Warm, Confidential Support — By Phone or Video, Wherever You Are in Northamptonshire

If you’re looking for counselling in Northampton, you don’t need to sit in a waiting room to get the support you deserve. At Counselling Central, we offer telephone and video counselling to people across Northampton, Wellingborough, Kettering, Daventry, and the wider Northamptonshire area — from the comfort and privacy of your own home.

Based in Earls Barton, just outside Northampton, we’ve supported people from all corners of the county through anxiety, depression, stress, relationship difficulties, bereavement, and more. Whether you’d prefer to talk on the phone or meet over video, you’ll be met with warmth, respect, and no judgement.

Why Choose a Local Northampton Counsellor Who Works Online?

Travelling into Northampton town centre for an appointment isn’t always practical — especially when you’re already feeling overwhelmed. Working with a counsellor who understands the local area, but who sees you by phone or video, means you get:

✔ No travel, no traffic, no parking to worry about ✔ Appointments that fit around work and family life in Northamptonshire ✔ The same safe, confidential space as an in-person session ✔ A qualified, BACP and NCPS accredited therapist based right on your doorstep

Meet Your Northampton-Based Counsellor

Steven Lucas MBACP, PNCPS (Acc.) is a qualified Counselling Psychotherapist based in Earls Barton, Northamptonshire. Qualified since 2006, Steven has worked across the NHS, the voluntary sector, and private practice — including hospitals, prisons, and health centres in and around Northamptonshire. He also spent time as a senior lecturer in counselling psychotherapy at the University of Northampton’s Park Campus for Chrysalis, training the next generation of local counsellors.

Steven draws on evidence-based approaches including CBT, psychodynamic, and person-centred therapy, adapting each session to what you need.

How We Can Help

We work with people across Northampton and the surrounding areas on a wide range of issues, including:

• Anxiety — racing thoughts, worry, and panic
• Depression — low mood, loss of motivation, and difficulty finding joy
• CBT — practical, structured support for changing unhelpful thinking patterns
• Couples Therapy — improving communication and resolving relationship difficulties
• Psychotherapy — deeper, longer-term exploratory work
• Stress, bereavement, low self-esteem, and general life difficulties

What Northampton Clients Say

“A very professional but relaxed approach to therapy, which was just what I needed…. I was seen very quickly after my initial contact.” — SD

“For me it was a massive step to contact you and admit that I needed help. I’m so glad I did because I no longer feel like my life is completely out of control.” — DF

Getting Started Is Simple

1. Call or message us on 07979 011763 or info@counsellingcentral.com in complete confidence
2. We’ll talk through your options for telephone or video counselling and find a time that works for you
3. Begin your sessions with a qualified, local Northamptonshire-based therapist

Sessions cost £45 for 45 minutes, £50 for 50 minutes or £60 for 60 minutes, with no contract and no minimum commitment.

Get in touch today

Counselling Central is based at 8 Milbury, Earls Barton, Northamptonshire, NN6 0PZ, and provides telephone and video counselling to clients across Northamptonshire and UK-wide.