Talking Therapy
People choose talking therapy for many different reasons — everyone is unique. It can help when adjusting to unexpected changes, or when navigating a change you’re choosing for yourself.
Talking therapy can support a wide range of challenges, including:
Feeling stuck or unsure what to do next
Anxiety, depression, or ongoing stress
Work-related pressure or burnout
Relationship difficulties
Bereavement, loss, or significant life changes
Coping with upsetting past or recent experiences
Difficult emotions such as anger, guilt, sadness, or low self-esteem
Managing a long-term physical health condition that affects mental wellbeing
At Rise, we focus on you.
Our talking therapy gives adults and children a safe, confidential space to explore challenges, work through difficult feelings, and build emotional resilience. Every session is tailored to your needs, helping you recognise unhelpful patterns and find practical, manageable ways to cope and create positive change.
Your therapist provides a non-judgemental, supportive space, listening and guiding you without giving advice or labels. The aim is to help you understand yourself better, build confidence, and develop strategies that work for you.
We carefully match you with a therapist suited to your needs and preferences. Sessions can sometimes feel challenging, but engaging fully often brings insight, growth, and a greater sense of self-understanding. A standard talking therapy programme usually lasts 6–8 sessions, but this is always dependent on you and is reviewed throughout. Talking therapy is available in person, by phone, or online, giving you the flexibility to access support in a way that works best for you.
All our therapists meet high professional standards and the service is an organisational member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP), ensuring recognised quality and ethical care.
Key benefits:
Flexible: no minimum or maximum number of sessions.
Consistent: weekly sessions at a time that suits you.
Accessible: in-person, by phone, or online - day time & evening appointments available
Supportive: friendly guidance to make your therapeutic journey as comfortable as possible.
Starting therapy can feel daunting, but at Rise we’re here to make it simple, supportive, and easy to understand. Read on to see what you can expect.
You’ll meet your therapist in a safe, confidential space
The session is an opportunity to talk about why you’re seeking support and what you hope to achieve.
Your therapist will explain how talking therapy works and answer any questions, so you feel comfortable and informed.
Your therapist will work with you to create a plan suited to your needs and goals.
Sessions are structured to the approach used in talking therapy and your personal preferences.
The number of sessions is flexible — most programmes last 6–8 sessions, but this is adapted as needed.
Each session provides a supportive, non-judgemental space to explore thoughts, feelings, or behaviours.
You’ll learn practical strategies and techniques specific to talking therapy.
Progress is reviewed regularly to ensure therapy is meeting your needs.
Confidential: Everything you share with us is private - we will only share information with others if we're concerned about your safety or the safety of others (read our privacy & confidentiality policy here)
Flexible: Sessions can be in person, online, or by phone.
Professional: Delivered by qualified, accredited therapists.
Personalised: Techniques and session focus are adapted to your needs.
