Dove Counselling Services
Humanistic Counselling in Denmead near Waterlooville and Online
Are you finding things difficult?
Please don't feel like you have to struggle alone — reach out, we are here for you.
I’ve supported people through all kinds of experiences, and I’m here for you too.
- Perhaps you’re feeling stressed and finding it hard to manage everything that is going? Maybe you’re feeling anxious or overwhelmed by all that life is asking of you?
- Do you ever feel misunderstood or like you don't quite belong? Are you feeling lost or weary from all the masking just to get through the day?
- Are you struggling with low mood or finding it hard to enjoy life?
- Are you noticing that the changes brought on by menopause might be making things feel even harder?
- Do you feel stuck, lost or unsure about the direction of your life? Or carrying pain from the past that makes moving forward in life difficult for you?
- Are the challenges of being ADHD, autistic, or dyslexic overwhelming at times?
- Are you finding yourself feeling like you’re not good enough and struggling with low self-esteem?
- Are you feeling the pain of bereavement over someone you loved? Or perhaps you’re grieving the loss of something else important to you?
You matter - so unburden yourself, breathe and grow
Welcome to Dove Counselling
Asking for help often means you’ve been trying to cope with too much for too long. Sometimes we need someone who will truly listen. As counsellors, we offer you a place where you can do just that - a place where you can talk freely, feel understood, and know you are accepted just as you are.
At the heart of our work at Dove Counselling Services is listening to you with respect, compassion and understanding. We create a safe, confidential space where you can explore your thoughts and feelings without judgment. As humanistic therapists, we believe in the power of you gaining a deeper understanding and acceptance of yourself. Here lies your potential for your healing and growth. We are here to nurture and support your journey.
So whether you're dealing with immediate challenges or long-standing concerns, we are here to offer both short-term and open-ended therapy to suit your needs. We work with adults aged 18 and over, providing flexible support through in-person sessions in Denmead, Waterlooville, as well as online and telephone counselling. Our inclusive practice welcomes clients from all backgrounds and experiences. We take care to probide a neurodivergent friendly space for your therapy.
How We Can Help
Life presents us with many challenges that can feel overwhelming. You might be experiencing anxiety, depression, grief, or relationship difficulties. Perhaps you're going through significant life changes, struggling with self-esteem, or processing past experiences. We hope you will find our partnership, and the compassionate challenge we offer, will help you understand yourself better, gain clarity of your situation and find a way to move forward.
We offer specialised support for those experiencing loss and bereavement, as well as creating an understanding environment for neurodivergent individuals exploring their unique experiences.
Our Approach
At the heart of our therapeutic approach is the trusted relationship we take care to build with you where you feel heard and understood.
Working Together
We work collaboratively, moving at your pace to safely explore your thoughts, emotions, and experiences. Every person's journey is unique, which is why we adapt our approach to best support your individual needs.
Moving Foward
Whether you prefer traditional talking therapy or would like to explore more creative therapeutic pathways, we'll work together to find what works best for you.
How Counselling Can Help You
Working with us at Dove Counselling ensures a dedicated time and space for you to explore what matters to you most. Through our work together, you can gain deeper insights into your experiences, develop new perspectives, and discover ways to move forward. Many clients find that counselling helps them better understand themselves, improve their relationships, and develop new coping strategies for life's challenges. Our role is to support you in this journey of self-discovery and growth, helping you work towards the changes you want to make in your life.
'Our anxiety does not empty tomorrow of its sorrows, but only empties today of its strengths.’
CH Spurgeon
This beautiful quote reminds us how easily our anxiety can pull us into worrying about what might happen, leaving little space for the life we are living today. Our cycle of worrying, overthinking and trying to prepare for every possible outcome can leave us feeling drained, overwhelmed, disconnected from ourselves and the things that matter to us..
Counselling with us can help your anxiety. We take time to understand you as an individual, gently unpick the worries that are weighing you down, find ways to quiet the noise of your anxious thoughts, and help you develop a deeper, compassionate understanding of yourself.
You don’t have to navigate your anxiety on your own any longer. With us, you will have someone alongside
you who genuinely cares, listens to you and accepts you as you are. At Dove Counselling Services, we work hard to help you feel more grounded in the present, to help you respond to your anxious thoughts and feelings in more manageable ways and to build your capacity to meet life as it comes.
When you are ready to take that next step, reach out. We are ready to support you.
Get in touch
Thank you for considering reaching out to Dove Counselling Services. Taking the first step towards counselling shows courage, and we're here to support you on your journey.
We understand that reaching out for counselling support can feel daunting. Your enquiry will be treated with complete confidentiality, and there's no obligation to proceed with sessions after making contact.
We welcome enquiries and aim to respond to all messages by the end of the next working day.
Dove Counselling Service is unable to provide emergency care so if you need immediate help or feel unsafe please contact your own GP, The Samaritans on 116 123 or call 111.
Any information you share with us through this contact form will be treated confidentially and in accordance with our privacy policy. We will only use your contact details to respond to your enquiry.