Welcome to Ross Mallinson Counselling
Change for the better
Welcome, and thank you for visiting my website. My name is Ross and I am a counsellor providing both short- and long-term therapy to adult individuals in St Albans, Harpenden, Welwyn, Hatfield & also Online throughout the UK.
About me
I am an experienced counsellor with formal qualifications and membership of an overseeing professional organisation.
My work has covered a very broad range of clients and issues - from prison to NHS work, short term to long term engagement, clients from 20 to 80 years of age.
I have helped people with issues from the past and present, with issues related to family, friends and work, with physical and mental health challenges, with bereavement and loss, and with concerns about the future.
I am a registered member of the BACP (#402600). This means that I comply with their ethics and requirements for supervision and ongoing professional development.
I have:
- an Advanced Diploma in Psychodynamic Counselling
- training in Person Centred Emotional Counselling for Depression
- an enhanced DBS
- professional indemnity insurance
- a Bachelor's degree in Science
What is Counselling?
Counselling is a professional, collaborative process that supports individuals in exploring personal challenges, gaining self-awareness, and making positive changes in their lives. Rooted in empathy, respect, and confidentiality, counselling provides a safe and non-judgmental environment where clients can openly express their thoughts, emotions, and experiences.
The core aim of counselling is to help people better understand themselves, resolve difficulties, and enhance their emotional and psychological well-being. I use a variety of approaches - principally psychodynamic and person-centred emotional - which I tailor to meet the unique needs of each client.
Effective counselling work involves active listening, empathy, ethical practice, and the ability to build strong therapeutic relationships.
In summary within our counselling work we can fully explore the problems you are facing, we can "turn the volume down" on these problem, we can find solutions that lay within you, we can make you feel better.
Counselling takes place in a safe space, where you can meet with someone who will listen with sensitivity and empathy - and without judgement. In the therapy space thoughts and feelings can be expressed freely and in confidence.
Trouble with a relationship; anxiety or panic attacks; mood swings or depression - many people face difficulties in their everyday lives that can be hard to get on top of. Counselling gives us a set of tools we can use to help gain a better understanding of what’s causing these problems - and how you can move towards managing or resolving them.
Working together I can help you gain greater insight into the difficulties you are facing, help you understand why you act or react to them the way you do, and see how you can start to make better, heathier choices moving forward.
Counselling can help with many problems including:
Personal development, self esteem and understanding of self
Trauma and post-traumatic stress
Depression
Relationship problems
Problems with neurodiversity
(e.g. ADHD, Autism, Bipolar thinking)
Anxiety
Childhood trauma and issues relating to early or adolescent years
Problems with confidence or self-esteem
Grief, loss or bereavement
Issues relating to sexuality
Difficulties at work or in retirement
Problems with family life
Anger management
Abuse
Problems with addiction
My location
I work face to face with clients from St Albans, Harpenden, Welwyn and Hatfield, and also offer sessions online throughout the UK.
In addition to providing in-person therapy, I also offer online sessions via Zoom, making counselling accessible wherever you are.
Fees & availability
Sessions last 50 minutes, they are in the same location and at the same time every week. I work in St Albans, in Wheathampstead near Harpenden, or online via Zoom. Sessions cost £60 for which I issue monthly invoices. If preferred I can take payment for individual sessions at their completion. All payments can be by cash, card or bank transfer.
As per profession practice I charge for missed sessions, however I do allow for cancellation of individual sessions without cost with 48 hours notice.
I commence our work with a free introduction session, a simple series of questions about your life and a quick description of what brings you to counselling - ideally we finish this session knowing that you are happy to work with me, and that I believe I can help you. I know that starting counselling can be hard - I hope that making it cost free to try helps a little.
We can agree to a fixed number of sessions were we work to a known end date - or if preferred open-ended work which we can end whenever we feel ready.
Get in touch
Feel free to contact me if you have any questions about how counselling works, or to arrange an initial assessment appointment. This enables us to discuss the reasons you are thinking of coming to counselling, whether it could be helpful for you and whether I am the right therapist to help.
You can also call me on +44 7931797424 if you would prefer to leave a message or speak to me first. I am happy to discuss any queries or questions you may have prior to arranging an initial appointment.
All enquires are usually answered within 24 hours, and all contact is strictly confidential and uses secure phone and email services.