“You don’t need to have the right words or a clear label for what’s going on. We can gently explore things together at your pace.”
Welcoming · Confidential · Tailored
Gentle confidential counselling for adults, children and teens
A warm, unhurried space to feel heard, make sense of life's challenges, and find your way forward.
Supporting adults, teens, children and parent-child relationships in Earls Colne, near Colchester, Braintree, across Essex and Suffolk, as well as online.
— BACP registered · Earls Colne & online
MBACP 385740
Reg.
In person · Online
Experience
7+ yrs
Experience
BACP registered • Trauma‑informed • All ages welcome • Tailored to you • 7+ years experience • Flexible scheduling •
— A space made for you
Counselling that meets you where you are.
I’m Michele - Director and Therapist at Castle Counselling Service. I offer a warm, reassuring space for personal growth, shaped around your pace, your story and your needs. I use creative tools across all ages, including specialist play‑based work with children, alongside traditional talking therapy for those who prefer a more conversational path.
In person & online
Face‑to‑face sessions from my peaceful studio in Earls Colne; convenient for Colchester, Braintree, Halstead and Sudbury, and secure online sessions across the UK and Europe.
Secure video sessions from home
Quiet, private therapy room
Comforting phone sessions
— What I offer
Counselling for every stage of life.
Tailored support for adults, children, and teens. Click any service to learn more.
— About Michele
A calm, grounded approach - built on compassion and trust.
I’m a BACP‑registered counsellor offering a gentle environment for those navigating anxiety, family stress or neurodiversity. Whether in person at my Earls Colne rooms or online, my goal is for you to feel truly heard, to make sense of what you’re going through, and to gently explore new ways of being.
7+ years experience across child & adult mental health
Trauma‑informed, neurodiversity affirming
Specialist in parent‑child, fertility & rainbow baby journeys
DBS checked - works in local schools too
— Why choose Michele
What our work together can feel like.
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Feeling heard and understood
A calm, confidential space where you can speak openly without judgment, and feel genuinely listened to and respected.
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Support tailored to your needs
Counselling shaped around what matters to you, whether anxiety, neurodiversity or life changes - adjusted to your story.
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Clarity and emotional balance
Working together can bring more insight and ease, helping you move forward with a clearer sense of self.
— Common reasons people get in touch
You don’t need the ‘right’ words.
People often reach out when they, or their child, are struggling with day‑to‑day life and don’t quite know how to move forward. We can gently explore things together at your pace.
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Feeling anxious, on edge or overwhelmed
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Stress from school, work, family or caring
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Living with or exploring ADHD or autism
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Feeling stuck with life
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Low mood, tearfulness or ‘what’s the point?’
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Friendship or relationship difficulties
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Bereavement, separation, illness or moving
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Parenting challenges & family dynamics
“A quiet shift, toward feeling more myself again.”
— Client reflections
The counselling provided a safe haven for my child to express themselves. We’ve seen such a beautiful shift in their confidence and happiness at school.
— Parent of a 7‑year‑old
This support helped me navigate a very difficult period of transition. The compassionate approach and practical tools made all the difference in my clarity.
— Adult client
I felt truly heard for the first time. Learning to manage my anxiety has changed my daily life for the better.
— Teenager, age 16
— Helpful insights
Gentle answers to common questions.
It’s natural to have questions as you consider beginning this journey.
Our first session is about making sure you feel safe and heard. We’ll gently explore what brought you here and what you hope for, at your pace.
Every journey is unique. Some find around eight weeks gives them the focus they need; others stay shorter or much longer. We check in regularly to ensure our work feels right for you.
Your child has a confidential space to express themselves. If significant concerns arise, I always speak with them first to agree a gentle way to share updates with you.
— Arrange a free 10‑minute call
Take a small first step, at no cost, with no pressure.
A short, friendly chat to see if we feel like a good fit. Please keep an eye on your inbox (and junk folder) as replies can sometimes land there.
07939042368
Earls Colne · In‑person & online sessions across the UK