Humanistic Counselling in Horsham

You might be looking into therapy because a specific issue is causing you difficulty, pain or suffering. Alternatively, perhaps it’s a more general sense of unease, distress or conflict you're facing. A sense that 'something isn't quite right'. Maybe you want deeper understanding; that of yourself, as well as your relating with others and the world around you. Whatever you bring, I'll do my utmost to 'walk alongside you' in understanding, exploration and support. As a Humanistic Psychotherapeutic Counsellor, I provide a relational psychotherapeutic space. Inviting a deeper awareness, fuller experiencing, sense and meaning-making.

Paul has a wealth of experience of psychological intervention having worked in various multi-disciplinary work settings including NHS IAPT services (Improving Access to Psychological Therapies). Alcohol and Drug misuse services, renowned private residential rehabs and prison. He has also had a successful private practice in Harley Street and in the Home Counties and now works from Guildford and Godalming in Surrey. Paul will use various contemporary research and evidence based therapeutic models including CBT (Cognitive Behavioural Therapy), MET (Motivational Enhancement Therapy) and Humanistic Person Centred Therapy to help facilitate change and help people with various issues to live more balanced lives.

We all have times when we feel that life is getting on top of us. This is a natural part of all our realities, and our movement through these times is part of our overall growth and development as a person. Often we can successfully negotiate these difficult times or events ourselves, but sometimes we may decide that we need some support. I specialise in working on a one-to-one basis with young people and adults from a wide variety of backgrounds. I have a wealth of experience in education and work with young people, families and adults as both a teacher and a counsellor. I have also bee a volunteer counsellor at an NHS Trust.

Life gives us challenges at times no matter who we are. We are better equipped to deal with these challenges when we have the right support in place. This is where counselling can play a big part in supporting you to deal with whatever challenges you might be facing. Studies have shown that traumatic childhood events can present in our lives when we reach adulthood leaving us in a state of confusion. No matter what your challenges are or where they have come from counselling is there to help you deal with them in a safe and neutral place. I can offer online counselling, face to face, and a walk and talk service.

Finding that genuine connection is really important, and can play a key role in the overall success of counselling. So listening to your gut feeling will often lead you to the right place. If you are looking for a counsellor it may be that you have reached a point of change in your life. I have a passion for helping people navigate through life's challenges, and my practice offers a human and authentic space with a therapeutic approach centred around compassion and non-judgement. I provide the opportunity for you to bring and reflect on any challenges or difficulties you are experiencing in your life, no matter what they may be.

Most people experience anxiety to some degree and it can actually be useful to keep us motivated. However, if anxiety becomes overwhelming and interferes with our day-to-day lives, it can be worth exploring why this is happening and look for ways to manage things. Sometimes an uncomfortable issue arises and maybe we don't react in the way we would have expected, leaving us questioning prior beliefs about who we are. These are just 2 examples of possible reasons we might seek counselling but it could be anything at all where talking to someone unrelated to our day-to-day lives in confidence and without judgement will help.

If you are looking for a counsellor it may be that you have reached a point of change. I am trained as an integrative counsellor, offer you warmth and regard and a safe place to express your feelings and be heard.

Working from a shepherds hut, in a peaceful, rural location, I offer both short term and long term counselling. People come to counselling for many reasons, allowing yourself some time and space to talk can help you understand the causes of your unhappiness, distress, anxiety or feelings of disconnection. Being able to link feelings to your patterns of behaviour or ways of relating with others, can help you make sense of certain aspects of your life. Counselling can empower you by helping you make sense of what is happening, deal with painful thoughts, and enable you to make the changes you need to move forward.

Sometimes life can be uncertain, and challenging. I believe it is possible to find freedom and hope even in the face of life’s challenges. I am deeply committed to helping you move to a place of well-being, improve relationships by gaining increased self-awareness and emotional intelligence. I am a member of the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and follow their ethical code ,and I am committed to non-discriminatory practices and to fostering equality in the therapeutic relationship.

Hello, I am a professionally qualified counsellor working with a wide range of issues within a non-judgemental, warm space where your unique experiences and patterns in life can be shared and explored together. Issues I work with include depression, anxiety, self-harm, life transitions, family relationships, domestic abuse, low self-esteem, OCD, grief and loss.

Hello and welcome to my page. I am a professionally qualified therapist, clinical supervisor and mindfulness practitioner, and have over 20 years’ experience. I am a warm, compassionate and experienced counsellor and therapist, who can create a safe and trusting space for you to talk in confidence about issues or problems that might be affecting you. Counselling can help with many difficult life problems - from coping with relationship issues or bereavement, to dealing with depression and/or anxiety. You may be trying to manage harmful emotional behaviours, struggling with a lack of confidence, or maybe just feeling stuck.

I am an integrative counsellor based in Partridge Green, Horsham, West Sussex. I young people and adults in non-judgemental and empathic way. I believe that we are ALL different and equal and we have the potential to change. In a safety of therapeutic process you can, at your own pace, find your answers, feel heard and heal. By exploring your unique life experience I can help you to gain an understanding of your patterns of behaving and relating with others. This exploration will lead to increased self-awareness and self-acceptance and to taking control of your life.

None of us are immune to life's difficulties, and speaking with a counsellor whilst going through difficult times can significantly lessen that burden. It provides you with the time, space and support to process where you are in your life right now, and where you want to be heading. I have been working within the counselling field for over 17 years. I have worked within NHS settings and various counselling organisations in that time, offering a variety of proven, effective therapies to assist a wide range of issues.

I am a caring, kind, compassionate and easy to talk to therapist. I work with you to support you in exploring your difficulties and goals. I will provide a safe, confidential environment. in-person or online, to talk about and work on any worries, issues or thoughts affecting you. The time we spend together will be responsive to and guided by you. I don't shy away from challenge in helping you explore and understand yourself, your thoughts and actions but do this always in a gentle, collaborative investigative way, helping you to challenge and understand yourself. Therapy will be directed towards your goals, aims and wishes.

I provide a safe and secure place to discuss issues and look for long-term solutions to increase your mental wellbeing. Whether you are stressed, anxious or depressed and for whatever reason, you are looking for help now, finding an accredited therapist is the first step to feeling better.

Whether a couple or an individual, whatever troubles you…abuse, anxiety, confidence, low self-esteem, relationship issues, sex, sexuality and psychosexual issues, trauma or any other issue…the first step back to well-being is to reach out for support. Perhaps a counselling relationship is what you need to help you through. Although family, close friends and colleagues can offer valuable support, sometimes these very relationships can be barriers to exploring honestly and openly what you may be thinking or experiencing. This is where the therapeutic counselling relationship could help.

If you have a narcissistic parent, I am the right therapist for you! Do you feel like you are living with the consequences of bad parenting? Were you treated badly or unfairly during your childhood by your parent? Do they still treat you badly even though you're an adult? Do they ever give you the silent treatment? Does all this still affect you today, and you can’t stop thinking about the way they treated you? Does this leave you feeling confused and with a low self esteem, but you don’t know what to do about it or how to get over it? If so, then you might be feeling really hurt and alone, unable to see a way out.

Your reason for seeking therapy is unique, I recognize your courage in taking that step. I will not judge you, I want to support you to reach your full potential. I believe in the person centred approach and the healing property's of the therapeutic relationship. I offer a safe space to work with you, exploring your thoughts, feelings, behaviours and worldview. We will work at your pace and with your content. Sessions are open ended allowing the opportunity for self growth and awareness improving areas in your life currently holding you back and equipping you with the power to manage both present and future challenges.

Overcoming anxiety, stress, depression, bereavement and low self-confidence - these may be some of the issues you are facing in your everyday life. I am passionate about emotional health and wellbeing, seeing adults, couples and young people at my home based practice in West Sussex. I offer a free consultation and a quiet and confidential space to explore and discuss your personal issues. In developing a deeper understanding of your thoughts, feelings and beliefs, I will work alongside you with my therapeutic approaches and guide you through your therapeutic journey towards emotional wellbeing, awareness and choice.