Counselling Services

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Counselling Services

Counselling is, at its heart, a conversation.

But not like any other conversation you’ve had.

It’s a space where you can speak freely — without judgement, without having to protect anyone else’s feelings, without the need to have it all figured out before you open your mouth. Just you, an experienced therapist, and the time and safety to finally say the things you’ve been carrying alone.

We work with people facing all kinds of challenges — anxiety, depression, bereavement, relationship difficulties, work-related stress, low self-esteem. But counselling isn’t only for crisis. It’s for anyone who feels that life could be lighter, richer or more fulfilling than it currently is.

You don’t need a diagnosis. You don’t need to be at rock bottom.

You just need to feel ready to talk.

Sometimes you just need someone to talk to. Someone who will truly listen — without judgement, without agenda, and without the clock feeling like it’s working against you.

I’m Angela Hackett, a qualified and registered counsellor with over 25 years of experience helping people through some of life’s most difficult moments.

Whether you’re feeling overwhelmed, anxious or low — or simply can’t quite put your finger on why things don’t feel right — I offer a safe, confidential space where you can speak openly and begin to make sense of what you’re carrying.

My background is rooted in psychodynamic practice, which means I pay close attention to how our early experiences shape who we are today. But I don’t believe one size fits all. I draw on a wide range of therapeutic approaches and tailor everything to your unique needs, your pace, and what feels right for you.

I work with adults on a wide range of issues — anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship difficulties, low self-esteem and life transitions. I am a registered member of the BACP and work fully within their ethical guidelines, so your safety and confidentiality are always protected.

I know that reaching out can feel like the hardest step. But you don’t have to have it all figured out before you get in touch. A simple conversation is enough to start.

I work online — with or without a screen, whichever feels most comfortable — and by telephone.

📞 01737 831700
📱 07880 744569

Meet Larry Watson.

With over 25 years as a qualified counsellor, and extensive experience as a supervisor at every level of the profession, Larry brings a depth of knowledge and warmth that puts people immediately at ease.

But Larry doesn’t just work in one way. He works in the way that works for you.

**Walk and Talk Therapy — on the hills of Surrey**

Sometimes the best breakthroughs don’t happen sitting still.

For clients who feel constrained by four walls, Larry offers something genuinely different — therapy on the move, out in the open air of the Surrey hills. No screen. No room. Just open space, fresh air, and the kind of conversation that flows differently when you’re walking side by side rather than face to face.

When did you last splash through a puddle without a care? Watch a fox dart across the path ahead of you? Feel your shoulders drop as the world opened up around you?

There’s something deeply powerful about being in nature when you’re working through something difficult. Movement unlocks thinking. Space creates permission. And taking that first step — literally — can be the most empowering thing you do.

Because change doesn’t have to happen to you. With the right support, you can be the one driving it.

**Prefer to stay online?**

No problem. Larry works online too — you in your space, him in his — with all the comfort, flexibility and confidentiality that brings.

You choose what feels right. Larry will meet you there.

📱 Call or text Larry: 07771 703184