Counselling service in Dorset

The saying ‘It’s good to talk’ isn’t just a saying – it really is true.

Counselling can offer a safe and supportive space during difficult times—somewhere you can speak openly and in confidence about what you're going through, and get the help you need to cope and move forward.

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Why counselling?

Counselling is a type of talking therapy that offers a safe, confidential space where you can explore the challenges you're facing and the emotions you're experiencing.

It can help you better understand the root causes of these feelings and support you in finding healthy, practical ways to manage them.

I see clients in person at my practice in Broadstone and also work nationwide on-line.

The benefits of counselling

Opening up to friends or family isn’t always easy—and sometimes, talking to someone impartial can make all the difference. A trained counsellor offers a non-judgemental space to help you gain clarity and find a way forward.

Counselling may be helpful if you're struggling with:

- Depression, anxiety, stress or panic attacks

- Persistent feelings of sadness, loss and grief

- Addictions or compulsive behaviours

- Relationship difficulties or major life events

- Physical health issues affecting emotional wellbeing

- Trouble managing your emotions or behaviour.

- Struggling with difficult life events or relationships issues


Supervision and Mentoring

Babs Freeman is an experienced, OCN-accredited supervisor offering supportive and integrative supervision for a wide range of professionals. With additional accreditation in online and telephone counselling supervision, gained during the Covid-19 pandemic,
Babs is equipped to support practitioners both in-person and remotely.

Who Is Supervision For?

Babs works with:

Students and trainee counsellors
Experienced and qualified therapists
Coaches and wellbeing practitioners
Mental  health professionals
Teachers  and school leadership teams

Why Isvara Wellbeing?

Isvara Wellbeing’s Babs Freeman has a wealth of knowledge and experience and provides a safe and calm space for you to openly talk about your troubles.

Through the relationship you build with Babs, she’ll help you explore your feelings and work with you to come up with coping strategies and possible solutions.

A full member of the British Association of Counselling & Psychotherapy, Babs offers a free initial phone consultation so you can decide if counselling is the right step for you to take.

Find out more about Babs on the Counselling Directory.

Babs's qualifications and memberships

Our charges

Time-unlimited counselling for adults (in person, by phone, online)

£50 per session (55 mins)

Concessions at my discretion

Supervision

Timing: usually 1.5 hr session

Trainees & Student Counsellors: £50

Qualified Practitioners:                     £60  

Leadership Coaching:                        £70-90

Happy clients

'Babs is a compassionate and attentive counsellor. She helped me understand myself better and make positive changes in my life. I always felt listened to, supported, and completely at ease. Highly recommended.'
John P
Counselling Client
'Babs provides a calm, supportive environment where I always felt heard and respected. She helped me look at situations from a different perspective and motivated me to make meaningful changes. Her warmth, kindness, and professionalism made a real difference to my wellbeing.'
Charlotte S
Counselling Client
'From my very first session, I felt welcomed and at ease in Babs' comfortable therapy room. She listened without judgement and helped me explore my thoughts in a way that brought clarity and understanding. Her caring approach gave me the confidence to move forward. I would not hesitate to recommend her counselling services.'
Frances M
Counselling Client

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