Business Details
Jamie Clarke Counselling provides professional counselling in Ipswich, Suffolk, for individuals, couples and young people. We offer a confidential and supportive environment where you can speak openly about emotional or relationship difficulties, explore personal experiences and work towards meaningful change. Sessions are available both in person at our therapy rooms within Westerfield Business Centre, just north of Ipswich with convenient access and free parking, and online across the UK, offering flexibility to suit your circumstances. We welcome clients from Ipswich and surrounding areas including Woodbridge, Kesgrave, Martlesham and wider Suffolk and North Essex, as well as those travelling from Felixstowe, Stowmarket, Framlingham, Hadleigh, Needham Market and Colchester, who value a calm and private setting away from the town centre.
We support clients presenting with a wide range of concerns including anxiety, stress, relationship and family difficulties, bereavement, trauma, low mood, ADHD and challenges affecting young people. Counselling provides a structured yet flexible space, typically 60-minute sessions held weekly or fortnightly, where you can explore what is happening at a pace that feels right. Our team of BACP-registered therapists and supervised associates each bring different experience and approaches, enabling us to match clients appropriately. Fees start from 50, with reduced-cost sessions from 40 where available. From the first session, we focus on creating a respectful, non-judgemental environment to help you gain clarity and move forward.
We support clients presenting with a wide range of concerns including anxiety, stress, relationship and family difficulties, bereavement, trauma, low mood, ADHD and challenges affecting young people. Counselling provides a structured yet flexible space, typically 60-minute sessions held weekly or fortnightly, where you can explore what is happening at a pace that feels right. Our team of BACP-registered therapists and supervised associates each bring different experience and approaches, enabling us to match clients appropriately. Fees start from 50, with reduced-cost sessions from 40 where available. From the first session, we focus on creating a respectful, non-judgemental environment to help you gain clarity and move forward.
Highlights and features
- We employ qualified therapists with recognised CBT training.
- Our sessions are confidential and fully GDPR compliant.
- We offer inperson appointments at Westerfield Business Centre and online.
- Our free parking ensures easy access for local clients.
- We serve clients throughout Suffolk, North Essex and neighbouring towns.
Payment methods
- Cash
- Debit cards
- Credit cards
Services
ADHD Counselling
ADHD counselling provides a supportive space to understand ADHD and manage daily challenges. It helps adults with focus, organisation, emotional regulation, overwhelm, self-esteem and ADHD-informed therapy, whether diagnosed or suspected. We work collaboratively, offering practical strategies, routines and self-compassion within neurodiversity-affirming approach, not to fix ADHD but to work with it. Online and in-person sessions.
Anxiety Counselling
Our Anxiety Counselling service addresses how anxiety can make everyday life feel exhausting. You may experience constant worry, difficulty relaxing, panic or persistent tension and poor sleep. We provide a confidential, supportive space to explore underlying causes and gain insight. Counselling helps you develop healthier coping strategies and feel calmer more self-aware over time.
Bereavement Counselling
We provide bereavement counselling offering a safe, confidential space for adults experiencing grief and loss. Losing a loved one can deeply affect emotions, relationships, daily life and meaning, with grief arriving in waves of sadness, anger, numbness or anxiety. Counselling offers space to process and understand grief. Sessions are available online across the UK support.
CBT Therapy
We offer an overview of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and its benefits for clients. CBT is an evidence-based therapy linking thoughts, emotions and behaviours. This approach is used. Effective for anxiety, depression, PTSD and OCD, providing practical present-focused tools in daily life. Time-limited and structured, confidential support; we encourage arranging tailored CBT sessions with our therapists at practice team support available.
Family Therapy
We provide family therapy as a safe and structured space where family members can discuss difficulties, improve understanding, and address communication issues. Families are supported to explore patterns of interaction, resolve conflict constructively, and rebuild trust. Sessions are facilitated to ensure each voice is heard with respect. Our aim is to strengthen relationships without assigning blame.
Couples Counselling
Relationships can become strained with recurring conflict, communication issues and emotional distance despite both partners wishing things to improve. Counselling provides a confidential, neutral space for open discussion within the relationship. We help identify patterns and improve communication, understanding and connection between partners. Our approach is supportive and non-judgemental, focusing on mutual understanding rather than blame.
Stress and Burnout Counselling
We offer confidential counselling for stress, overwhelm and burnout in a supportive space. We support issues linked to work, relationships, family pressures and significant life changes. Burnout involves emotional and physical exhaustion; we help understand impact and develop coping strategies. Sessions provide a safe confidential environment to explore boundaries, restore balance and support recovery progress.
Teen Counselling
Adolescence can be a demanding period for young people and their families. Teen Counselling offers a safe, confidential space to discuss emotional, social and developmental challenges. We support issues including anxiety, stress, low confidence and relationship difficulties. Sessions are tailored to the individual, helping teenagers develop healthier coping strategies. We provide ongoing professional support here
Trauma Counselling
Trauma counselling provides a safe, supportive space to understand and process difficult experiences. At Jamie Clarke Counselling, we offer confidential, compassionate support for distressing or overwhelming events. Therapy allows you to explore experiences at your own pace, restoring safety and wellbeing. The focus is gradual, non-judgemental processing to support healing and improved understanding.
Reviews (18)
Ian Baguley
Jun 10, 2026
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Very good first session, I did not have any idea how this would go but felt comfortable straight away, if you are thinking of looking for help just go for it
Karen Hayward
Nov 12, 2025
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I cannot praise Jamie highly enough for the counselling ha has given me. He is easy to talk to and was insightful and professional in all the meetings I had with him. I am in a much better place in my life with a greater understanding of the impact of my past and how I will behave in the future. Jamie, thank you from the bottom of my heart.
Holly Hawken
Mar 13, 2025
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I saw jamie for about a year for couples and individual counceling and he really helped me change my life around. Iv felt comfortable, seen, able to talk about difficult topics and Jamie never fails to suprise me with some deep introspective revilations. This has been a crucial part of my life and i wouldnt have been able to make it through without Jamies sessions. I highly recommend!
Terry Willis
Jun 05, 2024
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Jamie is very attentive and discussed useful options. He does not judge and offered good discussion topics.
Aisha Moussa
Apr 04, 2024
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The best counsellor ever, super understanding and kind, really helped. Always goes above and beyond for his clients, even with last minute appointments. Cannot recommend enough!
Keith Abbott
Jan 24, 2024
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I found Jamie very good, obviously a good listener but a whole lot more than that. I managed to open up to him very quickly and he has helped me get out of a mental hole I was stuck in. I went to see him rather than online sessions which worked well for me. I definitely recommend Jamie to anyone looking for a counsellor.
Jon J.
Jan 18, 2024
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Jamie is very calming and provided a safe space, guidance and useful tools to explore and work on our relationship issues.
Alex Wilden
Dec 30, 2023
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Visited Jamie over a difficult period of time in my life and found every session helpful. Easy to find location and building is easy to access. Would recommend for anything you might need help with.
Cashella Munson
Jun 11, 2023
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Really enjoying my therapy sessions with Jamie. Makes you feel at ease and actually helps you understand the issues you are presented with in life.
Ros Jones
May 22, 2023
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Jamie has been an amazing help to my young friend. He was there for her when she was at a very low ebb and very vulnerable. Over the last few months he has helped her to find herself and her own confidence. Highly recommend this therapist for young people.
Fern Berry
May 22, 2023
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Incredibly professional but still open for a good laugh. Jamie's calm demeanor makes it incredibly easy to talk about anything and everything. He never makes you feel stupid or embarrassed about anything you speak to him about. 10/10 would recommend.
Naa Lamley Ejiwunmi
May 10, 2023
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My husband and I are having counseling sessions with Jamie Clarke, a few sessions in and weve noticed tremendous improvements in our relationship. He gives us tips and assignments that helps us bond as a couple and also during sessions he listens to each party and makes us easily see each others perspective which was a struggle before we engaged his services
Jamie is very good at what he does
Jamie is very good at what he does
Simon Woods
Feb 09, 2023
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Jamie is a very understanding person who has a way about him that can clear the clutter of and make sense of the situation without being judgemental or taking sides . If you are in a bind then I would highly recommend this guys services as for me they work..
Derek Drew
Feb 03, 2023
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Found James to be very easy to talk to regarding my personal matters and very helpful with the follow ups. Found the sessions most interesting and constructive. Would rate James very highly and I will continue with him.
Tom Edwards
Jan 23, 2023
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I like Jamie. He is very good at helping me with current challenges I have. He has been very good at showing empathy with anything I tell him along with showing he can put himself in my shoes and understand why Im unhappy.
Maggie Batchelar
Jan 09, 2023
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Jamie is welcoming, gentle and listens well. He's flexible about how often you need/want appointments so it feels very client led. Would recommend.
Charlotte Leech
Oct 13, 2022
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Jamie has professionally helped me deal with specific problems that I had in the past. I found the sessions really beneficial and I have noticed an improvement in my mental health since I started my therapy with Jamie. Jamie is a very understanding and professional therapist and I would highly recommend
Aaron Clarke
Oct 12, 2022
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I found Jamie when I was really struggling with my mental heath and I was seeking some kind of hope. From day one Jamie gave me help and support that made me feel safe to continue in my life. I am grateful to say that since seeing Jamie I have really grown as a person. I have more awareness, more mental tools and ways of thinking to manage myself and life's rollercoaster! I highly recommend Jamie's services as I am now a strong believer in taking care of my mind first, because quite honestly life is better when i'm not suffering. Thank you Jamie