“I was very lucky to get an appointment with benfleet counselling, I found the place very warm and comfortable to be able to talk and be open after one or to weeks, but to help yourself you have to open up and that to some people it is a hard thing to do , going to benfleet counselling was a very helpful thing to do for me and would recommend going to them if you ever need’s help.”
“I hope you don’t mind me texting you, but I felt the need to thank you for all the therapy you have given me over the past 5 years. I have had a really tough time recently to the point where I had a major meltdown and was in a very dark place. However, suddenly out of nowhere the coping skills/strength, I believe you taught me have changed my life and I thank you.”
“I was sceptical about EMDR therapy, but I was at rock bottom and had nothing to lose. I completed the three-day intensive course, and it has genuinely changed my life. I’m managing my emotions so much better; I’m no longer as reactive, and my self-esteem has improved more than I ever thought possible. I feel calmer, happier, and more in control of my life. It’s given me my life back. It has been one of the best investments I’ve ever made in myself.”
“I got into contact with Lorraine after undergoing some mental health issues to do with my past. Despite not having heard of EMDR, the process was fully explained to me until I felt at ease with what was involved. Once undergoing the technique it’s no overstatement to say that I learnt more about myself, and the workings of my mind, than I have ever done in my life. Lorraine has given me more comfort about my thoughts and helped resolve the blocking beliefs I previously had. I would recommend her and the practice to anyone undergoing issues with their past.”
Feeling anxious, overwhelmed, or stuck?
✓ Appointments mornings, afternoons, evenings and Saturdays
✓ Specialist therapists under one roof — trauma, EMDR, couples, children and families
✓ Enhanced DBS, professional registration and indemnity insurance for every therapist
✓ Every therapist on our platform undergoes a thorough vetting process, giving you confidence that you’re connecting with a trusted, qualified professional.
✓ In person in Benfleet, or online across the UK
We’re not a single counsellor trying to do everything.
The Water Tower Therapy Centre brings together a team of specialist therapists, so you’re matched with the right person for what you’re going through — not whoever happens to have a slot free.
“I was very lucky to get an appointment with benfleet counselling, I found the place very warm and comfortable to be able to talk and be open after one or to weeks, but to help yourself you have to open up and that to some people it is a hard thing to do , going to benfleet counselling was a very helpful thing to do for me and would recommend going to them if you ever need’s help.”
Anxiety • Trauma & PTSD • Abuse • Depression • Pain Management • Anger Managment • ADHD • Couples & Relationships • Child & Family Therapy • EMDR • Grief • Adoption Support
The Water Tower Therapy Centre
Specialist, compassionate support for adults, children, young people and families.
At The Water Tower Therapy Centre, we provide a safe and supportive space to explore life’s challenges—whatever your age or stage. Our team of specialist therapists bring expertise across trauma, anxiety, depression, bereavement, adoption, attachment, relationships, neurodiversity, and more.
Whether you prefer in-person sessions at our beautiful Grade II listed Water Tower in Benfleet or online therapy from the comfort of your own home, we’re here to help at a pace that works for you.
Flexible appointments available – mornings, evenings, and Saturdays to suit you.
Take the first step today.
Complete our contact form or call 07927 594585 or 07577 676006 and we’ll respond within 24 hours.
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Why “The Water Tower”?
“The Water Tower Therapy Centre takes its name from the striking Grade II listed building we call home. Completed in 1903, Benfleet Water Tower stands ninety feet tall (around 27 metres) on the high ground overlooking the River Thames — built not for architectural note, as one early critic remarked, but for genuine purpose: to store water and serve the surrounding area from its commanding position.
Over more than a century, the tower has quietly reinvented itself. Its original 40,000-gallon tank served the local community until 1957, after which the building found new life as a home for radio and broadcasting equipment, hosting names like the BBC and Essex Radio from its unique vantage point above the town.
Today, we’re proud to be the latest chapter in the tower’s story — a place that has always adapted to serve the community around it, now offering a place of safety, reflection and growth. From the top of the tower, on a clear day, you can see all the way to Tower Bridge. From the therapy room, we hope our clients find a similarly clear perspective on their own path forward.”