Online Counselling for Bognor Regis

As an Accredited & registered Person-Centred & CBT (BACP Accred), I have extensive experience working with Complex trauma, PTSD, Attachment issues & Autism. I have also worked in open clinics with clients with issues such as Anxiety, Anger & Depression. I am completed training in Schema therapy, Mentalization Based Therapy for families MBT-F, CBT ,Trauma-focused CBT for PTSD (Anna Frued centre), ADOS-2 (Autism) & Motivational Interviewing (Tavistock & Portman). I help clients to facilitate change, over come grief, work with trauma, achieve goals, build resilience & reduce unhelpful thinking patterns, I also support parents.

I am an Arts Psychotherapist and DDP practitioner with over 14 years experience. When life feels overwhelming or unmanageable therapy can provide a safe space in which feelings and thoughts can be shared confidentially and without judgement. By exploring concerns you have and working with words and creative exercises difficult feelings can be untangled, understood and healing can occur. This can give you the feeling of confidence, strength and freedom, feel more in control and restore a sense of balance in your life.

I appreciate how difficult it can be to start counselling. What can prompt an enquiry can differ from one person to another. For some there may be a long standing desire to talk to a counsellor, and maybe now just feels right. For others there maybe something that has happened in their life such as a breakdown in a relationship or a loss in their life that prompts a contact to be made. Alternatively, they may be consumed by feelings such as depression, anxiety, fear, anger or resentment. At times like these counselling can be helpful and offer much needed support.

It's not always easy to reach out and ask for support. We often feel that we can manage on our own or don't want to bother anyone with our thoughts and feelings. It can be hard to find a balance between work, relationships, family & other commitments to prioritise yourself. No matter what brings you to therapy the most important part is the relationship we will share. I aim to ensure you feel heard & give you a space to work through anything you want to bring to help you have a greater insight & self-awareness and I will walk alongside you on this journey. Counselling isn't a one size fits all package it's as individual as you are.

I have a specialist interest in working with people who have suffered or are suffering abuse. Abuse can happen to anyone, any gender any age any type such as physical, emotional, sexual and even financial. I will create a safe environment where it is warm and non judgemental. I will be open and genuine so we are able to work towards growth, change and your full potential. We can do this by talking, or creatively by art or a sand tray, which can bridge what is going on in the unconscious to the conscious to then become aware of what may be holding us back.

Thinking about coming to see a Counsellor/Therapist? Welcome. If you're looking here then it's likely you are experiencing some kind of distress or unhappiness. You might be suffering with anxiety or depression or have recently experienced a loss or be having difficulties with work, relationships or unwanted habits. Many things can prompt seeking help and you're probably looking for a compassionate listener but also someone who can help you to feel better.

As a Chartered Counselling Psychologist, and associate of the British Psychological Society with many years experience in the NHS and in private practice, I aim to offer a low cost, low-stress service, which is both friendly and accessible. My training initially as a psychotherapist enables me to offer long term and short term work. I can offer Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Psychodynamic, and Humanistic therapy. I like to tailor my approach to individual needs and according to the evidence base. I cover all the major issues and many more and offer concessions to students and unwaged folks. I also run supervision groups.

I am a psychotherapeutic counsellor trained in the Psychodynamic model. I work with clients experiencing a wide range of psychological and emotional issues. Sometimes seeking the support you need can seem daunting. This is your counselling journey and I will listen and work with your specific needs or goals. I firmly believe that talking to an impartial professional, outside of your network, can be a transformative experience.

Sometimes life gets tough, this is when we really need someone to hear us. Things that have happened to us in the past can be holding us back in our everyday life now, leaving us with a feeling of being stuck. Exploring those events and your feelings surrounding them can help you move forwards. Your experiences are unique to just you so it is important to me that I hear what you are saying and that I understand, as far as possible, how things really are for you. I will listen with total acceptance and non-judgement . Each session will be your chance to explore your thoughts and feelings in a safe non-judgemental space