Business Details
37 Years
experience
Trusted Mental Health Counselling in Henley-on-Thames
Established in 1989, Riverside Counselling Service has dedicated over three decades to delivering accessible, professional mental health support across South Oxfordshire. As a registered charity, we prioritise inclusivity, ensuring individuals aged 12 and above receive tailored counselling regardless of financial circumstances. Our team comprises highly trained counsellors, supervisors, and managers committed to ethical practice, ongoing professional development, and client-centred care. We offer diverse therapeutic approaches, including psychodynamic, humanistic, and integrative psychotherapy, alongside flexible session formatsface-to-face, online, or by phone.With a proven track record of positive outcomes, including 100% client-reported mental health improvement in the past year, we combine expertise with compassion to create safe, non-judgmental spaces for personal growth. Our governance framework, led by experienced trustees and clinical experts, upholds rigorous safeguarding and professional standards, reinforcing our position as a trusted community resource.
Services
Ongoing Counselling
Drop-in Sessions
Young People's Counselling
Group Therapy
Online Counselling
Details
- Year established: 1989
Highlights and features
- We have over 30 years of experience in community mental health support
- Our counsellors work within professional ethical frameworks with ongoing supervision
- 100% of clients reported mental health improvement in the past 12 months
- We offer flexible support formats including in-person, online, and telephone sessions
- Income-based fees ensure counselling remains accessible to all financial backgrounds
What people say
Safe, confidential space
100% improvement
95% recommend
Highly trained counsellors
Affordable support
Services
Ongoing Counselling
Our one-to-one counselling provides regular confidential sessions for exploring personal challenges. Clients receive tailored support through either short-term or longer-term therapy, with counsellors trained in psychodynamic, humanistic, and integrative approaches. Sessions create safe spaces for emotional exploration and personal growth.
Drop-in Sessions
Available to adults in Berinsfield, these 30-minute sessions require no appointment. Designed for immediate support needs, they offer initial guidance and signposting for those seeking mental health assistance without prior booking commitments.
Young People's Counselling
Specialised support for ages 12-18 facing emotional difficulties. Our therapists create developmentally appropriate, safe environments to address adolescent-specific challenges, helping young clients build coping strategies and emotional resilience through age-tailored therapeutic approaches.
Group Therapy
Facilitated group sessions address common challenges like relationship difficulties and confidence building. Participants gain peer support while learning therapeutic techniques in structured environments, with groups carefully curated to ensure appropriate participant matching and therapeutic effectiveness.
Online Counselling
Secure virtual sessions provide accessible mental health support through video or phone platforms. This service maintains the same professional standards and confidentiality as in-person sessions, offering flexibility for clients unable to attend physical locations.
People
Sophie Wellings
Chief Executive Officer
Leading Riverside's strategic direction, Sophie brings extensive charity sector experience to ensure accessible mental health provision across South Oxfordshire while maintaining organisational sustainability and clinical excellence.
Emilia McIntyre
Head of Therapeutic Services
Overseeing clinical operations, Emilia ensures all therapeutic services meet professional standards through rigorous supervision frameworks and continuous quality improvement initiatives across Riverside's counselling programmes.
James Cracknell OBE
Patron
As a patron, James advocates for accessible mental health support drawing from his personal recovery journey following a serious brain injury, using his public profile to raise awareness of therapeutic benefits.
Emma-Jane Taylor
Ambassador
Emma-Jane champions youth mental health as Riverside's ambassador, leveraging her expertise in children's wellbeing and personal experience to strengthen community engagement and safeguarding initiatives.
Adrian Marsh
Chair of Trustees
Providing governance leadership, Adrian ensures organisational accountability and strategic oversight while maintaining compliance with charity regulations and safeguarding standards across all Riverside operations.
Questions
What age groups do you support?
We provide counselling for individuals aged 12 and above, including dedicated services for young people aged 12-18.
How much does counselling cost?
Fees are income-based, with sessions typically costing around £50. We offer bursary support to ensure affordability, with some clients paying as little as £5 weekly.
What therapeutic approaches do you use?
Our counsellors are trained in psychodynamic, humanistic, and integrative psychotherapy approaches to provide tailored support matching individual client needs.
Are sessions confidential?
Yes, all sessions maintain strict confidentiality within professional ethical frameworks, creating safe spaces for open emotional exploration.
Do you offer online counselling?
We provide secure online and telephone counselling options alongside in-person sessions at our Henley-on-Thames and Wallingford locations.
How quickly can I start counselling?
Our drop-in sessions offer immediate support, while regular counselling appointments are typically arranged promptly following initial consultation.
