You don’t need the right words
Plenty of people start with “I don’t really know why I’m here.” That’s a good enough place to start.
Online counselling · Anywhere in the UK
Online therapy for when you’re tired of saying “I’m fine.”
From the outside, you’re holding it together. Work gets done and people think you’re alright. Inside, it’s a different story, and it’s getting harder to ignore. Talk it through with a qualified counsellor, by video or phone, from wherever you are.
BACP registered
Level 4 Diploma
Video or phone, UK-wide
£55 a session
Evenings available
Space for new clients now, including evenings.
Angus Watson MBACP
Qualified counsellor.
Qualified, registered and verified
01 · Sound familiar?
On the outside you’re fine. On the inside, it’s a different story.
For a lot of people, it isn’t one big thing that makes them reach out. It’s lots of smaller things that have been building for a while. See if any of this sounds like you.
“I’m alright, honestly.”It comes out on autopilot now, even with the people closest to you.
Your fuse is shorter than it used to be.Little things set you off. You snap at the people you love, then sit with the guilt all evening.
It’s 2am and your head won’t stop.Replaying something from work. Running through everything that could go wrong.
Everyone leans on you.You’re the one who sorts things. Nobody asks how you’re doing, and you wouldn’t know what to say if they did.
You’re getting through the days, not living them.Work, gym, scroll, sleep, repeat. Then it’s Monday again.
Something from years ago still gets to you.You don’t talk about it. You thought you’d be past it by now.
A relationship has ended, or it’s heading that way.And you’re not sure who you are without it.
You’ve typed “online counselling” into Google before.Then closed the tab. Maybe more than once.
None of this means you’re weak, or broken. It usually means you’ve carried a lot, on your own, for too long. Therapy is somewhere to put some of it down.
Book a free 15-minute call
No pressure to book. It’s just a chat.
02 · What you actually want
You want to feel like yourself again. It’s not that you need to be “fixed”.
You’ve probably tried just carrying on, keeping busy. Maybe you are telling yourself other people have it worse and that makes sense, because a lot of us grew up being taught that’s what you do. The thing is pushing it down rarely makes it go away.
What you want from therapy may sound something like this.
- To stop feeling on edge most of the time.
- To say what’s going on without it coming out as anger or snapping.
- To actually be there with the people you love and fully present.
- To understand why some patterns keep occurring.
- To get to sleep without your head going over the day with racing thoughts.
- To feel like there’s more to life than getting through it and pushing through.
I can’t promise you any of that. However, what I can offer is a space to work towards it and at your pace through the process and seeing the changes and realisations emerge as we work carefully together.
03 · What therapy with me is like
It’s probably not what you’re picturing.
Nobody telling you what to do
No lectures, no worksheets, no homework. We talk properly and work things out together.
You set the pace
You decide what you want to talk about and how far we go. If you’re not ready for something we will just leave it.
No judgement
The anger, the shame, the stuff you’ve never said out loud. You can bring all of it, and I won’t flinch.
From your own space
Sessions are on a Microsoft Teams video call, from home or wherever you can get some privacy. Camera off is fine too.
Confidential
What you say stays between us. I follow the BACP Ethical Framework. There are a few exceptions, mainly if someone is at serious risk of harm or if the law requires it, and I’ll go through these with you before we start.
04 · Who you’d be talking to
I’m Angus.
I’m a qualified counsellor with a Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling, and I’m registered with the BACP and I am listed on the Counselling Directory, I work with people all over the UK by video and phone.
Finding someone you feel comfortable talking to really matters, and everyone has their own preference. With me you don’t have to dress things up or play them down, and it’s important you prioritise what feels right for you.
My job isn’t to fix you or tell you how to live as I don’t believe any human is “broken”. My priority is to listen properly and carefully, be honest with you, and help you make sense and unpick what’s going on. Something I have added to my skill set is that I have done extra CPD training in trauma-informed counselling, so if something from your past is still getting in the way, we can go into it carefully, at your pace being careful not to retraumatise you and be helpful when holding trauma you may bring in the sessions.
“
Angus helped me more than anyone will ever know. The sessions meant the world to me, and I hope someone else can benefit from this wonderful service.
A client
05 · How it works
Starting is easier than you think.
1
A free 15-minute call
You get to hear how I come across, ask anything, and see if I’m someone you could talk to. No pressure to book.
2
Weekly video sessions
50 minutes, same time each week, on Microsoft Teams. Morning, daytime and evening slots, so it fits round work.
3
No tie-in
There’s no fixed number of sessions. We check in on how it’s going together, and you can stop whenever you want.
£55 a session, paid 48 hours before each session. The first call is free.
Book a free 15-minute call
No pressure to book. It’s just a chat.
06 · Fair questions
Questions you might have.
I’ve never done therapy. What do I even say?
You don’t need to plan anything. Most people start with what’s been going on lately, or what made them get in touch now. I’ll help get things going.
What if I get on the call and go blank?
That happens, and it’s fine. What we can do is sit with it for a bit, or I’ll help get things moving, the thing is there is no right or wrong way of doing therapy as the client.
Shouldn’t I be able to sort this out myself?
You’ve probably been trying to for a while. And talking to someone outside your circle isn’t giving up, it’s often what makes sorting it out possible. It’s a unique space counselling that is hard to replicate in normal life and it gives you the space to dip out of your life for 50 minutes each week and work together with someone who cares.
I want practical answers. Is this right for me?
I won’t give you a list of techniques or homework, what I do offer is a person centred humanistic space to work out what’s really going on, which often makes the practical side clearer. If you want something more structured, like CBT, I’ll say so on our call and point you in the right direction.
Where do sessions happen?
On a Microsoft Teams video call, wherever you are in the UK. You can join from a laptop or the Teams app on your phone. All you need is somewhere private. I also work on Google Meet and I can offer telephone sessions for those who don’t want to go on camera. I can also offer a blended approach to make it even easier to start, a session can start on the phone and move to a video call if it makes you more comfortable.
Do I have to be on camera?
No. Plenty of people start with the camera off, or on a phone call instead, and see how it goes.
How much does it cost?
£55 for a 50-minute session, paid 48 hours before each session. The first 15-minute call is free.
Is it confidential?
Yes. I follow the BACP Ethical Framework. There are a few exceptions, mainly if someone is at serious risk of harm or if the law requires it, and I’ll go through these with you before we start.
Can I see you in person instead?
Yes, if you’re nearby. I also see people face to face at The Divergent Space in Skipton and in Keighley, for the same £55 a session.
07 · Get in touch
You don’t need it all worked out to get in touch.
A couple of lines is enough. Tell me as much or as little as you like, and we’ll book a free 15-minute call. If I’m not the right fit, I’ll say so and point you somewhere that is.
- You send a couple of lines below. It takes about two minutes.
- I reply personally, usually within one working day.
- We have a free 15-minute call, and you decide if you want to book.
Please note: I’m not an emergency service. If you’re in crisis or worried about your safety, call 999, or Samaritans free on 116 123, day or night.