About me
I’m Beckie, the founder of Root and Rise Counselling, located in East Sussex. I offer a supportive and empathetic environment that prioritises your emotional well-being.
I work with both adults and children (8 yrs+) in a calm, grounded, and relational way, including children's counselling tailored to individual needs, face-to-face and online. I believe in the power of being truly heard—without judgment, pressure, or agenda.
As a person-centred, integrative therapist, I tailor my approach to meet the unique needs of you or your child. I work deeply with neurodivergent clients, and anyone seeking a space to feel more like themselves, including those looking for teen-centred counselling.
My Values:
• Creative & Adaptive – Therapy that meets you where you’re at
• Affirming & Inclusive – Celebrating neurodiversity and difference
• Safe & Trauma-Informed – Gently holding your lived experiences
Training, qualifications & experience
• Foundation Degree in Person Centred Counselling.
• Diploma in Counselling Children and Young People.
• APCCA Certificate Course in Person Centred Creative Arts.
• Developmental Trauma and Trauma-Informed Practice.
• Specialist training and lived experience in neurodivergence: Autism, ADHD, AuDHD, Dyslexia, PDA, sensory processing needs, and masking.
I am a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and am fully insured.
Member organisations
BACP is one of the UK’s leading professional bodies for counselling and psychotherapy with around 60,000 members. The Association has several different categories of membership, including Student Member, Individual Member, Registered Member MBACP, Registered Accredited Member MBACP (Accred) and Senior Registered Accredited Member MBACP (Snr Acccred). Registered and accredited members are listed on the BACP Register, which shows that they have demonstrated BACP’s recommended standards for training, proficiency and ethical practice. The BACP Register was the first register of psychological therapists to be accredited by the Professional Standards Authority (PSA). Accredited and senior accredited membership are voluntary categories for members who choose to undertake a rigorous application and assessment process to demonstrate additional standards around practice, training and supervision. Individual members will have completed an appropriate counselling or psychotherapy course and started to practise, but they won’t appear on the BACP Register until they've demonstrated that they meet the standards for registration. Student members are still in the process of completing their training. All members are bound by the BACP Ethical Framework and a Professional Conduct Procedure.
Accredited register membership
The Accredited Register Scheme was set up in 2013 by the Department of Health (DoH) as a way to recognise organisations that hold voluntary registers which meet certain standards. These standards are set by the Professional Standards Authority (PSA).
This therapist has indicated that they belong to an Accredited Register.
Areas of counselling I deal with
Therapies offered
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Fees
£60.00 per session
Additional information
Finding the right therapist matters, which is why I offer a free 15-minute introductory phone call. This no-obligation call gives you the chance to see if we’re a good fit and to discuss your needs, whether you’re seeking individual counselling, support for children or teens, or neurodivergent-affirming counselling.
We can also talk about your goals and suitable appointment options in Eastbourne or online. Ongoing sessions are 50 minutes at £60.
I offer a limited number of concessionary rate sessions. Please get in touch with me for more information.
When I work
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Further information
I use creative methods to help emotions surface when words are hard to find. This approach accesses unconscious parts of the self, encourages insight, and supports emotional regulation.
For neurodivergent clients, including those with autism, ADHD, AuDHD, sensory sensitivities, and PDA profiles, I provide tailored counselling that honours your unique needs—this is not a one-size-fits-all approach. You won’t be asked to ‘fit in’ or ‘change’ who you are.
Specialised Teen Counselling and Children's Counselling, ensuring a supportive environment for all ages.
Common Issues:
• Emotional regulation & anxiety
• School avoidance, social difficulties
• Sensory sensitivity or meltdowns
• Family transitions, grief or loss
• Support for neurodivergent clients, including those with autism or ADHD, AuDHD, PDA (diagnosed or self-identified)
