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What We do here…
At Ashford Counselling and Hypnotherapy, Joan offers two complementary therapeutic approaches to support your emotional wellbeing and personal growth.
Counselling provides a safe, confidential space to talk, reflect, and work through life’s challenges at your own pace. Hypnotherapy works more directly with the subconscious mind, using guided relaxation to support positive and lasting change. Together, these services offer gentle, effective pathways to greater clarity, confidence, and emotional balance — allowing you to choose the approach that feels right for you.
Hypnotherapy
Hypnotherapy works gently with your subconscious mind through guided relaxation, helping you release unhelpful patterns and create positive, lasting change.
It is deeply calming, empowering, and tailored to your personal goals.
Counselling
Counselling provides a safe and confidential space to talk, reflect, and make sense of what you are going through.
It supports you to build understanding, resilience, and healthier ways of coping, at a pace that feels right for you.
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why choose Ashford Counselling & Hypnotherapy at the dovecote centre
“It’s not selfish to love yourself, take care of yourself, and make your happiness a priority.”
– Mandy Hale
Life can feel overwhelming at times. Whether you are facing anxiety, bereavement, low confidence, relationship difficulties, or simply feeling stuck, you don’t have to face it alone.
At Ashford Counselling and Hypnotherapy, you will find a calm, confidential, and supportive space where you are listened to without judgement.
Joan Bower offers professional counselling and hypnotherapy tailored to your individual needs, helping you move forward with greater clarity, confidence, and emotional wellbeing.
35 + Years of Experience
Joan brings a wealth of professional knowledge and compassion, supporting clients through a wide range of emotional and personal challenges.
Safe, Confidential Space
A calm, welcoming environment where you are listened to without judgement and always treated with respect.
Personalised Approach
Every session is tailored to your individual needs, pace, and goals, rather than a one-size-fits-all model.
Compassionate, Gentle Support
Therapy delivered with warmth, understanding, and genuine care for your wellbeing.
WHAT CLIENTS SAY
Testimonials
“I have had hypnotherapy sessions and counselling several times at the Dovecote Centre with Joan and I can’t recommend highly enough!
Helped me to reach my goals, Joan was very helpful, patient and understanding which has kept me coming for years.
Excellent service, thank you!” – K.P
“Hypnotherapy with Joan Bower has been truly life-changing for me! I cannot recommend her services more to anyone who finds themselves lacking direction or struggling with life challenges.” – E.F
JOAN BOWER
Experienced Counsellor & Hypnotherapist
Joan is a warm, approachable, and highly experienced counsellor and hypnotherapist with over 35 years of professional experience supporting individuals through life’s most challenging moments.
She co-founded Ashford Counselling Services, a charity, based at the Paul Bower Centre (named in memory of her late husband), where she has guided countless individuals on life-changing journeys of healing and personal growth.
Experience & Background
- Co-Founder of Ashford Counselling Services
- Founder of Ashford Counselling and Hypnotherapy at The Dovecote Centre
- Former manager of Westchurch House, a residential service supporting individuals with mental health difficulties, helping residents rebuild confidence and return to the community
- Worked with Cruse Bereavement, supporting individuals bereaved by suicide
- Delivered self-help hypnosis courses across the UK for a national holiday company
Drawing on this breadth of experience, Joan offers compassionate, confidential support tailored to each client.