Counselling & psychotherapy for the New Forest
If you live somewhere in the New Forest and you have been thinking about talking to someone, you are in the right place. We are Del and Sandra Wheeler, two integrative therapists with around 19 years of experience each, and we work with people who feel stuck, low, anxious or worn down by something they cannot quite put into words. You do not have to have it all worked out before you get in touch. You just have to be ready to talk.
We offer a broad range of counselling services, from relationship counselling and grief counselling to psychotherapy, psychodynamic therapy, addiction counselling, behavioural therapy and CBT (cognitive behavioural therapy). We also do gentle, careful trauma therapy, including childhood trauma when that is part of the picture. Because every person is different, we do not force you into one fixed method. We listen first, then we use what actually helps you.
Our rooms are in Teignmouth, Devon, so the New Forest is a fair distance away. That is exactly why we work online. Most of the people we see across the New Forest meet us by video call or over WhatsApp, from their own home, at a time that suits them. It works just as well as sitting in the room, and it means where you live is never a reason to go without support. If you can travel to Devon for an in person session, you are very welcome, but you really do not have to.
Why People in the New Forest Choose Us
Picking a counsellor is a big thing, especially when you have never done it before. Here is what you can expect from us.
Years of real experience
Del and Sandra have each spent around 19 years sitting with people through hard times. You are in steady, experienced hands.
Therapy that fits you
We are integrative therapists, so we draw on psychotherapy, psychodynamic therapy, CBT, behavioural therapy and more, and we tailor it to you rather than the other way round.
Warm and no judgement
We are easy to talk to and we will never make you feel silly for what you bring. Whatever it is, we have most likely heard it before, and we are on your side.
Online anywhere, in person in Devon
We meet most New Forest clients by video or WhatsApp from wherever they are, and you can also come to us in Devon if that suits you better.
A free 15-minute chat
Before you commit to anything, we offer a free 15-minute call so you can hear our voices, ask questions and see if we feel like the right fit.
Private and confidential
What you tell us stays with us. Your sessions are a safe, private space, whether we meet online or in person.
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 right across the New Forest, including Lyndhurst, Brockenhurst, Lymington, Ringwood, New Milton, Totton, Fordingbridge, Hythe and Milford on Sea. If your town is not on the list, please do not worry, because we work online with people anywhere, so you are just as welcome.
Let's Have a Free Chat
Wherever you are in the New Forest, from Brockenhurst to Milford on Sea, getting started is simple. Book your free 15-minute call and we will take it from there, at your pace. You can reach us online from home, or come to us in Devon if that works better for you.
Common Questions From the New Forest
If something is on your mind before getting in touch, here are the things people most often ask us.
Do you see people in the New Forest in person?
Our counselling rooms are in Teignmouth, Devon, so for most people in the New Forest we work online by video or WhatsApp. If you are happy to travel to Devon for an in person session you are very welcome, but online means distance is never a problem.
Does online counselling really work as well?
Yes. Most of the people we see across the New Forest meet us online, and it works just as well as being in the room. You get the same warm conversation and the same care, from the comfort of your own home in Lymington, Ringwood, Lyndhurst or wherever you are.
What kinds of things can you help with?
All sorts. We offer relationship counselling, grief counselling, addiction counselling and trauma therapy, alongside psychotherapy, psychodynamic therapy, behavioural therapy and CBT (cognitive behavioural therapy). If you are not sure what you need, that is fine, because we will help you work it out together.
Is the first chat really free?
Yes. We offer a free 15-minute call with no pressure at all. It is a chance to tell us a little about what is going on, ask anything you like and see whether we feel like the right people for you.
How do I get started?
Just get in touch through the website or send us a WhatsApp message, and we will arrange your free 15-minute call. From there we can book your first online session at a time that suits you, wherever you are in the New Forest.
Can I use WhatsApp for my sessions?
Yes. As well as video calls, we can work over WhatsApp, which a lot of our New Forest clients find easy and relaxed. We will talk through the options on your free call and pick whatever feels most comfortable for you.
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.