Counselling & psychotherapy for Hampshire
If you are in Hampshire and looking for a counsellor, you are in the right place. We are Counselling for Growth, a small, down-to-earth practice run by Del and Sandra Wheeler, who each have around 19 years of experience. We see people in person where that works for them, and we see plenty of Hampshire clients online by video or WhatsApp. You do not need to have everything worked out before you get in touch. Most people who contact us are not sure where to start, and that is completely normal.
We offer a broad range of counselling services and we shape the work around you, not a fixed script. That might mean relationship counselling when things at home feel stuck, grief counselling after a loss, or psychotherapy and psychodynamic therapy to understand patterns that keep repeating. For some people it is addiction counselling, behavioural therapy or CBT (cognitive behavioural therapy) to manage anxiety and low mood. For others it is trauma therapy, including gentle work with childhood trauma when you feel ready. Whatever brings you here, we will go at a pace that feels safe.
Distance is genuinely not a barrier. Many of our Hampshire clients have never sat in our room in Teignmouth, because online sessions work so well. If you would rather meet face to face and you can travel to Devon, you are welcome to. If online suits your life better, that is just as good. Either way, the care is the same, and you can start with a free 15-minute call to see how it feels.
Why people in Hampshire choose us
A few honest reasons people across Hampshire feel comfortable getting in touch.
Real experience
Del and Sandra have each worked as integrative therapists for around 19 years. You are talking to people who have sat with a lot of life, and very little will surprise them.
Tailored to you
We are integrative, which means we draw on different approaches such as CBT, psychodynamic therapy and trauma therapy and fit the work to you, rather than fitting you into one method.
Warm and non-judgemental
No suits, no jargon, no being talked down to. Just a calm space where you can say things out loud and not be judged for any of it.
In person and online
We see people in person where practical and online anywhere in Hampshire by video or WhatsApp, so you can have proper support without a long drive.
Free 15-minute call
Before you commit to anything, we offer a free 15-minute consultation so you can ask questions and get a feel for us. No pressure either way.
Private and confidential
What you share stays between us, within the usual professional limits. Your privacy matters, whether we meet face to face or on a screen.
The kinds of support we offer
Every one of these is available to you, in person where practical and online from anywhere.
Relationship Counselling
Support for couples and individuals to communicate, rebuild trust and feel close again.
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A kind space to talk through loss, at your own pace, with no timeline to stick to.
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Deeper, longer-term talking therapy to understand yourself and shift old patterns.
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Gently exploring how your past and early relationships shape how you feel today.
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Warm, non-judgemental help with alcohol, drugs, gambling and other compulsions.
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Practical, step-by-step work to change unhelpful habits and ease anxiety.
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Practical tools to change the thinking patterns that keep you feeling stuck.
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Safe, paced support for the effects of trauma, including from childhood.
Read more ›Right across the area, and beyond
We support people in Southampton, Portsmouth, Winchester, Basingstoke, Eastleigh, Andover, Fareham, Aldershot, Gosport, Havant, Romsey and Petersfield, and anywhere else in Hampshire. If your town is not listed, that is fine, our online sessions reach everyone.
Let's have a quiet chat first
If you are in Hampshire and thinking about counselling, the hardest part is often just reaching out. You do not have to explain everything now. Book your free 15-minute call, in person where practical or online anywhere, and we will take it from there, gently and at your pace.
Common questions from people in Hampshire
If something is on your mind before getting in touch, here are the things people most often ask us.
Do you cover my part of Hampshire?
Yes. We work with people right across Hampshire, from Southampton and Portsmouth to Winchester, Basingstoke and the smaller towns and villages in between. We see people in person where practical, and online sessions mean we can support you wherever you live.
Is it in person or online?
Both. If you can travel to our practice in Teignmouth, Devon, you are welcome to meet face to face. Most of our Hampshire clients choose online counselling by video or WhatsApp, which works just as well and saves the drive.
What can you help with?
A lot of things. People come to us for relationship counselling, grief counselling, psychotherapy and psychodynamic therapy, addiction counselling, behavioural therapy, CBT and trauma therapy, including gentle support with childhood trauma. If you are not sure where your situation fits, just ask.
Is the first call really free?
Yes. We offer a free 15-minute consultation so you can tell us a little about what is going on, ask anything you like and decide whether it feels right. There is no charge and no obligation to book further sessions.
How do I get started?
Get in touch by phone, email or WhatsApp and we will arrange your free 15-minute call. From there we agree a time that suits you, in person in Devon or online anywhere in Hampshire. It really is that simple.
Will what I say stay private?
Yes. Everything you share is confidential, within the normal professional and legal limits, and we will always explain those clearly. This is true whether we meet in person or online, so you can speak freely.
Still have a question? We are happy to talk it through, with no pressure either way.
Devon-rooted, available wherever you are
We see people in person from our base in Teignmouth, Devon, and online right across the UK and the world. You do not need to live nearby, many of our clients meet us entirely over video or WhatsApp, from wherever feels comfortable. Tap an area to learn more.