Professional, Confidential, and Compassionate Counselling for Individuals, Couples & Families

Find strength, clarity, and hope—one conversation at a time.

It’s Nice to Meet You!

At Hope Counselling & Support Services, we provide a warm, welcoming space to explore the things that matter. As a family-run practice, we understand the importance of empathy and connection. Our male and female counsellors offer a free, no-obligation initial assessment to help you find the right support.

Our Promise:

Confidential, judgement-free support
Personalised counselling for individuals, couples, and families
Ethical, professional practice registered with the BACP

MEET YOUR COUNSELLOR

Sam – Person-Centred & Creative Therapist

Specialist in trauma, sexual abuse, and cultural diversity
Extensive international experience
BA in Counselling, Accredited Sexual Violence Counsellor, Clinical Supervisor

See full qualifications in Our Approach

What We Offer

Therapy Modalities

CBT · Person-Centred · Integrative · Solution-Focused · Couples Therapy · Rewind Technique · Creative Therapy · Group Therapy · Christian Counselling

Common Issues We Help With:

Anxiety · Trauma · Bereavement · Depression · Relationship Issues · PTSD · Self-Esteem · OCD · Abuse · Addiction · Stress · Suicidal Thoughts · More...

We also offer Counselling supervision & Continued personal development (CPD) courses

Looking for something specific? Contact us – we’ll point you in the right direction

TESTIMONIALS

What our clients say about us

Sam was recommended to us at a time when we had hit an extremely difficult time in our marriage. It was so bad it literally was make or break. I personally was a previous recipient of therapy and knew the benefits of what it brings to you personally and to those around you. My husband was slightly more sceptical but desperate to save the marriage.

The minute we met Sam we both felt instantly at ease and comfortable. We were free to talk openly without any kind of judgement. We also appreciated very much that Sam also included her own personal experiences into our sessions. She wasn’t the usual robotic softly spoken therapist, she was personable, vulnerable, wise, honest and full of empathy and love. She did lots of exercises with us that delved really deep into our lives and relationships. They taught us so much. We both had sessions with her together as a couple and as individuals. They all had a massive impact on us personally and as a couple and partnered with lots of hard work and communication and commitment to our marriage we are still standing together and closer and more together than ever. We have Sam to thank for so much of our progress and will continue to use what we learnt whilst working with her right through our future together.

We will always recommend Sam to anyone that we think would benefit from her skills and will continue to see her as and when we need to which is rare these days, sadly as we loved seeing her weekly.

Massive love and respect to you Sam x

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Got Questions?

How much does counselling cost?

- Individual counselling: £30 per hour

- Counselling supervision: £40 per 90-minute session

Concession rates and discounts for students are available—please ask during your assessment.

How do I pay for sessions?

Sessions are usually paid in cash, by bank transfer, or other methods discussed and agreed upon during your initial assessment. You are not tied into a contract and can stop at any time.

How do I book a session?

You can call us directly at 07543 854 184, email [email protected], or use our booking page to view availability and schedule a session.

How long are the sessions?

Most sessions are 60 minutes for individuals and 90 minutes for clinical supervision. Group or couples sessions may vary slightly.

What types of therapy do you offer?

We offer a wide range of evidence-based therapies including:

- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)

- Person-Centred Counselling

- Integrative Therapy

- Solution-Focused Therapy

- Creative Therapy

- Rewind Technique (for trauma)

- Couples Counselling

- Group Therapy

- Christian Counselling

What issues can you help with?

We work with a broad spectrum of concerns, including: Anxiety, depression, trauma, PTSD Bereavement and grief Relationship or marriage issues Abuse, addiction, and low self-esteem Stress, OCD, and many others

Is counselling confidential?

Yes. We follow strict confidentiality guidelines in line with BACP (British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy) ethical standards. Your personal information and anything you share in sessions stays private, except in rare legal exceptions (which we’ll explain clearly in your assessment).

Where are you located?

We are based in Darlington, however for client confidentiality and safety, our venue address is not published online. It will be shared with you after telephone contact. Rest assured, the space is safe, quiet, and private.