03:30 28 April 2026
1st Recommended for Client-Therapist Relationships
In person & Remote therapy, Regency Close, Wickford, SS11 7BN
1st Recommended for Client-Therapist Relationships
In person & Remote therapy, Regency Close, Wickford, SS11 7BN
What to Expect
Try one session, to see if you feel comfortable with Penny, and decide if therapy may help you.
Counselling
Counselling centres on listening to you, and assisting you. You determine which issue regarding your early years and/or adulthood you discuss. An objective of counselling is to enable you to speak about a difficulty and discover a way forward which is appropriate for you.
The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE)) suggests counselling for:
- Depression
Qualifications
| National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society (NCPS) Registered Accredited Professional (PNCPS Acc) Counsellor Last Check 24/11/2025 | Next Review 24/12/2025 | |
| February 2016 |
Diploma Counselling College of Haringey Enfield and North East London (UK) Verified 03/12/2020 |
Penny Sofroniou-Izzard is bound by the Code of Ethics of the National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society (NCPS).
Fees
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Wheelchair access: No
2nd Recommended for Client-Therapist Relationships
In person & Remote therapy, Southwold Crescent, Benfleet, SS7 5SW
2nd Recommended for Client-Therapist Relationships
In person & Remote therapy, Southwold Crescent, Benfleet, SS7 5SW
What to Expect
Try one session, to see if you feel comfortable with Julie, and decide if therapy may help you.
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
CBT focuses on how your thoughts (cognitions) affect your feelings and actions. It recognises and challenges negative thoughts that perpetuate the problems you experience. The objective of cognitive behavioural therapy is for you to experience healthier thoughts and emotions.
NICE suggests CBT for:
- Depression
- Generalised Anxiety
- OCD
- PTSD
- Self Harm
- Binge Eating
Counselling
Counselling centres on listening to you, and assisting you. You determine which issue regarding your early years and/or adulthood you discuss. An objective of counselling is to enable you to speak about a difficulty and discover a way forward which is appropriate for you.
NICE suggests counselling for:
- Depression
Psychotherapy
Psychotherapy focuses on you, and you obtaining insight into the difficulties you face. It considers your thoughts, emotions and relevant moments in your life. Psychotherapy aims to help you change or discover appropriate ways of managing.
Language
- English
Qualifications
| British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) Accredited (MBACP Accred) and Registered Counsellor and Psychotherapist Last Check 18/04/2026 | Next Review 18/05/2026 | |
| January 2013 |
Diploma Counselling with Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) Victoria Counselling and Training Service (UK) Verified 29/07/2014 |
Julie Churchyard is bound by the Ethical Framework for Good Practice in Counselling and Psychotherapy of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP).
Fees
Working Hours
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Wheelchair access: No
3rd Recommended for Client-Therapist Relationships
In person & Remote therapy, 30 Broadway, Leigh-on-Sea, SS9 1AJ
2 other locations
2 other locations
3rd Recommended for Client-Therapist Relationships
In person & Remote therapy, 30 Broadway, Leigh-on-Sea, SS9 1AJ
2 other locations
2 other locations
What to Expect
Try one session, to see if you feel comfortable with Paula, and decide if therapy may help you.
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
CBT focuses on how your thoughts (cognitions) affect your feelings and actions. It recognises and challenges negative thoughts that perpetuate the problems you experience. The objective of cognitive behavioural therapy is for you to experience healthier thoughts and emotions.
NICE suggests CBT for:
- Depression
Counselling
Counselling centres on listening to you, and assisting you. You determine which issue regarding your early years and/or adulthood you discuss. An objective of counselling is to enable you to speak about a difficulty and discover a way forward which is appropriate for you.
NICE suggests counselling for:
- Depression
Qualifications
| British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) Registered Counsellor Last Check 25/03/2026 | Next Review 25/04/2026 | |
| July 2011 |
Degree Counselling with Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) University of Essex with South Essex College (UK) Verified 19/10/2020 |
Paula Osei is bound by the Ethical Framework for Good Practice in Counselling and Psychotherapy of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP).
Fees
Working Hours
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Reviews
Summary
Based on 120 reviews
Easy to talk to: 5
Helpfulness: 5
Value for money: 4
5.0
Review of Counselling for Depression
10 February 2016
Easy to talk to: 5
Helpfulness: 5
Value for money: 4
I'd never been to any sort of therapy before and I was very nervous and sceptical about the whole thing. Following a rough time in my life I decided to give it a go and I've not looked back. She has helped me so much over the past year and what I like about Paula is that she 'gets it' and can give positive and useful advice, which I'm able to take outside with me to face the world.
Anonymous, 41 from Leigh-on-Sea
Wheelchair access: No
In person & Remote therapy, 58 Eastwood Lane South, Southend-on-Sea, Westcliff-on-Sea, SS0 9XJ
2 other locations
2 other locations
In person & Remote therapy, 58 Eastwood Lane South, Southend-on-Sea, Westcliff-on-Sea, SS0 9XJ
2 other locations
2 other locations
What to Expect
Try one session, to see if you feel comfortable with Paula, and decide if therapy may help you.
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
CBT focuses on how your thoughts (cognitions) affect your feelings and actions. It recognises and challenges negative thoughts that perpetuate the problems you experience. The objective of cognitive behavioural therapy is for you to experience healthier thoughts and emotions.
NICE suggests CBT for:
- Depression
Counselling
Counselling centres on listening to you, and assisting you. You determine which issue regarding your early years and/or adulthood you discuss. An objective of counselling is to enable you to speak about a difficulty and discover a way forward which is appropriate for you.
NICE suggests counselling for:
- Depression
Qualifications
| British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) Registered Counsellor Last Check 25/03/2026 | Next Review 25/04/2026 | |
| July 2011 |
Degree Counselling with Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) University of Essex with South Essex College (UK) Verified 19/10/2020 |
Paula Osei is bound by the Ethical Framework for Good Practice in Counselling and Psychotherapy of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP).
Fees
Working Hours
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Afternoon | |||||||
| Evening |
Reviews
Summary
Based on 120 reviews
Easy to talk to: 5
Helpfulness: 5
Value for money: 4
5.0
Review of Counselling for Depression
10 February 2016
Easy to talk to: 5
Helpfulness: 5
Value for money: 4
I'd never been to any sort of therapy before and I was very nervous and sceptical about the whole thing. Following a rough time in my life I decided to give it a go and I've not looked back. She has helped me so much over the past year and what I like about Paula is that she 'gets it' and can give positive and useful advice, which I'm able to take outside with me to face the world.
Anonymous, 41 from Leigh-on-Sea
Wheelchair access: No
In person & Remote therapy, Church Hill, Leigh-on-Sea, SS9 2DE
In person & Remote therapy, Church Hill, Leigh-on-Sea, SS9 2DE
What to Expect
Try one session, to see if you feel comfortable with Raffaele, and decide if therapy may help you.
Counselling
Counselling centres on listening to you, and assisting you. You determine which issue regarding your early years and/or adulthood you discuss. An objective of counselling is to enable you to speak about a difficulty and discover a way forward which is appropriate for you.
NICE suggests counselling for:
- Depression
Qualifications
| National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society (NCPS) Registered Accredited (MNCPS Acc) Counsellor Last Check 24/11/2025 | Next Review 24/12/2025 | |
| March 2022 |
Diploma Counselling Victoria Counselling and Training Service (UK) Verified 23/11/2022 |
Raffaele Bizzoca is bound by the Code of Ethics of the National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society (NCPS).
Fees
Working Hours
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
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| Afternoon | |||||||
| Evening |
Wheelchair access: No