Counselling in Dorking: Compassionate Support Available
Find compassionate, professional counselling in Dorking for various life challenges. Our qualified therapists offer support for relationships, stress, anxiety, and depression.
- 48h
- Typical time to first session
- £68
- Individual 60-minute session
- 0
- Waiting list
- Surrey
- Face-to-face and online
Welcome
Compassionate Mental Health Counselling in Surrey
Within Dorking, we have therapists like Elcin Ambrose, a BACP Registered therapist. We also have Ashleigh Johnson, an NCPS registered Psychotherapeutic Counsellor. They provide focused support for various emotional concerns. Our commitment is to provide a service that meets your specific needs with care and professionalism.
- Appointments available within days, with no GP referral required.
- Qualified, accredited practitioners matched to your needs.
- Face-to-face sessions or secure online video therapy.
- Transparent fees with no hidden registration charges.
What we help with
Supportive Counselling for Relationship Problems and Breakdown
Relationship difficulties can be profoundly distressing. We offer dedicated relationship therapy and marriage counselling in Dorking. These services help individuals and couples navigate complex situations. Our therapists provide a neutral space to discuss communication breakdowns, recurring conflicts, and feelings of disconnection. We also support those managing the emotional aftermath of a relationship breakdown. This includes processing grief, anger, and feelings of loss. Our goal is to help you understand underlying dynamics, develop healthier patterns, and find a path towards emotional resolution.
For couples, our 60-minute Couples Counselling sessions are £80. Individual Counselling is £68 for 60 minutes. Both are available online or in person, offering flexibility to suit your schedule. Our therapists help you articulate your needs and listen to your partner's perspective, mutual understanding.
How it works
Tackling Professional Burnout: Counselling for Stress at Work
The demands of work can sometimes lead to significant stress, anxiety, and professional burnout. If you are experiencing work-related stress, our counselling services in Dorking offer practical support. We help you identify the sources of your stress and develop effective coping strategies. This might involve setting boundaries, improving time management, or addressing workplace conflicts. Our therapists are skilled in cognitive and behavioural approaches. We help you regain control and improve your work-life balance. We aim to support your mental well-being, helping you thrive in your professional life.
Our approach
Addressing Insecurity: Anxiety, Low Self-Esteem and Jealousy Counselling
Feelings of insecurity, whether manifesting as anxiety, low self-esteem, or obsessive jealousy, can impact many areas of life. Our Dorking therapists provide focused support to address these deep-rooted personal challenges. We work with you to explore the origins of these feelings. We help you develop strategies to build self-worth and confidence. Jealousy counselling specifically helps to manage overwhelming emotions and promote healthier relationship dynamics. Through therapy, you can learn to challenge negative thought patterns and cultivate a more secure sense of self. This process supports lasting positive change and greater emotional stability.
Pricing
Depression Counselling Surrey: Finding Your Way Forward
Depression can feel isolating and overwhelming, making it difficult to find a way forward. Our depression counselling services in Dorking offer a compassionate and structured approach to recovery. Our therapists provide a supportive environment. You can explore the factors contributing to your depression. We use evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help you manage symptoms, challenge negative thoughts, and re-engage with life. Professional care can make a significant difference in navigating depression. We focus on empowering you with tools and insights to improve your mood and overall well-being.
Your Therapists for Counselling in Dorking
Our team includes dedicated practitioners offering services in Dorking:
- Elcin Ambrose holds a Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling and is a BACP Registered therapist. She provides in-person sessions in Dorking and online counselling for adults, addressing a wide range of issues.
- Ashleigh Johnson has a Higher Diploma in Counselling and is registered with the National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society (NCPS). She offers therapy for adults, both in-person at her Dorking practice and online.
How to Begin Your Counselling Journey in Dorking
Starting counselling with us is a straightforward process. Use our "Find the Right Therapist for You" tool on our website. You will answer a few short questions about what you would like help with. You can specify your preference for online or in-person sessions, your location in Dorking, and your availability. The system will then show you matching therapists with their live availability. You can choose your preferred therapist and select a suitable slot directly from their calendar. Finally, confirm your booking and pay securely online. You will receive an email with your session details and, for online sessions, your secure video link. Clients who already know which therapist they wish to see can book directly from that therapist's profile page.
If you are in immediate danger or require urgent medical assistance, please dial 999. For urgent mental health support, contact NHS 111. You can also call Samaritans free on 116 123 at any time.
Written and clinically reviewed by Sian Jones, Founder & CBT Therapist.
Last reviewed: 2 August 2026
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Reviewed by our Clinical Team
No waiting list
Appointments usually within 48–72 hours
From £68
Individual sessions · £80 couples
Qualified therapists
BACP / BABCP registered
Our therapists
Our Therapists In Dorking
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Elcin Ambrose
Accredited therapist
Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic CounsellingDorking
Elcin is a fully qualified, BACP-accredited therapist offering face-to-face counselling in Dorking and online sessions for adults. She works with issues including anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, relationship difficulties, low self-esteem, and stress. Using an integrative approach that includes CBT.
Elcin helps people understand unhelpful patterns, build emotional resilience, and move forward with greater confidence. Her experience spans private practice, hospital and bereavement support, and suicide prevention work. She offers a warm, safe, and confidential space for therapeutic work.
Confidence and AssertivenessFeeling Overwhelmed or StuckLow Mood and DepressionAnxiety -
Ashleigh Johnson
Accredited therapist
Higher Diploma in CounsellingDorking
Ashleigh is an accredited Psychotherapeutic Counsellor offering therapy for adults, both in-person at her peaceful Dorking practice and online via Zoom. She works with a wide range of issues, including anxiety, depression, stress, trauma, grief, relationship problems, and self-esteem.
By taking an integrative approach, she combines Person-Centred Therapy, CBT, and Psychodynamic Therapy, ensuring each session is tailored to your needs. In addition, Ashleigh holds qualifications in Counselling Skills & Theory and Hypnotherapy, and she is currently completing advanced Complex Trauma training.
With this blend of expertise and compassionate support, Ashleigh creates a safe and welcoming space where you can explore your feelings, develop resilience, and move forward with greater confidence and clarity.
Work Related StressLow Mood and DepressionTrauma Related DifficultiesBereavement and Grief
Credentials
Why clients trust us
- Confidential sessions conforming to ethical frameworks
- Regulated by the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP)
- Secure online booking and encrypted payment processing
- BACP Registered
- UKCP Accredited
- Highly Qualified & Experienced Therapists
FAQs
Frequently asked questions
Related pages
- BACP Registered
- online counselling
- Elcin Ambrose
- Ashleigh Johnson
- relationship therapy
- work-related stress
- Find the Right Therapist for You
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