Further than next door. Worth it.
East Grinstead is not the closest town to held, but it is well within reach and we regularly see clients who make the drive. Haywards Heath is around eleven miles west, and on a clear run you can be here in around twenty to twenty-five minutes. For the right therapist and the right support, most people find that a reasonable commitment.
Getting to held from East Grinstead
held is based at 7 Hazelgrove Road, Haywards Heath, RH16 3PH. Here is how to get here.
By car
From East Grinstead, take the A22 south and then the A264 west toward Haywards Heath. The journey is typically twenty to twenty-five minutes in normal traffic, longer during peak hours. Satnav for Hazelgrove Road, Haywards Heath, RH16 3PH will take you directly there.
Parking
On-street parking is available on and around Hazelgrove Road. The centre is a short walk from both the station and the town centre car parks.
By train
There is no direct train from East Grinstead to Haywards Heath. Connections via London add significant time and cost, so driving is the most practical option for regular sessions.
If you do not drive, the 270 Metrobus service runs between East Grinstead and Haywards Heath and takes around forty minutes. It is not the quickest option but it does exist if you need it.
Is it worth the journey?
The journey from East Grinstead to Haywards Heath is mostly on good A roads and is straightforward once you have done it a couple of times. Many clients tell us they were hesitant about the distance at first and quickly stopped noticing it. The drive becomes part of the session, time to decompress on the way home, time to think on the way there.
Most people who make the trip tell us they wish they had done it sooner. The journey becomes part of the rhythm of therapy, a short, predictable slot in the week that belongs to you.
What held offers people from East Grinstead
held is a therapy centre in Haywards Heath offering face-to-face sessions with qualified, experienced therapists. We cover a wide range of specialisms including anxiety and depression, trauma, couples therapy, ADHD and neurodiversity, grief, burnout, and life transitions.
East Grinstead sits at the eastern edge of our catchment and we want to be honest with you: the drive is a consideration. If you have a very specific need, a particular specialism or approach that is hard to find locally, held may well be worth the journey. If you are looking for general support and there are good therapists closer to you, we would rather you found the right person than the nearest person.
When you get in touch, we take it from there. Your enquiry goes to our team and we will come back to you with a therapist who has the right experience and availability. If the first suggestion does not feel right, we will keep looking.