Kate Elton-Jago
COUNSELLING & PSYCHOTHERAPY IN Colchester, Essex & Online
Welcome to Kate Elton-Jago Counselling & Psychotherapy
Meeting you with care and compassion
Hi, I'm Kate, a counsellor & psychotherapist providing both short and long-term therapy to adult individuals in Colchester, Essex & Online.
About me
I am a BA (Hons) degree-level qualified Counsellor and Psychotherapist, offering a warm and non-judgemental space where you can feel understood and supported - just as you are. My passion for this work stems from my own experience of therapy, which brought about meaningful and lasting change in my life. I know personally how transformative it can be to have someone walk alongside you through life's challenges and it's a privilege to now offer this to others.
I welcome and work with people from many different backgrounds, facing a wide range of difficulties including depression, anxiety, grief, childhood issues, stress, family struggles, relationship problems and more. No problem is too small.
Above all, I believe our therapeutic relationship comes first - it is the foundation of all meaningful change. My aim is to offer a safe space where trust and connection can grow. As a registered member of the BACP, I bring genuine care and ethics into my work.
My therapeutic approach is grounded in empathy and respect. The way I work is predominantly person-centred, which means I believe that you are the expert in your own life. This is a non-directive style of therapy where together, we will explore your thoughts and feelings at your own, unique pace, helping you to gain greater self-understanding and confidence in finding your own way forward. All of this combined can help to support and strengthen your own natural capacity for healing and growth.
What issues can counselling help with?
People come to me for help with a wide range of issues. Here are a few (but not all) of the more common difficulties that can be supported through counselling:
Anxiety
Depression
Relationship problems
Trauma
Bereavement and grief
Jealousy
ADHD
Self-harm
LGBTQ+ counselling
Low self-esteem
Anger management
Family estrangement
Domestic abuse
Work-related stress
My location
I offer counselling from a private room located in Feering, Colchester. This convenient location is just off the A12, serving clients from places such as Colchester, Kelvedon, Witham, Marks Tey, Chelmsford and surrounding areas in Essex. The room is also close to Kelvedon train station and there is parking available.
In addition to face-to-face sessions, I provide online therapy, allowing you to access support from the comfort of your own space, wherever you are.
Whether you prefer to meet in person or connect remotely, I aim to create a safe, supportive environment tailored to your needs. Please get in touch to ask any questions or to arrange an initial session.
Sessions & Fees
Sessions are 50 minutes, usually taking place on a weekly basis but this can be discussed based on your individual needs. The cost is £50 per session, I can offer a limited number of spaces at a lower cost for anyone struggling financially on a low-income, please ask about availability.
During your first session, we will go over confidentiality and what has brought you to counselling. There is no pressure to share everything straight away, I will follow your unique pace. You'll be offered a non-judgemental space to talk about what is important. My focus is always on you and our working relationship.
Please note that cancellations with less than 24 hours notice will still require full payment. I accept payment by bank transfer.
Get in touch
Ready for the next step? Feel free to contact me if you have any questions about how counselling works, or to arrange an initial 15 minute phone assessment. This is informal and 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.
Alternatively, we can simply arrange our first session via email or text. I completely understand that some people might find talking on the phone anxiety provoking.
You can contact me via the form or on 07450 344481.
All enquires are usually answered within 24 hours on business days (this excludes weekends), and all contact is strictly confidential and uses secure phone and email services.