FD & DIP Couns. MBACP
About Me
I am a qualified Integrative counsellor and a registered member of The British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). In addition to my private practice, I am a counsellor with the NHS, based at Sussex Cancer Centre working with people affected by cancer directly and as caregivers or family members. I have a background of teaching English and 20 years in education which, at its best, is also about connection, relationships, engagement and, most importantly, people.
Integrative Counselling
As an integrative counsellor, I am trained in Person-Centred - the core of my practice, Gestalt, Transactional, Psychodynamic and Solution-Focused therapy meaning I am flexible in my approach, integrating theory to inform rather than direct my practice. It is your situation and perspective which will shape our work. I am fully committed to listening and actively engaging with what is important to you. Our therapeutic relationship will be working side-by-side to make sense of the things that you bring; to explore thoughts, feelings and beliefs that may be painful or difficult; to include an appreciation of your whole self, physical, emotional, spiritual and the environment in which you live.
How I can help
I have experience counselling adults and young people facing a number of difficulties, including:
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Family and relationship Issues
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Stress and Anxiety
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Depression
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Anger
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Perfectionism
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Insomnia
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Neurodiversity including ADHD and specific learning differences
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Autism
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Addiction
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Bereavement and loss
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Infertility
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Acute and chronic illness
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Low self-esteem
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Eating disorders
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The menopause
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The challenges of mid and later life