DCE Therapeutic Counselling Services

26/07/2026

I’d be interested to know if your experiences of therapy have lined up with this…

11/06/2026

An objection that we occasionally hear at GRACE is that by recommending faith communities use SAMHSA's six trauma-informed care principles as a framework for responding to abuse, we are imposing a secular model over a biblical one. However, as therapist Chase McKinney commented in GRACE's recent Safe Church Course, trauma-informed care is deeply aligned with the character of Christ.

We believe that trauma-informed care does not stand in opposition to Scripture to act as a replacement. Rather, it is a practical tool for carrying out God's command to care for the vulnerable.

To read more about the intersection of trauma-informed care and faith, check out Pete Singer's article "Toward a More Trauma-Informed Church." https://currentsjournal.org/index.php/currents/article/view/444

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27/05/2026

I shouldn’t have to pay for counselling is something I hear often.

On the one hand I agree, we have an NHS service that offers care for both our physical and mental health, and counselling should therefore be free on the NHS, and it is.

Unfortunately like many areas of the NHS there are huge waiting lists and limited offerings, so private counselling may be a good alternative for those seeking help

I also feel that counselling is a major way to improve your well being and for some investing in that wellbeing is similar to going to the gym, attending exercise classes or having a massage, all things we are happy to pay for.

The cost of counselling can often be a reason people don’t take the step they feel they need to.

Yet by the end of counselling most of my clients agree it was an investment in themselves that was well worth it.

Counselling is an investment not just for now, but for the rest of your life, that investment now will have ongoing benefits for you.

What cost do you put on being able to change your life for ever?

Counselling is much more than a financial investment

This investment can change your outlook on life, your interactions with others and how you cope with life events.

Very often mental health problems can lead to dependancy on drugs or alcohol, having to take time off work or marriage breakdowns.

The cost of these is high, in a damaging way, both emotionally and financially.

Counselling is a positive investment that can help prevent other costly life events

I’m not saying paid counselling is a substitute for NHS counselling, but it is an investment in you and if you are able to find a counsellor that offers you a seevice within your budget, it will be a great investment for you.

22/05/2026

Spaces available on a Monday. Grab them quick!

12/04/2026

Don't forget to always choose a psychotherapist registered with a professional awarding body. You can check me out at:

Registered Member MBACP offering support in southend-on-sea-ss2 for Abuse, Anger management, Anxiety, Bereavement, Body/somatic therapy, Child related issues, Chronic fatigue syndrome / ME, Depression, Identity issues, Loss, Menopause, Post-traumatic stress, Pregnancy related issues, Redundancy, Spi...

12/04/2026

I offer a group 'anxiety' workshop that has received excellent feedback from a local corporation. Please contact if you would like to discuss how to arrange either this 2-hour offering or a tailor-made workshop.

12/04/2026

Special Spring Offer...£30 to try a therapy session with me on Monday 20th April 2026. Choose from 9.15am or 10.30am.

08/03/2026

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04/03/2026

A few days after the official day…but self-harm isn’t a one-day event. Please do read this valuable insight to support yourself or others around you that may be struggling.

Today marks Self-Injury Awareness Day 💜

Many people struggle with self-injury as a way to manage deep emotional distress. It's important to know you're not alone, and help is available.

Discover how therapy can be a path to healing and understanding ➡️ https://orlo.uk/F5plQ

02/03/2026

Anxiety workshop now available!
Tailored to your setting; Corporate, Charity, Christian. Adaptable to delegate numbers. Baseline of 2 hours. Can be altered to fit your schedule.