A LITTLE ROOM FOR YOU

Understand yourself.
Find your way forward.

Therapy for thoughtful people who want to understand themselves more deeply.

A space to explore what you’re experiencing, understand the patterns beneath it, and make sense of what you want next.

You don’t have to have it all worked out to begin.

Individual therapy for adultsOnline & in Wimbledon£85 per sessionBegin with a written enquiry

PERHAPS THIS SOUNDS FAMILIAR

You hold a lot.
You can have
space, too.

You may be used to making sense of things for other people, while finding it harder to know what you feel or need yourself.

01

You think deeply, but still feel stuck.

You can see a pattern and even explain it. Living differently within it feels harder.

02

You want room for the whole story.

For the feelings that contradict each other, the things you’re still working out, and the parts you usually keep to yourself.

03

Something has changed. Or needs to.

A loss, an ending, a relationship or a quieter sense of disconnection may have brought you here.

There’s no particular way you need to be. Curiosity can begin with “I don’t know”.

HOW I WORK

Depth, with
a sense of direction.

My approach is thoughtful, collaborative and exploratory. We make room for emotional depth while keeping sight of what feels useful to you.

Person-centred in spirit, our work begins with your experience. We can also explore how earlier relationships and experiences shape what happens in the present.

See how this might feel for you

Slow down. Hear yourself.

We start with what’s here for you. You can speak freely, take your time and find words for things that have felt difficult to express.

Make sense of the patterns.

With curiosity and compassion, we explore the beliefs, fears and ways of relating that may once have protected you and now feel limiting.

Find what feels more like you.

Understanding can open up choices: how you respond, what you ask for, what you allow, and how you want to live. We explore what that means in everyday life.

A MOMENT TO REFLECT

Could this feel
right for you?

Choosing a therapist is personal. These three gentle prompts offer a glimpse of how we might work together.

About a minute. No score, no right answers.
Your choices stay on this page and aren’t saved or sent.

01 — WHAT YOU’RE LOOKING FOR1 / 3
What would you most like a little space for?

Choose whichever feels closest today.

Connie Atherton
CONNIE ATHERTON · MBACP

THE PERSON IN THE ROOM

Hello, I’m Connie.

I’m interested in who you are, how you’ve come to be here, and what life feels like from your side.

I offer a calm, compassionate space where we can think together. There’s room for uncertainty, for the parts that don’t fit neatly, and for feelings you may not yet understand.

My work includes supporting people through grief, relationship endings, anxiety, low mood and times of change. These experiences are part of a life story; I want to understand what they mean for you.

I welcome neurodivergent clients. You don’t need to fit a particular way of thinking or communicating to be heard here.

CPCAB Diploma in Therapeutic CounsellingMember of the BACPCruse bereavement support training
View my professional profile (opens in a new tab)

THE PRACTICAL THINGS

A clearer idea
of what to expect.

Starting therapy can bring plenty of questions.
We can talk through yours in writing.

WHERE

Online & Wimbledon

Individual sessions for adults. Ask about current in-person or online availability.

SESSION FEE

£85 per session

We’ll agree the practical arrangements before your first appointment.

FIRST STEP

A written conversation

Tell me a little about what brings you here, and ask whatever you need to know.

Do I need to know exactly what I want to talk about?

No. You might have something specific in mind, or just a sense that things aren’t quite right. We can begin there and find a way into it together.

Is this only for people who are already good at self-reflection?

You don’t need to be articulate, insightful or certain about your feelings. Being open to exploring is enough, and that openness can grow as you feel more comfortable.

What happens after I get in touch?

We begin by email, discussing what you’re looking for, your questions and current availability. If we decide to arrange a session, we’ll agree the fee, format, timing and other practical details beforehand.

How will I know whether we work well together?

Notice whether you feel listened to, whether you can bring your questions, and whether the pace feels manageable. You can tell me if something doesn’t feel right. Our early sessions give us a chance to explore the fit together.

Can I ask about access needs before starting?

Yes. You’re welcome to ask about the room, online sessions, communication preferences or anything that would help you feel more comfortable. We can discuss what’s available before arranging a session.

What happens to my answers in the reflection?

The reflection runs only in your browser. Your choices aren’t sent to me or saved on this website. Reloading the page clears them. If you choose to write through Counselling Directory, their privacy notice applies to the information you send there.

WHEN YOU FEEL READY

You can begin
where you are.

You don’t need the perfect words. A few lines about what brings you here, or what you’re hoping for, are enough.

Write to Connie via Counselling Directory (opens in a new tab)

Opens my email enquiry form on Counselling Directory.
We can begin in writing, at your pace.

NOT SURE WHAT TO SAY?

A starting point,
in your own words.

Make it yours, then paste it into the enquiry form.
Nothing is sent from this page.

YOUR PRIVACY

A little clarity.

This website doesn’t use analytics, advertising cookies or browser storage. Reflection choices and edits to the enquiry starting point stay in the current page and clear when you reload or leave.

Copying the starting point places its text on your device’s clipboard only. Nothing is sent to Connie by this website.

The “Write to Connie” link opens Counselling Directory’s enquiry form in a new tab. Information you submit there is handled under their privacy notice (opens in a new tab). Hosting providers may process technical information needed to serve and protect the website.