, couples and family counselling, plus specialist support groups for eating disorders and neurodivergent women.
Are your services free?
While not free, we offer affordable rates with funding available for low-income individuals to ensure accessible mental health support.
Do you offer remote sessions?
Yes, all our counselling services are available through both in-person and remote session options for client convenience.
What support groups are available?
We run weekly eating disorder support groups in Bath and term-time wellbeing cafes for young people in Frome and Wells.
How are counsellors trained?
All counsellors hold Diploma-level qualifications or higher, with ongoing supervision and professional development maintained through our training partnerships.
