Introduction: Alan Stokes

Alan is our director and founder of Horizon Counselling Services. He’s adapt at being able to adjust his techniques in order to help you and ensuring he’s given you the best chance possible.

Introduction: Mark Jeffery

Mark is our lead therapist and is trained as both a relationship counsellor and a family and young person counsellor. He has a passion for seeing other people change and develop makes him a valuable asset to the team.

Services We Can Offer You

We offer the following services – Health Anxiety, Anger, Family Issues, Stress, Bereavement, Self Harm, Young People, Depression, Domestic Abuse, Anxiety and Relationships.

The History of Horizon Counselling Services

Alan founded Horizon Counselling Services over 5 years ago and has seen the business rapidly grow since. By surrounding himself with trusted and valuable therapists, Alan has developed a trusted practice.

The Benefits of Accessing Our Services

Alan talks us through the benefits of using Horizon Counselling Services. As a private practice, we can normally offer an appointment within the following 48 hours, however we can always guarantee an appointment within the next 7 days.

Young People Counselling

Mark has done additional training in order to be a young people counsellor and is always willing and ready to help you when you’ve reached a barrier you can’t seem to overcome.

Anger Management In Plymouth

Everyone struggles with anger at some point in their life and in this video, Alan describes how our counsellors at Horizon Counselling Services can help you to manage your anger.

How To Book A Counselling Session

In this video, Alan talks about the different ways that you can contact Horizon Counselling Services for you to book your initial appointment.

Communication Therapy

In this video, Alan talks about Communication Therapy and how different communication styles can affect our relationships with friends, family and colleagues. Horizon Counselling Services can help you today in Plymouth.

Types Of Therapy In Plymouth

In this video, Alan talks about the types of therapy and counselling in Plymouth that Horizon Counselling Services offers.

Family Therapy In Plymouth

In this video, Mark talks about Family Therapy in Plymouth and how our counsellors at Horizon Counselling Services can help you and your family open those channels of communication again.

Questions To Ask A Therapist

In this video, Alan goes through the most popular questions to ask a therapist. He then talks about what sort of answers you should be looking for in order to find the therapist that is right for you.

Relationship Therapy In Plymouth

In this video, Mark will talk about Relationship Therapy in Plymouth and how Horizon Counselling Services can help you to find a bright future.

Mindfulness

In this video, Alan discusses what mindfulness is and he offers some ways to live kinder to yourself.

Types of Therapy & Counselling In Plymouth

In this video, Alan talks about the types of therapy and counselling in Plymouth that Horizon Counselling Services offers.

Anxiety Help In Plymouth

In this video, Alan talks about anxiety and how you can find help from different therapists with different specialities, so you can be sure you find someone who will be able to help you.

Choosing A Therapist Or Counsellor

It can seem like such a big job, finding a counsellor that’s right for you. In this video, Alan gives some ideas of how to narrow down the search.

Helping You With Confidence

Confidence can affect us in many different ways, whether that’s from failed relationships or work related issues, we can come out of a situation feeling low.

Depression Help In Plymouth

In this video, Alan goes through some ways for you to get help with depression without jumping through lots of hoops.

Where To Find A Therapist Or Counsellor

It can be difficult to know where to turn for help. Alan will talk about organisations that you can trust to help.

The Difference Between Personal Coaching & Counselling

Sometimes the differences between personal coaching and counselling can blur, so in this video Alan will go through the clear differences and why one may benefit you more than another.

What Is Counselling?

A common FAQ we get is ‘What is counselling?’. Alan will answer that question in this video.

Loneliness Counselling in Plymouth

Loneliness can come in lots of different formats and we all experience in our own ways. In this video, Alan will talk through loneliness and what triggers it as well as his personal experience of it.

Managing Loneliness

Recognising loneliness and starting to engage with people again can be difficult, which is why in this video Alan will give you some tips and tricks on how build your confidence back up.

Introducing Alan Stokes

Get to know Alan Stokes, the director at Horizon Counselling Services.

The Effects of Breadcrumbing

Not everyone may have heard of breadcrumbing, but the phenomenon is unfortunately not so rare.

Gaslighting Therapy

Every day millions of people are impacted by the effects of gaslighting and other mental emotional aggressions in their relationships.

Professional Fatigue

Also known as burnout, professional fatigue results when an individual no longer feels satisfied by their work.

Introducing Horizon Counselling

Based in Plymouth, Horizon Counselling helps many people with their mental health every day.

Social Anxiety Counselling

Social anxiety disorders are more severe and irrational versions of anxiety and can make it nearly impossible for individuals to participate in social situations.

Infidelity Counselling

Relationships are built upon a mutual trust of and respect for one another. When half of the pair is unfaithful to the other, a breakdown of that trust and respect occurs.

Social Anxiety Counselling

Social anxiety disorders are more severe and irrational versions of anxiety and can make it nearly impossible for individuals to participate in social situations.