
Oak Tree Counselling is a private youth counselling service offering mental health support to 11 to 25 year olds in the Winchester area.
We offer in-person paid for counselling sessions at our comfortable central Winchester premises, as well as the option for online appointments if preferred. We currently have availability to offer sessions on Fridays between 9am and 4pm.
Oak Tree Counselling is a community based initiative of WYC, grounded in youth voice, and set up to support the ongoing work of WYC. All profits generated by Oak Tree Counselling go towards supporting the charity’s vital work with young people in the local area.
Meet the Team
Our team of qualified and experienced counsellors are here to support you in navigating life’s more challenging moments, using their expertise to help you feel more in control and better equipped to move forward.
All our counsellors are professionally registered with the British Association of Counsellors and Psychotherapists (BACP) – and abide by the BACP’s codes of ethics. Our counsellors receive regular clinical supervision and undertake continuing professional development, as required by the BACP.

Donna Nowell
(Clinical Co-Lead and Counsellor)
Donna possesses a Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling and a Level 5 Certificate in Counselling Young People, complemented by experience as both a group facilitator and school counsellor. Her commitment to fostering positive wellbeing among young people is supported by a particular interest in neurodiversity. In her role as Clinical Co-Lead at Oak Tree Counselling, Donna is responsible for overseeing client progression throughout the service. She uses an integrative counselling approach, building trust to assist clients in reflecting, understanding their emotions, and identifying positive ways forward. Away from work, Donna enjoys amateur dramatics, spending time in nature, and relaxing with her family.

Sara Holland
(Development Lead and Counsellor)
Sara has been working as a counsellor in various settings for over 13 years. With an MA in Child Psychotherapy and a Post Graduate Diploma in Counselling Children in Schools, Sara is experienced at providing therapeutic support to young people, and clinical support to counsellors as both a clinical lead and supervisor. Sara will be providing clinical oversight for the Oak Tree Counselling Team. With a special interest in Transpersonal Therapy, Sara aims to find balance for her clients and in the world around her, and believes in the importance of building supportive therapeutic relationships to help facilitate positive change. In her spare time, Sara likes to keep busy spending time outdoors with her family, keeping fit and socialising with friends.

Karin Noyce
(Counsellor)
Karin has been working as a counsellor since 2017, and holds a diploma in Humanistic Counselling, an online Diploma in Cognitive Behavioural Studies and Skills and a Diploma in Counselling Children and Young People. Karin will be working as a sessional counsellor for Oak Tree Counselling, offering face to face counselling sessions to young people. When not working Karin enjoys spending time with her three grown up children, and following her interests in travelling, walking, and dancing.
Please contact us to find out more about the counselling support that we offer.
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Get In Touch
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