About me
My name is Hayley Kilhams and I am a Humanistic Psychotherapist. Navigating through life can be difficult and there are times when we may feel stuck, overwhelmed or confused by our feelings or relationships. I offer sessions which blend Person-Centred, Gestalt and Transactional Analysis Therapy to create a collaborative space that invites curiosity, support and gentle challenge where appropriate.
I have worked with journeys of depression, anxiety, shame, loss, climate change anxiety, progressive disease, attachment and relationship issues. Whatever you are experiencing, I aim to value your feelings and find a pace that suits you.
I am committed to anti-oppressive practice and strive to create a safe, inclusive space where all identities are respected and your story is heard with honesty, empathy and understanding.
Training, qualifications & experience
I am a UKCP registered Humanistic Psychotherapist with a Postgraduate Diploma in Humanistic Studies and Psychotherapeutic Counselling and an MSc in Humanistic Psychotherapy from The Metanoia Institute in London and Middlesex University.
I have worked with clients in therapy for over five years, building on 20 years in healthcare and the charity sector including roles within the NHS and Palliative Care. This has included supporting Nurses and Midwives at Nurse Lifeline, offering in-person therapy sessions at The Metanoia Counselling and Psychotherapy Service in Ealing, London and New Road Psychotherapy Clinic in Hove as well as working as a Mental Health Support Worker with MIND's Staying Well Service.
I have had the privilege of working with human bereavement for over 20 years and within the past 5 years this has expanded to working with non-human grief and ecological loss.
Member organisations
school Registered / Accredited
Being registered/accredited with a professional body means an individual must have achieved a substantial level of training and experience approved by their member organisation.
The UK Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP) is a leading professional body for the education, training and regulation of psychotherapists and psychotherapeutic counsellors. Its register is accredited by the government's Professional Standards Authority.
As part of its commitment to protect the public, it works to improve access to psychotherapy, to support and disseminate research, to improve standards and to respond effectively to complaints against its members.
UKCP standards cover the range of different psychotherapies. Registration is obtained by training or accrediting with one of its member organisations, or by holding a European Certificate in Psychotherapy. Accredited by the Professional Standards Authority.
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
Other areas of counselling I deal with
Loss, grief and bereavement.
Therapies offered
Fees
£65.00 per session
Further information
I understand that deciding to start therapy is a big step so if you would like to reach out for a brief 15 minute chat then please continue to my website for more details.
I currently offer mostly online sessions but if you live in the Worthing area and wish to see me face to face, this may be possible depending on time and room availability.
