A Safe Space for You 

Hi, I’m Chanel, a registered counsellor with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP).

I offer a calm, supportive space in Leigh-on-Sea and Southend-on-Sea, where you can talk freely, make sense of your thoughts and feelings, and feel heard without judgement.

Much of our wellbeing is shaped by our relationships and life experiences. Sometimes these feel supportive, and at other times difficult or overwhelming. Together, we can explore what’s happening for you and what you need to move forward.

My approach is person-centred, which means we work at your pace and focus on what matters most to you. I listen with care and understanding, and offer gentle reflections when they feel helpful.

I aim to offer an inclusive space where everyone is welcome, including people from diverse cultural backgrounds and LGBTQ+ communities, where you can feel heard and supported.

My Experience

Before becoming a counsellor, I worked in corporate and academic settings supporting people under pressure, which gave me insight into the impact of stress, work demands, and life changes.

As a therapist, I’ve worked with organisations including Mind, Southend Carers, and Open Access Counselling Services. I now work in private practice, helping clients with relationship difficulties, work stress, grief, and life transitions.

How I Can Help 

I support individuals with:

Relationships and emotional wellbeing

• Relationship problems
• Family estrangement
• Separation and relationship endings
• Difficulties with boundaries, people-pleasing, and self-worth
  
  

Work and life changes

• Work-related stress and issues
• Retirement and life after work
• Menopause and midlife changes
• Carer stress and support
  
  

Loss and bereavement

• Bereavement, grief and loss
• Being childless not by choice
  
  

Other areas of support

• • Addiction issues (including alcohol, sex or porn)
  • Support for trainee or newly qualified counsellors
    
    

Here to Support You

If life feels overwhelming, your relationships are causing stress, or you want space to understand yourself better, counselling can help you explore what’s going on. You don’t have to face things alone.

I offer a free 30-minute call to talk through what’s on your mind and see if counselling feels right for you.

sessions and fees