ACORN Therapy
Providing counseling services for teenagers, young adults, and families in Taunton-Somerset and Online Across the UK.
Easy, Skilled & Affordable face to face and online therapy Somerset UK
Welcome to Acorn Therapy, Offering Private professional counselling in Taunton Somerset for teenagers, therapy for young adults, and family therapy in Taunton-Somerset and across the UK
I am a counselling psychotherapist that brings holistic well-being and healing to the therapy room or screen. I am here to partner with you and provide individual counselling tailored to your unique needs.
I offer a variety of counselling services aimed at assisting individuals in developing better-coping skills to address emotional, behavioural, spiritual, interpersonal, and relational concerns.
I offer online counselling services in Somerset, UK, for teenagers aged 13 to 18, young adults and university students aged 19 to 25. Additionally, I work with adult men and women, trainee counsellors, and provide parenting support to enhance communication and strengthen relationships with children and young people.
I am an integrative counsellor, my therapy is tailored to the unique needs of each individual.
Person Centered, Cognitive Behavioral (CBT) and Psychodynamic.
As a therapist, my aim is to create a safe and welcoming environment that supports your development.
I work with clients from diverse backgrounds, I also also offer counselling for Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic groups in Taunton and across the UK.
Please find below some useful links and information on the website
– What to expect from counselling: a comprehensive guide
– Expert chat: Insights on what to anticipate in counselling
– Your first counselling session.
I offer daytime, evening and weekend appointments. I am also able to provide virtual counselling Somerset UK via video and telephone.
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Culturally sensitive counselling in Taunton
Hi! My name is Denis MBACP and I am excited to work with you! I am here to help you. As a BACP Registered Psychotherapist and counsellor, I am qualified integrative counsellor with a degree from the University of Worcester- UK.
At Acorn Therapy, we strive to create a safe, open space for individuals, couples, and families in Taunton, Somerset and across the UK to engage in mental health and counselling related services. With a passion for helping others, our Therapy practice is committed to creating a friendly environment for all.
I offer therapy for clients in a therapy room, in the community, and online, ensuring that regardless of your location, you can access the necessary support.
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How I can help
My counselling and psychotherapy sessions can help you manage your everyday stress, including relationship issues, parenting and work difficulties. I can also help you cope with loss and other life transitions, as well as provide anxiety and depression help, trauma counselling.
Vision
To provide a friendly, easy-to-access, confidential, safe, secure, non-judgmental, ethical and at all-times professional counselling and psychotherapy service for young people, adults and parents in Taunton-Somerset and Across the UK.
Mission
Dedicated to delivering effective and easily accessible psychotherapy and counselling services to Somerset and the diverse religious, cultural, and ethnic communities in the United Kingdom. As a fully qualified psychotherapist and counsellor, I possess cultural competence and a genuine understanding of the unique therapeutic needs of individuals from multicultural UK.
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What we offer
Our Mental health and Wellbeing services
ONLINE COUNSELLING
Take advantage of my convenient and affordable virtual counselling sessions. You can access my services in Taunton and across the UK via Zoom, or WhatsApp, without ever having to leave the comfort of your own home or environment.
ABOUT ALL COUNSELLING
At Acorn therapy, I offer a variety of counselling services tailored to the unique needs and wishes of each client. Here is an overview of THE services and their associated costs.
INNER RHYTHM WORK
I provide a variety of drum therapy workshops and groups that can be one-off or weekly/monthly. This is an opportunity to explore your inner landscape and express your creativity in a safe and supportive environment.
WORKSHOPS/ TRAINNING
Mental health and wellbeing workshops are designed to increase the emotional awareness of groups and individuals. Learn how to lead a more attentive and empathetic life.
PUBLIC SPEAKING
If you’re looking for an engaging speaker to bring your event to life, I’d love to join you! I’m available to discuss Emotional Wellbeing at conferences, workshops, seminars, and more. My style is informal and inclusive, and I may even incorporate drumming and sensory activities to make the experience even more memorable.
DIVERSITY
I offer respectful, non-judgemental counselling services which embrace all forms of diversity. I am especially passionate about providing support to marginalised populations, including Black African/African-Caribbean heritage and People of Colour in the UK. If this resonates with you, please don’t hesitate to get in touch.
E-counselling-Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)
A thriving workplace consists of thriving employees. Counselling will help create an engaged and productive environment relies on the mental health and well-being of the employees.
I coordinate Employee Assistance Programs, which involve partnerships between employers and the Acorn therapy counseling service. These programs offer psychological therapy and counseling services for staff members, as well as training programs and support services for managers.
Counselling & mental health support is available in Somerset, providing an affordable, confidential and impartial way to reduce workplace stress, improve employee performance, and build mental resilience in staff – a truly engaging and inviting opportunity.
How it works
How to Make a Referral- Booking
Anyone can contact Acorn Therapy to schedule their first appointment, whether it’s for themselves, a friend, a family member, or someone they care about. You don’t need a referral from a doctor. You have the option to reach out to us directly via phone or WhatsApp, and we will discuss your needs and how we can help you. Generally, we respond on the same day, except for emails received in the evening or over the weekend. Furthermore, we welcome referrals from a variety of professionals such as doctors, psychiatrists, social workers, specialized consultants, private companies, solicitors, insurance providers, school teachers, and other healthcare organizations. We are also open to establishing agreements and private arrangements with both NHS and private agencies.
I am available on weekdays from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. You don’t have to leave the comfort of your own home or office – I offer early-morning and late-night counselling sessions, with the option of face-to-face or online appointments on the weekends. The first counselling session, which is free of charge, can be conducted over Zoom or WhatsApp.
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Relationships
We prioritize the development of supportive therapeutic relationships within our community and assisting our clients in doing the same. It is also a core aspect of our approach to encourage strong, long-lasting connections among our clients and to collaborate with other therapists in Somerset and throughout the UK
Equality
We encourage collaborating with Therapists from diverse backgrounds, beliefs, and specialities to better cater to the diverse and unique experiences of our clients. It is of utmost importance for Acorn Therapy to foster a culture and practice that upholds diversity, equity, and inclusivity in Somerset and throughout the UK.
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Community
Part of our mission is to promote wellness within the community by actively engaging with the community and participating in various speaking events. Our aim is to connect with a wider audience and offer psychoeducational mental health services to students, teachers, and businesses in the community.
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Building a counselling service that is culturally appropriate
In order to meet the increasing demand for counselling services in Somerset and throughout the UK, I am actively looking for Qualified Counsellors to partner with me and create a team.
If you are a Counselling therapist with the necessary qualifications and are interested in being part of a team that is deeply committed to social justice, removing barriers to mental health care, cultural humility, and mind-body integration, Acorn Therapy may be the perfect fit for you. This group practice aims to provide a feeling of empowerment without the fatigue commonly associated with working in such an environment.
Joining Acorn Therapy is more than just a job opportunity; it will provide you with the opportunity to be part of an organization that supports individuals, adults, families, young people, and children in Somerset and across the UK in achieving positive mental health and promoting better relationships.
Why choose us
Creative Therapy.
Sometimes, finding the right words to express our experiences can be a challenge. Through the use of creative therapy, we aim to give individuals the opportunity to explore their emotions and thoughts in a manner that is comfortable for them. We collaborate with aspiring art, drama, music, and dance movement therapists to provide free, temporary creative therapy sessions. Click here to see more
Confidentiality
Your privacy is our priority. Rest assured, confidentiality is guaranteed.
Reliability
Count on us. We prioritize reliability to ensure your satisfaction.
Counselling services on offer
• Substance abuse and harmful behaviors
• Infidelity, betrayal, and affairs
• Managing anger and resolving conflicts
• Dealing with anxiety and panic attacks
• Assertiveness skills and setting boundaries
• Coping with bereavement, grief, and loss
• Emotional challenges of attending boarding school
• Healing after a breakup, separation, or divorce
• Addressing bullying and harassment
• Counseling support for men’s issues
• Support for adolescents and teenagers
• Overcoming depression and mood swings
• Eating disorders and food-related issues
• Exploring existential themes and spirituality in therapy
• Counseling for emigrants and adjusting to new environments
• Resolving family conflicts and improving communication
• Overcoming fear and anxiety about aging
• Supporting individuals with gender and sexual issues
• Managing health-related anxiety
• Overcoming impostor syndrome and feeling inauthentic
• Addressing insomnia and improving sleep quality
• Combating feelings of loneliness and isolation
• Boarding school issues
• Building self-esteem and confidence
• Parenting Austistic and disabled children
• Treating obsessive-compulsive behaviors
• Parenting challenges and step-parenting issues
• Overcoming negative body image and dysmorphia
• Transition for young adults
• Parent-Teen Conflict,
• Addressing insomnia and improving sleep quality
•Single parent challenges
• Peer Pressure / Social Judgment
• Building self-esteem and confidence
• Adopting or stepchildren
• Treating obsessive-compulsive behaviors
• Parenting challenges and step-parenting issues
• Counselling parents with Homosexual Children
• Managing work-related challenges and conflicts
• Blended family problems
• Addressing anxiety about returning to work
• Understanding and addressing self-harm behaviors
• Counseling for sexual anxiety and sexual problems
• Parenting issues and worries of the new born baby
• Managing stress and feeling overwhelmed
• Healing from trauma and childhood abuse
• Transitions from Teenage to adulthood
• Cross-cultural relationship issues
• Issue of spirituality, faith and religion
•Issues of race, diversity and culture
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Counselling Reviews and Testimonials
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