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About us
A calm setting among the fields
Essex Therapy Barn sits on a quiet farm in Ford End, just outside Chelmsford. Fields and greenery surround a purpose-built practice, with space to arrive, park, and step inside without the feel of a clinic or a high street.
Our team
We have a highly trained team
Our team
We have a highly trained team
Essex Therapy Barn was founded by the lead therapist Lynda Gooby, who works alongside Michael Gooby. They work with people individually — the therapist you are matched with is the person you work with, session after session.
Lynda is a psychotherapeutic counsellor, CBT therapist and clinical hypnotherapist — a Registered Member of the BACP and an Accredited Member of both the NCPS and the National Hypnotherapy Society. With over 18 years of experience, she works with adults, young people and couples.
Michael is a pluralistic therapist and clinical hypnotherapist, accredited with the NCPS and the National Hypnotherapy Society. He draws on CBT, psychodynamic and person-centred approaches alongside hypnotherapy, and offers face-to-face and online sessions — including evenings and Saturday mornings — for adults, couples and organisations.
Between them, they have a wealth of professional training and qualifications, alongside lived experiences of trauma, the impact of addiction, and neurodiversity.
Why choose us
A sanctuary for your mental health
Safe practice
Committed to safe practice and raising standards in every session.
Professionally compliant
BACP, NCPS and ICO compliant, adhering to recognised ethical and data-protection frameworks.
DBS checked
Enhanced DBS checked and fully insured, so you can arrive knowing the practice is properly safeguarded.
Free private parking
Free on-site parking a few steps from a discreet, private entrance.
Purpose-built setting
A professional, purpose-built therapy setting — not a residential one.
A range of services
Counselling, CBT, clinical hypnotherapy and more — so support can match what you need.