About South Bucks Counselling
South Bucks Counselling is a local charity providing affordable, confidential counselling and psychotherapy to individuals in High Wycombe and the surrounding areas.
For over 40 years, we have supported people through life’s challenges, offering a safe and non-judgemental space to talk.
We believe that everyone should have access to high-quality counselling and psychotherapy, whatever their circumstances.
A safe, confidential space to explore what brings you here.
Our Purpose - Why We Exist
We exist to make high-quality counselling and psychotherapy accessible to everyone, regardless of their financial circumstances.
We believe in the capacity of every person to gain a deeper understanding of themselves and to create meaningful, lasting change through a professional therapeutic relationship.
The Story of South Bucks Counselling
For over four decades, South Bucks Counselling has been providing professional, affordable counselling and psychotherapy to adults across Buckinghamshire.
We work with people facing a wide range of emotional and psychological challenges, including anxiety, depression, bereavement, relationship difficulties, trauma, low self-esteem and other life experiences that can feel difficult to navigate.
As a registered charity, we ask clients to contribute according to their financial circumstances. Through grants, donations and the generosity of our community, we are able to make professional therapy accessible to those who might otherwise be unable to afford it.
We are committed to offering prompt access to counselling and psychotherapy, with no waiting list, so that people can begin therapy when they need it.
Rooted in Community, Here for You
Our Vision, Mission & Values
To provide compassionate, effective and accessible counselling and psychotherapy services, to be an integrated part of mental health provision in High Wycombe and South Buckinghamshire and provide a centre of excellence for therapist development.
Vision
To provide accessible, affordable, high-quality counselling and psychotherapy that enables meaningful and lasting psychological change.
Mission
Values
Empowerment
We believe in each person’s capacity for growth and change.
Quality
We are committed to high standards of clinical and organisational practice.
Accessibility
Support should be available when it is needed.
Simplicity
We focus on what matters most to those who come to us.
Our Approach
We offer a confidential, respectful and non-judgemental environment where you can speak openly and explore whatever is on your mind at your own pace.
Therapy is shaped by your individual needs and goals. Rather than offering advice or quick solutions, we work collaboratively with you to explore your thoughts, feelings and experiences, helping you develop greater understanding, insight and the possibility of lasting change.
We recognise that beginning therapy can feel like a significant step. From your first enquiry onwards, we aim to make the process clear, welcoming and straightforward, so that you feel informed and at ease as you begin your therapeutic journey.
Our People
South Bucks Counselling is supported by a dedicated team of staff, volunteer therapists, supervisors, trustees, and advisors. Together, we are committed to providing a safe, professional, and supportive service for our community.
Cath Muston
Clinical Director
Jo Inskip
Intake & Allocations Manager
Coralie Bourke
Office Manager
Sarvi Chahal
Marketing & Development Manager
Martine Smiles
Counsellor Representative
Supervisors
Trustees
Advisory Panel
Toni Harvey
Supervisory Advisor and Lead for Risk
Scott Walkinshaw
Chair of Trustees
Dr John Baruch
Consultant Psychiatrist (Retired)
Polly Maslen
Supervisor
Claire Sweeney
Trustee and Treasurer
Andrew Broome
Advisor for Safeguarding & Risk
Antje Brown
Supervisor
Mike Harding
Trustee and Risk and Safeguarding Lead
Seema Dhanak
Advisor for Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI)
Pam Rowan
Trustee and HR Lead
John Macdonald Meech
Trustee
Community Connections
Part of a Wider Mental Health Community
We value collaboration and maintain close links with GPs, NHS teams and local mental health providers. We believe good support is strengthened through connection.
In Person and Online
A therapeutic space in ways that work for you.
Accessible Contributions
Support shaped with affordability in mind.
Timely Access to Support
We aim to offer support when it is needed.
BACP Accredited
Professional and ethical standards you can trust.
Why People Trust Us
Timely Access to Therapy – We aim to offer therapy when it is needed.