Business Details
13 Years
experience
Your Trusted Partner for Counselling & Training Solutions
JHD Counselling was founded in 2013 by Carol Harmston-Dean and rebranded in 2024 to distinguish its counselling and training divisions. As a national counselling trainer provider, we have received 'Outstanding with commendation' for nine consecutive years. Our team, trained both internationally and locally, delivers tailored therapeutic support and accredited training programs. Since launching nationwide in 2020, we have become one of the UK's largest private counselling organisations, serving individuals, schools, colleges, and charities. In 2025, Cheryl Pinner assumed ownership, ensuring continued growth and commitment to student and tutor success. Our services include one-to-one, couple, family, and group counselling, alongside CPD workshops and diploma courses. We prioritise flexible session formats, including remote options, and maintain a strict no-waiting-list policy.Our counsellors, located across the UK, provide a safe, confidential space for clients to address issues such as anxiety, bereavement, and mental health disorders. With a focus on empathy and unconditional positive regard, we empower clients and trainees to achieve personal and professional growth. Our intake team ensures a response within 24 hours and matches clients with suitable counsellors promptly. We adhere to rigorous confidentiality standards and maintain transparent payment processes. Our training division offers evidence-based programs, including Exposure and Response Prevention therapy for OCD, and supports adult ADHD management. As a values-driven organisation, we celebrate diversity and provide inclusive support for the LGBTQ+ community. Our proven methodologies and client-centric approach have earned us a reputation for excellence in counselling and education.
Services
Counselling Training
CPD Workshops
Intake Assessment
Support Groups
Mediation Facilitation
Details
- Year established: 2013
Highlights and features
- We offer a wide range of counselling training courses with nine consecutive 'Outstanding' ratings.
- Our team includes internationally and locally trained counsellors with specialist expertise.
- We provide flexible session formats including remote and face-to-face options.
- Clients receive a guaranteed counsellor match within 1-7 days of initial contact.
- Our intake team ensures a response within 24 hours and no waiting lists.
What people say
Knowledgeable and supportive tutors
Personal liberation and revelation
Safe and confidential space
Strategies for managing OCD
Compassionate and supportive care
Services
Counselling Training
We deliver accredited counselling training programs from Level 1 to diploma courses, designed to equip aspiring counsellors with essential skills. Our curriculum includes evidence-based therapies like Exposure and Response Prevention for OCD. Students benefit from experienced tutors and a supportive learning community.
One to one counselling
Personalised 50-minute sessions address anxiety, depression, and trauma, with flexible formats including remote and face-to-face options. Our counsellors create a safe space for clients to explore personal challenges and develop coping strategies. Sessions typically occur weekly.
Support Groups
Two-hour weekly sessions focus on specific issues like anxiety, bereavement, and self-harm. Facilitated by experienced counsellors, these groups provide peer support and structured therapeutic activities. Participants benefit from shared experiences and collective problem-solving.
Intake Assessment
A 50-minute session to evaluate client needs and match them with the most suitable counsellor. The assessment includes confidentiality agreements and treatment planning. Clients receive a tailored referral within 24 hours of initial contact.
Mediation Facilitation
Hour-long sessions for couples, families, or colleagues to address relationship challenges. Therapists facilitate open communication and mutual understanding. The service includes confidentiality agreements and follow-up support to ensure lasting resolutions.
People
Cheryl Pinner
Managing Director
Cheryl Pinner became owner of JHD Counselling in 2025, bringing extensive leadership experience to drive continued growth. She oversees safeguarding protocols and counsellor placements, ensuring high standards of client care and tutor support across the UK.
Carol Harmston-Dean
Senior Therapist and Supervisor
Founder Carol Harmston-Dean established JHD Counselling in 2013 and remains a senior therapist. A proud member of the LGBTQ+ community, she provides expert supervision and therapeutic support, drawing on over a decade of clinical experience.
Mark Devlin
Head of Finance
Mark Devlin manages JHD Counselling's financial operations, ensuring transparent payment processes and budgetary oversight. His expertise supports the organisation's expansion while maintaining fiscal responsibility across all service delivery areas.
Jeremy Hyde
Intake/Assessment
Jeremy Hyde leads the intake team, providing initial assessments and counsellor matching. He ensures prompt responses to client inquiries and maintains rigorous confidentiality standards throughout the assessment process.
Phil Gee
Head of Marketing
Phil Gee directs JHD Counselling's marketing strategy, promoting training programs and therapeutic services. He focuses on digital outreach and community engagement to expand access to mental health support across the UK.
Questions
What counselling services do you offer?
We provide one-to-one, couple, family, and group counselling, plus mediation services for relationship challenges. Sessions address anxiety, depression, OCD, and other mental health concerns.
How do I book an intake assessment?
Contact us via phone or email to schedule an intake session. Our team responds within 24 hours and arranges your assessment within 1-7 days.
Are your counsellors qualified?
All counsellors are highly trained and hold relevant qualifications. Our team includes specialists in OCD management, adult ADHD, and LGBTQ+ support.
What payment methods do you accept?
Payments are made directly to counsellors at the end of sessions. We accept bank transfers and major credit/debit cards for in-person and remote appointments.
Do you offer remote counselling?
Yes, we provide phone, video, and WhatsApp sessions for flexibility. Face-to-face options are available depending on your location across the UK.
How long are counselling sessions?
Individual and couple sessions last 50 minutes, while family and group sessions typically run for one to two hours, with weekly appointments recommended.
