Business Details
11 Years
experience
Your Trusted Counselling Partner in Hastings
Touchstone Therapy has been supporting individuals through personal challenges and growth for over three decades. Founded by Julia Bennett, a fully registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, our practice combines extensive experience in humanistic integrative counselling with specialist expertise in stress management and creativity coaching. We offer a client-led approach grounded in Person-Centred Counselling, Gestalt, Transactional Analysis, and trauma-informed therapies, tailored to address anxiety, burnout, creative blocks, and life-stage transitions.Our services integrate mindfulness, somatic psychology, and polyvagal theory to help clients develop resilience and self-compassion. With a background in creative industries and business management, we provide bespoke therapeutic coaching for creative professionals facing performance anxiety, imposter syndrome, and work-life balance challenges. Sessions are available in-person at our Hastings therapy room or online via secure video platforms, ensuring accessibility for clients across East Sussex and beyond.
Services
Counselling
Stress Management
Creativity Coaching
Therapeutic Coaching
Online Therapy
Details
- Year established: 2015
Highlights and features
- 30+ years of experience in humanistic integrative counselling
- BACP-accredited practitioners adhering to strict ethical standards
- Specialist services for creative professionals and burnout recovery
- Integrates polyvagal theory and mindfulness-based stress reduction
- Offers flexible in-person and online therapy options
Associations and certifications
- British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy
Services
Counselling
Professional talking therapy addressing anxiety, depression, and life transitions. Combines person-centred and trauma-informed approaches to create safe spaces for emotional exploration. Supports clients through grief, relationship issues, and self-esteem challenges using evidence-based techniques tailored to individual needs.
Stress Management
Specialist programme integrating neuroscience and mindfulness. Teaches practical techniques to regulate nervous system responses, reduce burnout risk, and develop personalised coping strategies. Combines psycho-education with somatic therapies to address chronic stress patterns in both corporate and creative professionals.
Creativity Coaching
Tailored coaching for creative professionals facing burnout or creative blocks. Addresses performance anxiety, imposter syndrome, and work-life balance challenges through a blend of therapeutic techniques and practical project management strategies. Helps reconnect with creative purpose while maintaining mental wellbeing.
Therapeutic Coaching
Integrative coaching combining counselling and goal-oriented approaches. Focuses on overcoming self-limiting beliefs, improving self-compassion, and developing actionable plans for personal growth. Particularly effective for clients navigating career transitions or seeking improved work-life balance.
Online Therapy
Secure video therapy sessions accessible from any location. Maintains the same therapeutic standards as in-person sessions while offering flexibility for clients with mobility issues or busy schedules. Fully compliant with data protection regulations and professional ethical guidelines.
People
Julia Bennett
Counsellor & Therapeutic Coach
BACP-accredited counsellor with 30+ years' experience in humanistic integrative therapy. Specialises in stress management and creativity coaching for professionals. Combines clinical expertise with industry knowledge from her career in film, television, and theatre production.
Questions
What types of issues do you typically work with?
We specialise in anxiety, burnout, creative blocks, life transitions, and work-related stress. Our experience covers relationship issues, grief work, and supporting creative professionals facing industry-specific challenges.
How does therapeutic coaching differ from traditional counselling?
Therapeutic coaching combines counselling techniques with goal-oriented strategies. While counselling focuses on emotional healing, coaching incorporates practical approaches to achieve specific personal or professional development objectives.
Can I access sessions online if I don't live locally?
Yes, we offer secure online therapy via Zoom for clients outside East Sussex. Virtual sessions maintain the same professional standards and confidentiality as our in-person consultations in Hastings.
What therapeutic approaches do you use?
Our integrative approach combines Person-Centred Counselling, Gestalt, Transactional Analysis, and polyvagal theory. We also incorporate mindfulness, somatic psychology, and compassion-focused techniques tailored to individual client needs.
How long are typical therapy sessions?
Standard sessions last 60 minutes, with options for 90 or 120-minute sessions for intensive work. We offer flexible scheduling including weekly sessions or as-needed arrangements based on client requirements.
