Welcome to Ava Winter Psychotherapy
I'm Ava Winter, a psychotherapist working with adults and couples, offering in-person sessions in Guernsey and online across the UK.
Many people come to therapy when they are struggling with depression, anxiety or trauma that feels overwhelming, difficult to manage and hard to hold alone.
For others, the need for therapy is quieter: a space to be really seen and heard, where they can process their inner lives and make sense of their experiences.
Some choose psychotherapy as part of their ongoing self-care, not in response to a crisis, but as a way of supporting emotional wellbeing, reflection, and understanding.
Wherever you are, I aim to meet you there and to offer you a space to pause, reflect, and begin to understand your inner experience with empathy, support and respect.
A space to be heard and understood
I work from the belief that how you feel makes sense in the context of your life, relationships, and experiences. My role is not to diagnose or judge, but to help you explore and understand your inner experience with empathy, curiosity, and respect.
Therapy with me is a collaborative process. I aim to offer a steady, thoughtful space where you can speak freely, reflect honestly, and begin to make sense of what may feel confusing or overwhelming. Over time, this can support greater self-understanding, emotional capacity, and a clearer sense of how you want to move forward.
Testimonials
"Ava has been the perfect counsellor for me. We quickly built a good relationship, and she understood me as an individual. I always felt in safe hands."
"The therapy I have done with Ava has been invaluable. The tools she has given me to survive, through what has been the worst time in my life, will stay with me forever."
“We have been truly fortunate to have come across Ava. She has made a huge difference to our family when we needed it most.”
"Working with Ava has been transformative... She created a safe space where I felt truly heard and understood, enabling me to identify and share my emotions and resolve complex issues that I had carried for years."
Who I work with
Individuals
I work with people who are experiencing a wide range of difficulties. This often includes anxiety and depression shaped by trauma, neurodiversity or earlier life experiences, relationship difficulties, grief and loss, chronic illness, stress and burnout, and significant life transitions.
Some people come to therapy because life has become unmanageable or painful. Others come because they want to understand themselves better, feel less conflicted, or move through life with greater ease and confidence.
Couples
Couples may seek therapy to navigate conflict, improve communication or enhance intimacy and connection. While therapy has traditionally been associated with relationships facing breakdown, it is increasingly recognised as a proactive way to enhance communication, increase understanding and strengthen bonds before issues escalate.
You do not need a diagnosis or a clear explanation for how you feel. Therapy can begin wherever you are.
What I offer
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Individual Psychotherapy (60 minutes)
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Couples Counselling (60 or 90 minutes)
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In person sessions in Guernsey
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Online sessions across the UK
Working Together
Starting therapy can feel like a big step. You are welcome to take things at your own pace and to ask questions at any point.
If you have any questions or would like to find out more, an initial conversation can often be helpful. You can book a free 15-minute phone or video call, or get in touch by email, message, or WhatsApp.
Visit the Contact page for more information or fill out the form below.
