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Nancy Winston, Counselor

Updated 2026-07-17 · 1,650 reviewed · 237 listed · Scored from 12 Google reviews · How we rank ›

5.0(12) 72 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified
Mental Health & Anxiety CounselingChild & Adolescent CounselingCareer & Life Coaching
Nancy Winston, Counselor
Services
Mental Health & Anxiety Counseling, Child & Adolescent Counseling, Career & Life Coaching
Reviews
12

What recent reviews say

Nancy Winston earns consistent five-star ratings for her listening skills, comfort-building approach, and willingness to work through real issues without rushing. Her main friction points are the strict cancellation policy and difficulty reaching the Summerville office by phone, which frustrate clients who juggle scheduling challenges or live on fixed budgets.

Praised for
  • attentive listener
  • makes clients feel safe and comfortable
  • skilled at goal-setting
  • helpful advice and practical tools
  • unhurried, respectful of time
  • professional demeanor
Watch-outs
  • cancellation policy too strict
  • phone lines hard to reach at Summerville office
  • no-show fees are high for fixed-income clients
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Best for: Adults and families seeking patient, thoughtful therapy with flexible appointment options.
Think twice if: You're on a tight budget or need reliable phone access; cancellation fees are steep and Summerville office lines go unanswered.

Strengths

  • attentive, goal-focused therapy
  • online and in-person flexibility
  • unhurried sessions
  • serves multiple age groups and relationship types

Worth knowing

  • Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor in South Carolina
  • in practice since 2007
  • provides book-based tools for clients to work with between sessions
  • offers both phone and in-person initial appointments
  • online booking now available alongside phone scheduling

What reviews say by service

Mental Health & Anxiety Counseling
Reviewers praise her listening and safety-building for anxiety and depression work; no criticism of clinical skill.
Child & Adolescent Counseling
One reviewer confirms use of her child/adolescent services as part of family therapy and reports positive experience.
Career & Life Coaching
Goal-setting approach praised; no specific career coaching evidence in reviews.

How it compares

  • Rated 5 against a 4.65 average across the 156 mental health & anxiety counseling businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 77% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

Scoring Method
Star rating 84
Review volume 48
Review recency 91
Review sentiment 55
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

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Common questions

Can I do therapy by phone or video?
Yes. Her website lists virtual and in-person options, and reviewers confirm phone therapy is available.
How do I book an appointment?
Call to schedule, or use the online booking system now available through her practice. One reviewer noted the Summerville office line is sometimes hard to reach.
What's the cancellation policy?
The practice has a strict cancellation policy. Reviewers find it frustrating and wish there was a grace period beyond 24 hours before appointment day.

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Last updated 2026-07-17