Counselling, psychotherapy and emotional support in Southampton

Working with individuals, couples and young people in the South Hampshire area.
In person, online and telephone sessions available.

“Hope is being able to see that there is light despite all the darkness” - Desmond Tutu

Are you looking for a counsellor in Southampton?

  • Are you struggling with life or feeling as if you are lost, confused or overwhelmed?

  • Are you struggling to come to terms with a loss or major life transition?

  • Are you feeling depressed, anxious or suffering with low self-esteem or a lack of confidence?

  • Do you wish you could feel happier but are not sure how to make that happen?

  • Are you unhappy in your relationship or career and want to make a change?

  • Would you like to find a direction in life that makes you feel more fulfilled?

If any of the above apply to you or if you need a space to talk about your thoughts and feelings, contact me to arrange a conversation about how counselling could benefit you.

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“You don’t have to see the whole staircase, just take the first step” - Martin Luther King

How can counselling help?

Counselling is a safe, confidential and non-judgmental space where you can explore any problems you are facing and develop an understanding of your thoughts, feelings and behaviours. It is a supportive environment where you can reflect on the past, present and future, work through past events, develop coping strategies and think about a way forward from whatever is troubling you. It is not about advice and I won’t tell you what to do; my role as your counsellor is to help you to work out your own solution to your current issue. Together, we can work towards empowering you to make the positive changes you need to make.

Meet Sally Blackmore

I am a qualified and very experienced counsellor.  My style is both professional and compassionate and my aim is to provide you with the support you need to move towards a happier and more fulfilling life.

I am an Accredited Member of the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) www.bacp.co.uk and I work in a way which follows their ethical framework. I regularly attend training to meet BACP recommendations for Continuing Professional Development and to ensure I am able to offer a knowledgeable and professional service to clients.

I look forward to hopefully working with you. 

Client Feedback

  • “I feel so fortunate to have found Sally, especially given how local she is to me.  Her down-to-earth approach, sense of humour and logical reasoning have been a perfect mix of qualities to help me through my most challenging times.  She’s helped me navigate health anxiety, parenting challenges, an ADHD diagnosis and everything in between.  I always leave our sessions feeling supported, understood and with practical ways to move forward or even just with a sense of relief.  I would not be where I am today with out Sally’s support and her help in believing in myself”

    Female, age 33

  • “I first found Sally when I was feeling particularly low and unhappy. In our sessions, I found her to be caring, patient and supportive. She encouraged me to open up, work through my insecurities and find acceptance. I’m a completely different person now, and this wouldn’t have happened without Sally. Thank you”

    Female, age 41

  • “I feel very fortunate to have found a professional who created such a safe environment and enabled me to heal and grow and find my true confident self. I will be forever thankful I found you”

    Female age 27

  • “Sally has really helped me with some guilt and trauma that I have been carrying around for a long time.  She has taken time to understand the root causes of my past experiences but has allowed me to work things through gently and very much at my own pace. Sally has helped me re-frame some of my feelings and continues to provide amazing support.  Thank you Sally, you have been a great help." 

    Male, age 51

  • "Sally you've helped me in ways you'll probably never know, but the people I meet in the future will. Thank you, I've always felt comfortable talking to you and you've helped me to become the person I am today"

    Female, age 16

Counselling, psychotherapy and emotional support in Southampton and the surrounding areas

Get in touch to learn more about working with Sally. In person, online and telephone sessions available.