About me
Hi, I'm Eithne (Etna), a warm, down to earth counsellor. I offer face-to-face counselling to adults in a spacious room that opens out to a private garden and covered terrace area, at Worthing Natural Balance and Wellbeing Centre. I can also offer telephone and online counselling.
How will counselling help you?
Sometimes we get stuck because of unresolved losses and traumas from the past. Sometimes we know something in the here-and-now needs confronting, but just can't see a way to move forward. Sometimes the space we occupy feels small, empty or uninspiring. Sometimes we struggle with our health, family, relationships, identity, bereavement...the list just goes on. Life presents challenges for us all, which often become very hard to navigate alone. I firmly believe that when you are joined by another who offers unconditional support and understanding, your scope broadens to uncover new pathways through the fog. I bring warmth, honesty, openness, curiosity and creativity to help in this journey of discovery together. You have the keys to unlock what you need, and together we can open the doors and discover fresh perspectives.
I will invite you to share in a safe, confidential space to become more aware of the uniqueness of your experience. As you understand yourself more fully, you can make choices that lead to both accepting and effecting changes for greater fulfilment in your life. Where you can explore your feelings, experiences and concerns at a pace that suits you, and where you feel listened to without judgment.
How will you know if we are a good match?
It is important that in choosing a counsellor, you feel we are a comfortable, therapeutic fit. This is why I offer a free initial 30 minute session for us to meet/talk and decide whether you would like to work together. Where we can discuss your needs and expectations. There is no obligation to continue, but if you decide you would like to, we will meet weekly for 50 minute sessions.
I have trained as an Integrative Counsellor. This means I understand and utilise a range of counselling approaches in my work. My theoretical approach is predominantly person-centred, with a strong grounding in Attachment Theory and Relational Therapy. I also draw upon elements of Transactional Analysis, Existential Therapies and Jungian Therapy.
Most importantly however, I will be led by you, rather than lead you with a theory of my choosing. This tailored approach means I will focus on being in tune with your personal choices and needs.
If you have any questions or would like to book an initial session, please call or text me on 07821609288 or email me.
Thank you for visiting my profile page.
Eithne
Training, qualifications & experience
- Certificate of Proficiency – the British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy (BACP) accredited voluntary register. Working under their code of ethics
- CPCAB Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling
- CPCAB Level 3 Certificate in Counselling Studies
- QLS Level 3 Diploma in Jungian Therapy
- CPCAB Level 2 Certificate in Counselling Skills
- CPCAB Level 2 Understanding Substance Misuse
- PGCE, Institute of Education, University College London
- BA (Hons) Literature and History (Upper second class)
- Enhanced DBS Certificate
CPD includes: Anxiety, Anger, Counselling Children and Adolescents, Grief and Loss, Suicide Prevention/Awareness, Attachment across the Lifecourse, Body Psychotherapy, Trauma and PTSD, Working at Relational Depth, Autism Spectrum Conditions and Communication Needs, Eating Disorders, Body Image, Sexuality and Gender, Difference and Diversity, Social Inequality and Mental Health.
More about my work
I have worked/work as a play therapist/counsellor in both primary and secondary schools in Worthing. I also work at Arun Counselling Centre in Littlehampton as a volunteer counsellor and assessor.
I have 23 years experience of teaching in primary schools in London and Worthing. My path evolved increasingly towards delivering tailored approaches to assist learning, with consideration both of various learning styles to suit individual needs, along with Attachment and societal factors influencing personal development and behaviour. I continue to teach in a special support centre for children with speech and language difficulties. I deliver training on Self-Awareness and Working with Anxiety. I have also been a tutor for the Level 2 Counselling Skills course at Worthing College.
Member organisations

British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy (BACP)
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

Accredited Register Scheme
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
Fees
£45.00 per session
Free initial in-person, telephone or online session
Additional information
I offer a free 30 minute consultation on our first meet to decide if we are a good 'fit' and can work together.
Subsequent sessions will be £45 for 50 minutes.
When I work
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My current availability for face-to-face sessions is on Wednesdays and Thursdays.