Welcome to Talking Time Counselling
My name is Beth, and I am a BACP registered person-centred counsellor based in Chippenham. I provide a safe, comfortable, and non-judgemental space for individuals and couples to be heard, helping you navigate life's challenges and find a positive way forward.
When we work together, we will move at a pace that is right for you, forming a relationship built on trust, empathy, and compassion.
My Services
I offer both short-term and long-term therapy, tailored to your unique needs and goals.
- Individual Counselling (Online): Flexible sessions via Zoom, allowing you to access support from the comfort of your own home. (£50 per 50-minute session)
- Individual & Couples Counselling (In-Person): Face-to-face sessions at The Therapy Rooms in Chippenham. Couples counselling focuses on improving communication, addressing difficulties, and reconnecting to build a healthier relationship. (£50 per 50-minute session)
- Free Initial Consultation: A 20-minute phone or Zoom call to discuss your needs, ask questions, and see if we are a good fit before beginning our work together.
“There is hope, even when your brain tells you there isn't.”
― John Green, Turtles All the Way Down
Issues can I help with
I have experience supporting clients through a wide range of difficulties. By exploring your thoughts and feelings in a secure environment, we can work together on issues including:
Anxiety
Exploring the root causes of worry and finding ways to manage its impact on your daily life and wellbeing.
Low Mood
Unpicking negative thoughts and replacing them with self-compassion, positivity, and a fresh perspective.
Relationship Problems
Providing a neutral space to address the pressures of family, finances, children, or work that can cause relationships to struggle or break down.
Stress
Managing the overwhelming demands of daily life and finding healthier coping mechanisms.
Trauma
Working through the profound impact of recent events, childhood trauma, or abuse to help you escape cycles of powerlessness and regain control over your emotions.
Bereavement/Loss
Finding ways to understand, accept, and integrate your loss so you can move past your feelings of grief.
If you are ready to take the next step, please get in touch to arrange your free initial consultation.
Fees & availability
Initial Consultation
The initial consultation is free. It lasts about 20 minutes and takes place online, via Zoom, or on a phone call.
Counselling Sessions
Online (individual counselling)
Sessions take place via the Zoom video platform. This way you have more flexibility of time: booking the session around your busy schedule. It also means that you can access the session from the comfort of your own home, without needing to arrange any travel.
In-person (individual and couples counselling)
Sessions take place at:
Pew Hill House, Pew Hill, Chippenham, SN15 1DN
Cancellation Policy
Please ensure you give at least 48 hours’ notice if you need to cancel a session to avoid being charged for the session.
Availability
I am available for us to work together during normal office hours (Mon-Fri, 9am – 6pm). Please contact me if you would like to arrange any sessions outside of these hours.
Cost
Sessions are 50 minutes and cost £50.
Get in touch
Feel free to contact me if you have any questions about how counselling works, or to arrange an initial assessment appointment. This enables us to discuss the reasons you are thinking of coming to counselling, whether it could be helpful for you and whether I am the right therapist to help.
You can also call me on 07538240025 if you would prefer to leave a message or speak to me first. I am happy to discuss any queries or questions you may have prior to arranging an initial appointment.
All enquires are usually answered within 24 hours, and all contact is strictly confidential and uses secure phone and email services.
Some frequently asked questions
This depends completely on you, your unique experiences and the issues that you are struggling with. If you are facing a current issue that you need help with, counselling may only be needed in the short term. However, if the issues that you are currently facing have deep roots in past experiences, it will take more time to explore those in more depth before you can understand them better.
Yes. All counsellors and therapists follow a code of practice which states that everything you share in a session is confidential.
Most therapists and counsellors like to see clients on a weekly basis as this enables them to make the most progress when working together. It is not recommended to see a counsellor more frequently, as it takes time to make sense of the ideas explored in a session. However, you can see your counsellor once a fortnight or every three weeks if necessary. Please talk to your counsellor about what they recommend.
Many people feel that they will clam up if they arrange to see a counsellor. This is a normal reaction. However, this is rarely the case as your counsellor is trained to help you feel comfortable enough to share your struggles and skilled at asking the questions that will help you open up.
After your initial consultation, your sessions will offer you a safe, non-judgemental and compassionate space to share your struggles. The session will be led by you, so you will have control over what you talk about and how much you want to share. At the beginning of a counsellor – client relationship, the counsellor will take the time to build a strong relationship with you so you feel comfortable talking about your difficulties.
©2026 Beth Stubbs