Adults Counselling in Hastings

Hi, I am a qualified person-centred counsellor in Hastings with experience of working with adults , adolescents and children. I offer a holistic and creative approach to therapy, where I have extensive training and experience working with a wide range of issues. I understand seeking counselling can be a very difficult daunting process. I am naturally empathic, supportive and non-judgmental. I am passionate in my belief of working together to create a trusting authentic therapeutic relationship, to explore potentially difficult and tender aspects of your life in a safe and confidential space.

Hi a warm welcome! Life can be really trying at times, when we don't know where to go or what to do, but you are not alone. You have just taken the bravest first step, to help you find the support and tools needed to help and empower you on the journey towards healing. I am able to support adults , children and young people experiencing stress, anxiety, depression, bereavement, grief or loss, abuse, relationship issues, trauma, low self-esteem and confidence and OCD. Whatever has brought you to counselling, we will travel together, at your pace, working to achieve the goals you set.

My aim is to offer a supportive space to help you explore issues creating distress in areas of your life. With empathy and compassion, I will help you to express thoughts, feelings, emotions which may be too painful to explore alone and which are preventing you from making important decisions or making you feel stuck. Emotional distress can trigger symptoms of stress, anxiety, impacting your physical health and wellbeing. I will help you to identify, explore and overcome the areas that you are struggling with, supporting you towards healing and recovery from the overwhelm you may be facing, toward the life you truly desire.

Are you tired of feeling stuck, sad, depressed, or overwhelmed by feelings of low self esteem, trauma and anxiety? Maybe life has thrown an unexpected event at you leaving you unsure how to move forward, tearful, scared or angry? If so you are not alone, nor do you have to cope alone. As a counsellor who cares I can help you move forward as gently and quickly as possible. As one of my clients with complex trauma said 'it wasn’t until working with Helen, that I felt my triggers were finally abated. For the first time time in years I feel calmer, lighter, more solid and grounded in myself. I am so deeply grateful'.

At times, we can find it difficult to connect with those closest to us or even with ourselves. Traumatic events, change, loss and ongoing stress can lead us to feel overwhelmed, stuck, anxious, irritated, confused or low and lacking in motivation. If this resonates with you, I provide a confidential space in which you can express, explore and reflect on your experience without blame or judgement. I work with calm compassion and gentle curiosity. By supporting you to enhance self awareness and develop self acceptance, you can move towards more satisfying, life-affirming, choices and connections.

I am a qualified and experienced counsellor working with adults , children and young people. I offer a warm, listening enviroment for you to gain awareness around your problems and make the necessary changes for your own wellbeing.. My specialist area is working with young people 11-18, children 7-11 and Canine Therapy, having practised as a school counsellor for many years. I also provide counselling to school staff, such as teachers and teaching assistants. When working with children and young people, I encourage parents and carers to be involved as much as possible, whilst respecting the confidentiality and autonomy of your child.

I have been working empathetically with clients for over 20 years as an Integrative Therapist, combining a variety of techniques and experience to support each individuals needs in a holistic person-centred way. The beauty of working this way is that we look at the whole experience, understanding the root of the problem will be influenced by psychology, emotions, the physical body along with their history, culture and family experiences. Often when we find ourselves struggling in life, we are repeating old unhealthy learnings which are buried deeply in the unconscious and play out when we find ourselves challenged or triggered.

This has been such a strange and demanding time. It has given many of us time to reflect on our lives and adjust our priorities. And for others it has increased anxieties and highlighted fears. You may be looking for support in understanding a difficult period or relationship in your life. You may be feeling desperate or feeling things just aren't right. Putting concerns into words and sharing your thoughts and feelings can be the first step to addressing the issues and resolving them. A better relationship with yourself is often a happy outcome.

I am a Chartered Psychologist with the British Psychological Society and have a doctorate in Psychotherapeutic and Counselling Psychology from the University of Surrey. Prior to this qualification I was awarded a Bachelor of Science (First Class Honours) degree in Psychology with Clinical Psychology from the University of Kent. I have a wide range of experience working within a number of Community Mental Health Teams and Psychological Services Departments for the Kent and Medway NHS Foundation Trust. These roles involved working with a broad spectrum of psychological distress ranging from mild to severe and enduring.

To hold onto issues whether from childhood or a few years ago can keep us in a place that is painful and confusing and can seem impossible to move on from. This can lead to mental health problems such as anxiety or depression or some form of addiction that keeps you stuck. By starting to talk through these issues with a counsellor it can lead to a freedom and understanding about yourself and then you are able to move on with your life.

If you’re reading this, I’m guessing things aren’t feeling quite ‘right’ in your life at the moment. Perhaps you’re struggling with some difficult thoughts or feelings. Perhaps you’ve hit a fork in the road and you’re unsure which way to go. Perhaps you’re not really sure what ‘it’ is that needs to change. I believe that opening up and sharing your concerns with someone who is trained to listen and respond to you, is the first step in working through them. While counselling can’t remove the challenging experiences that you're facing, it can help to empower you so you can move through them with strength and purpose.

We are living in challenging times. Do you find that you are struggling at the moment? Are you overwhelmed and in need of emotional support? Talking to someone about how we feel can significantly impact our lives. I can offer a safe, confidential and non-judgemental space for you to explore what you are feeling right now, being by your side as you work through your difficulties to move you forward to a happier and more fulfilling life.

I believe that every client is unique, and so I adapt my approach to suit the individual. I also believe in the value and healing power of providing a non-judgemental, empathic and accepting relationship - an experience of relationship that many individuals may not have had previously. I currently see clients face-to-face on Monday & Wednesday mornings/afternoons (Hastings, East Sussex), Thursday mornings & afternoons (Chancery Lane/Holborn), Friday mornings & afternoons (Finsbury Park, N4) and online via Zoom on Monday & Tuesday afternoon / evenings.

I am a counsellor and counselling supervisor. I work with individuals and couples. Do you need some help with anger? Maybe you just wish you could stop feeling anxious? Perhaps you’ve been feeling really low, and have been feeling like this for a long time. Or wondering whether you’ll ever get over grief. Maybe you are seeking transformational change in your thinking. I have extensive experience in working with alcohol and substance misuse, sexual abuse and much more. I work positively to improving your well-bieng

I am an LGBTQ+ affirmative person-centred counsellor based in Hastings. In a society where we are championed for being happy, strong and in control, it can seem daunting and even impossible at times to talk about how we truly feel in fear of becoming a burden or being judged. I offer a safe, accepting and compassionate space for you to be completely yourself, where you can experience your emotions without judgement. Together, we can explore what it is that has brought you to counselling at your own pace.

Whatever may be troubling you, I can help you get to know yourself better in order to discover more choice in your behaviours and relationships and to connect more deeply with your true self in order to fulfil your potential and experience happiness, fulfilment, joy and peace as natural states of being.

I work with children and young people up to the age of 25 who are experiencing a range of emotional difficulties including anxiety, depression and complex mental health problems, including self harm. I have a particular interest in working with young people who have experienced trauma. I also have experience of young people needing support regarding their gender identity. I can provide assessments to help inform professionals and education assessments. I can provide consultations to professional networks to support young people who may not be able to access therapy themselves. I can provide brief and longer term work.