Counselling and Therapy in St Albans or Online
Hello, I’m Rebecca Noorian, a Psychodynamic Counsellor based in St Albans, Hertfordshire.
Starting therapy can be an act of self-respect – a way of acknowledging that your thoughts and feelings matter and you are taking care of yourself. Therapy offers a space to slow down, speak freely, and feel listened to without judgment. It’s time that’s just for you, where you don’t have to look after anyone else.
If you are feeling overwhelmed or distressed, therapy can offer support and help you begin to make sense of things. While we can’t change the past, exploring it can help it feel less heavy – allowing you to make choices that feel right for you.
Therapy can help you feel more confident in facing life’s challenges and gain a clearer understanding of yourself. Many people find a sense of relief simply in being heard and understood.
I offer a free 20-minute introductory call, either online or by phone from anywhere in the UK. It’s a chance for you to ask any questions and for me to understand your particular needs, so we can decide together if therapy is right for you.
How Counselling or Therapy Can Help
Starting counselling or therapy offers you a reliable place to reflect on your life and over time reach a deeper understanding of yourself. You will gain clarity on both past and present situations. It can provide relief from difficult feelings within a supportive space. Your relationship with yourself will improve and the judegements you might place on yourself will loosen their grip. Therapy can help you create more authentic and stronger bonds with others and help you in making any changes you might want for your life.
You and Your Counsellor or Therapist
Research consistently shows that the strongest predictor of successful therapy is the quality of the relationship between client and therapist. Naturally it can take time to feel comfortable talking to someone new but from the start it should always feel like a non-judgemental place for you to talk about whatever you choose.
Counselling or Therapy
You might hear the terms counselling and therapy used interchangeably though they can feel a little different in practice. Counselling often means shorter-term support, focused on specific challenges you are facing right now. Therapy, especially psychodynamic therapy usually involves a deeper, longer-term process to explore your emotions and patterns.Whether you need focused short-term help or a more in-depth process – I can support you. Your needs may change over time, and together we can work out what is best for you.
Counselling and Therapy Services in St Albans and Online
Whether you prefer meeting face-to-face for counselling in St Albans or connecting from your own space anywhere in the UK or worldwide, I offer psychodynamic counselling and therapy to suit your needs.
Start with a Free 20 Minute Introductory Call
You might feel certain that therapy is what you need or perhaps you may still be feeling unsure. I offer a free 20 minute introductory call which gives us time to talk through what’s bringing you to therapy and I can answer any questions you have. If you decide you would like to work together we can agree a mutually suitable time and day to meet on a weekly basis. The introductory call can take place either online or telephone.
Face to Face Counselling in St Albans
I offer a comfortable and welcoming therapy space at Heath House, 156A Sandridge Road, AL1 4AP, just a short distance from St Albans city centre. Sessions are at the same time and day on a weekly basis and the fee is £70 per 50 minute session. Free Parking is available.
Online or Telephone Counselling anywhere in the UK
I can offer online counselling sessions using zoom, giving you the flexibility to have your session wherever you are as long and the space is private and quiet.
I am happy to provide counselling on the telephone.
Session are at the same time and day on a weekly basis and the fee is £70 per 50 minute session.
Online International Counselling
I offer worldwide online counselling sessions.
Expats, international students, digital nomads, all nationalities and backgrounds.
Session are at the same time and day on a weekly basis and the fee is £70 per 50 minute session.