Hi, I’m Poppy. I provide private counselling and life coaching in Hampshire, offering a safe, supportive space to help you navigate challenges, heal, and grow.

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Poppy Bishop MBACP

I’m a Hampshire-based counsellor and life coach and a registered member of The British Association of Counselling Psychotherapy. I believe in empowering people to live positive and fulfilling lives. By working together we can find a path forward towards a more calm and productive life through investment in oneself.

I offer life coaching and counselling sessions for individuals, couples, and young adults from my private practice in Overton (near Basingstoke), Hampshire.

You’ll find plenty of information on my website but what I prefer to do is have a quick chat on the phone and take it from there.

My Services

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Couples Counselling

A relationship goes through numerous phases and it is natural to experience rough patches. However, the strength of a relationship is reflected in how the couples deal with those and move forward.

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Bereavement Counselling

When someone close to us dies there can be a huge void left in our life. This can evoke many emotions, from sadness, anger, guilt and numbness, to loneliness and, for some, even relief. We dip in and out of a wide range of emotions that we can explore and work through together in our sessions.

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Individual Counselling

We’re all human and life is filled with many expectations and problems placed upon us by others or ourselves — these can range in severity and intensity. Sometimes traumas from our past can affect our present, and the issues we face today can affect our futures. Together we’ll discover and plan a path forward.

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Life Coaching

Investing in your development opens the door to new opportunities. By strengthening your confidence and self awareness, you find the courage to explore areas in your life that you once didn’t feel possible. This could be anything from a career change, new hobby, travelling, stepping out of your comfort zone, or discovering a whole new world and purpose that once was ‘if only I could’…

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In Person or Remote

I offer both in-person sessions as well as remote options to ensure flexibility and accessibility. In-person sessions provide a warm, private space for deeper connection, while remote sessions make support available no matter where you are, fitting easily into your schedule. You choose what feels most comfortable and convenient for you.

Testimonials

From the bottom of my heart thank you. Speaking with Poppy helped me unpack my hoarding memories, accept my new ones and manage them. Poppy has made me see my true importance to myself. I can now chose my own path and not the path people chose for me.

Amy M.
I’m so pleased my GP referred me to Poppy and I’m so grateful she came into my life. It’s made such a difference to my wellbeing and I can’t thank her enough for her insight and the relaxed way she taught me to understand myself and the people I am fond of.

Christina S.
Poppy was recommended to me by a friend after I suffered from dreadful flashbacks relating to historic domestic violence. Not only did Poppy help me with dealing with the violence, she also helped me with all the other historic — and more recent — traumas that I had never processed or even talked about. I can honestly say that she has saved me from a lifetime of depression, anger and extreme sadness. I have found a new lightness and joy that can be totally attributed to Poppy and I cannot recommend her highly enough.

Sandie R.
My husband and I had reached a crossroads in our relationship leaving neither of us satisfied and close to breaking up. We were recommended to Poppy by a friend for couples counselling. After several sessions, we now have a better understanding of one-another’s needs and desires. Our communication has opened up and we are no longer afraid to address issues as they arrive; this strength has given us both individually and together a new lease of life. Thank you Poppy, truly.

Catherine & John S.
The difference Poppy has made to the quality of my life cannot be underestimated. I was referred to her following an incurable cancer diagnosis because I felt distressed. Through her supportive, and at times challenging counselling, she has turned my focus to living. She has been rock solid in her support as I have re-assessed priorities, communicated better with my children, negotiated work issues, and dealt with the roller coaster of treatment. The impact of Poppy's skill and compassion is not only felt by me, but by my family and employer. Thank you Poppy!

Cressida W.
Counselling with Poppy has helped me face my difficult, turbulent and sometimes chaotic life, enabling me to recognise, acknowledge, and work positively to resolve issues past and as they arise. Poppy has helped me become quite brave and more open about how I am feeling. I am so glad I was referred to Poppy, our sessions have been a valuable part of my recovery and healing.

R. Lawrence
I would like to place on record my heartfelt thanks and praise for Poppy Bishop my counsellor, I needed objective support and assistance after the death of my father, counselling with Poppy far exceeded my expectations. It has been a very enlightening and uplifting experience. She has been astonishingly welcoming, supportive, understanding, open, honest and has made me a better person for all of those traits. I have been amazed and privileged to have had her help and guidance through very difficult times.

Alan M.
I was diagnosed with stage 3a Prostate Cancer in February 2015. I had a radical prostatectomy 8th June 2015 and though the surgery was successful I was left with a number of physical issues which left me totally devastated. At 57 I felt life wasn’t really worth living, I felt the surgery had destroyed the meaning of life for me. I was referred to Poppy Bishop and with her help I became motivated to come to terms with the attendant side effects of all the treatment. She helped me find the positivity and strength to help heal the trauma. Poppy has great qualities of perception and understanding and I never felt any self-consciousness about telling her about any experience be it sad or happy. Without Poppy’s help encouragement and support I honestly feel I would not be here today and I would thoroughly recommend her services without any hesitation.

Dr. Roland Smith
I can never repay Poppy Bishop for the help she has given me. There is no price tag for that. Without her support and insight I wouldn't have the belief in myself that I have today. Thank you so much Poppy!

Emma Hunt
My daughter needed some help and support and Poppy came to her rescue! Poppy was recommended by a good friend of mine and I can honestly say Poppy has helped my daughter so much in dealing with everyday life and struggles, but mostly how to cope with her anxiety. We had some family sessions which were of great benefit for me as a mum to understand what my daughter was dealing with and how to support her as a Mum. Poppy was so welcoming, understanding and supportive and genuinely a lovely lovely lady. Cannot recommend Poppy enough.

Claire F.