COUNSELLING FOR PEOPLE IN GOSPORT, LEE-ON-THE-SOLENT, STUBBINGTON, TITCHFIELD, FAREHAM AND PORTSMOUTH
Kathy Ellis Counselling
Are you looking for support around things that have been difficult for you lately?
Counselling in the heart of Gosport, Hampshire for anxiety, stress, trauma and life's difficult moments.
Life can feel overwhelming, especially when nothing seems to make sense. You might be trying to understand why you feel unhappy, why the same painful patterns keep repeating, or why certain relationships leave you feeling small, stuck, or unseen. Perhaps your body has begun to speak what words can’t — aches, tension, panic, exhaustion — or you have noticed that sleep, motivation, and simple enjoyment have slowly slipped out of reach. When you feel so much, it is easy to feel alone.
Maybe you tried AI chat support, self-guided apps, or low-cost online therapy. All
are helpful in offering insights and convenience. If you tried digital or other therapeutic support and still feel adrift, something was missing for you. Therapy isn’t just about information, nor being told what is wrong with generic guidance to fix it. It is much more about relationship, meaning making and the courageous work of being seen – human to human - at a depth that automated and on-line systems simply cannot reach.
Professional and high-quality support is available right on your doorstep, in Gosport. A steady, compassionate space where your experiences can be explored at your own pace. Working together, we can begin to untangle what hurts, understand what’s been shaping your feelings, and find ways for life to feel more manageable, meaningful, and grounded again.
Whatever way you are feeling, counselling is a way to reconnect, feel more alive and regain the energy for what matters to you. You are not expected to have the right words or a clear story. You don’t have to find ways to make sense of it on your own, you can find it here right in the heart of Gosport. Together, we can explore what you have experienced, understand how it affects you, and find ways for life to feel more
manageable and grounded.
Get in touch now or read futher about how I work with people, my passions and insights and how I truly believe in what I do.
Master's Counselling and Psychotherapy
University of Chichester (Sept 2025 to 2027)
BA (hons) first class
University of Chichester (2021)
BACP Accredited Member Number: 382637
Trained to work with the impact of trauma.
Counselling trainees are welcomed.
Recognised therapist for BUPA.
I adhere to the Ethical Framework for Counselling Professions.
I am fully insured, DBS checked, and registered with the ICO for GDPR.
Fees are £55 and session length is 50 minutes
All your experiences are valid.
They speak of who you are.
I have a deep commitment to making sure you feel genuinely heard, understood, and supported. My approach is grounded in warmth, collaboration, and respect for your unique story. Meaningful change happens when you can explore your experiences at your own pace and without judgement.
Alongside my counselling practice, I am an academic researcher specialising in the lived experiences of midlife. This work continually enriches my therapeutic perspective, reminding me of the complexity, resilience, and depth that shape the inner worlds for both men and women. Whether I’m in the therapy room or immersed in research, I’m guided by a commitment to up-to-date knowledge, with ethical, reflective practice.
People often come to me during times of transition, uncertainty, or emotional overwhelm. Whatever brings you here, I am alongside you — making sense of what feels difficult, to reconnect with your strengths, and move toward a more grounded and authentic way of being.
If you are considering counselling, you have already taken a meaningful step. When you are ready, I am here with a safe and supportive space to explore what matters most to you. You don't need to be in crisis to gain from counselling. If you would benefit from being with a thoughtful, depth-oriented therapist, grounded in existential philosophy and academic research, come to counselling to explore what matters in your life.
Existential therapy is a process of truth finding. Aiming to disentangle lives and generate clarity, encouraging a strong sense of direction. Careful attention is paid to all aspects of existence in order to understand the relationship and tensions between them.
(Emmy van Deurzen, 1997)
You don't need a solid reason - you just want things to be different
People from Gosport, Lee-on-the-Solent, Stubbington, Fareham and Portsmouth come to counselling with me for many reasons, including:
- Wanting relief from anxiety, stress, or depression.
- To start to feel more fulfilled, unstuck or emotionally grounded.
- To improve relationships and connection.
- To manage workplace pressures
- For understanding trauma
- To come to terms with health challenges
- For grief, loss, and major life transitions
- To explore questions around identity, purpose, or direction
Many people come because they feel stuck, curious, overwhelmed, or simply ready for something to shift. You don't have to show up with confidence, nor with clarity. Showing up is enough.
Talk about what's on your mind
Come willing and open to talk about what is on your mind. This may be hard, so just show up first and gradually open up. This does not mean going over the past in detail, but rather talking about how those events impact you today and how you think about them now.
Open to new ideas
Open to exploring new ideas and perspectives. I may challenge your thinking, and ask you to look again at the situation, so that you may see things in a new way.
Willing to change
Willing to make changes. You will be ready to put in the work to make the changes you want for yourself.
With increased awareness, you will naturally be drawn towards your own ideas about how things can be different for you.
If you are looking for a small change or a bigger shift in your life, counselling is an effective way to explore and guide you towards living differently and deliberately.
Is it worth the investment?
People have said that they find relief in the opportunity to speak impartially, and without a response that suggests a solution. At the end of their therapy, people have said they found the experience beneficial and helpful in bringing about changes in their lives. I have witnessed improvements in mood and demeanour within a few sessions, and life-changing decisions at the end of therapy.
Sessions are £55 and last 50 minutes.
Counselling your way
Counselling does not have to be a long‑term financial commitment. You can:
- Choose a set number of sessions.
- Decide the frequency that suits your life and budget.
- Focus on a specific issue for short‑term work.
- Come for a single session if that’s what you need.
- Return only when you feel it would be helpful.
- Many clients find even a few sessions meaningful.
What are the benefits of counselling?
The decision to come to counselling is a personal one.
If you are worried and anxious, or not in crisis but curious about yourself, let's talk.
Think of it as a lasting investment in your health and well-being.
The amount of time you spend in counselling will depend on your individual needs and goals. I am ready when you are.
Coming to therapy for any period of time is a valuable investment.
If you are still unsure, I recommend that you give counselling with me a try. It's ok to start with a single session.
There is no pressure to commit. You can begin with a single session to see how it feels.
Let's Talk
Local accessible support in the heart of Gosport for people living in Gosport, Lee-on-the-Solent, Stubbington, Titchfield, Fareham and Portsmouth.
A calm and confidential space to talk openly.
A warm relational approach.
A trauma-informed practice.
Grounded in existential philosophies.
Practice that is founded upon continuous academic research.
If you are ready to take the first step, I will be glad to hear from you. All enquiries are welcome, and all contact is confidential. When you enquire, you can expect a warm welcome and a prompt response with guidance to prepare you for your first session. At the start of our first meeting, we will explore any questions or concerns you may have. From there, we begin — gently, collaboratively, and at your pace.
I give my full attention and care throughout our work together.
Contact me - let's start the conversation you want to have.
You are worthy of support,
You are welcome here,
And you don’t have to do this alone.
All enquires are usually answered within 24 hours, and all contact is strictly confidential and uses secure phone and email services.
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