Welcome to Rutland Psychotherapy
A place to feel heard. A place to heal.
Reaching out for therapy can feel like a big step. Whether you’ve been struggling for a long time or have recently found yourself facing unexpected challenges, you deserve a space where you can talk openly, without pressure or judgement.
Rutland Psychotherapy provides thoughtful, compassionate therapy for adults, and young people, either face to face in Oakham or nationally online. We know that no two people experience life in quite the same way, so we take the time to understand you, your experiences, and what matters most to you.
Our hope is that from the moment you arrive, you’ll feel a little lighter; not because all the answers are there, but because you no longer have to carry everything on your own.
Healing rarely happens all at once. It begins with feeling safe, understood, and accepted. From there, change becomes possible.
Where it began
Rutland Psychotherapy was established in early 2024 by James Palfreyman, who brought with him years of experience and a heartfelt desire to bring thoughtful, high-quality mental health care to the place he now calls home. Having moved from Derbyshire in 2021, James continued travelling back to Ripley for a time to support his existing clients, but knew that he ultimately wanted to bring his approach to psychotherapy to Rutland, and give a greater choice to the local community seeking psychological support.
Initially, James had hoped that Rutland Psychotherapy would become a welcoming hub; Somewhere local counsellors and psychotherapists could use on an as-needed basis. But as he listened to what people truly needed, he realised the community was looking for something deeper: consistency, reliability, and a standard of care they could trust completely.
With this in mind, he set his sights higher. The new aim became that Rutland Psychotherapy would grow to become a benchmark for compassionate, professional psychological support in the area. Above all else, James wanted people to feel fully reassured, that every therapist here holds qualifications well above the nationally accepted minimum; and knowing that when you walk through our doors, you can rest easy knowing you are in the care of practitioners who are thoroughly trained, deeply experienced, and committed to offering nothing less than the very best support.
Meet our therapists
James Palfreyman is based in Oakham, but also works in Ripley and nationally online, providing a discreet, confidential service for individuals seeking clarity, resilience, and lasting personal growth. He offers a calm, thoughtful environment where complex personal and professional challenges can be explored with depth, insight, and care. His tailored approach recognises that every client’s circumstances are unique, helping them move beyond immediate concerns to create meaningful, enduring change. For those who value privacy, professionalism, and exceptional personal attention, James provides therapy that fits seamlessly alongside the demands of a full and accomplished life.
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Catherine Pinder is a humanistic and integrative counsellor based here at Rutland Psychotherapy, offering a warm, compassionate, and trauma-informed approach tailored to each individual’s unique needs. With specialist training in grief, trauma, suicidality, LGBTQ+ issues, counselling children and young people, autism, and life-limiting illness; she provides a safe, non-judgemental space where clients can feel genuinely heard and supported.
Drawing on a diverse background in safeguarding, mentoring, education, and youth engagement, Catherine brings both professional expertise and real-world insight to her work. She supports adults, young people, children and families through challenges such as anxiety, loss, trauma, identity, and life transitions, helping them build resilience, develop self-understanding, and create meaningful, lasting change.
Catherine offers therapy in person, online, by telephone, or via email, ensuring support is accessible and flexible around each client’s circumstances.
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