About

"Calmer Thoughts Counselling Services is built on 27-years of clinical excellence and expertise. Our team of thirty-five, high-intensity counsellors, with an extensive history of supporting clients with moderate to severe mental health issues and mental health disorders, offers a bespoke service which can be tailored to each individual’s needs.

Our proven track record of working with thousands of NHS England patients from 2014-2025 highlights the effectiveness of our clinical practice, and with sessions usually commencing within two weeks, our organisation breaks the barrier of extensive waits in the public and private sectors.

• Kevin Illingworth (Chief Executive and Founder)

I came to Calmer Thoughts Counselling Services (CTCS) through my experience as a volunteer counsellor for the Simeon Centre Counselling Service. Calmer thoughts began as an endeavoured to keep the mission of the Simeon Centre alive, to provide quality counselling free at the point of service. 

• Ray Mitchell (Managing Director)

MSc Counselling & Positive Psychology

MBACP