Karen Allin Highly Counsellor/Therapist Cornwall
- 0300 303 5233
- 41-43 Lower Fore Street Saltash Cornwall PL12 6JQ
At Bath Counselling Service (BCS), we believe your story matters—and how you understand that story can change your life. We offer a calm, confidential space where you can speak freely and feel genuinely heard, without fear of judgement. Through thoughtful, personalised support, we help you find clarity, confidence, and emotional peace.
BCS is a collective of qualified, registered, and experienced Integrative Psychotherapeutic Counsellors based in Bath. Our team believes in the power of individualised therapy. Just as no two people are alike, therapy should never follow a rigid script. Instead, we use an integrative approach, drawing from a range of psychological models to shape sessions around your needs.
We take time to get to know you—your learning style, personality, history, and patterns of behaviour. This allows us to offer meaningful tools that genuinely support your personal growth. Whether you’re facing emotional difficulty, relationship issues, or simply seeking greater self-awareness, we are here to help.
Our counselling services combine various therapeutic approaches. This ensures flexibility and adaptability as you move through your process. Some of the methods we may use include:
Psychodynamic Therapy
This approach helps you explore how early life experiences influence your current behaviours and emotional reactions. Many reactions are shaped by unconscious beliefs. By bringing those beliefs into conscious awareness, you can respond with greater understanding and make healthier choices.
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
CBT focuses on the link between thoughts, emotions, and actions. We help you identify negative thinking patterns, challenge them, and replace them with more helpful perspectives. As a result, you can manage anxiety, depression, or low self-esteem more effectively.
Person-Centred Therapy
Centred around empathy and acceptance, this method gives you space to lead the process. You’ll feel heard and respected as you discover your own answers.
Solution Focussed Therapy
Rather than focusing on what’s wrong, this approach highlights your strengths and future goals. It helps you build progress in the present without needing to revisit every past difficulty.
Transactional Analysis
This model improves your understanding of how you relate to others. You’ll explore communication styles and emotional patterns, which can enhance relationships both personally and professionally.
At the core of BCS is a belief in your ability to grow, change, and heal. Even when life feels confusing or painful, we see your strengths—and we work with you to uncover them. Our approach is compassionate and respectful. We won’t tell you what to think or feel, but we will help you understand yourself more deeply.