Sally McLaren MBACP (Accred) Post Grad Diploma (University of Sussex)
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Horsham West Sussex RH13 |
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01403 211463
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Profile
My consulting room is in Horsham in a quiet location on the edge of St Leonard's Forest. I offer a secure and confidential setting in which to talk about whatever issues may be troubling you - whether that is anxiety, depression, repeating patterns of behaviour, problems in relationships, long term emotional difficulties, or a lack of fulfilment or sense of meaning in life.
I qualified in 1998 at Sussex University and have over 14 years experience both in private practice and in NHS and voluntary settings. I am BACP accredited and regularly participate in continuing professional development to ensure that I am able to offer the best informed care.
Starting Therapy
Taking the first step can be daunting. You are most welcome to telephone me or send an e-mail with your questions before we decide a time to meet.
Sessions are normally 50 minutes long. I allow 1 1/2 sessions, that is 75 minutes, for the initial assessment.
When we first meet we look at what is troubling you and consider whether therapy is appropriate. We talk about practical arrangements such as fees and appointment times.
Sessions take place at the same time each week. I offer sessions at a frequency of once, twice or three times a week.
Training, Qualifications & Experience
Qualifications
Post Graduate Diploma in Counselling (University of Sussex) 1998
BACP Accredited Counsellor/Psychotherapist
UKRCP Registered Independent Counsellor/Psychotherapist
Other Training and Continuing Professional Development
IGA (London) Introductory Course in Group Analysis
NHS Psychiatric Placements in Crawley/Horsham and Brighton
Society of Analytical Psychology
- Basic Principles in Jungian Concepts
British Association of Psychotherapists
- Working with Dreams
- Assessment Skills
I am currently attending a two year Jungian Infant Observation Course with the British Association of Psychotherapists in order to lay the foundation for a deeper understanding of work with adults in analytical psychotherapy.
I regularly attend short courses, workshops and talks organised by the Society of Analytical Psychology, the British Association of Psychotherapists and other psychotherapy training organisations in London.
Counselling and Psychotherapy Experience
Experience in NHS Psychotherapy Department and in NHS Department of Clinical and Counselling Psychology in Brighton, working with clients referred through GP and Psychiatric Services struggling with various mental health issues.
Experience of working with Horsham Counselling Service both as a counsellor and assessor, working with clients seeking help with a wide variety of issues and difficulties.
Experienced EAP Counsellor (Employee Assistance Programmes), working short term with clients bringing difficulties related to their work and/or to their personal lives.
Well established private practice. I have been offering counselling and psychotherapy on an open ended basis since 1998. I see adults of all ages from very diverse backgrounds and with different life experiences. I also work with young people.
My theoretical basis is psychodynamic.
Areas of counselling I deal with
- Abortion
- Abuse
- Adoption Issues
- Anger Management
- Anxiety
- Bereavement
- Bullying
- Career Counselling
- Child Related Issues
- Depression
- Eating Disorders
- Low Self-Confidence
- Low Self-Esteem
- Pregnancy and Childbirth
- Relationship Issues
- Sexual Issues
- Sexuality
- Spirituality
- Stress
- Trauma
- Work Related Issues
Other areas of counselling I deal with
Personal Development
Anger
Loss
Family Issues
Parenting
Attachment
Young people
Identity
Mental Health Issues
Therapies Offered
- Psychoanalytical and Psychodynamic - Psychoanalytic Therapy
- Psychodynamic Therapy
Fees
£42 per session. £60 for the initial assessment.
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