Counselling in Bournemouth with Kay
Trauma-Informed Therapy for Adults in Bournemouth and online
Place to Talk Therapies offers trauma-informed counselling and psychotherapy for adults in Bournemouth. In Bournemouth, therapy is provided by Kay, who leads the practice and offers compassionate, professional support for those experiencing anxiety, trauma, relationship difficulties, neurodiversity-related challenges and emotional overwhelm.
Sessions are shaped around the individual, within a calm and supportive therapeutic space.
Therapy Services Available in Bournemouth
Kay offers therapy for adults aged 17+ experiencing a wide range of difficulties, including:
- Anxiety and persistent worry
- Trauma and PTSD
- Relationship and attachment difficulties
- Bereavement and loss
- Emotional regulation and self-esteem
- Neurodiversity-informed therapy
Therapy can be short-term or longer-term, depending on your needs and preferences.
A Trauma-Informed and Integrative Approach
Kay works trauma-informed and integratively, meaning therapy prioritises emotional safety, choice and collaboration. This approach recognises that present-day difficulties are often connected to past experiences, attachment patterns and the nervous system.Therapy is not about forcing change, but about developing understanding, resilience and self-compassion at a pace that feels manageable and supportive.
EMDR Therapy in Bournemouth
EMDR therapy is available in Bournemouth with Kay. EMDR is a structured, evidence-based approach that can support the processing of traumatic or distressing experiences when talking alone feels insufficient.Suitability for EMDR is always explored carefully, ensuring therapy feels safe and appropriate.
In-Person Therapy in Bournemouth
Face-to-face therapy in Bournemouth offers a dedicated space away from everyday pressures. Many people find in-person sessions particularly grounding, especially when working with anxiety or trauma.Appointments are offered subject to availability.
Online Therapy Also Available
Alongside in-person sessions, Kay also offers online therapy across the UK. Online therapy provides flexibility while maintaining the same professional, relational and ethical standards as face-to-face work.
Contact Us About Therapy in Bournemouth
If you are considering therapy in Bournemouth and would like to explore whether working with Kay at Place to Talk Therapies feels right for you, you are welcome to get in touch to arrange an initial conversation.
Counselling available with Kay in Bournemouth
- Trauma-informed counselling in Bournemouth for adults feeling anxious, overwhelmed, or stuck in old patterns.
- EMDR therapy available in Bournemouth.
Sessions are relational, grounded, and shame aware. Therapy is not about fixing you; it is about creating enough safety for your nervous system to settle, so you can begin to process experiences at your own pace.
In-person counselling in Bournemouth. Many clients from Poole, Christchurch, Wareham and Southampton attend sessions here.
How Counselling in Bournemouth Can Help
People come to counselling in Bournemouth for many reasons: anxiety, trauma, grief, or feeling disconnected from themselves or others.
Trauma informed therapy supports you to:
• Reconnect with a sense of steadiness and choice
• Understand your emotional and physical responses with compassion
• Reduce overwhelm and nervous system activation
• Feel less alone with what you are carrying
• Work gently with trauma, shame, and long-held patterns
Getting Started in Bournemouth
Beginning therapy can feel like a big step. You are welcome to get in touch for an initial conversation to see whether working together feels right for you.
