# Ivan Hall Counselling

> Warm, BACP-registered counselling in Sparsholt, Winchester. In-person, phone and video sessions for anxiety, relationships, anger and life's harder seasons. Book a free 20-minute consultation.

Ivan Hall Counselling is run by Ivan Hall, a BACP Registered Member with 20+ years in mental health and education settings. Sessions are warm, collaborative and led by the client, drawing mainly on Transactional Analysis alongside other evidence-based approaches.

## Services

- **Anxiety & worry**: Racing thoughts, Panic & overwhelm, Health & social anxiety
- **Relationships**: Communication, Recurring conflict, Feeling disconnected
- **Anger & frustration**: Reacting then regretting, Bottling things up, Frustration & irritability
- **Low mood & stress**: Burnout & stress, Low motivation, Feeling stuck
- **Life changes & loss**: Grief & loss, Big transitions, Loss of direction
- **Self-esteem & meaning**: Confidence, Self-criticism, Searching for meaning

## Why clients choose Ivan Hall

- **BACP registered**: A registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, working to its ethical framework.
- **20+ years' experience**: Two decades supporting people across mental health and education settings, with adults and young people from all walks of life.
- **Confidential & non-judgemental**: What you share stays between us, within clear professional and ethical limits. No labels, no judgement.
- **Free first conversation**: A no-obligation 20-minute consultation so you can decide, with no pressure, whether it feels like a good fit.

## Practical information

- **Fee**: £60 per 50 minutes
- **Free consultation**: Free 20-minute consultation
- **Session formats**: In person (Sparsholt, Winchester), telephone, or secure video
- **Location**: Sparsholt, Winchester, Hampshire — Quiet home office with free parking
- **Areas served**: Winchester, Sparsholt, Littleton, Kings Worthy, Twyford, Chandler's Ford, Eastleigh, Romsey
- **Cancellation policy**: 24 hours' notice required to rearrange without charge

## Availability

- Monday: 09:30–18:00
- Tuesday: 09:30–18:00
- Wednesday: 09:30–16:30
- Thursday: 11:00–18:00
- Friday: 09:30–13:00

## Frequently asked questions

**Do I need a reason or a diagnosis to come to counselling?**
Not at all. You don't need a diagnosis, a crisis, or even the right words. If something feels difficult — or you simply have a sense that things could be better — that's reason enough to reach out.

**How long are sessions, and how often do we meet?**
Sessions are 50 minutes and usually take place weekly at the same time, which helps build a steady, trusting space. How long we work together is entirely up to you — some people come for a few weeks, others for longer.

**How much does counselling cost?**
Sessions are £60 each. Concessionary rates are available for students and people on a low income — please just ask. The initial 20-minute consultation is always free.

**Is what I say confidential?**
Yes. What you share is confidential and held with care, within the BACP ethical framework. There are rare legal and safeguarding limits to confidentiality, which I'll always explain clearly at the start.

**How do we meet for sessions?**
Sessions can be in person at the quiet home office in Sparsholt, by telephone, or by secure video — whatever feels most comfortable and practical for you. Many people mix and match.

**What kind of counselling do you offer?**
I draw mainly on Transactional Analysis alongside other evidence-based approaches, in a warm and collaborative style. In practice that means we work together, led by you, to understand what's happening and what might help.

**Do you offer neurodiversity-affirming counselling?**
Yes. I offer warm, affirming counselling for neurodivergent adults — including autistic and ADHD clients, and people who are questioning or self-identifying. Sessions adapt to how you think and communicate, there's no need to mask, and we work with how your mind works rather than against it. Please note this is counselling support, not a diagnostic or assessment service.

**What if I need to cancel a session?**
Life happens. I ask for at least 24 hours' notice to rearrange a session. Cancellations with less than 24 hours' notice are charged at the full session fee.

**What happens in the very first session?**
Mostly, we just talk. There's no script. We'll touch on what's brought you here and what you're hoping for, and you can ask anything you like. Nothing is expected of you beyond turning up as you are.

## Contact

- **Phone**: 07354 564293
- **Email**: hello@ivanhallcounselling.co.uk
- **Website**: https://ivanhallcounselling.co.uk

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