Bereavement Counselling in Hastings

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.

There can be many reasons for accessing therapy and it is well understood that this can be a daunting process. Reading this means you have taken the first step towards finding a Counsellor. My approach to therapy is Person-Centred. I aim to offer a calm, honest and non-judgemental therapeutic space. As a result, my hope would be that you feel safe enough to unpack your feelings and concerns; increase yourself awareness and to move towards and reach your fullest potential. I can offer counselling in many areas with my specialities being Transgender awareness, substance & alcohol abuse, grief & loss counselling.

Hello, my name is Gillian and thank you for reading my profile page. I work as a Person-Centred therapist which is based on the view that everyone has the capacity and desire for personal growth and change given the right therapeutic conditions. I currently work within the NHS Macmillan counselling team and with Cruse Bereavement . I have a varied and wide range of experience working with clients who have suffered depression, anxiety, loss , grief and health issues such as cancer.

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.

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.

If you are looking to come to therapy for the first time or are wanting a deeper exploration of old troubles I can offer you my undivided attention. I know how challenging it can be and yet how exciting. I hope that together we will be able to make sense of the confusions and struggles of the twenty first century world as you experience it. Loss , relationship breakdown, anxiety and depression, trauma past or present, sexuality or gender conundrums set in the backdrop of climate crisis, war, rocketing inflation and pandemic recovery are all grist to the mill of personal growth.

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

If you decide to work with me it will be rather like setting out on a journey together. On that journey I’ll be your fellow traveller, companion and guide. Whether or not your reason for coming to see me is an external situation that’s impacting your life, a key part of our time together will be to explore your inner world. As we explore that world together you may develop greater insight into patterns of thought and behaviour that served you once but now limit you; you may find alternative ways of approaching difficulties; you may discover a way of being in the world that is more in tune with who you truly are.

No one needs to suffer alone, and in fact, I like to think that no one needs to suffer at all. I have dedicated most of my adult life, helping people with their mental health, as a nurse, a social worker and as a psychologist. I have over 40 years experience in the Mental Health field, 16 of which have been with the NHS as a Senior Psychologist. I help all age groups both face to face and on-line. My clients have varied needs and I offer an individual plan of treatment for each person depending upon their specific needs and goals.

Welcome! I am an HCPC Registered Counselling Psychologist and have been working as a therapist since 1995. I offer a range of ways to help you through a difficult time, tackle a chronic problem or help you realise your potential. I feel that counselling/psychotherapy shouldn't be intimidating but should help you explore and cope with the issues in your life. I have extensive experience of working with depression, anxiety, relationships and associated issues including loss , anger, and pain amongst others. I increasingly use Mindfulness in my sessions and run a full 8 week course at various points in the year.

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 offer a number of different option for counselling to fit in with your needs: Face to Face, Outside Therapy, Online Zoom Type and Telephone Counselling. I offer Humanistic Counselling/Psychotherapy and EFT You may never have considered counselling before and are perhaps wondering what to expect. You may be struggling with difficulties in your life that you want to make sense of, or aware you need support from someone who isn't family or friends. Counselling allows you to speak openly about your feelings without being judged, or fearing hurting anyone's feelings. We can discus a way forward

We all feel overwhelmed from time to time. Psychotherapy is one way of dealing with a specific problem, everyday struggle, or a general sense of unhappiness. Whether you feel low or are dealing with a specific crisis, I see difficulties we encounter as anchored in how we relate to ourselves and others, based on my belief that relationships are at the heart of being human.

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'.

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.

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.