The relationship comes first
As an Integrative Counsellor and Psychotherapist, I offer a compassionate, non-judgemental relationship where you can explore your experiences at your own pace.
Counselling in Romsey & Online
Rossella Todde · Integrative Counsellor and Psychotherapist · NCPS · MBACP
Humanistic Integrative Counselling for adults, based at BasePoint Romsey and available online throughout the UK.
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About me
A safe space to explore, understand and move forward
I’m Rossella Todde, an Integrative Counsellor and Psychotherapist. I offer adults a calm place to explore what is happening for you, understand yourself more deeply, and work towards meaningful change.
You may be struggling with addiction or Substance Misuse, chemsex, trauma, suicidal thoughts or self-harm, anxiety, shame, self-esteem, identity or relationship difficulties. Whatever has brought you here, you don’t have to make sense of everything alone.
I am a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and the National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society (NCPS), and I work within the BACP Ethical Framework. I am fully insured with Holistic Insurance.
I am an advocate for the LGBTQ+ community and the trans community.
Training & memberships
Qualifications and professional standards
Qualifications
- Level 6 BA (Hons) in Humanistic & Integrative Counselling and Psychotherapy, Middlesex University, London
- Level 5 DipHE in Person-Centred Psychotherapeutic Counselling, Middlesex University, London
- Certificate in Drug and Alcohol Counselling (QLS Level 3, UK Open College)
- Level 3 Certificate in Person-Centred Counselling Skills, Southampton College
- Level 2 Introduction to Counselling, Southampton College
- Certificate in Trauma-Informed Practice, Counselling Tutor
- Certificate in Transactional Analysis 101, Peter Symonds College
Memberships & further training
- NCPS member: NCS23-03852
- MBACP member: 418786
- Fully insured with Holistic Insurance
Further training includes attachment and trauma, working with suicidal thoughts and self-harm, domestic abuse and risk management, dissociation and DID, and working with chemsex clients.
How I work
A Humanistic Integrative approach
Carl Rogers’ Person-Centred Approach is an important influence on my work. I believe that feeling genuinely heard, accepted and understood can create the space needed for meaningful change.
Shaped around you
I draw on different therapeutic perspectives to meet your individual needs, while keeping the therapeutic relationship at the heart of our work.
You can begin as you are
You don’t have to change who you are to begin changing your life. You don’t need to have everything figured out before we start. We can make sense of things together.
How I can help
Support tailored to you
People come to counselling for many different reasons. These are some of the areas I work with most often.
Low self-esteem & self-worth
Support when anxiety, self-criticism, shame or low self-worth are affecting how you feel about yourself and your life.
Relationships & intimacy
Explore relationship difficulties, rejection, identity, boundaries and the challenge of feeling disconnected from yourself or others.
Trauma, suicidal thoughts & self-harm
A safe space to explore the impact of trauma and difficult experiences, including suicidal thoughts, ideation and self-harm. Together we can help you understand yourself, your emotions and the patterns that may have developed. My approach is informed by trauma-aware practice, with safety, choice, trust and collaboration throughout.
Anxiety, shame & identity
Room to talk about worry, shame, identity and the parts of your experience that can be hard to name, with care and without pressure to have neat answers.
Specialist support
Addiction, Substance Misuse, Chemsex, Gambling & Pornography
I specialise in working with addiction and trauma. Therapy offers a confidential space to talk openly about your relationship with drugs or alcohol, including chemsex and sexualised drug use, as well as behavioural addictions such as Gambling, Pornography and shopping, without shame or judgement.
Drug and alcohol support
Addiction and problematic substance use can affect far more than the substance itself. They can influence relationships, intimacy, work, emotional wellbeing, self-esteem and your sense of who you are.
You may be using drugs or alcohol to manage difficult emotions, cope with experiences from the past, feel more confident or connected, or escape thoughts and feelings that feel overwhelming. You do not need a particular label, or to know exactly what you want to change, before reaching out.
Together we can explore patterns of use, what may be maintaining them, emotional triggers, coping strategies, and your hopes for change, at a pace that feels right for you.
Chemsex support
Chemsex can bring its own complexities, especially where drug use becomes closely connected with sex, intimacy, relationships, identity or emotional connection. Many people feel isolated or afraid to speak openly because of shame or fear of being judged.
My work is LGBTQ+ affirmative and informed by trauma-aware practice. In therapy we may explore reducing shame and self-blame, understanding patterns around sex, substances and relationships, and finding safer, more fulfilling ways of connecting.
You do not have to decide immediately whether you want to stop completely. Therapy can begin by helping you understand what is happening and what you want your relationship with substances to look like.
How we can work together
What starting counselling can look like
Reaching out can feel like a big step. The process is kept simple, clear and without pressure.
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Initial contact
Send a short message about what has brought you here, or any questions you have. There is no need to share everything at once. A little is enough to begin.
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First session
We meet and talk about what is going on for you, and whether my approach feels like a good fit. Finding a therapist you trust matters, and this first conversation is part of that.
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Ongoing counselling
If we continue, we work together at your pace. Everyone’s circumstances are different, so our work is tailored to your experiences, needs and goals.
Ad maiora
“Towards greater things.”
A gentle reminder that change, growth and new possibilities can emerge, even through difficult experiences.
Sessions and fees
I’m happy to offer both short-term counselling for specific goals and long-term, open-ended therapy, with afternoon, evening, or Saturday sessions available based on availability.
I currently work with individual adults and do not offer couples counselling.
As a bilingual counsellor, I can offer counselling in both English and Italian.
Limited Concessionary Spaces
I reserve a small number of concessionary spaces, primarily for counselling students and clients experiencing financial difficulty.
These spaces are very limited and subject to availability. At present, I also have a waiting list for concessionary spaces, so I may not be able to offer a reduced-fee space immediately.
If you would like to enquire about a concessionary rate, please email me before booking your first session. I’ll be happy to discuss your circumstances, let you know about current availability, or add you to the waiting list if no concessionary space is currently available.
Where appropriate, a concessionary rate will be agreed individually and confirmed before the initial session. The free introductory call is also available to anyone considering counselling and can be used to discuss whether we might be a good fit to work together.
Thank you for understanding that these spaces are intentionally kept limited so that I can offer them fairly and sustainably.
Payment
Payment is requested in advance of each session and can be made by:
- BACS
- Cash
- Secure payment link
Cancellations
The cancellation policy requires 48 hours’ notice before the session. For cancellations made after this period, I will ask for full payment for the missed session.
When you feel ready, we can begin with a conversation.
Get in touchWhere we meet
A calm space for in-person sessions
Counselling is available in person in Romsey, and online across the UK.
Practice details
Basepoint Business Centres Ltd
Suite n.60
Premier Way
Romsey, Hampshire
SO51 9AQ
Also available online across the UK.
Confidentiality & care
What you share in sessions is confidential. Confidentiality would only be broken if there were serious concerns about safety, or if required by law, and I would aim to talk with you about this first whenever possible.
I attend regular clinical supervision to support safe, ethical practice.
Contact
When you feel ready
If you feel that we might be a good fit, get in touch by email or phone. There is no pressure to know exactly what to say. A little about what has brought you here is enough.
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Email or call to begin. You can also message on WhatsApp using the same number.
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