Hazel Beard

Limited Availability within these times. I aim to respond to your message as soon as possible and to arrange your free first session within a week.

Monday 10 am-4.00 pm - Broadstone/Online

Tuesday 10 am - 7.00 pm - The Dorset Practice

Weds 10 am - 8.00 pm -Broadstone/Online

Thurs 10 am - 5.00pm - Broadstone/Online

Friday 12 pm - 6.00 pm - The Dorset Practice

Occasional evening and weekend work available if required.

Seeking counselling can be daunting, especially when looking for help at a particularly tough time. You may be feeling stuck, lost, isolated and alone.

I'm a qualified Integrative Counsellor, and I draw from various therapeutic approaches to tailor my support to your unique needs. As a registered member of the BACP, I follow their professional standards to ensure the best care for you. I know that finding the right therapist can feel overwhelming, no matter why you're seeking counselling—whether you're dealing with depression, anxiety, stress, grief, loss or just feeling "stuck." I'm here to offer you a warm, supportive space where your story can be heard, with your safety and confidentiality always a priority.

Our past experiences shape how we see the world and impact our relationships and daily lives. I understand that these experiences are deeply personal, and I'm here to help you make sense of them in a way that feels right for you.

My main goal is to create a safe, calm, and non-judgmental space where you can truly be yourself and explore your thoughts and feelings freely. This environment is meant to build trust and acceptance, so you can dive into your inner world without fear of criticism or judgment. Through counselling, you can experience many positive changes—like gaining a clearer understanding of yourself, becoming more compassionate and open-minded, building emotional resilience, and learning to navigate change with greater ease.

I work face to face in Poole Old Town at The Dorset Practice and in my own peaceful and private therapy room in Broadstone, Dorset as well as offering online sessions.

I can help with a wide range of mental health problems and issues including: Anxiety, depression, stress, trauma and loss, relationship problems, life transitions, self-esteem building, fears and phobias and I have a particular specialism in Anxiety, ADHD support and menopause.

I am a qualified integrated Therapist - Which means that I am able to draw on a number of different therapeutic techniques and tailor their use according to your specific needs. For full details of the different type of therapeutic techniques and their purpose see my website counsellingtherapypoole.co.uk.

I am a fully insured as a practitioner with full public liability insurance

I hold an enhanced disclosure check with the Disclosure and Barring Service

I follow the guidance set out for safeguarding client details and record keeping

I understand that it can be challenging to take that first step and reach out for support. In order to make this process as smooth as possible I offer a callback and a free in person/online first session/assessment (50 mins). The relationship between therapist and client is as important to the success of therapy as the type of therapy chosen, that is why this first session is a great way of seeing if we are a good fit to work together. If not, I am more than happy to refer you on to another therapist.

If you decide to start counselling our first session will be a gentle introduction. It is an opportunity to talk about any concerns or anxieties you may have about the counselling process. We will discuss what it is you would like to bring to counselling and your goals for therapy. I will gather some personal information about you and together we will talk about how we might work together. We will also agree a working contract which I will ask you to sign.

Should you choose to go ahead with counselling we will find a mutually convenient time for counselling sessions to begin.