Low-Cost Counselling in Wokingham
Affordable Professional Support
Professional Compassionate Counselling at an Accessible Price
Door94 believes everyone deserves access to quality mental health care.
Our professional, dedicated and caring student counsellors, working towards advanced qualifications, provide professional therapeutic support in a safe, confidential environment.
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What do we offer
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CBT
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Integrative Counselling
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Psychodynamic Counselling
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Humanistic and Existential Counselling
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Counselling with integrated Life Coaching
Session Availability​
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Weekdays: 8:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Weekends: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Flexible scheduling to fit your lifestyle
What We Can Help With
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• Anxiety and panic disorders
• Depression and low mood
• Stress management
• Relationship difficulties
• Grief and bereavement
• Self-esteem and confidence issues
• Work-related stress
• Life transitions and changes
• Trauma and PTSD
• Anger management
• Family and parenting challenges
• Social anxiety
• Sleep difficulties
• Identity and personal growth
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"A thing which has not been understood inevitably reappears;
like an unlaid ghost, it cannot rest until the mystery has been solved and the spell broken" Sigmund Freud
How do I start?
The Counselling Process
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Each session typically lasts 50 minutes and follows a structured yet flexible approach. Your counsellor will work collaboratively with you to identify goals, explore underlying issues, and if it's what you're after, develop personalised strategies for positive change. The therapeutic relationship is built on trust, respect, and genuine care for your well-being.
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The first step is to fill out our contact form, or if you prefer you can drop us an email to Hello@door94.co.uk
Once we have received this Jacqui will contact you to arrange an assessment call. During this call, you can spend time talking through the problems you are seeking support for. After this you will be matched with a suitable counsellor who will work with you to help you to further explore your thoughts and feelings. Your counsellor will not offer advice, but will provide a safe space where you are able to reflect and explore the issues and difficulties that you are facing.
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Some issues that are complex or deep-rooted may be beyond the scope of a placement therapist. Even though many of our trainee therapists are highly qualified in their field, they may not have the necessary skills or experience to adequately provide the support needed for more specific or complex issues, such as abuse, addictions, or eating disorders. If this situation should become apparent once you are in counselling, then your therapist may refer you to one of our other therapists who can continue the work.
Available Counsellors
Anita Lee
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​Trainee Integrative Counsellor
Anita is a trainee Pluralistic Counsellor studying for a Level 4 Diploma in Counselling and Psychotherapy at the University of Surrey, working towards full accreditation. Anita is passionate about creating a safe, empathetic space for clients to talk freely without judgment about their thoughts, feelings and experiences. She believes the trusting relationship held with the client enables them to work together to bring a deeper self- awareness and understanding which can lead to developing positive life long coping strategies. Studying Psychodynamic, Person-Centred, and Cognitive Behavioural Therapies, Anita believes her training helps her offer the most suitable therapy tailored to your unique needs, supporting you through life's inevitable changes.
Laura Roberts
Coach
​Trainee Integrative Counsellor
Laura is a trainee Integrative Counsellor, currently studying for a Level 7 Postgraduate Diploma in Integrative Counselling and Coaching at the University of East London. Laura believes that clients are the experts in their own lives. Her role is to provide a compassionate, non-judgmental space for you to explore your thoughts and feelings together. She works collaboratively, helping you make sense of your experiences and find the connections that lead to greater self-awareness and self-acceptance. Building a strong, trusted relationship is at the heart of how Laura works. She listens deeply and seeks to understand your world as you see it. Together, you’ll focus not just on where you are now, but also on what’s possible, helping you build the skills and confidence to navigate life’s challenges and support your wellbeing in the long term. Before training as a counsellor, Laura spent 20 years in the corporate world, supporting people through career transitions, workplace challenges, wellbeing concerns, and burnout. These experiences have shaped her understanding of the many pressures life can bring.
Ian Gaitley
Professional Coach ​​
Trainee Integrative Counsellor
Ian is a professinal coach and a fourth-year counselling student currently completing clinical placement hours toward a Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling. He offers an integrative approach to counselling that includes several therapeutic modalities, including person-centred therapy, cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), psychodynamic theory, and existentialism. This integrative approach allows him to tailor his therapeutic style to meet each client’s unique needs and circumstances. Ian works to create a safe, nonjudgmental space where his clients can explore their thoughts, feelings, and experiences at their own pace. He aims to facilitate change in ways that respect individual differences, values, and experiences. He believes everyone deserves to feel accepted and understood as their authentic self, and he strives to create a validating environment for all clients regardless of their background, identity, or orientation. Ian’s approach is informed by an understanding that personal growth often involves examining our relationships with both others and ourselves, and he is committed to supporting clients to navigate these important relationships. Ian’s background includes 18 years of service within the armed forces, which has provided him with a deep understanding of the challenges that service members, veterans, and their families face. This experience has given him insight into issues such as transition difficulties, managing trauma, and leadership stress. He understands the importance of resilience, structure, and practical coping strategies while recognising when flexibility and adaptation are needed.
Loren Brookman
Psychologist and CBT Therapist
Trainee Counselling Psychologist​
Loren has over 5 years’ experience of working with clients delivering 1:1 therapy. This includes working with children, adolescents and adults in a variety of settings. Loren is currently studying towards a Doctorate in Counselling Psychology and Psychotherapy. Loren is a registered trainee psychologist with the HCPC and BPS and a registered therapist with the BACP. Loren offers an empathic and safe space that allows clients to navigate challenging thoughts and emotions. Loren adopts an integrative approach to therapy, in where she ensures that different psychological tools and modalities are incorporated to ensure the therapy delivered is person centred. Loren wants to ensure that each client has a therapeutic space that allows them to truly experience their journey of finding answers and realisations that can aid in their healing. This person-centred approach, allows the client to lead each therapy session, ensuring that the focus of each, meets the client’s individual’s needs. She offers an integrative approach to therapy, which includes cognitive behavioural therapy and an existential, phenomenological approach. Loren has prior knowledge and insight with working with both internal and external pressures people may experience in various life settings, as well working with clients with more specific mental health diagnosis, including neurodivergent diagnosis, anxiety, depression, OCD and bi-polar. One of the main goals of therapy will be for clients to identify choices that allow for them to reach the lifestyle goals they desire, while identifying coping strategies or behaviour formulations that allow for each client’s objectives to be achieved.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long will I have to wait to see a counsellor? We aim to connect you with one of our counsellors as soon as possible, however this will depend on your availability and the issues you wish to bring to counselling. Your wait would not usually be more than two weeks.
Will my counsellor be qualified? All our volunteer counsellors already have a minimum qualification of Level 4, which is the required qualification to work in private practice. Many are in the final stages of completing their Level 5 qualification. Some are qualified psychologists , coaches, or behavioural therapists who are diversifying their knowledge through further training. All our counsellors, no matter their level of training, work to the same high standards and you will be matched to the most appropriate therapist.
How long can I work with my counsellor for? As long as you need. There is no time limit to how long you can work with our counsellors.
Are sessions confidential? All counselling, no matter who you are working with, is confidential. Counsellors are obliged to break confidentiality if you disclose that you intend to harm yourself or another person, or if you reveal current abuse of a minor, but you would be informed and part of this disclosure. Your counsellor may ask you if they can use your sessions as the basis for a case study for their final assessment, however there is no obligation to say yes
Where do sessions take place? Sessions will either take place online or at our offices in Wokingham. We have a choice of daytime, evening and weekend appointments.
How long will I have to wait to see a counsellor? We aim to connect you with one of our counsellors as soon as possible, however this will depend on your availability and the issues you wish to bring to counselling. Your wait would not usually be more than two weeks.
How does payment work? Payment is required 24 hours prior to each session via bank transfer. We have a 24 hour cancellation period which requires payment for the session to be made if it is a non-emergency cancellation.