Business Details
11 Years
experience
Counselling & Stress Management in Hastings
Touchstone Therapy, established in 2015, is a private counselling practice led by Julia Bennett, a fully registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). With over 30 years of experience in therapeutic practices, including a BACP Accredited Diploma in Humanistic Integrative Counselling, we specialise in client-led therapy tailored to individual needs. Our services address anxiety, stress, creative blocks, and life-stage challenges through integrative approaches such as Person-Centred Counselling, Gestalt, and Polyvagal Theory-Informed Therapy.We offer both in-person sessions in Hastings and online therapy, prioritising accessibility and flexibility. Our commitment to continuous professional development ensures evidence-based practices, including Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction and Somatic Psychology. We serve clients across East Sussex, including Battle, Rye, and Bexhill, with a focus on creating a safe, non-judgmental space for personal growth and healing.
Services
Counselling
Stress Management
Creativity Coaching
Online Therapy
Burnout Recovery
Details
- Year established: 2015
Highlights and features
- We offer 30+ years of therapeutic experience with BACP accreditation
- Specialist services for creative professionals and burnout recovery
- Integrative approach combining mindfulness, somatic therapy, and polyvagal theory
- Flexible online and in-person sessions available
- Tailored programmes for stress management and creative rejuvenation
Associations and certifications
- British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy
Services
Counselling
Personalised talking therapy addressing anxiety, grief, and relationship issues. Combines person-centred and trauma-informed approaches for clients aged 18+. Sessions explore emotional patterns and promote self-awareness through BACP-ethical framework practices.
Stress Management
Specialist programmes integrating neuroscience and mindfulness. Teaches practical techniques to regulate nervous system responses. Tailored for professionals facing work-related stress or creative burnout through one-to-one and group sessions.
Creativity Coaching
Therapeutic coaching for creative industry professionals. Addresses imposter syndrome, performance anxiety, and creative blocks using somatic exercises and self-compassion practices. Combines practical project support with emotional wellbeing strategies.
Online Therapy
Secure video sessions via Zoom for remote access. Maintains same therapeutic standards as in-person sessions with technical support provided. Suitable for clients across the UK requiring flexible appointment options.
Burnout Recovery
Specialist programme addressing chronic workplace stress. Uses polyvagal theory to re-regulate nervous system responses. Includes practical strategies for boundary setting and sustainable work practices tailored to creative professionals.
People
Julia Bennett
Counsellor
BACP-accredited therapist with 30+ years' experience in humanistic counselling. Specialises in creative professionals' mental health, combining mindfulness and somatic therapies. Former creative industry professional offering practical insights into artistic challenges.
Questions
What therapeutic approaches do you use?
I integrate Person-Centred, Gestalt, and Polyvagal Theory approaches with mindfulness and somatic techniques, adapting methods to each client's unique needs.
Do you offer online sessions?
Yes, secure Zoom sessions available with technical support. Virtual appointments maintain the same therapeutic standards as in-person consultations.
How can creative professionals benefit?
Specialist support for creative blocks, performance anxiety, and industry-specific stress. Combines practical project guidance with emotional wellbeing strategies tailored to artistic needs.
What issues do you commonly address?
Anxiety, burnout, grief, relationship difficulties, and creative blocks. Special expertise in helping clients reconnect with personal and professional purpose.
How to access crisis support?
For urgent mental health crises, contact your GP, visit A&E, or call Samaritans on 116 123. I provide non-crisis therapeutic support.
