COUNSELLING, BUSINESS COACHING & THERAPY
helping you see things differently
Happiness can be found, even in the darkest of times, if one only remembers to turn on the light.
Stuck, Isolated or Overwhelmed?
Stuck, Isolated or Overwhelmed?
- Stuck to Unlocked
- Isolated to Connected
- Overwhelmed to Managing Change
Positive Impact on You
Positive Impact on You
- Mind - Right Help + Right Therapist = Positive Results
- Body - Feel Calm, Safe and Free
- Spirit - Better perspective on what matters to you
Helping You Thrive
Helping You Thrive
- Relationship = 85% of therapy success
- Expertise and decades of Lived Experience
- Risk Free – You choose your therapist
Helping You
Our 3 Core Areas
Understanding what drives you and how you successfully navigate your life is an investment which stays with you for life and pays for itself many times over.
Personal Therapy
There are far better things ahead than any we leave behind.
Understanding you, your approach to life and overcoming the challenges you are facing is an investment which stays with you for life and pays for itself many time over. Benefit from our tailored counselling and coaching expertise to help you see yourself and your world differently.
What is Personal Therapy?
What is Personal Therapy?
- Investing in unlocking You
- Better Relationships, Balance and Decisions
- Results flow automatically
How will Personal Therapy benefit me?
How will Personal Therapy benefit me?
- Immediate and sustainable change
- Break and make Habits
- Positive outcomes are gamechangers
How does Personal Therapy work?
How does Personal Therapy work?
- Talk, Techniques and Tools
- Issues tackled, Causes unpicked
- New Perspectives and Peace of Mind
What do our clients think?
"I was really nervous about therapy. I was surprised. It took just 2 sessions and it was like a dam had broken. The relief was amazing.."
Young Adults Therapy
Promise me you’ll always remember: You’re braver than you believe, and stronger than you seem, and smarter than you think.
1 in 4 young adults currently have a diagnosable mental health condition. 50% up on 2020. 73% of those didn’t seek help because they didn’t know how to. These issues ripple out to those around them and the impact multiplies over time.
What is Young Adults Therapy?
What is Young Adults Therapy?
- % Young Adults seeking help doubled
- Developing ability to adapt, grow relationships and discover new insights
- Unaddressed the impact ripples through families
How will Young Adults Therapy Benefit Me?
How will Young Adults Therapy Benefit Me
- Develop resilience to change
- Transform family anxiety into healthy communication
- Develop lifelong skills
How does Young Adults Therapy Work?
How does Young Adults Therapy Work?
- Talk, Techniques and Tools
- Individual and family solutions addressed
- Develop student and family support team
What do our clients think?
“I don’t trust easily so the thought of being open and sharing my feelings was scary. I’m now understanding my own value, building friendships and making choices I’m proud of. I never saw any of that happening.”
Walking Therapy
Walking therapy can be a powerful way to work through emotions and gain a new perspective on life.
Life can feel overwhelming really easily. We need an antidote. Walking Therapy is part of that antidote.
Walking therapy provides a safe environment, a different perspective in working through your challenges and a sense of achievement through exercise.
What is Walking Therapy?
What is Walking Therapy?
- Talking therapy in a natural environment
- Inspire change by reflecting on seasons
- Disconnect from a noisy world and connect with yourself
How will Walking and Talking Benefit Me?
How will Walking and Talking Benefit Me?
- Mind – Clearer thinking, by unwinding, unloading and exploring
- Body – helps to combat issues including anxiety, low mood and poor sleep
- Spirit – Balance and a sense of achievement
How Does walking Therapy Work?
How does it work?
- You choose tempo, direction and location
- Sense of awe and curiosity through changing natural environment
- New perspectives inspired by your surroundings
What do our clients think?
"I lost my job suddenly. I felt lost. Walking Therapy provided me with space to both talk and reflect in a different setting and helped me regain a sense of purpose. I started to learn what I could and couldn’t control."
Business Coaching
Everyone needs a coach.
A business coach will help you recognise, shape and develop your own strengths offering new insights and perspectives. The best business coaches know they have succeeded if you grow independently, inspiring you to do the things you thought were out of your reach.
The approach may involve challenge; but the outcome is powerful as there is a shared objective: sustainable success.
What is Business Coaching?
What is Business Coaching?
- Growing you beyond your limits
- Helping you think differently
- Bringing new perspectives and insights
How will Business Coaching Benefit Me?
How will Business Coaching Benefit Me?
- Aligned motivation and goals = peak performance
- Accountability coach = continuous improvement
- Unlocked potential = competitive advantage
How does Business Coaching Work?
How does Business Coaching Work?
- Years of personal and business growth in weeks
- Clarity and accountability bespoke to you
- Science, development tools and commercial experience in 1 place
What do our clients think?
"I was driven by not making mistakes. Discovering a different mindset changed my perspective towards growth. I’m less stressed, my personal life and relationships have improved and, as for my business, results are taking care of themselves."
Our Therapists
Rich Donaldson
Founder and Therapist
BA (Hons), FdSc Counselling, MNCS Accred
“Rich was so easy to talk to. I felt safe straight away and I found myself sharing some things in my early sessions that had left me stuck for years” ~
Sarah, Bristol.
Change and growth aren’t always simple but are always possible with the right support. Unlocking potential in your personal, student or working life and making growth stick is where I really make an impact.
The 3 words I get most often about my approach are: Empathy, Experience and Effectiveness.
James Martin
Founder and Therapist
LL.B; NZLPE; LPC; FdSc Counselling, MNCS Accred
“James brought a new angle to a problem that had me going round in circles. I have found myself applying a different mindset to my relationships as well as at work.” ~
Damian, Gloucester.
Change can be scary or an opportunity to stand out. Understanding how you see yourself and developing your ability shape what comes next will make the difference for you in your personal and professional life.
I am told I am Calm, a good Listener and cut through noise to bring Insight into what drives you below the surface. These are the keys to unlocking your potential.
TOP 10 QUESTIONS PEOPLE ASK ABOUT THERAPY
We have a detailed list of FAQs but here are the Top 10 Qs we get asked most often:
Asking for help is often the hardest step. Bring an open mind and we will work out the key issues together. Scroll through our summary of issues which might help.
With a positive mindset, clients typically start experiencing impactful change as quickly as between sessions 3 and 7. ‘Better’ is subjective but clients say they often feel lighter after just 1 or 2 sessions.
Direct Benefits
Benefits include better relationships, effective daily routines and habits, better self care and better sleep hygiene. Our clients say that they feel clearer, lighter, more optimistic and have a better perspective on what’s important.
Indirect benefits
Resolving principal issues, unlocking potential and developing new insights almost always results in positive change in other areas of your life.
Many issues have roots in early life. That doesn’t mean it is the only place to start looking for solutions. The past should inform, not keep you stuck.
No. It is the most sustainable investment you can make. Investing in your understanding of what is holding you back or is causing discomfort pays many times over. And that’s not just our opinion. It is grounded in decades of experience and backed by science.
Just think of the costs we incur through poor coping choices in doing or buying things (or procrastinating) to avoid pain or make us feel better.
We charge per session for Personal Therapy or Young Adults Therapy. Our charges vary depending on your chosen session length (30 or 50 minutes).
Our Business Coaching and Walking Therapy are slightly different.
Walking Therapy is delivered over 90 minutes to capture the full benefit of the walk-and-talk environment, including the freedom to choose tempo and reflection time as well as taking time to round up your session over tea or coffee on us at your finishing location.
Business Coaching is delivered Online to individuals, groups or organisations. We have 3 simple options. In summary:
- Accountability coaching – weekly check-ins and a monthly deep-dive
- Our Flagship D.R.I.V.E.™ Programme – An 8-week Programme focussed on discovering Purpose, Mission and Values, operationalising these insights into your business and developing a Roadmap with accompanying tools.
- Your choice of a bespoke package of developmental and tool-based workshops including Developing a Growth Mindset, Continuous Improvement, Leadership and Building Resilience.
We have a transparent, flexible and value-based approach. We are not the cheapest because we know from experience that we deliver high value and impactful results. However, we are also a fraction of the cost of larger business coaching or consulting firms and guarantee bespoke service and direct access to experienced expertise.
Everyone is different, though. For those clients who prefer to meet in person, we offer limited face-to-face appointments each week in one of our beautifully appointed therapy rooms in London (Twickenham) and Bristol (Harbourside, Clifton and Westbury on Trym).
We also offer Walking Therapy in London (Twickenham, TW1) and Bristol (Harbourside, BS1 or Leigh Woods, BS8) which offers a different therapeutic experience while maintaining all the traditional benefits of one-to-one sessions.
As with any patient information your data and client records are held in a secure environment, compliant with all laws (even for those clients we see in person). The latest encryption software ensures that our online records are protected.
Your online sessions are as confidential as if it was only you in the room. And regardless if you prefer online or in-person sessions, your information and notes are securely held in our cloud-based security settings. This is far safer than it would be in a physical filing cabinet.
Yes. All our therapists are fully qualified and all registered with either the BACP or NCPS (being the two most widely recognised professional bodies in the therapy space).
We have an active learning environment at Therapy Owls with regular peer supervision (as required by BACP and NCPS) and therapist know-how sessions where we introduce new developments and focus on client care.
Therapy Owls has a clear Vision, Mission and Values (see below). These underpin our approach to everything we do.
Vision
To create a therapeutic environment where people feel safe, supported and continually inspired to develop and unlock their potential.
Mission
To grow a therapy platform connecting people who want to see things differently with experts who can help.
Values
Therapy Owls has 5 Core Values and this is what they mean to us.