Why Psychotherapy?People think about psychotherapy for all sorts of reasons:
These feelings may be a response to something that has happened and be unfamiliar or frightening, counselling can support us in a crisis and through distressing and difficult times. In a safe environment feelings can be expressed and explored with kindness and compassion. Trauma can be explored sensitively and psychological wounds can be soothed. We might have been holding down feelings for a long time but they keeping reappearing. Psychotherapy can bring unconscious thoughts into awareness as we discover negative patterns that keep repeating in our lives. We can begin to understand the meanings we have given to life events and look at the limits we have imposed on ourselves, you and I can work together to find more freedom and acceptance. Couple Counselling and Psychotherapy As a couple you may be questioning your relationship:
How do I work? I meet each new person and couple as individuals and we create our own particular approach to what you bring. This can be short-term counselling focussed on a crisis or specific issues or psychotherapy that involves a deeper and longer-term exploration. You might begin with a urgent concern and then decide you want to explore more fundamental questions. I offer an initial consultation so you can meet me face-to-face; to see if I feel right for you and ask any questions before committing to therapy. This is a one-off session with no obligation to continue. should we decide to work together, we would meet weekly on the same day at the same time. This helps us build and maintain a safe and secure relationship. Of course life intervenes and I do my best to accommodate a change of day or time when necessary. Supervision Please contact me if you would like to discuss supervision. Focussed Sessions/Creative Blocks I offer focussed sessions on difficulties completing academic projects, blocks in creativity and support if you feel stuck realising art or writing projects. I usually see clients face-to-face but I am happy to offer Zoom sessions as an alternative when clients cannot attend face-to-face. |
Research tells us that the client/therapist relationship is key to therapy that brings about change. I am committed to supporting my clients and travelling with them wherever we need to go.
My own experience of therapy in times of crisis and loss has been a significant influence on the way I work with clients. My Background I have a background in the arts, research and education as well considerable experience working with mental health and creative projects. Where I work in Hove, BN3 and Lewes BN7, from quiet, comfortable rooms easily accessible by public transport. Psychotherapy Training MSc Counselling and Psychotherapy, University of Roehampton Post qualification training in couple therapy with Tavistock Relationships. Advanced Diploma in Counselling Supervision, KRCS Postgraduate Certificate in Clinical Sexology, NAOS Institute accredited by the Council of Sexual and Relationship Therapists Professional memberships and supervision I am a registered psychotherapist with UKCP (UK Council for Psychotherapy) and I work under their code of ethics. I am a member of BACP (British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy) and SAFPAC (Southern Association for Psychotherapy & Counselling). All my individual work is supervised by a member of UKCP and my couple work by a member of the BPC (British Psychoanalytic Council). Previous qualifications BA, MA, PhD FHEA Fellow of the Higher Education Academy Fees £75 per individual session £95 per couple session I offer reduced fees for students and psychotherapy trainees. Please contact me regarding fees for supervision and for international clients. Contact Taking the first step can be nerve wracking. I welcome an initial telephone conversation for you to ask any questions before booking an appointment. Please complete the contact form below to make an enquiry. |