Colchester Counselling and Psychotherapy Practice - Colchester

Hannah L.

Tom is a very experienced, kind and compassionate practitioner that has supported me in overcoming years of difficulties in a short timeframe. I have been able to identify what is no longer alligned with me and my values and set firm boundaries as a direct result of the work I did with him. I speak more positively about myself again and feel like a huge weight has been lifted. Thank you so much - I am feeling very grateful, inspired and empowered!

Sonita M.

I’ve recently completed EMDR therapy with Dr Tom for my PTSD. Happy to say that I’m feeling amazingly better. Dr Tom has a unique down to earth personality, he made me feel secure, his calming persona & his method of working clearly made a significant impact on my condition. I cannot express enough of how grateful I am to him for his support.

Marisse H.

Have been meaning to post this review for some while and have finally gotten round to it. I had a really good experience working with Tom. Sometimes I would join sessions with a full list of things to discuss and other times not - whatever the situation, the sessions were really worthwhile and I learned so much from them. As much as it can be a cliche, there were plenty of takeaways. Tom is easy to talk with and gently guided me to explore my behaviours and thoughts without pressure or judgment. A number of of lightbulb moments which seemed to explain what and why! Would thoroughly recommend. I should add too that, initially, I didn’t think I would feel as comfortable opening up to a male, and my searches were pretty much focussed on female practitioners. I watched Tom’s really short video and realised that I was being too restrictive! Thought would be useful to mention.

Niv

I'm so grateful to have been treated by Dr Tom Barber. I didn't know much about EMDR and truth be told I was skeptical as I couldn't understand how this could possibly help more than other counselling I've had (CBT and talking therapy.) The EMDR experience with Dr Barber was entirely different, it feels like a more permanent solution as he really worked to find and address the root of the issues. Throughout the therapy he was able to help unearth subconsciously beliefs and thoughts, which is why these sessions have felt transformative.

Rob B.

Dr Tom was patient understanding and very insightful, I was never made to feel stupid in any way for the way I was feeling in fact he was nothing but understanding, this was a no rushed service which i would recommend to any one in need.

Georgia B.

I recently used Colchester Counselling and found their help invaluable. They are approachable and helpful and prompt in their responses. I found the service really professional and would not hesitate to recommend them!

Self H. S.