Couples Counselling in Pulborough
I specialise in stress management, high functioning anxiety and relationship complexities, blending knowledge, observation and clinical experience to deconstruct abstract concepts into clear, actionable steps building resilience and understanding.
I help people who struggle to manage their stress levels, feelings of anxiety and depression, I also assist people navigate the complexities of their relationships as individuals and in partnerships. I have a lot of experience working with trauma and with people going through life changes and adjustments.
I specialise in stress management, high functioning anxiety and relationship complexities, blending knowledge, observation and clinical experience to deconstruct abstract concepts into clear, actionable steps building resilience and understanding.
I help people who struggle to manage their stress levels, feelings of anxiety and depression, I also assist people navigate the complexities of their relationships as individuals and in partnerships. I have a lot of experience working with trauma and with people going through life changes and adjustments.
I have extensive experience in using CBT for many different types of problems and with people of all ages, however, many of my clients are young people who are struggling with anxiety or confidence issues at college, university or work or with difficult interpersonal relationships.
Although most of my clients have anxiety, depression or OCD, because of my medical background, I also tend to see many people with health anxiety, work-related stress and those who are living with long-term medical conditions. In addition, I am now also able to offer EMDR for people who have experienced trauma and PTSD. I also work with adults with ADHD/ASD.
I have extensive experience in using CBT for many different types of problems and with people of all ages, however, many of my clients are young people who are struggling with anxiety or confidence issues at college, university or work or with difficult interpersonal relationships.
Although most of my clients have anxiety, depression or OCD, because of my medical background, I also tend to see many people with health anxiety, work-related stress and those who are living with long-term medical conditions. In addition, I am now also able to offer EMDR for people who have experienced trauma and PTSD. I also work with adults with ADHD/ASD.
Whether a couple or an individual, whatever troubles you…abuse, anxiety, 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.
As an experienced person-centered BACP-registered counsellor, I place strong emphasis on getting to know and understand both you and your situation and to appreciate the issues which are negatively impacting your life. My considerable training and experience, in dealing with a wide range of issues, can begin to help in restoring your sense of well-being.
Whether a couple or an individual, whatever troubles you…abuse, anxiety, 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.
As an experienced person-centered BACP-registered counsellor, I place strong emphasis on getting to know and understand both you and your situation and to appreciate the issues which are negatively impacting your life. My considerable training and experience, in dealing with a wide range of issues, can begin to help in restoring your sense of well-being.
It helps us to develop a greater self awareness of what is working and not working for us in both personal and professional relationships.
I work with adults and young adults across the private, employee assistance programme and charity sectors as well as the Sussex NHS Foundation Trust. Working with a wide range of presenting problems I have considerable experience in both long and short term therapy, including CBT. I specialise in personal growth, life transitions and relationship issues.
It helps us to develop a greater self awareness of what is working and not working for us in both personal and professional relationships.
I work with adults and young adults across the private, employee assistance programme and charity sectors as well as the Sussex NHS Foundation Trust. Working with a wide range of presenting problems I have considerable experience in both long and short term therapy, including CBT. I specialise in personal growth, life transitions and relationship issues.
Life today seems to be overloaded by a variety of stress in many spheres of existence. What should be enjoyable and fulfilling sometimes turns out to be the very cause of suffering. In the midst of the busy-ness of life, we do not take the time to address this suffering and instead criticise and blame ourselves or others. This could potentially leave us feeling confused and ashamed. Shame does not heal the pain of suffering. Every human being has a need to be understood, accepted and validated because the human brain is wired to love and be loved.
Life today seems to be overloaded by a variety of stress in many spheres of existence. What should be enjoyable and fulfilling sometimes turns out to be the very cause of suffering. In the midst of the busy-ness of life, we do not take the time to address this suffering and instead criticise and blame ourselves or others. This could potentially leave us feeling confused and ashamed. Shame does not heal the pain of suffering. Every human being has a need to be understood, accepted and validated because the human brain is wired to love and be loved.
Are you experiencing Sexual well-being or Relationship issues, or being affected or worried by a Sex Addiction?
As a COSRT relationship counsellor, I specialise in Psychosexual Therapy & coaching to improve sexual well-being or to overcome sexual dysfunction e.g. loss of desire, Vaginismus, Anorgasmia or erectile dysfunction. I am also highly experienced and qualified in helping clients who are negatively impacted by out-of-control sexual behaviour or sex addiction.
Are you experiencing Sexual well-being or Relationship issues, or being affected or worried by a Sex Addiction?
As a COSRT relationship counsellor, I specialise in Psychosexual Therapy & coaching to improve sexual well-being or to overcome sexual dysfunction e.g. loss of desire, Vaginismus, Anorgasmia or erectile dysfunction. I am also highly experienced and qualified in helping clients who are negatively impacted by out-of-control sexual behaviour or sex addiction.
I am a Relate trained relationship counsellor with over 30 years experience.
I'm a specialist trained and vastly experienced relationship; counsellor. Experienced in working with:- communication skills; depression; anxiety; addictions: after the affair; domestic violence; historic and current abuse; blended familiies; bereavement; post natal depression and after the Divorce.
I am a Relate trained relationship counsellor with over 30 years experience.
I'm a specialist trained and vastly experienced relationship; counsellor. Experienced in working with:- communication skills; depression; anxiety; addictions: after the affair; domestic violence; historic and current abuse; blended familiies; bereavement; post natal depression and after the Divorce.
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While working for the charity MIND, I managed a team of counsellors working with high risk young people and adults struggling with and experiencing high levels of stress from very busy and demanding workplaces, issues with family, relationships and friendship breakdowns, and life changing decisions.
I offer Clinical Supervision and Counselling. My background is in education, providing support for students from Primary, Secondary, Sixth Form/College, and University. While working with a diverse range of people, I have received specialist training for working with students and adults with Autism, ADHD, Asperger's and challenging behaviour. I have also previously worked in a Specialist Autistic (SRP) unit. I also work with adults and those that have received a late diagnosis to help accept, adjust and make sense of this impact on their lives and that of their family.
While working for the charity MIND, I managed a team of counsellors working with high risk young people and adults struggling with and experiencing high levels of stress from very busy and demanding workplaces, issues with family, relationships and friendship breakdowns, and life changing decisions.
I offer Clinical Supervision and Counselling. My background is in education, providing support for students from Primary, Secondary, Sixth Form/College, and University. While working with a diverse range of people, I have received specialist training for working with students and adults with Autism, ADHD, Asperger's and challenging behaviour. I have also previously worked in a Specialist Autistic (SRP) unit. I also work with adults and those that have received a late diagnosis to help accept, adjust and make sense of this impact on their lives and that of their family.
For some, this might mean exploring how past experiences continue to shape present feelings and behaviours, while for others it could involve breaking cycles of unhelpful thinking, managing difficult emotions, or finding new ways to strengthen relationships.
Therapy isn’t only for when you feel troubled, but for anyone curious about their thoughts, reactions, and patterns. I know starting can feel daunting, so I aim to make it approachable. Together, we’ll explore strategies and techniques to bring clarity, build confidence, and develop practical tools for introducing and sustaining meaningful change.
For some, this might mean exploring how past experiences continue to shape present feelings and behaviours, while for others it could involve breaking cycles of unhelpful thinking, managing difficult emotions, or finding new ways to strengthen relationships.
Therapy isn’t only for when you feel troubled, but for anyone curious about their thoughts, reactions, and patterns. I know starting can feel daunting, so I aim to make it approachable. Together, we’ll explore strategies and techniques to bring clarity, build confidence, and develop practical tools for introducing and sustaining meaningful change.
Couples can experience relationship breakdown, trust or boundary issues, or simply feel that their relationship no longer feels quite right.
People seek counselling for a multitude of reasons... Maybe you are feeling anxious or depressed, you might be suffering a loss or illness, or simply feeling stuck. These experiences can leave you feeling isolated and helpless but this is where counselling can help. I am a warm, compassionate individual and my counselling style is both person-centred and trauma-informed. I also integrate a variety of other approaches, enabling me to be alongside you in a manner which allows you to feel fully heard and valued. I believe in, and respect, your inherent strength and resources even when these might feel impossible for you to access.
Couples can experience relationship breakdown, trust or boundary issues, or simply feel that their relationship no longer feels quite right.
People seek counselling for a multitude of reasons... Maybe you are feeling anxious or depressed, you might be suffering a loss or illness, or simply feeling stuck. These experiences can leave you feeling isolated and helpless but this is where counselling can help. I am a warm, compassionate individual and my counselling style is both person-centred and trauma-informed. I also integrate a variety of other approaches, enabling me to be alongside you in a manner which allows you to feel fully heard and valued. I believe in, and respect, your inherent strength and resources even when these might feel impossible for you to access.
I have been lucky enough in my career to date to work with some incredibly inspiring and brave individuals who have been at a crossroads in their life. Sometimes making change felt frightening or impossible due to past beliefs, stuck patterns of behaviour or limiting thought processes. Others were struggling to move on after devastation, illness, loss or identity crisis. I believe it is a privilege to be able to guide those in need at these times due to the courage and vulnerability they show. They are asking from the heart for a new beginning - to break from the past, not feel scared by the future and live truly in the present.
I have been lucky enough in my career to date to work with some incredibly inspiring and brave individuals who have been at a crossroads in their life. Sometimes making change felt frightening or impossible due to past beliefs, stuck patterns of behaviour or limiting thought processes. Others were struggling to move on after devastation, illness, loss or identity crisis. I believe it is a privilege to be able to guide those in need at these times due to the courage and vulnerability they show. They are asking from the heart for a new beginning - to break from the past, not feel scared by the future and live truly in the present.
You are not broken. You may be feeling emotional pain, distress, or psychological strain, but that doesn’t mean you are damaged. These responses often reflect your strength and resilience. What you're experiencing is an emotional build-up, not a breakdown. You might be living with anxiety, depression, grief, low self-worth, or trauma. Over time, you may have built defences to cope and protect yourself. These patterns helped you survive, but they are not your truest self. Healing begins by gently reconnecting with the parts of you that have been hidden, and making space for who you truly are.
You are not broken. You may be feeling emotional pain, distress, or psychological strain, but that doesn’t mean you are damaged. These responses often reflect your strength and resilience. What you're experiencing is an emotional build-up, not a breakdown. You might be living with anxiety, depression, grief, low self-worth, or trauma. Over time, you may have built defences to cope and protect yourself. These patterns helped you survive, but they are not your truest self. Healing begins by gently reconnecting with the parts of you that have been hidden, and making space for who you truly are.
Are you suffering with depression, anxiety, relationship problems, struggling with intimacy, low self esteem, low self-confidence, negative body image, emotional burnout, life overwhelm.....?
Your body tells a story, without words, it communicates your emotions, your challenges, your experinces, I can help you to develop a better relationship with yourself, and with others. Sometimes words alone are not enough, or words are hard to find. Maybe you find that you can talk about an issue for hours, but you still feel completely disconnected.
Are you suffering with depression, anxiety, relationship problems, struggling with intimacy, low self esteem, low self-confidence, negative body image, emotional burnout, life overwhelm.....?
Your body tells a story, without words, it communicates your emotions, your challenges, your experinces, I can help you to develop a better relationship with yourself, and with others. Sometimes words alone are not enough, or words are hard to find. Maybe you find that you can talk about an issue for hours, but you still feel completely disconnected.
Alongside my expertise in working with common mental health difficulties, I have a special interest in helping people talk about areas such as relationships, sex, sexuality, race, and culture.
I have many years of experience in delivering therapy to adults and young people with a variety of mental health difficulties. My style of work aims to help you to understand difficult patterns that may reoccur in your life and how to change them. I adopt an integrative approach, utilising relational approaches such as psychodynamic thinking, CBT and EMDR.
Alongside my expertise in working with common mental health difficulties, I have a special interest in helping people talk about areas such as relationships, sex, sexuality, race, and culture.
I have many years of experience in delivering therapy to adults and young people with a variety of mental health difficulties. My style of work aims to help you to understand difficult patterns that may reoccur in your life and how to change them. I adopt an integrative approach, utilising relational approaches such as psychodynamic thinking, CBT and EMDR.
If you come to me for therapy, I can help whether you are coming as an individual or as a couple.
I work with couples at all stages of their relationship. Including those experiencing communication difficulties, conflict and loss of connection. In our work together, I provide a calm and balanced space where both partners feel heard and understood. Couples therapy offers an opportunity to explore relational patterns and to really understand them.
If you come to me for therapy, I can help whether you are coming as an individual or as a couple.
I work with couples at all stages of their relationship. Including those experiencing communication difficulties, conflict and loss of connection. In our work together, I provide a calm and balanced space where both partners feel heard and understood. Couples therapy offers an opportunity to explore relational patterns and to really understand them.
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You may be suffering from depression and low self-esteem, anxiety or difficulty with relationships.
My experience includes working with women in the NHS and the voluntary sector. I trained in psychoanalytic psychotherapy at Severnside Institute for Psychotherapy in Bristol.
I also offer psychodynamic and relational supervision to trainees and practitioners, having completed the Psychoanalytic Supervision training at The Guild for Psychotherapy in London.
Hello,
You may be suffering from depression and low self-esteem, anxiety or difficulty with relationships.
My experience includes working with women in the NHS and the voluntary sector. I trained in psychoanalytic psychotherapy at Severnside Institute for Psychotherapy in Bristol.
I also offer psychodynamic and relational supervision to trainees and practitioners, having completed the Psychoanalytic Supervision training at The Guild for Psychotherapy in London.
I offer psychological therapy to individuals, couples, families, or groups, utilising evidence-based therapeutic approaches to address a wide range of psychological and/or life issues.
I work using a variety of psychological models such as acceptance and commitment therapy, which can help us understand the values that can enable you to live a meaningful life despite some of the present or past obstacles. In addition, I use other models such as compassion focused therapy and cognitive behavioural therapy amongst others.
I offer psychological therapy to individuals, couples, families, or groups, utilising evidence-based therapeutic approaches to address a wide range of psychological and/or life issues.
I work using a variety of psychological models such as acceptance and commitment therapy, which can help us understand the values that can enable you to live a meaningful life despite some of the present or past obstacles. In addition, I use other models such as compassion focused therapy and cognitive behavioural therapy amongst others.
If you need a space to really be listened to, make sense of past, present or future events, discuss personal issues & learn how to move into a deeper understanding of yourself & your relationship to those around you, I will be there alongside you.
It's not only the words you are saying, but what you are communicating through your tone and body language in the room. Sometimes feelings are hard to describe verbally and so I also work somatically, which means learning how your body holds and reacts to different emotions. This can really help you become more aware of your feelings in everyday life.
If you need a space to really be listened to, make sense of past, present or future events, discuss personal issues & learn how to move into a deeper understanding of yourself & your relationship to those around you, I will be there alongside you.
It's not only the words you are saying, but what you are communicating through your tone and body language in the room. Sometimes feelings are hard to describe verbally and so I also work somatically, which means learning how your body holds and reacts to different emotions. This can really help you become more aware of your feelings in everyday life.
I offer sessions for individuals and couples on both a long and short term basis depending on what is needed.
What can psychotherapy and counselling offer? Help you gain greater insight and understanding into your thoughts and feelings. Provide new perspectives on your situation which allow you to have a greater range of choice and possibilities in your life. Provide support during difficult periods in life.
I offer sessions for individuals and couples on both a long and short term basis depending on what is needed.
What can psychotherapy and counselling offer? Help you gain greater insight and understanding into your thoughts and feelings. Provide new perspectives on your situation which allow you to have a greater range of choice and possibilities in your life. Provide support during difficult periods in life.
I am also skilled in working with parents and people experiencing relationship difficulties.
My extensive expertise and training allow me to work with a range of complex difficulties by integrating multiple therapeutic models. I draw primarily on Cognitive Behavioural (I-CBT/CBT-E) & systemic approaches. I am able to work individually or with couples and families. I can support you to understand your difficulties and what might be maintaining them.
I am also skilled in working with parents and people experiencing relationship difficulties.
My extensive expertise and training allow me to work with a range of complex difficulties by integrating multiple therapeutic models. I draw primarily on Cognitive Behavioural (I-CBT/CBT-E) & systemic approaches. I am able to work individually or with couples and families. I can support you to understand your difficulties and what might be maintaining them.
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Does couples counseling work?
Research shows that couples counseling is effective; it can reduce relationship distress and improve emotional awareness, communication, empathy, intimacy, and overall relationship satisfaction. For example, emotionally focused therapy was found to be effective for about 75 percent of couples, and those benefits lasted at least two years.
When should a couple seek counseling?
Couples can benefit from counseling if they consistently struggle in their relationship. They may have lost the ability to communicate effectively, become entrenched in harmful patterns, begun to fight more than usual, broken the other’s trust, suffered from a mental or physical illness, or faced any number of other challenges. Many therapists offer free consultations, so if a couple isn’t sure whether therapy is necessary, asking directly can provide clarity.
How can I get my partner to go to couples therapy?
The decision to seek couples therapy is often driven by one partner, who then convinces the other to participate. When discussing the idea, the initiator should be direct and assertive. They can state the problems they see and explain how the relationship would benefit from therapy. In more serious cases, they can also explain how their relationship may suffer without making any changes or seeking professional help.
How does a couple prepare for couples counseling?
The anticipation of beginning couples counseling can be difficult—sometimes more difficult than the first session itself. Taking a few moments to reflect can allay those concerns: What are the current challenges? When and how did they begin? What do they want the relationship to look like in the future? Reflecting on these questions can help individuals or couples articulate their goals. Of course, the therapist will also ask questions and guide couples through the process.