About Us
A Safe and Respectful Space for Counselling
At Sesame Counselling Service Newport, we believe counselling should feel safe, respectful, and centred around you. We provide confidential counselling for individuals aged 16 and over, offering face-to-face sessions in Newport as well as telephone and online counselling across the UK. Our aim is to create a space where people can speak openly without judgement, explore their thoughts and feelings, and feel genuinely heard.
We understand that reaching out for counselling can feel daunting, which is why we strive to make the process calm, welcoming, and professional from the very first contact. As a donation-based charity, we operate with suggested donations between £15 and £25 per session, helping us continue providing accessible emotional wellbeing support.
While we are proudly based in Newport, our UK-wide counselling services allow us to support individuals wherever they are. Building trust and emotional safety is central to every session, as a strong therapeutic relationship forms the foundation of effective counselling and long-term emotional wellbeing.
Professional Counselling Across The UK
We work with a range of emotional and personal challenges, including anxiety, stress, low mood, life transitions, self-esteem, and relationship difficulties. Every individual’s experience is unique, and our counselling approach reflects this — sessions are shaped around your needs and delivered at your pace.
Our counselling service in provides structured, compassionate support designed to help individuals improve emotional wellbeing and develop healthier coping strategies. We offer professional guidance in a confidential and supportive environment.
Confidentiality, safeguarding, and ethical practice are at the heart of everything we do. Whether you are seeking short-term counselling or ongoing emotional wellbeing support in Newport, we provide a professional space where trust can develop and meaningful change can begin.
Our Team
Kristen Lewis
Lead Counsellor & Clinical Director
James O'Neil
Senior Counsellor & Client Support Lead
Nataliya Stepulev
Client Care Coordinator
