Trauma-Informed Therapy: Bournemouth, Ferndown, West Parley, Coventry & Online UK/Worldwide

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Trauma-Informed Therapy in-person and online
We are a friendly team of independent and experienced counsellors/psychotherapists working together to widen access and choice for people seeking counselling and psychotherapy in Bournemouth, West Parley, Ferndown, and Coventry. We also offer online therapy for adults across the United Kingdom and internationally, where local regulations allow.

The Place where healing meets honour
Whether you're navigating the impact of trauma, emotional neglect, burnout, or simply feeling like you’ve lost touch with yourself, our work together can help you move forward. 

Using a shame-informed, neuro-affirming approach, you’ll gain tools to:
  • Reclaim your self-worth and identity
  • Set healthy boundaries and honour your needs
  • Heal from emotional pain and past experiences
  • Reconnect with your internal clarity and confidence
  • Create meaningful change in life, work, and relationships
  • Build a life that reflects your truth.
Are you feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or out of alignment?
Maybe you've been signed off from work, college, or university with stress or anxiety. Perhaps low mood or burnout is making it hard to enjoy life, even when things should feel good. Life doesn’t always go the way we hoped; relationships break down, grief arrives unexpectedly, and difficult experiences from the past can quietly shape how we feel, think, and relate to others.

You might be carrying shame, self-doubt, or a sense of disconnection from yourself or those around you, perhaps rooted in trauma, emotional neglect, or complex relationships. Maybe you feel lost, unsure of your values or purpose, or stuck in patterns like silencing your needs or fearing rejection.You might not even know who you are anymore, only that you feel lost, stuck in old patterns, and unsure of what matters to you. 

It’s important to know these are signs of deeper pain, not personal failure.

You are not broken - You’re becoming
This isn’t about 'fixing' yourself, you are not broken. At PLACE TO TALK THERAPIES we will work together as you rediscover your voice, reconnect with your truth, and move towards a more grounded, authentic, and fulfilling life.

In-person session locations:
Bournemouth (BH10), Ferndown (BH22), West Parley (BH22), & Coventry 

Online Sessions
For clients throughout the UK and internationally (subject to client country laws).

1-1, in-person and online sessions for individuals, aged 16+, by appointment only.
1-2, Couples Counselling: Coventry and online.

CONTACT  to discuss availability.


Counsellors in Bournemouth, Ferndown, West Parley and Coventry PLACE TO TALK THERAPIES can support you in-person or online

Kay

MBACP Accred Counsellor| EMDR Practitioner |Supervisor

Session Fee from £70 My AVAILABILITY: Tues, Weds & Thurs In person (Bournemouth/BH10) or Online

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Jacqui

MBACP Counsellor

Session Fee £65 - NEW AVAILABILITY: Tues, Weds & Thurs, In-person (Ferndown/BH22), Online or Telephone

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Helen

MBACP Counsellor

Session Fee £65 AVAILABILITY In-person and online from February. (Ferndown, BH22)

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Roger

MBACP Counsellor & Couples Therapist

Session Fees: 1-1 £65, Couples £75. Sessions available: In-person in Coventry & online across UK. English and Punjabi

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Counselling Locations: Bournemouth, Ferndown, West Parley and Coventry Online and Telephone Counselling Nationally and Internationally 

Counselling & Psychotherapy

Counselling is often focused on a single issue, such as anxiety, stress, or a life event, helping you gain clarity and coping strategies. Psychotherapy explores complex or longstanding issues like PTSD/C-PTSD, self-worth struggles, or relational patterns, fostering lasting healing and transformation.

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Therapeutic Coaching

Therapeutic coaching offers individuals a supportive, goal-focused space to explore challenges, build self-awareness, and create meaningful change. It combines therapeutic insight with practical strategies to help you move forward with greater clarity and increased confidence.

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EMDR

Gently process traumatic memories by using eye movements or other bilateral stimulation to reduce the distress of painful memories. It's proven effective for PTSD, C-PTSD anxiety, and other emotional wounds. EMDR can be used on its own or alongside talking therapy to support deeper emotional healing.

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Supervision

A reflective and open space to discuss your client work, your practice and professional development. 1-1 and group supervision. If you are a qualified counsellor or counselling student looking for a supervisor, contact me for more info.

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Couples/Relationship Counselling

Couples counselling provides a supportive space for partners to improve communication, rebuild trust, and understand each other more clearly. With a trained relationship therapist, couples can work through challenges, strengthen their relationship and move forward with greater clarity and empathy.

Counselling & Psychotherapy
Therapeutic Coaching
EMDR
Supervision
Couples/Relationship Counselling

Examples of some of the issues and concerns we work with 


Fees are listed below for transparency. Concessionary rates may be available. Beginning therapy can feel like a significant step, and you are welcome to ask questions about fees, availability or the type of support offered before deciding whether to proceed. Fees may vary depending on the therapist, location and type of therapy provided. This can be discussed as part of an initial conversation to help ensure the support feels appropriate for your needs.

Counselling/Coaching  £65-£75

Counselling/Coaching £65-£75

Calm, comfortable, and private rooms. Free parking is available. Online sessions via TEAMS/WhatsApp video/Zoom

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EMDR from £115

EMDR from £115

EMDR when booked as a package. If you would like to book EMDR sessions without committing to regular therapy. Please contact to discuss

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Supervision £70 - £120

Supervision £70 - £120

Clinical Supervision for students and qualified therapists/counsellors. 1-1 or group supervision (max 1:4) offered. 1-1 | £70. Group | £120 Student rate available: please enquire

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Concessionary Rates

Concessionary Rates

Subject to availability, lower counselling fees may be offered and set according to individual circumstances. Please contact us to discuss

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Yes, every team member has been chosen to join the P2T team because of their experience and training. Their qualifications and counselling memberships have been verified. You can check each team members qualifiactions on their 'More about me' pages in the TEAM section.

My qualifications and CPD are listed on my 'More about me' page and are also listed below. 
Each associates qualifications and CPD are listed on their 'More about me' pages. 

I am am experienced qualified, registered and insured counsellor/psychotherapist and EMDR practitioner. 

I actively engage in regular CPD (continuous professional development) to maintain and continually enhance my professional practice.

Qualifications & professional registration
  • BA Hons Counselling - Middlesex University
  • DipHE Counselling - Middlesex University
  • Diploma in Supervision
  • EMDR Practitioner
  • MBACP Registered Member 402110
  • ACC Registered Member R001502        
  • Psychology Today Profile
Continuing Professional Development 
2025
RNIB - Sight Loss Counsellor
Foundation for Infant Loss Practitioner
PESI Polyvagal - Somatic & Sound-Based Therapies for Nervous System Regulation

2024
  • PESI - Attachment Theory in Clinical Practice: Transforming Development Deficits and Building Secure Attachment
  • PESI - Finding Meaning in Loss: The Sixth Stage of Grief
  • TRANSFORMATION Services - Professional Life Coach
  • SANDS - Counselling parents and families following pregnancy loss and the death of a baby
  • MAKE BIRTH BETTER- Birth Trauma Training Programme
  • BEAT - ARFID Workshop
  • NEDDE - Understanding and Managing ARFID, PDA and PICA Disorders
  • BIELEC CONSULTANCY - Domestic Abuse, Coercive Controlling Behaviour & Stalking
  • COLLABORATIVE COUNSELLING ACADEMY LTD - Working with Shame in the Therapy Room
  • (MUSS) REWIND Technique
2023
  • Safeguarding Level 3
  • Working with suicide, intervention & prevention
  • Applying Attachment Theory
  • Strength-based Interventions to Thrive with ADHD from Childhood to Adulthood
  • Integrating Internal Family Systems (IFS) Across Clinical Applications
  • Treating Trauma with IFS: Procedures for Healing Trauma, Anxiety, Depression, and more
  • Single-session therapy
  • Gaslighting: Rebuild from a Narcissist's Emotional Abuse
  • JANINA FISCHER - Trauma Treatment Certification Training (CCTP)
  • CHRISTIANE SANDERSON - Intensive Course in Trauma-Informed Practice: Treating Complex PTSD
  • PESI: Pregnancy and Infant Loss: Strategies to Support Grief and Treat Trauma
  • BLUESTAR- Pre-Trial Therapy Training Programme
2022
  • CPCAB: Trauma Informed Practice
  • PACT - Working with Gestalt techniques
  • Introduction to the Internal Family Systems Model
  • PACT - Working Creatively with Nesting Dolls in Counselling
  • PACT - Attachment and Shame
  • PACT - Building Boundaries Breaking Barriers
2021
  • Telephone and E-counselling
  • BACP/OU Counselling online
2020
  • CRUSE: Bereavement Support Training
  • Safeguarding, Level 2
Extra
  • Enhanced DBS
  • Insurance
  • ICO Registered


Counselling is a collaborative and empowering process, and the goal is to help you build resilience, gain self-awareness, develop coping strategies, and improve your overall mental health and well-being.

Our first session together will include an initial assessment, which may involve exploring your history, relationships (past and present), and mental wellbeing. We will also discuss your goals and expectations so that, together, we can determine the most appropriate course of action. We will agree to regularly review your goals and progress. During your sessions, we will work together to explore and address your concerns and work towards achieving your goals. We may talk about emotions, relationships and experiences, practice different coping techniques and strategies, set goals, and create action plans.

Your counselling sessions will normally be booked for the same day and time every week and last 50-60 minutes. However, we seek to offer flexibility, if possible. Counselling can be short or long term. After our initial appointment you can book a regular time slot very week.

Counselling can cover any life-area, at times it can feel a bit like untangling a giant knotted ball of string, so determination and commitment are often required. It can take a bit of time to ‘settle’ into the process and it’s important to know that as we work together through issues and emotions, it can, at times, feel as though things are getting worse. For most people this feeling is temporary and most people begin to experience progressive improvement to their well-being.
Coaching is a dynamic and collaborative process designed to empower you to reach your full potential, both personally and professionally. The aim of coaching is to help you gain clarity, set meaningful goals, overcome obstacles, and achieve the success you desire in various areas of your life.

Our first session will focus on understanding your current situation, identifying your aspirations, and setting clear, achievable goals. We will explore your strengths, challenges, and any barriers that may be holding you back. Together, we will create a customised action plan that outlines the steps you need to take to move forward. We will regularly review your progress and adjust the plan as needed to ensure that you stay on track.

Coaching sessions are typically scheduled on a regular basis, often weekly or bi-weekly, to maintain momentum and provide consistent support. However, I strive to offer flexibility to accommodate your schedule and needs. Coaching can be short-term, focusing on specific goals, or long-term, allowing for deeper exploration and sustained growth.

Coaching can cover a wide range of areas, from career development and leadership to personal growth and life transitions. The process may involve identifying limiting beliefs, building confidence, enhancing skills, and creating strategies to overcome challenges. At times, the journey may feel challenging as you step out of your comfort zone, but this is often where the most significant growth occurs.

It’s important to approach coaching with commitment and an open mind, as the process requires active participation and a willingness to embrace change. While it may take time to see results, most clients experience a sense of progress and empowerment as they work towards their goals.
Payment can be made by BACS transfer and is required in full 48hrs before your appointment.

You can block book your sessions if that is helpful.

Subject to availability you can book different days/times each week to accommodate shift work or other responsibilities.

If you are unable to attend a booked session, please notify me as soon as possible and I will seek to find an alternative date/time.

Late notifications, within 24 hours of your appointment, will be charged the full fee.

We can occasionally offer reduced fee sessions, for students or those on low income. Please feel free to ask if there is any current reduced-fee availability when you enquire. 
Yes. 
At Kays office: There is free and unlimited parking on the road opposite or surrounding roads. Please do not park on the driveway (unless pre-agreed) as access is required. 

At Jacqui's office: Free an unlimkited parking onsite.

Rogers office. On road parking outside.

Helens office: On road parking outside.
No. 
Session times are staggered so you should not meet anyone on arrival or leaving of your sessions; therefore please do not arrive earlier than your booking start time. 
Generally it is inappropriate to have anyone else other than the counsellor and the client in the session unless it is specifically a couples or family session, which I do not currently offer.

If you have children you will need to make arrangements for them to be cared for whilst you are at your session appointment.

If a family member or friend is driving you to your appointment, they are welcome to wait in their car outside of the building or there are some cafes nearby where they could buy a drink.

No. Most clients self-refer. However, we can accept referrals from GP’s, charities and other local counsellors.
Kays office: The counselling room is on the ground floor, there is a gravel driveway. There are 2 low steps at the front door. The front door is wide but not accessible for a wheelchair.

Jacqui's office: Is on the ground floor, there is a gravel driveway. Doorways are not easily accessible for a wheelchair.

Rogers office: Is on the ground floor. Doorways are not accessible for a wheelchair.

Helens Office: Is located on the ground floor and is accessible for wheelchair users.

Contact to discuss availability of in-person or online sessions kay@place2talk.co.uk 07858 984519 

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Once we have received your contact form, we will email or text, depending on your preference, to arrange a free introductory call.

Introductory calls usually last 15 to 20 minutes and take place via WhatsApp video. This allows us to meet online, discuss your needs, and gives you the opportunity to ask any questions you may have. If you would prefer the introductory call to be by telephone, or would like to arrange a short in-person introductory session, please let us know. 

We can mutually decide whether to work together in-person or online and whether you would prefer weekly or bi-weekly sessions.

Following the call, there is no obligation to book a session. If we do agree a mutually suitable date and time to begin counselling, this will be held for up to 72 hours where possible.

Your contact information is treated as confidential and not used by third parties. Please let me know on the form if you have a preferred method for me to reply.

I'm in crisis, I need to talk now
If you are in crisis now believing your own, or someone else's, life to be in danger please dial 999.
Alternatively organisations who can speak with you now are listed below.
Samaritans: Free call 116 123
SANEline: 0300 304 7000
Papyrus HOPELINEUK: 0800 068 4141 (suicide prevention)
CRUSE Bereavement Support Helpline: 0808 808 1677
SHOUT - Text Support Service: 85258
National Domestic Violence Freephone 24 Hour Helpline 0808 2000 247/Text: NCDV to 60777

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Client-Counsellor Relationship: Accessing this website or using its content does not create a professional client-counsellor relationship between you and PLACE TO TALK THERAPIES. Such a relationship is established only once a formal contract has been signed.
Associate Counsellors at PLACE TO TALK THERAPIES are independent practitioners and are solely responsible for the delivery of their clinical services. Each associate counsellor is accountable for their own safeguarding responsibilities, compliance with data protection and GDPR legislation, clinical supervision arrangements, professional registration, and professional indemnity insurance. While PLACE TO TALK THERAPIES undertakes appropriate checks before working with associate counsellors, it does not manage, oversee, or assume responsibility for the ongoing clinical, ethical, or legal practice of associate counsellors. Clients will be informed of the associate counsellor’s independent status as part of the contracting process. 
Limitation of Liability: Services provided through PLACE TO TALK THERAPIES are delivered by appropriately qualified counsellors. While care is taken to ensure the accuracy and quality of information shared on this website, PLACE TO TALK THERAPIES cannot accept responsibility for decisions or actions taken based on its content. Any reliance on information provided on this website is at the individual’s own discretion and risk.
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