Counselling, IFS Therapy in Stevenage, Hertfordshire and Online
- Support in English and Polish
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Anita Orton Counselling
Begin your inner journey - The way out is in...
Healing begins the moment you feel safe enough to be yourself.
Counselling and IFS Therapy in Stevenage & Online
Trauma Informed Counsellor
We’re all connected by our shared human experience - and here, you belong.
Trauma can create ripples that pull us apart, but together, we can change that. The choice is yours.
Hi, I’m Anita, a counsellor offering a safe, caring space to meet online or in my practice in Stevenage. Your presence truly matters, and so do your voice and language.
Let’s explore gently, at your own pace, how to bring back your sense of wholeness. You are not alone!
Ready to start?
Click below to learn more about me or to send a message, I am here to listen.
"Self care is how you take your power back."
I offer a safe, welcoming space where you can talk things through free of judgement, pressure, or expectations.
As a BACP and NCPS registered counsellor with training in Internal Family Systems and Polyvagal Theory, I understand how the past can echo into the present.
I’ll meet you where you are with compassion, curiosity, and respect.
Whether you’re looking for short- or long-term support, sessions are available online or in-person to suit your needs.
Together, we can explore:
- Anxiety or low mood
- Trauma and inner wounds
- Relationship difficulties
- Migration and cultural stress
- Feeling stuck, disconnected, or unclear
- Recovery support (including ACA and 12-step paths)
Individual Counselling for Adults
"Taking care of your mental health is an act of self-love."
I work with adults (18+) from all walks of life. If you're feeling anxious, stuck, overwhelmed, or just not like yourself ,- you're not alone. Therapy gives you a space to slow down, talk things through, and get to know what’s really going on inside.
This isn’t about fixing you. It’s about getting curious, finding clarity, and reconnecting with the parts of you that may have been pushed aside or unheard.
Over time, that can lead to more confidence, better relationships, and feeling more grounded in who you are.
Click below to learn more about individual counselling.
Group Sessions
"Staying vulnerable is a risk we have to take, if we want to experience connection."
I run two types of transformative group work in Stevenage: a monthly women's support group where we explore healing from abuse, navigate immigration challenges, and build healthy relationships, and constellation groups that help reveal and heal family patterns. Both provide safe, nurturing environments where you can connect with others and grow together.
Click below to discover more about our group sessions.
Internal Family Systems (IFS)
"Peace begins when all parts of you feel seen and heard."
Inside each of us lives a cast of inner voices - the protector, the critic, the overwhelmed one, and the tender inner child.
With Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapy, we gently meet each part, hear its story, and understand its role in your life.
As these parts feel truly seen and supported, the inner battles soften.
What was once tense or wounded begins to feel safe, connected… and ready to rest.
From this place, your natural calm, clarity, and confidence can shine through.
Curious how IFS can help you?
Free IFS Meditation for You
Experience a gentle Internal Family Systems–guided meditation to connect with your inner parts. Yours to keep, completely free.
Click below to explore more about IFS.
Are you ready to take the first step on your journey to healing?
I offer a free 20-minute consultation where we can discuss your needs and see if we're a good fit. There's no obligation, just a chance for us to connect.
Get in touch today, and let's start your path to a more fulfilling life together.
"Courage starts with showing up and letting ourselves be seen and heard."
My location
My practice is based in Stevenage - Pin Green (housing estate), which is easily accessible from Hitchin, Letchworth Garden City, Welwyn Garden City, Hatfield, Luton, Cambridge and the surrounding areas. The office is conveniently located 10 minutes by car from the town centre.
Get in touch
I welcome your inquiries and am here to answer any questions you might have about my services.
When you reach out, please let me know a bit about what brings you to counselling and any preferences you have for session times. I aim to respond to all inquiries within 24 hours.
Remember, reaching out is a courageous first step towards positive change. I look forward to the possibility of working with you on your journey of growth and healing.