When people hear the word therapy, it can sound mysterious or even a little intimidating. But really, therapy is quite simple. At its heart, therapy is a safe and supportive space where you can pause, reflect, and begin to make sense of what’s happening in your life.

It’s not about someone fixing you or telling you what to do. It’s about working together, side by side, to explore your thoughts, feelings, and experiences. Therapy gives you the time and space to be truly heard, without judgment.

At Alethos Therapies, we focus on what matters to you. Maybe you’re feeling anxious, low, overwhelmed, or stuck. Therapy helps you look at these challenges in new ways and develop tools to cope, heal, and move forward.

There is no one-size-fits-all. Therapy can be short-term or longer, face-to-face, over the phone, or online. What stays constant is the relationship we built - founded on trust, respect, and understanding.

Many people worry they need to have the ‘right words’ or ‘know what to say’ before they come to therapy. The truth is - you don’t. Therapy starts with showing up. Your story, your pace, your journey.

At Alethos Therapies, I believe therapy is for everyone. Whether you’re facing something big, or simply need a space to breathe and reflect, therapy is about you being met as a person, not as a problem.

So what is therapy? It’s the courage to take the first step. And the knowledge that you don’t have to face things alone.

Click on this link to watch a short video on What is Therapy? (VIDEO COMING SOON)

VIDEO TRANSCRIPT

What is Counselling or Therapy?

In this short video, I am going to explain what Therapy is.

When people hear the word therapy, it can sound mysterious or even a little intimidating. But really, therapy is quite simple. At its heart, therapy is a safe and supportive space where you can pause, reflect, and begin to make sense of what’s happening in your life.

It’s not about someone fixing you or telling you what to do. It’s about working together, side by side, to explore your thoughts, feelings, and experiences. Therapy gives you the time and space to be truly heard, without judgment.

 At Alethos Therapies, we focus on what matters to you. Maybe you’re feeling anxious, low, overwhelmed, or stuck. Therapy helps you look at these challenges in new ways and develop tools to cope, heal, and move forward.

 “There is no one-size-fits-all. Therapy can be short-term or longer-term, face-to-face, over the phone, or online. What stays constant is the relationship we built - founded on trust, respect, and understanding.

Many people worry they need to have the ‘right words’ or “know what to say” before they come to therapy. The truth is you don’t. Therapy starts with showing up. Your story, your pace, your journey.

At Alethos Therapies, I believe therapy is for everyone. Whether you’re facing something big, or simply need a space to breathe and reflect, therapy is about you being met as a person, not as a problem.

So what is therapy? It’s the courage to begin. And the knowledge that you don’t have to face things alone.

 Thank you for watching, and remember, you are not alone on your journey.

Alethos Therapies – where humanity is everything.

VIDEO COMING SOON

“I don’t go to therapy to find out if I’m. a freak.

I go and find the one and only answer every week (…)

And when I talk about therapy, I know what people think::

That it makes you selfish and in-love with your shrink

But Oh how i loved everybody else,

When I finally got to talk so much about myself.” … (Dar Williams)

Counselling can benefit anyone. Children, young people, adults, parents, carers, and families all face times when life feels overwhelming or uncertain. It can support you if you are struggling with anxiety, low mood, loss, relationship difficulties, identity questions, or simply the need to be heard in a safe, non-judgemental space. You do not have to be in crisis to benefit, counselling can also help with personal growth, resilience, and understanding yourself more deeply.

Each session is your space. We might talk, use creative tools, or simply sit with what arises. What matters is finding an approach that feels right for you.

Sessions last 60 minutes.

Weekly sessions are most common to begin with, but we can review and adapt as needed.

There’s no fixed number; we will review together as we go.

Yes, Alethos Therapies offers online sessions, which can make it easier to attend appointments from home. This option is available for both young people and adults.

Yes, except where:

You are at risk of harm (from yourself and/or others)

There is a risk of harm to others (serious criminal offences, CP issues)

I have your written permission

Yes, from age ten upwards. Sessions for children and young people are confidential, but I may involve parents/carers for safety and support where appropriate.

Yes, if agreed by the young person. I can also offer separate parent sessions.

Therapy can bring up strong emotions; we’ll work together to ensure you feel safe and supported.

You can start with a free introductory call. There’s no obligation to continue if it doesn’t feel right.

Sessions are charged at £50 individually, with the option to book a block of six sessions for a reduced fee of £270. This offers a more cost-effective way of accessing consistent, ongoing support.

At Alethos Therapies, I recognise that in Blackpool, financial hardship and emotional distress often sit side by side. To help make support more accessible, a limited number of reduced-fee spaces are available for those facing genuine financial difficulty, including referrals through community hubs, community centres, and other trusted local services.

This reflects a commitment to therapy that is not only compassionate and professional but also rooted in fairness, dignity, and responsiveness to the realities of our community.

You can either:

Email: hello@alethostherapies.co.uk
Phone: 07555 747171
Sessions available in-person, online, or by phone

I usually reply within 48 hours.

OR use the BOOK NOW button on the “Contact Us” Page