The Invest Plymouth Team recently sat down with Alan Stokes, Director and Founder of Horizon Counselling Services. Horizon Counselling Services offers professional mental health support through therapies like Counselling, CBT, and relationship therapy, with quick access to appointments. They also provide bespoke business coaching to enhance workplace well-being, boosting productivity and employee engagement. Committed to the community, Horizon helps individuals navigate challenges like anxiety, stress, and depression, fostering mental wellness and growth. You can explore a range of FREE videos and blogs on the website for additional support and resources. All happening right here in Britain’s Ocean City.
What is the name of the company and how long have you been in Plymouth?
Horizon Counselling Services, Horizon Training and our new venture mental health events.
What is the sector/service that you specialise in?
Mental health and wellbeing, training and education.
In 20 words, how would you describe the business?
All things mental health and wellbeing related, we promote an informative educational response to caring for yourself and your mental health.
Do you supply to Plymouth/SW/UK-wide/overseas?
Our base is Plymouth and the surrounding areas, but we can supply UK wide services.
What would you say was your best-selling product?
Our one-to-one bespoke therapy and our training courses for businesses.
What would you say is the best thing about doing business in Plymouth?
The interaction between businesses and the support from the businesses community and local people. Where else would you get all this amazing beauty and scenery whilst working!
And what of the future … where do you see Horizon Counselling in 10 years time?
Supplying more training and education to help prevent people from experiencing mental health difficulties. We would like to be the local go to company for businesses for advice and guidance around mental health and wellbeing.
And how about yourself … what is your role at Horizon Counselling?
My role is Director and Founder and I am very proud of my amazing team who I feel privileged to work with every day.
How do you spend your time outside of work?
I open water sea swim on the amazing Hoe sea front, exercise and visit as much of the local area as possible to be outside in this amazing area of the country and coffee, I love to drink coffee wherever I visit!
If you could have a business lunch with anyone who could significantly influence you/the business, who would that be and why?
Oh, there is so many! My immediate response would be Steven Bartlett to hear about his journey and of course with his local connection. I could name at least ten other people straight away, as I feel we can learn so much from each other.