Your Life And Soul
Based in Addlestone, serving Egham & the surrounding Surrey area
Between studying, working near the M25 and family life, Egham can feel relentless, counselling gives you room to slow down and be properly heard.
Too far to travel? Online sessions available.
I'm Lindsay, an integrative counsellor registered with the BACP, and I support people from Egham and across Surrey. My practice is based in Addlestone, a short drive away, making it accessible whether you're travelling from the town itself, nearby Virginia Water, or prefer the flexibility of online sessions.
Approach
Integrative counselling isn't a one-size-fits-all method. Rather than applying a single theory to everyone, I work from where you are and bring in the approaches that actually suit you -- so the therapy is shaped around you, not the other way around.
In practice, no two sessions need look the same. We might spend one exploring patterns rooted in the past, and another working on concrete tools -- grounding techniques for anxiety, or ways to handle a strained relationship or a looming deadline.
Egham brings together students and staff around Royal Holloway, long-standing families, and people commuting into London. Each of those lives carries its own pressures, and it's easy for stress to build until rest and perspective feel out of reach.
I won't tell you what you 'should' do or weigh up how well you've managed. My role is to offer a safe, shared space where you can think clearly, process what's hard, and find approaches that work for your particular circumstances.
Services
From teenagers grappling with exam stress to younger children struggling with friendship issues or family changes, young people today face pressures previous generations didn't experience. Social media creates constant comparison. Academic expectations start earlier and feel more intense.
I support children and teenagers dealing with anxiety, low confidence, behavioural challenges, anger that feels uncontrollable, difficulties at school (both academic and social), and the impact of family situations like separation or bereavement.
Counselling provides a confidential space that's entirely theirs. For teenagers especially, this independence is crucial. I help them develop emotional literacy -- understanding and articulating their feelings -- which becomes a lifelong skill.
Adulthood comes with responsibilities that seemed abstract when you were younger. Suddenly you're managing a career, relationships, possibly children, ageing parents, financial pressures, and somewhere in all of that you're supposed to maintain your own wellbeing.
I work with adults experiencing anxiety, depression, stress related to work or relationships, anger issues, trauma from past experiences, grief and loss, and that hard-to-articulate feeling that your life isn't quite what you wanted it to be.
Whatever you're facing, counselling offers space to examine it without distraction or judgement. Together, we'll work on understanding what's beneath your struggles, processing difficult emotions, challenging unhelpful thought patterns, and building strategies that help you move forward.
Neurodiversity is a key specialism within my practice. I work with children, teenagers, adults, and the families of neurodivergent individuals -- whether they have a formal diagnosis of ADHD or autism (ASD), are awaiting assessment, or simply feel that neurodiversity might explain some of their experiences.
Parents of neurodivergent children often tell me they feel exhausted and unheard -- by schools, by healthcare systems, sometimes even by their own support networks. I offer a dedicated space for parents to process the challenges they face and develop strategies that actually work in daily life.
For young people, I focus on helping them understand and value their neurodivergent identity, navigate the challenges that can arise at school and in social situations, and build the emotional resilience they need to flourish.
Adults who have received a late diagnosis -- or who are exploring whether ADHD or autism might explain lifelong patterns -- are equally welcome.
There's a cultural narrative that pregnancy and new motherhood should be blissful. The reality is often far more complicated, and women who struggle during this time frequently feel isolated and guilty for not experiencing the joy they're "supposed" to feel.
I have specialist experience supporting women with Hyperemesis Gravidarum (HG) -- severe pregnancy sickness that goes far beyond typical morning sickness. I offer extended 90-minute HG debrief sessions where you can process the full impact of this experience.
I also support women dealing with antenatal anxiety or depression, postnatal depression, birth trauma, difficulties bonding with your baby, and the overwhelming adjustment to motherhood.
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Location
By Car
The drive from Egham to Addlestone takes approximately 15-20 minutes via the A320 or A30. Parking is available near the practice.
By Train
Egham station has direct services towards London Waterloo, with connections onward towards Addlestone.
By Bus
Local bus services connect Egham with Staines and Addlestone.
Online Sessions
If getting to face-to-face sessions isn't practical -- perhaps due to childcare, work schedules, or simply preferring to stay in your own space -- I offer online counselling via secure video call. The therapeutic relationship develops just as effectively online, and many clients appreciate the convenience and privacy it offers.
I offer a free initial telephone consultation, giving us both a chance to discuss what's going on and whether counselling feels like the right fit. There's no obligation to proceed after this call. Sessions last 50 minutes (or 90 minutes for HG debriefs) and the atmosphere is relaxed and informal.
Pricing
I believe therapy should be accessible. An initial free telephone consultation is offered so we can discuss your needs before committing.
Adults, teenagers or children
In-depth Hyperemesis Gravidarum debrief
Specialist pre and postnatal counselling
Reduced rates may be available in certain circumstances. Please get in touch to discuss.
Egham
Egham is home to Royal Holloway, University of London, and sits close to Windsor Great Park and Runnymede, the site of the Magna Carta Memorial. It has a mix of long-standing residents, university staff and students, and families commuting into London.
There's often an assumption in affluent parts of Surrey that financial comfort means people shouldn't struggle emotionally. But mental health doesn't discriminate based on postcode or bank balance. Anxiety, depression, trauma, and relationship difficulties affect people regardless of their circumstances.
Recognising that you need support and actually seeking it out are two different things. Counselling doesn't require you to be at breaking point -- it's equally valuable for managing stress before it becomes overwhelming.
Windsor Great Park and Runnymede are both close by and offer plenty of space for a quiet walk after a session. Building time for yourself into your day -- even just 30 minutes -- is part of prioritising your wellbeing.
FAQ
Yes. Egham has direct trains into Waterloo, so this comes up often. I offer early and later appointments for commuters, and online sessions remove the journey altogether when time is tight.
No. Counselling is confidential, so your employer won't know unless you choose to share it. With an Employee Assistance Programme, the provider is aware you are using the service but not what you talk about.
Yes. Anger often masks something underneath, frustration, fear, or not feeling heard. Together we trace where it comes from and develop steadier ways to handle it.
Yes. Students and staff connected to Royal Holloway are very welcome, alongside anyone living or working locally. Sessions run online or face-to-face and can flex around term times or shift patterns.
Teenagers often talk more freely to someone who isn't a parent. I give them a confidential space to explore things at their own pace, and support healthy communication with you alongside it.
Yes, for many issues the evidence shows online work is just as effective as in person. What matters is the relationship and the work itself; you simply need a private space and a good connection.
Taking the first step can feel daunting, but it is often the most important one. I offer a free initial telephone consultation where we can have a chat about what you are looking for.
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