Andrea Gavin B.Sc (Hons), MA, MBACP (Accred).

About me

I offer counselling and psychotherapy in Peacehaven and am fully qualified, insured and accredited.  I practice from a quiet room, with free parking locally and have flexibility with daytime appointments and am also able to offer some evening/weekend options.  Do message me if you have a query or would like to find out more about how I work.

Training:

After completing a degree in Psychology I completed my Masters degree in Psychotherapy which included attachment-based psychotherapy, Gestalt, TA and then did shorter trainings in CBT, Mindfulness and brief therapy.  In addition, I am trained as an online counsellor and offer remote therapy.  I recently completed NICE approved training in Counselling for Depression.

I qualified in 2009 and have over 10 years experience of working in wellbeing, recovery and the NHS in adult mental health.    I also have experience of supporting people on return to work or education plans.  My approach enables me to draw on a range of approaches depending on what works best for you. 

Some background history:

In addition to my private work, I have worked in:

• Prison services
• In-patient/outpatient Mental Health
• Wellbeing Clinics
• Colleges
• Employment Services
• Minority Community Groups
• GP/NHS Clinics

Areas I have experience and interest in are:

-   emotional and psychological wellbeing
-   personal development
-   sadness, sense of feeling stuck, lack of motivation and drive to include clinical depression
-   stress, anxiety, worry and panic
-   grief, loss /adjustment:  bereavement, major life transition i.e. loss of a job; child; parent
-   self-identity: family role/status, cultural identity; self-esteem and self-worth
-   self-regulation:  difficulties in managing/experiencing emotions as well as self-harm
-   change or conflict in relationships: divorce,  domestic violence, childbirth
-   Uncertainty/loss of direction
-   Expat issues

I am unable to provide crisis services and recommend that anyone needing immediate support contact the Samaritans, GP or local A&E