About

Protea Wellbeing was established in response to an increasing need for accessible mental health support within local communities.

Our Founder and Director recognised that many individuals who could benefit from counselling were unable to access it due to financial pressures, lengthy waiting lists, or limited availability within existing services.

At the same time, counselling students were often experiencing difficulties finding meaningful placement opportunities where they could develop their clinical skills within a supportive environment.

Protea Wellbeing was created to address both of these challenges. By working alongside trainee counsellors in the final stages of accredited training, in addition to qualified practitioners, we are able to provide high-quality therapeutic support at a reduced cost while maintaining professional standards and ethical practice.

Our vision remains at the heart of everything we do:

At Protea Wellbeing, our practitioners adopt an integrative approach to therapy. Integrative counselling involves drawing upon different therapeutic models and interventions in order to tailor support to the individual sitting in front of us.

Rather than believing there is a single “right” approach to counselling, integrative practitioners recognise that different people may benefit from different therapeutic perspectives. Our counsellors work collaboratively with clients to understand their experiences, identify goals and determine what approach may be most beneficial.

At Protea Wellbeing, professionalism and ethical practice underpin every aspect of our work. We understand that choosing a counsellor involves placing trust in another person during what may be a vulnerable time.

For this reason, we are committed to maintaining high standards of care and accountability.