Business Details
Your Trusted Counselling Partner in St Albans
At Herts Counselling, we specialise in providing professional, confidential therapy to individuals navigating life's challenges. With over two decades of experience, our practice is built on a foundation of empathy, trust, and deep psychological understanding. We offer tailored counselling and psychotherapy services designed to address a wide range of emotional difficulties, including anxiety, depression, bereavement, and relationship issues. Our BACP-accredited therapist employs psychodynamic approaches to help clients explore the root causes of their distress and develop healthier coping mechanisms. Located in St Albans, we serve clients across Hertfordshire through in-person and video consultations. Our commitment to creating a safe, non-judgmental space allows clients to engage in meaningful self-reflection and personal growth.We prioritise building strong therapeutic alliances, ensuring each client feels genuinely heard and supported throughout their journey. Whether facing acute crises or seeking long-term personal development, our clients benefit from evidence-based practices grounded in psychoanalytic theory. We maintain strict confidentiality and adhere to the highest professional standards, with our practice informed by continuous professional development and peer supervision. Our approach recognises that while everyone experiences life's ups and downs, professional support can make these challenges more manageable and foster greater emotional resilience.
Services
Counselling
Psychotherapy
Psychodynamic Therapy
Anxiety Support
Depression Treatment
Relationship Counselling
Trauma Therapy
Stress Management
Grief Counselling
Confidential Consultations
Highlights and features
- BACP accredited counsellor with psychoanalytic expertise
- Personalised therapy in safe, confidential environment
- Specialised support for anxiety, depression and trauma
- Flexible in-person and video consultation options
- 20+ years combined therapeutic experience
Associations and certifications
- British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy
- Tavistock Society of Psychotherapists
Services
Counselling
Professional talking therapy addressing emotional challenges through confidential one-to-one sessions. Our BACP-accredited counsellor helps clients explore personal difficulties and develop coping strategies. Suitable for anxiety, depression, relationship issues and life transitions.
Psychotherapy
In-depth treatment focusing on unconscious patterns affecting current behaviour. Based on psychoanalytic principles, this therapy helps clients understand deep-seated emotional issues. Particularly effective for complex trauma and long-standing psychological difficulties.
Anxiety Support
Specialised sessions addressing anxiety disorders and stress-related conditions. Techniques include cognitive restructuring and relaxation strategies. Helps clients manage panic attacks, work stress, and generalised anxiety through evidence-based approaches.
Relationship Counselling
Support for individuals and couples navigating relationship difficulties. Explores communication patterns and emotional dynamics. Aims to improve understanding and resolve conflicts in both current and past relationships.
Trauma Therapy
Specialised care for post-traumatic stress and abuse recovery. Uses trauma-informed approaches to process distressing memories safely. Focuses on rebuilding emotional regulation and restoring personal agency after traumatic experiences.
People
Lib Gorton
BACP Accredited Counsellor/Psychotherapist
Experienced BACP-accredited therapist with psychoanalytic training from Tavistock Clinic. Specialises in helping clients overcome anxiety, depression, and relationship difficulties through evidence-based therapeutic approaches.
Questions
What types of issues can counselling help with?
Counselling effectively addresses anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, trauma, grief, stress, and self-esteem issues. Our therapist helps explore these challenges through evidence-based approaches.
How long are therapy sessions?
Standard sessions last 50 minutes. This duration allows sufficient time for meaningful discussion while maintaining therapeutic focus and effectiveness.
Are sessions confidential?
All sessions maintain strict confidentiality within legal and ethical boundaries. Your privacy and trust form the foundation of our therapeutic relationship.
What qualifications does the therapist have?
Our therapist holds an Advanced Certificate in Counselling Skills and a Diploma in Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy. They are a BACP accredited counsellor with extensive professional experience.
Can I choose online sessions?
Yes, we offer both in-person sessions at our St Albans clinic and virtual consultations via secure video conferencing platforms for your convenience.
