5th Avenue Counselling has locations in
Harlow, Chelmsford and Stevenage.

With prices as low as £35 per session for our Reduced Rate Service,
we offer an affordable option when you need therapeutic support,
or just a space to talk and be heard.

We also offer Online Therapy sessions
as part of our service.

What is counsellig

We use the word 'therapy' to cover talking therapies, such as counselling, psychotherapy and coaching. Therapy offers a safe, confidential place to talk to a trained professional about your feelings and concerns. You might talk about difficult events in your life or your relationships and emotions. Or you might have negative thoughts and behaviours that you want to change. Therapists will not give you advice or solve your problems for you. They will listen to your story, helping you to understand yourself better and make positive changes in your life.

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People often choose to have therapy because they are experiencing difficulties and distress in their lives. But you don't have to be in crisis to have therapy. Talking therapies can help with many difficult life problems - from coping with traumatic experiences and events, to dealing with depression and anxiety or managing harmful emotions and behaviours. The British Association of Counsellors and Psychotherapists has an A-Z of issues and concerns which may be helped by talking to a counsellor.

The information on this page can be found on the BACP (British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy) website: www.bacp.co.uk

THE TEAM

Leading the team at 5th Avenue Counselling, Marianne Mikhail MSc is an experienced counsellor with a Master's Degree in Therapeutic Counselling from the University of Greenwich. She is a registered member of the BACP (British Asociation of Counsellors and Psychotherapists) and has been seeing clients, from all walks of life, for several years. Marianne's counselling style is Integrative, bringing in elements of the three main theories: Person-Centred, Psychodynamic and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. Together, these form a holistic style that can be applied to a wide variety of situations and personalities.

As the first point of contact at 5th Avenue Counselling, our Administrator, Ameesha is here to offer a friendly and supportive welcome to everyone reaching out. Whether you have questions about our services or need guidance on finding the right counsellor, she's here to listen and help. Her role is to ensure a smooth and compassionate experience from your very first enquiry.

We understand that taking the first step can be daunting, and Ameesha is always happy to provide reassurance and information to make the process as easy as possible.

Abigail joined 5th Avenue in 2017 and took over the role of placement coordinator in 2022.

She is a qualified therapist working in private practice in Harlow, Cheshunt and online.

In addition to 5th Avenue, she works alongside a charity in the West Essex/East Herts area, providing support to survivors of sexual violence.

She also supports an organisation in South London, working with young people and families. Abigail has 4 adult children and 3 grandchildren.

When she's not working, she loves spending time with her family and wider community, writing poetry, travelling, baking, singing, and walking!

Established in 2014, 5th Avenue Counselling now has counselling rooms in Chelmsford, Harlow, and Stevenage. All locations have free parking and are conveniently located near their town centres and transport links.