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Columbia Therapy and Counseling

Updated 2026-08-17 · 3,950 reviewed · 340 listed · Scored from 32 Google reviews · How we rank ›

5.0(32) 85 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified
Mental Health & Anxiety CounselingChild & Adolescent CounselingGrief & Trauma CounselingCareer & Life Coaching
Columbia Therapy and Counseling
Services
Mental Health & Anxiety Counseling, Child & Adolescent Counseling, Grief & Trauma Counseling
Reviews
32

What recent reviews say

Tim Bedford has sustained a practice built on deep listening and practical support. Clients describe transformative change across years of work: they learn to recognize patterns, build coping tools, and communicate better within their marriages and themselves. Virtual sessions accommodate busy lives without losing effectiveness.

Praised for
  • skilled listener and guide
  • helps identify root causes
  • practical coping strategies
  • creates safe non-judgmental space
  • long-term client retention
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Best for: Adults seeking long-term individual or couples therapy with a skilled, patient counselor.

Strengths

  • Deep listening approach that uncovers root causes
  • Effective couples therapy improving communication
  • Virtual option without quality loss
  • Clients stay for years

Worth knowing

  • Tim Bedford is the primary therapist mentioned across all reviews
  • Virtual therapy option available
  • Multiple clients report 1-5+ years of continuous work together
  • Couples therapy cited as effective for communication and relationship strengthening

What reviews say by service

Mental Health & Anxiety Counseling
Clients report significant relief from anxiety, depression, and personal struggles through Tim's approach.
Grief & Trauma Counseling
Website lists trauma and PTSD therapy; one recent review mentions 'difficult seasons of life' navigation.
marriage-family-counseling
Multiple couples praise Tim for improving communication and helping partners support each other's growth.
Child & Adolescent Counseling
No review evidence; not discussed by reviewers.

How it compares

  • Rated 5 against a 4.6 average across the 207 mental health & anxiety counseling businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 93% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

Scoring Method
Star rating 88
Review volume 66
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 81
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

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Common questions

Does Tim offer online therapy?
Yes. One client with 2+ years of virtual sessions confirmed it is as effective as in-person for their needs and more convenient.
What areas does Tim serve?
The business lists South Carolina, Columbia, and Irmo. Hours are published seven days a week.
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Last updated 2026-08-17