Eithne Lehane

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Counsellor MBACP Worthing BN13
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location_on Worthing, BN13 2HN
Accepting new clients
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About me

Hi, I'm Eithne (Etna).  I offer face-to-face counselling to adults and young people (16+) at Worthing Natural Balance and Wellbeing Centre.  I can also offer telephone and online counselling. 

How will counselling help you?

Life presents challenges for us all, which often become very hard to navigate alone. 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 societal pressures, our health, family, relationships, identity, bereavement...the list just goes on.  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.  

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 you feel we are a comfortable, therapeutic fit. I offer a free, initial 30-minute session, where we can discuss your needs and expectations and decide if we are suited and would like to work together. If we agree to continue, we would meet weekly or fortnightly for 50-minute counselling sessions. 

I have trained as an Integrative Counsellor. This means I understand and draw upon a range of counselling approaches in my work. My theoretical approach is predominantly person-centred, with a strong grounding in Attachment Theory.  I draw upon elements of CBT, Transactional Analysis, Existentialism, Jungian Theory and Narrative Therapy. 

I also offer Solution Focused Brief Therapy. This is a short term approach which is more goal-oriented, and focuses on the here-and-now. The emphasis is on utilising your strengths and resources, and seeking alternatives and solutions to accelerate change in your current patterns of thinking and behaviour. 

Most importantly, I will be led by you and focus on being in tune with your preferences 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

  • Certified Autism Spectrum Disorder Clinical Specialist (Evergreen Certifications)
  • 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                                            
  • 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:  ADHD, Autism, Anxiety, Attachment Styles, Body Image, Body Psychotherapy, Counselling Children and Adolescents, Dream Analysis, Eating Disorders, Grief and Loss, Neurodiversity, Race and Ethnicity, Sexuality and Gender, Social Inequality, Suicide Prevention/Awareness,  Trauma and PTSD, Vagal Toning, Working at Relational Depth.  

More about my work

I have worked/work as a play therapist/counsellor in both primary and secondary schools in Worthing.  I worked at Arun Counselling Centre in Littlehampton as a volunteer counsellor and assessor. I have also been a tutor on the Level 2 Counselling Skills course at Worthing College. 

I have 26 years experience of teaching in primary schools in London (where I grew up) and in Worthing.  My path evolved increasingly towards delivering tailored teaching approaches for children with specific learning needs. I have since had extensive training to expand my knowledge of the significance and impact of Attachment Styles, Trauma, Grief and Loss and Neurodivergence in our lives. Being understood, supported and appreciated as one's authentic self is at the heart of my counselling practice.

Member organisations

BACP
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

British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy
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British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy

Areas of counselling I deal with

Therapies offered

Fees

£50.00 per session
Free initial in-person, telephone or online session

Additional information

I offer a free 30 minute initial consultation to decide if we are a good 'fit' and can work together.  

Subsequent sessions will be £50 for 50 minutes. 

When I work

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Morning
Afternoon
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My current availability for face-to-face work is between 2-7pm.   

Worthing Natural Balance & Wellbeing, 70 Salvington Road, Worthing, BN13 2HN

Type of session

In person
Online
Phone

Types of client

Young adults (18-24)
Adults (25-64)
Older Adults (65+)

Key details

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Eithne Lehane
Eithne Lehane