Business Details
23 Years
experience
Professional Mental Health Counselling in Chester
Established in 2003, Advance Counselling & Therapy provides professional mental health support in Chester, Cheshire, and surrounding areas. Our practice, led by Jayne F. Bennett, combines person-centred therapy with evidence-based approaches like CBT and Transactional Analysis to address diverse client needs. With over two decades of experience, we specialise in individual and couples therapy for issues ranging from anxiety and depression to relationship challenges and trauma recovery. Accredited by the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP), we adhere to rigorous ethical standards and maintain continuous professional development.Our flexible, client-focused methodology ensures tailored support for clients aged 16+, while our extensive NHS and private sector experience guarantees expert care. Confidentiality, empathy, and practical coping strategies form the foundation of our therapeutic process, as evidenced by numerous client testimonials highlighting transformative outcomes.
Services
Individual Counselling
Couples Therapy
Trauma Counselling
Stress Management
Relationship Therapy
CBT Sessions
Person-Centred Therapy
Anxiety Treatment
Depression Support
Grief Counselling
Details
- Year established: 2003
Highlights and features
- 20+ years of experience in mental health therapy since 2003
- BACP-accredited practice ensuring ethical standards and professional accountability
- Integrated therapeutic approaches tailored to individual client needs
- Proven success in treating complex issues like trauma and relationship breakdowns
- Extensive NHS and private sector experience across multiple therapeutic settings
Associations and certifications
- British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP)
What people say
Helped immensely
Fantastic support
Improved well-being
Emotional evolution
Better coping strategies
Services
Individual Counselling
Tailored one-on-one therapy sessions addressing anxiety, depression, trauma, and self-esteem issues. Using integrated approaches like CBT and person-centred therapy, we help clients develop coping strategies and achieve personal growth. Sessions focus on enhancing self-awareness and improving mental health outcomes through structured, goal-oriented support.
Couples Therapy
Specialised relationship support for couples facing communication issues, trust problems, or life transitions. Our evidence-based approach addresses emotional disconnect, conflict resolution, and intimacy challenges. Sessions focus on rebuilding trust and improving communication patterns for couples aged 18+ in various relationship stages.
Trauma Counselling
Specialist trauma therapy for survivors of abuse, accidents, or critical incidents. Using trauma-informed techniques, we help clients process distressing experiences and develop grounding strategies. Our approach incorporates somatic awareness and cognitive restructuring to address PTSD symptoms and promote recovery.
Stress Management
Targeted sessions addressing work-related stress, burnout, and anxiety management. We employ mindfulness techniques and cognitive-behavioural strategies to help clients identify stress triggers and develop effective coping mechanisms. The programme focuses on improving work-life balance and reducing stress-related health impacts.
Grief Counselling
Specialised support for navigating loss through structured grief processing. Our approach helps clients work through different stages of mourning while developing adaptive coping strategies. Sessions address complicated grief patterns and facilitate emotional healing following significant life changes or bereavement.
People
Jayne F. Bennett
Counsellor and Therapist
Accredited BACP therapist with M.Sc. in Psychology and Advanced Postgraduate Diploma in Counselling. Specialises in trauma therapy, CBT, and relationship counselling with 20+ years' experience across NHS, occupational health, and private sectors.
Questions
What therapeutic approaches do you use?
We integrate person-centred therapy with CBT, Transactional Analysis, and trauma-informed techniques tailored to individual client needs and presenting issues.
How long are therapy sessions?
Each session lasts 50 minutes, with regular weekly appointments recommended for consistent therapeutic progress and emotional processing.
Do you offer online counselling?
Currently we provide in-person sessions at our Chester clinic, with face-to-face interaction considered most effective for therapeutic relationship building.
What issues can you help with?
We support clients with anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship issues, grief, stress management, and various mental health challenges affecting daily life.
How many sessions will I need?
Typical short-term therapy ranges from 6-18 sessions, with regular progress reviews determining ongoing treatment requirements based on individual goals.
Is counselling confidential?
All sessions maintain strict confidentiality within BACP ethical guidelines, with disclosure only required in cases of serious harm risk to self or others.
