In person · Bolton
Face-to-face counselling in Bolton
My preferred way of working: a private, quiet counselling room at Douglas House on Belmont Road.
Enquire about face-to-face counselling
Counselling and Psychotherapy in Bolton
I’m Andrea Long, a BACP-registered counsellor and psychotherapist. I offer face-to-face counselling in Bolton, in a private counselling room, and also work online and outdoors. You don’t need to be in crisis, and you don’t need to know what to say.
- Free 10–15 minute introductory call
- £50 for 60 minutes
- Face to face in Bolton, or online
Registered MemberMBACP 414595- £50 per session60 minutes
- Face to face in BoltonDouglas House, BL1 7AR
- Online counsellingFor adults across the UK
- Walk and talk therapyOutdoors, by arrangement
- Free introductory callAbout 10–15 minutes
Ways to work with me
Face to face, online or outdoors
Every session is £50 for 60 minutes, however we meet.
Adults across the UK
Online Counselling
Online sessions for adults in the UK, at the same fee as face-to-face sessions.
Explore online sessionsOutdoors, by arrangement
Walk and Talk Therapy
Counselling outdoors, side by side, at a location we agree in advance, weather permitting.
Explore walking sessionsMore support and approaches
Worry and overthinkingAnxiety Counselling
Low mood and depressionDepression Counselling
Grief and lossBereavement Counselling
My approachTransactional Analysis
Adults also come to counselling with low mood, low self-esteem, recurring patterns, difficult past experiences, feeling overwhelmed or feeling stuck.
- £50
- per session, in person, online or outdoors
- 60 minutes
- for every session
- Free
- introductory call of about 10–15 minutes
My approach
How counselling with me works
We talk about what’s happening for you now, and look at the patterns underneath it. I work using Transactional Analysis (TA), a talking therapy that explores your personality and how it has been shaped by your experiences.
- We start with what’s happening now, even something small from your day
- We notice patterns that keep repeating, such as putting everyone else first
- We look at how earlier experiences may shape how you think, feel and relate to others
- You learn TA’s ideas as we go, so you can spot an old way of reacting and choose differently
I sometimes describe holding feelings in as laying a patio over them: you press everything down and carry on, but, in my words, “weeds will still grow in that dark place.” Counselling is a process rather than a quick fix, and we work at a pace that suits you.
Meet Andrea
Hello, I’m Andrea
“Everybody has an individual and unique story and journey in life.”
I’m a BACP-registered counsellor and psychotherapist, working with adults in Bolton, online and outdoors. I trained at South Manchester Centre for Psychotherapy, including additional psychotherapy training in Transactional Analysis.
You may know my practice as Worsley TA Counselling & Psychotherapy. I now work under my own name from Douglas House in Bolton.
- RegistrationRegistered Member of BACP (MBACP 414595)
- ApproachTransactional Analysis
- QualificationCertificate in Therapeutic Counselling, South Manchester Centre for Psychotherapy (2024)
- Further training101.5 hours of psychotherapy training in Transactional Analysis (2022–23)
How to start
What happens next
- 01
Get in touch
Send a WhatsApp message or use the short enquiry form. A sentence is plenty.
- 02
Free introductory call
About 10–15 minutes to introduce ourselves and see whether we’d work well together. No obligation to book.
- 03
Your first session
60 minutes, £50, face to face in Bolton, online or outdoors.
- 04
At a pace we agree
The number of sessions varies with what you’d like to work on. We can discuss it on the call.
Face-to-face counselling
A private therapy room on Belmont Road, Bolton
I see clients in a private counselling room inside Douglas House, a small business-suites building in Belmont, at the corner of Belmont Road and Douglas Street.
- Address
- Douglas House, 196 Belmont Road, Bolton BL1 7AR
- When you arrive
- Look for the black “Douglas House – Small Business Suites” sign (my name isn’t on the outside of the building), then press button 3 on the entry panel and I’ll let you in.
- Parking
- Free parking is available around the building, and there is road parking nearby.
- Appointments
- Monday to Wednesday 9am–7pm, Friday 9am–5pm. No appointments on Thursdays or at weekends.
- Access
- There’s one step at the front entrance, and no stairs to reach the counselling room. The toilet is reached by stairs.
What happens on the free introductory call?
It lasts about 10–15 minutes and is a chance for us both to decide whether we can work together. Trust matters in therapy, so I’ll listen to what you’re hoping for, explain how I work and answer your questions. There’s no obligation to book.
How long is a session, and how much does it cost?
Sessions last 60 minutes and cost £50, whether in person, online or outdoors. The introductory call is free. You can pay by card, bank transfer or cash. I ask for 24 hours’ notice if you need to cancel; cancellations with less than 24 hours’ notice and missed appointments are charged at £25. Fees and policies
What if I don’t know what to say?
That’s completely normal, and it’s part of what I’m trained to help with. We can start with something that happened that day. One small topic can open up into a much deeper conversation.
Do you offer online counselling?
Yes, for adults in the UK, at the same £50 fee as face-to-face sessions. More about Online Counselling
Do you offer couples counselling?
No. I work one to one with adults aged 18 and over. I don’t offer couples counselling or work with children and young people.
Is counselling confidential?
What you share stays private, within some limits I’ll explain clearly at the start, for example if someone is at serious risk of harm or the law requires me to share information. I work within the BACP Ethical Framework.
Can I refer myself, or do I need a GP referral?
Yes, you can contact me directly. This is private counselling, so there’s no need for a GP referral. If cost is a barrier, you can also refer yourself online to Bolton Talking Therapies, the free NHS service for people aged 16 and over in Bolton.
Arrange a free introductory call
Message me on WhatsApp, or use the short form below and I’ll get back to you to arrange a free 10–15 minute call. There’s no obligation to book.