Counselling & Wellbeing

"I am a lady of 81, after having lost my much loved husband of many years, I felt enormous grief as to be expected.

"I met with Josie and with her kind and professional nature and her ability to listen and understand - she lifted me out of great sadness.

"I would recommend her to anyone feeling low and needing an understanding ear."

"Josie has taken the time to really understand my young teens unique needs. She listens attentively and offers support while also providing thoughtful challenges that encourage her growth and resilience.

"I've greatly appreciated her transparent communication and the supportive guidance she has given me parenting through challenging times."

"Josie has been a tremendous help. Being an adult struggling with anxiety made it difficult to get on with life.

"Josie helped me through this with talking therapy to help me understand the root cause of where my anxiety was coming from. I had about 6 weeks of therapy which has really helped me let go of past traumas and look forward.

"I have now overcome this, and anxiety doesn’t rule my life. A huge thank you for Josie. She was kind, friendly and listened to me. I highly recommend."

"It’s incredible what Josie has achieved with my son. Initially Josie was helping to organise and create structure for him. Josie is able to understand young people from her past experiences as a teacher. This enabled her to develop trust and a sound board, she was able to delve deeper into what motivates him and provided tools to help him cope better with schoolwork and relationships.

"As a parent using this service, it has taken pressure off me and our family life by giving my son somewhere to release his issues privately in a confidential environment. I highly recommend this service - What a difference it has made! A huge thank you Josie x"

"Miss Stinton has been invaluable to my daughter. She is warm and approachable, but incredibly professional and experienced.

"She has built a great, trusting relationship so that my daughter feels comfortable opening up to her and can freely talk to her about her worries and concerns. She has also given her useful strategies to deal with anxiety and navigating the transition to secondary school which have clearly had a very positive impact on my daughter’s wellbeing. Communication between myself and Miss Stinton is always excellent.

"Communication between myself and Miss Stinton is always excellent."

"Ms. Stinton is an exceptional counsellor who played a vital role in supporting my daughter through a challenging transition into Year 7. Beyond providing emotional guidance to my daughter, she also took the time to help me understand my daughter’s perspective and emotions. This enabled me to offer more effective support at home during a crucial period.

"What sets Ms. Stinton apart is her genuine ability to connect with children. She fosters a safe, nurturing environment where children feel heard and supported—something not always readily available in a school setting. With her impressive background in working with children, she brings both expertise and a natural ability to build trust with young people.

"I wholeheartedly recommend Ms. Stinton for her services. She is a compassionate, skilled professional who makes a meaningful difference in the lives of the children she works with."

"I am an adult currently attending regular counselling sessions to help reduce my anxiety. Josie has been kind, supportive, and non-judgemental throughout our sessions together. I would recommend her to anyone seeking support with anxiety."