Cassie Carson

* Available to see clients in Crowborough, Bexhill & Hastings (Westfield) *

Hello, my name is Cassie and I have been working as a counsellor and psychotherapist in private practice since 2012.  After gaining more experience of working with children and young people I completed my Masters degree in Child & adolescent psychotherapy.  I have been working as a child psychotherapist in schools since 2014 (primary, secondary and special needs schools).

Adult counselling & psychotherapy

My journey to becoming a psychotherapist began with my own personal therapy.  I clearly remember thinking, finally I feel understood.  My own therapy has been instrumental in who I am today and how I work with my clients.  I would describe myself as a compassionate and calm practitioner with a good sense of humour, and I work in a relational and authentic way. 

Coming to therapy for the first time can be a daunting prospect, and my goal is for you to feel at ease in order that I can help you work through what is causing you suffering.  If you are feeling overwhelmed, struggling with feeling sad, anxious or depressed, therapy provides a confidential and safe space to express and work through difficult and often painful emotions.  My aim is to listen to you without judgement, to understand and connect with your story.  It is important that my clients get the most that they can out of their therapy and as such, as our working relationship develops, I will sometimes challenge you to help you to reflect on your struggles, with the aim of helping you to move forward in a positive way. 

People seek therapy for many different reasons - you might be feeling burnt out, depressed, lost, lonely, anxious or overwhelmed.  You may have experienced early life trauma/s and this might be causing you issues in your adult life.  Or you might have had a recent event that has caused you distress such as a bereavement or loss of a job.  Or you might want to make changes to your life and don't know where to start.  My background training is Humantistic and Integrative which means that I blend different theories in my work and I tailor our sessions to meet your needs.  Whatever the reason for seeking therapy, I believe within each of us lies the potential for healing and change, no matter what the circumstances or how deep the trauma may be.

Child & adolescent psychotherapy

Firstly I believe it is important to say that seeking therapy for your child does not mean that something is wrong with them, or that you as their parent/s have not done a good job.  More than ever we are aware of the difficulties children and teenagers are dealing with, and even more so with the impact of the covid-19 pandemic.  Often children won't be able to verbalise how or what they are feeling, yet they may communicate this to you in unwelcome behaviours at home or at school.  This can be an overwhelming  and anxious time for both the child and parent/s.  

Child psychotherapy provides a safe space for a child to find ways to express and understand their emotions.  My aim is to build a strong relationship with your child and alongside them to help them make sense of angry, painful, sad or confusing thoughts and feelings.  I am trained to work creatively and depending on the age of your child our work may involve the use of sand tray therapy, drawing, painting, and play, as well as talking through events and experiences.

When working with younger children I work closely with the parents and families and joint sessions may be appropriate at times.  Psychotherapy sessions are confidential unless the child, or other children are at risk. 

I believe strongly in the importance of the relationship between the client and therapist and this being an important aspect of the therapeutic process. For this reason I offer an initial informal consultation in order for us to meet, and for you to decide if I am the right therapist for you or your child. I am a registered member of the UKCP and I practice in accordance with their code of ethical framework. I hold an enhanced DBS certificate.

Free carpark available for appointments in Crowborough, and easy on-road parking at Bexhill.