Counselling provides a safe space to explore challenges, gain insight, and discover new opportunities for growth. Whether you are a teenager navigating change, an adult seeking clarity, or a couple working through challenges, our therapists are here to guide you.
Therapy at Hogchester is both supportive and transformative, with a grounding edge that encourages resilience and self-discovery.
Meet the Therapists
Each of our therapists has a unique practice and expertise. Find the one that best suits your journey:

Equanimity – Charlie Barrett
Charlie Barrett is an integrative counsellor and a certified animal and equine-assisted therapist. Her work is grounded in a transpersonal philosophy and deeply connected to the natural world.
Therapy in nature gives you space to move and connect, physically and emotionally, with yourself, others, and the environment.
Charlie offers:
- Counselling for individuals
- Equine and animal-assisted therapy
- Outdoor eco-therapy sessions
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Rob Powell
Rob Powell’s practice is rooted in understanding the human condition and the events that shape us. With a science background, Rob sees psychotherapy as a truth-seeking process to navigate relationships, uncertainty, and life’s transitions.
It's about exploring the truth of the relationships and circumstances that have shaped us. And how to answer life's call to keep moving forward amongst it all!
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Nancy Castle
Nancy Castle provides personal therapy for individuals aged 14 and over. Her client-centred approach is confidential, empathetic, and creative, integrating methods like body-centred work, dreams, and creative expression.
Nancy’s practice is non-judgmental and rooted in ethical care, offering a space for personal exploration and growth.
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Monika Ripley
Monika Ripley, an accredited counsellor with the Christian Association of Counsellors, works with clients to explore a wide range of issues.
Counselling is about valuing the client and enabling them to gain insight, make choices, and find their way forward. I try to offer a safe place where thoughts and feelings can be expressed freely, and the client is listened to without any judgment.