Female Counselling in Rustington
Hello, are you feeling low? experiencing anxiety? dealing with a loss or bereavement? Maybe you are struggling with emotional issues from the past that are intruding in your current life? At times we can find life difficult and struggle to make sense of it. Overcoming our problems on our own or talking with people we are closest to can be hard so speaking confidentially to a counsellor may be what you are looking for. Talking helps you to explore your thoughts and feelings so you can get a clearer view of your life. I will listen without judgement to how it feels to be you so you can discover what really matters to you.
Hello, are you feeling low? experiencing anxiety? dealing with a loss or bereavement? Maybe you are struggling with emotional issues from the past that are intruding in your current life? At times we can find life difficult and struggle to make sense of it. Overcoming our problems on our own or talking with people we are closest to can be hard so speaking confidentially to a counsellor may be what you are looking for. Talking helps you to explore your thoughts and feelings so you can get a clearer view of your life. I will listen without judgement to how it feels to be you so you can discover what really matters to you.
Welcome to my page. Are you looking for more joy in your life, to feel more calm and connected to others? Does life seem overwhelming at times? Does anxiety seem to take over? Do you need help finding direction and hope? My mission is to draw upon your inner resources and tap into your strengths. I will help you find ways to feel better and more in charge of your life. You will feel supported throughout the therapy process towards making positive change. My approach is collaborative, compassionate and non-judgmental. Reach out and begin the exciting journey. It’s time to put you first.
Give yourself the gift of therapy.
Welcome to my page. Are you looking for more joy in your life, to feel more calm and connected to others? Does life seem overwhelming at times? Does anxiety seem to take over? Do you need help finding direction and hope? My mission is to draw upon your inner resources and tap into your strengths. I will help you find ways to feel better and more in charge of your life. You will feel supported throughout the therapy process towards making positive change. My approach is collaborative, compassionate and non-judgmental. Reach out and begin the exciting journey. It’s time to put you first.
Give yourself the gift of therapy.
Sometimes life and its many challenges can feel like a lot to deal with on your own. From anxiety, depression, and low mood to the demands of work, parenting, and changing relationships. You aren't alone.
For lots of people these things come with feelings of being lost, stuck, or overwhelmed. For others it might feel like people don’t really understand you or what you’re going through or that you don't fit in.
I work with adults navigating these transitions or searching for a deeper sense of meaning and identity, including exploring neurodiversity and sexuality. I offer an inclusive and affirming space for LGBTQ+ and ND clients.
Sometimes life and its many challenges can feel like a lot to deal with on your own. From anxiety, depression, and low mood to the demands of work, parenting, and changing relationships. You aren't alone.
For lots of people these things come with feelings of being lost, stuck, or overwhelmed. For others it might feel like people don’t really understand you or what you’re going through or that you don't fit in.
I work with adults navigating these transitions or searching for a deeper sense of meaning and identity, including exploring neurodiversity and sexuality. I offer an inclusive and affirming space for LGBTQ+ and ND clients.
Hello, I'm Louise, well done for taking the step to look for some help :)
Are you struggling with life at the moment? You want to feel more confident and content but you're not sure how to get there? Do you want to have better relationships with friends and family? Would you like to be able to understand yourself and how your experiences have shaped you?
I can help you. As an experienced counsellor I can help you feel better about where you are now in life, deal with past and present struggles and give you tools and insights to feel confident and able to deal with life’s challenges.
Are you ready to take the next step?
Hello, I'm Louise, well done for taking the step to look for some help :)
Are you struggling with life at the moment? You want to feel more confident and content but you're not sure how to get there? Do you want to have better relationships with friends and family? Would you like to be able to understand yourself and how your experiences have shaped you?
I can help you. As an experienced counsellor I can help you feel better about where you are now in life, deal with past and present struggles and give you tools and insights to feel confident and able to deal with life’s challenges.
Are you ready to take the next step?
Are you finding yourself relying on alcohol or drugs to cope with life’s challenges?
Maybe you’ve told yourself, “just one more blowout and then I’ll stop” — but by the next evening, you’re using again. Whether it’s substances like alcohol or drugs, or behaviours such as gambling, addiction can feel like being trapped in a vicious cycle filled with guilt and shame.
If this sounds familiar, please know you are not alone. I am here to support you in breaking free from these patterns, helping you regain control, and guiding you toward a healthier, happier life.
Are you finding yourself relying on alcohol or drugs to cope with life’s challenges?
Maybe you’ve told yourself, “just one more blowout and then I’ll stop” — but by the next evening, you’re using again. Whether it’s substances like alcohol or drugs, or behaviours such as gambling, addiction can feel like being trapped in a vicious cycle filled with guilt and shame.
If this sounds familiar, please know you are not alone. I am here to support you in breaking free from these patterns, helping you regain control, and guiding you toward a healthier, happier life.
Welcome, I’m really glad you’re here.
I’m a fully accredited Senior Cognitive Behavioural and EMDR Psychotherapist, as well as a qualified Social Worker. I offer a warm, supportive space where you can feel safe to talk, reflect, and begin to make meaningful changes at your own pace.
Over the years, I’ve worked in both the NHS and third sector services, supporting people through a wide range of experiences including trauma, anxiety, PTSD, and the everyday struggles that can wear us down.
Welcome, I’m really glad you’re here.
I’m a fully accredited Senior Cognitive Behavioural and EMDR Psychotherapist, as well as a qualified Social Worker. I offer a warm, supportive space where you can feel safe to talk, reflect, and begin to make meaningful changes at your own pace.
Over the years, I’ve worked in both the NHS and third sector services, supporting people through a wide range of experiences including trauma, anxiety, PTSD, and the everyday struggles that can wear us down.
When you're struggling with your mental health, reaching out for help can feel daunting. Whether you're facing anxiety, depression, OCD, trauma, or navigating the challenges of psychosis or bipolar disorder, finding someone you trust is key. I'm Laura – a compassionate CBT therapist registered with the BABCP. My priority is creating a safe, collaborative space where we can work together towards meaningful change.
Empathy, trust, and collaboration are at the heart of my practice. I bring warmth and presence to sessions, helping you feel heard and supported, while also offering the tools and strategies to act and move forward.
When you're struggling with your mental health, reaching out for help can feel daunting. Whether you're facing anxiety, depression, OCD, trauma, or navigating the challenges of psychosis or bipolar disorder, finding someone you trust is key. I'm Laura – a compassionate CBT therapist registered with the BABCP. My priority is creating a safe, collaborative space where we can work together towards meaningful change.
Empathy, trust, and collaboration are at the heart of my practice. I bring warmth and presence to sessions, helping you feel heard and supported, while also offering the tools and strategies to act and move forward.
I use a model of therapy which has a clear and effective set of organised ideas that is brief and solution focussed. Human Givens therapy encompasses all effective approaches to helping people. It is truly holistic, scientific and practical. The sessions are not designed to be multiple or long term. The intention is to work with the client to achieve the outcome they want in as short a time-frame as possible – and therefore they can move on, fully equipped for the next chapter.
I use a model of therapy which has a clear and effective set of organised ideas that is brief and solution focussed. Human Givens therapy encompasses all effective approaches to helping people. It is truly holistic, scientific and practical. The sessions are not designed to be multiple or long term. The intention is to work with the client to achieve the outcome they want in as short a time-frame as possible – and therefore they can move on, fully equipped for the next chapter.
Speaking to a empathic and non-judgmental counsellor can help you gain insight and clarity leading towards greater certainty, stability and calmness. This can help if you feel overwhelmed or maybe lost or unable to cope. For couples, improving your communication and rediscovering that sense of togetherness can breathe new life into your relationship. A fresh perspective can help you build resilience for the further struggles that life may bring. If you have experienced divorce, lone parenthood, relocation, a blended family or life-changing health event, I have a unique understanding of these issues.
Speaking to a empathic and non-judgmental counsellor can help you gain insight and clarity leading towards greater certainty, stability and calmness. This can help if you feel overwhelmed or maybe lost or unable to cope. For couples, improving your communication and rediscovering that sense of togetherness can breathe new life into your relationship. A fresh perspective can help you build resilience for the further struggles that life may bring. If you have experienced divorce, lone parenthood, relocation, a blended family or life-changing health event, I have a unique understanding of these issues.
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I am BSc Hons, qualified Counsellor/Psychotherapist, and currently provide face-to-face, phone, and online counselling. I believe we all have the capacity to change, sometimes we need help to make that change. I have experience working with clients with substance use, helping clients to facilitate change in their lifestyle, to address & alter behaviours. Counselling provides a confidential space for people experiencing emotional discomfort and trauma related responses to historic and current abuse, neglect, relationship difficulties, anxiety, grief, depression, and other situations. I do not judge and am approachable.
I am BSc Hons, qualified Counsellor/Psychotherapist, and currently provide face-to-face, phone, and online counselling. I believe we all have the capacity to change, sometimes we need help to make that change. I have experience working with clients with substance use, helping clients to facilitate change in their lifestyle, to address & alter behaviours. Counselling provides a confidential space for people experiencing emotional discomfort and trauma related responses to historic and current abuse, neglect, relationship difficulties, anxiety, grief, depression, and other situations. I do not judge and am approachable.
Are you living a life that seems different from the one you had imagined? Would you like to understand how that has happened, and take steps to move towards a life that feels more rewarding, fulfilling and purposeful? Perhaps you want to rediscover your sense of self, that may have been obscured by competing demands and expectations. Perhaps you've experienced an unexpected loss, of a relationship, friend, your health or career. Perhaps you're feeling dissatisfied, and hope for more joy from the next years than the previous. I believe change is possible. Together we can think about your past, present and future in a different way
Are you living a life that seems different from the one you had imagined? Would you like to understand how that has happened, and take steps to move towards a life that feels more rewarding, fulfilling and purposeful? Perhaps you want to rediscover your sense of self, that may have been obscured by competing demands and expectations. Perhaps you've experienced an unexpected loss, of a relationship, friend, your health or career. Perhaps you're feeling dissatisfied, and hope for more joy from the next years than the previous. I believe change is possible. Together we can think about your past, present and future in a different way
Searching for a therapist can feel daunting, I can remember when I had to do it for myself. I have worked with a diverse range of clients, all of whom have many different reasons for seeking therapy. Whatever your reason for finding yourself here, I can offer you a space to feel not only listened to but truly heard without judgement.
Searching for a therapist can feel daunting, I can remember when I had to do it for myself. I have worked with a diverse range of clients, all of whom have many different reasons for seeking therapy. Whatever your reason for finding yourself here, I can offer you a space to feel not only listened to but truly heard without judgement.
Hello - I'm Elaine, an integrative counsellor specialising in grief and loss.
Grief can come after many kinds of loss - the death of someone you love, the end of a relationship, the loss of your health, your role, or the future you hoped for. You might feel overwhelmed, lost, stuck or like the world has moved on without you. I offer a calm, compassionate space where your grief is welcome - no pressure to “move on” or hold it all together. Together we’ll explore what you’re carrying, make space for your feelings, and help you live alongside your loss with more support, ease and meaning.
Hello - I'm Elaine, an integrative counsellor specialising in grief and loss.
Grief can come after many kinds of loss - the death of someone you love, the end of a relationship, the loss of your health, your role, or the future you hoped for. You might feel overwhelmed, lost, stuck or like the world has moved on without you. I offer a calm, compassionate space where your grief is welcome - no pressure to “move on” or hold it all together. Together we’ll explore what you’re carrying, make space for your feelings, and help you live alongside your loss with more support, ease and meaning.
Sometimes we long for change, or find ourselves asking, ‘What is WRONG with me?’. Perhaps there’s an obvious reason - loss, life worries or a troubled relationship. Just as bad is when you can’t find a reason, you feel ‘nothing’. You lose emotional connection to life, others and yourself. This leads to inner conflict – different parts of you seem to want different things. One part is lonely, another is scared to connect. One part wants success, another wants to zone out. One part wants confidence, another wants to hide behind the curtains. You end up gridlocked into feelings and a life you don't want. I know, I've been there.
Sometimes we long for change, or find ourselves asking, ‘What is WRONG with me?’. Perhaps there’s an obvious reason - loss, life worries or a troubled relationship. Just as bad is when you can’t find a reason, you feel ‘nothing’. You lose emotional connection to life, others and yourself. This leads to inner conflict – different parts of you seem to want different things. One part is lonely, another is scared to connect. One part wants success, another wants to zone out. One part wants confidence, another wants to hide behind the curtains. You end up gridlocked into feelings and a life you don't want. I know, I've been there.
Therapy is a space where your story can unfold, be witnessed, and gently understood. At times, we all need someone to talk to. In a confidential and supportive space, therapy offers a chance to explore your experiences, make sense of what feels difficult, and reconnect with yourself. I offer a compassionate, collaborative space where you can be heard, understood, and supported in finding your way forward.
Therapy is a space where your story can unfold, be witnessed, and gently understood. At times, we all need someone to talk to. In a confidential and supportive space, therapy offers a chance to explore your experiences, make sense of what feels difficult, and reconnect with yourself. I offer a compassionate, collaborative space where you can be heard, understood, and supported in finding your way forward.
I work one-to-one with adults in online therapy who experience symptoms of anxiety, depression, low self-worth, relationship problems, issues with substance use or adults in addiction recovery. In a supportive, gentle and non-judgemental space, we'll work through difficult experiences and trauma which can contribute to your current issues. This helps you deepen your self-understanding and build stronger internal tools to manage well by yourself and with others.
I work one-to-one with adults in online therapy who experience symptoms of anxiety, depression, low self-worth, relationship problems, issues with substance use or adults in addiction recovery. In a supportive, gentle and non-judgemental space, we'll work through difficult experiences and trauma which can contribute to your current issues. This helps you deepen your self-understanding and build stronger internal tools to manage well by yourself and with others.
Whether you are managing a life event or would like some help improving your emotional health, I provide a safe space to explore present or historical issues, to look at specific problems, psychological patterns, or to manage life in general. My specialism is EMDR for PTSD/ complex trauma, which includes depression, anxiety disorders, relational issues and problems with emotional regulation. I work for the NHS as a psychotherapist at The Royal Sussex County Hospital, and for 2 years was the young person's therapist for survivors of sexual violence/ abuse at Survivors Network
Whether you are managing a life event or would like some help improving your emotional health, I provide a safe space to explore present or historical issues, to look at specific problems, psychological patterns, or to manage life in general. My specialism is EMDR for PTSD/ complex trauma, which includes depression, anxiety disorders, relational issues and problems with emotional regulation. I work for the NHS as a psychotherapist at The Royal Sussex County Hospital, and for 2 years was the young person's therapist for survivors of sexual violence/ abuse at Survivors Network
I offer a compassionate, understanding space for any adult or young person aged 16+ who perhaps feels like they are stuck, feel like they don't fit in anywhere, or are going through a transitionary period in their life.
I truly believe that you are the expert in your life so I don't approach counselling in a way that means I have all the answers for you. I'm here to work collaboratively with you and to help you reconnect with yourself, your values and to foster self-awareness.
I offer a compassionate, understanding space for any adult or young person aged 16+ who perhaps feels like they are stuck, feel like they don't fit in anywhere, or are going through a transitionary period in their life.
I truly believe that you are the expert in your life so I don't approach counselling in a way that means I have all the answers for you. I'm here to work collaboratively with you and to help you reconnect with yourself, your values and to foster self-awareness.
At certain points in our biography it becomes increasingly hard to navigate our way through the stresses of everyday life - whether it be relationships, work, bereavement or trauma. At these times, anxiety and stress makes it hard to make sense or understand what is happening - hard to know what the questions are let alone the answers! A safe space where you can be really listened to and heard without judgement, will help you navigate your way through the challenges and open up new ways of looking at what is happening. A space of healing where you can be more of the real you and more in charge of the direction your life is taking.
At certain points in our biography it becomes increasingly hard to navigate our way through the stresses of everyday life - whether it be relationships, work, bereavement or trauma. At these times, anxiety and stress makes it hard to make sense or understand what is happening - hard to know what the questions are let alone the answers! A safe space where you can be really listened to and heard without judgement, will help you navigate your way through the challenges and open up new ways of looking at what is happening. A space of healing where you can be more of the real you and more in charge of the direction your life is taking.
It can be really unsettling to deal with negative emotions by ourselves and to not know what we can do to help ourselves to feel better. I have been guiding clients for 16 years to achieve a resilient emotional stability and a more balanced sense of self-worth.
It can be really unsettling to deal with negative emotions by ourselves and to not know what we can do to help ourselves to feel better. I have been guiding clients for 16 years to achieve a resilient emotional stability and a more balanced sense of self-worth.
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Female Counsellors
Does it matter what gender my therapist is?
In general, there is no relationship between a therapist’s gender and their efficacy. Some clients, however, prefer to see therapists of a particular gender, whether due to their own past experiences with men and women, or because they feel more comfortable with a therapist of their own gender due to shared life experiences or perspectives. Considering what one wants to address in therapy can help someone determine whether their therapist’s gender may matter or improve their therapeutic experience. The most important consideration is that a client is able to build a trusting relationship with their therapist.
Should I see a female therapist?
Many people—not just women—prefer to see a female therapist. For women, this could be because they believe that they will be able to better connect with a woman, and that a female therapist will be able to relate to their specific challenges and personal issues. It may be particularly beneficial for women to see a female therapist, for example, for gender-specific issues, such as sexism in the workplace, relationship issues, and gender roles. The most important factor in therapy is the client-therapist connection, and a therapist's gender as well as many other factors may play an important role in this.
Do therapists get specific training to help with women’s concerns?
Therapists are trained to provide care to clients of any gender. However, some therapists may pursue additional training in feminist therapy, gender-specific issues, or women’s mental health. Female clients may wish to ask prospective therapists whether they have received specific training in the client’s primary area(s) of concern, or whether they have worked extensively with women on issues similar to their own.
How can I inquire about a therapist’s experience in treating women?
It’s OK—even encouraged!—to ask a therapist directly whether and how often they have treated women in the past, or whether they have treated women dealing with the client’s most prominent concern(s). Competent therapists will be happy to share their educational background, preferred treatment modalities, and prior client experience to help an individual find the therapist best suited to their needs.