Business Details
Trusted Counselling Services in Norwich
St Barnabas Counselling Centre has provided accessible, high-quality counselling services in Norwich and Norfolk for over five decades. Our team of 25-30 qualified counsellors, many registered with professional bodies like BACP and UKCP, deliver up to 18 months of face-to-face or adapted online therapy. We specialise in Person-Centred, Integrative, CBT, and Psychodynamic approaches, ensuring tailored support for adults aged 18+.As a not-for-profit organisation, we maintain affordability through volunteer contributions while upholding rigorous safeguarding and professional standards. Our tranquil setting adjacent to St Barnabas Church offers a non-judgmental space for clients to explore challenging life aspects and develop personal resilience. We also host CPD events for practitioners and provide targeted services for students and workplace referrals.
Services
Counselling
CPD Events
Student Support
Room Hire
EAP Services
Highlights and features
- We offer 50+ years of experience in accessible mental health support
- Our team includes BACP/UKCP-registered professionals and trained volunteers
- We provide up to 18 months of continuous therapeutic support
- Our volunteer model maintains low-cost access for all clients
- We offer adapted online/telephone counselling for accessibility needs
Associations and certifications
- The British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP)
What people say
Compassionate support
Welcoming environment
Transformative experiences
Accessible services
Professional counsellors
Services
Counselling
St Barnabas provides long-term, face-to-face counselling for adults aged 18+. Our qualified professionals use Person-Centred, CBT, and Psychodynamic approaches to address emotional challenges. Sessions occur in a safe, non-judgmental environment designed to foster personal growth and resilience through up to 18 months of continuous support.
CPD Events
We host professional development workshops for counsellors and practitioners. These events cover specialist topics like trauma treatment, ethical dilemmas, and therapeutic techniques. Facilitated by industry experts, our CPD sessions maintain professional standards while advancing participants' clinical capabilities through interactive, theory-practice balanced learning experiences.
Student Support
Tailored mental health services for Norwich University of the Arts students. Our counsellors address academic pressures, personal development, and emotional wellbeing through structured therapy sessions. This service operates under specific referral pathways while maintaining the same high-quality therapeutic standards as our general counselling provision.
Room Hire
Our tranquil centre offers meeting spaces for mental health-related activities. The facilities accommodate professional workshops, support groups, and training sessions. Bookings include access to our welcoming environment that aligns with therapeutic principles of comfort and accessibility for mental health professionals and organisations.
EAP Services
Employee Assistance Programme services for organisations seeking professional mental health support for staff. Our counsellors provide confidential therapy sessions addressing work-related stress, personal challenges, and emotional wellbeing through structured workplace partnerships that prioritise employee mental health and organisational productivity.
People
Melpo
Director
Melpo leads our strategic direction, ensuring alignment with 50+ years of counselling excellence. With extensive experience in mental health leadership, she oversees service delivery and professional standards while maintaining our community-focused mission.
John
Counsellor
John provides therapeutic support using integrative approaches. His practice combines years of clinical experience with ongoing professional development, delivering client-centred care that addresses diverse mental health needs through our structured counselling programmes.
Nikita
Counsellor
Nikita offers specialist therapeutic interventions grounded in contemporary counselling methodologies. As part of our volunteer team, she contributes expertise in emotional wellbeing while participating in continuous professional development to enhance client outcomes.
Victoria
Counsellor
Victoria delivers evidence-based therapy through established frameworks. Her practice incorporates regular supervision and peer collaboration, ensuring adherence to professional standards while maintaining our commitment to accessible, high-quality mental health support.
Ed
Counsellor
Ed provides compassionate mental health support using psychodynamic approaches. As a volunteer professional, he contributes weekly hours to maintain service accessibility while engaging in ongoing training to enhance therapeutic effectiveness.
Questions
What counselling approaches do you offer?
We provide Person-Centred, Integrative, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), and Psychodynamic approaches, with counsellor specialisms matched during initial assessments.
Are your counsellors qualified?
Our team includes BACP/UKCP-registered professionals and trainees in final training years, all meeting strict professional standards through regular supervision.
How long can I receive therapy?
We offer up to 18 months of continuous counselling, with regular progress reviews to ensure therapeutic effectiveness and client needs.
Do you offer online sessions?
Face-to-face sessions are primary, but we provide online/telephone counselling for accessibility needs like mobility issues or mental health barriers.
How are counsellors selected?
All counsellors undergo rigorous selection based on qualifications, experience, and commitment to our volunteer model maintaining service accessibility.
What CPD events do you host?
We provide specialist workshops covering trauma treatment, ethical dilemmas, and therapeutic techniques with industry experts throughout the year.
