Jonathan Easton-Crouch
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This professional is available for new clients.
About me
After 30 years professional experience of working in the field of mental health and emotional well-being in the NHS and in various pastoral counselling settings, I have extensive knowledge and understanding of counselling a wide range of people at different places on life’s path.
The path of our life can be exciting and joyful; it can also be challenging and frightening. At times in our lives we can all face anxiety, depression, physical ill-health, relationship difficulties, loss and uncertainty and need to talk to someone about our concerns. Sometimes we follow our path unthinking but deep down we long to know ourselves more truly and seek personal growth and development in order to be fully alive.
Wherever you are on the path of life I offer a comfortable safe counselling space providing support, healing and exploration of needs, anxieties and the things it often feels difficult to say to others.
I am based near the Seven Dials area of Hove near to the 7 and 27 bus routes with parking available in the street.
I offer some concessionary rates to students and those on low income
Walk-and-Talk therapy
As well as conventional indoor therapy sessions at my practice in Hove, I also offer Talk and Walk sessions outdoors. Perhaps you might have tried traditional counselling and it was not for you: walking and talking could be an excellent alternative. Or if you are nervous – as most people understandably are on their first visit to a counsellor – then have a think about considering the great outdoors for talking over your problems and letting the elements of nature support your journey.
I am happy to offer therapy sessions via video link.
Please see my website for further information.
Training, qualifications & experience
I am a Registered Member of the British Association of Counsellors and Psychotherapists (MBACP No 376175) with a Diploma in Conselling (Dip. Couns.)
I have qualifications in Mental Health Nursing, Theology and Spirituality and Counselling.
As a mental health nurse in the NHS, I have worked in many services across South London and have also had professional and voluntary roles in pastoral counselling settings. As a result, I have extensive experience and knowledge of counselling and supporting a wide range of people. I draw on a range of techniques and approaches to support clients. My own life experience is also a vital element in working with people.
I have worked with the Terrence Higgins Trust a specialist organisation offering therapy for the LGBTIQA+ community living with or affected by HIV, as well as those struggling with issues related to sexuality and gender identity.
I also have wide experience of working with 16 to 21 year old young adults.
My Approach
I began my counselling training in the Psychosynthesis model before furthering my study in practice in the Gestalt model of therapy.
Working in the Gestalt model, I endeavour to create open, supportive and honest dialogue with my clients. This allows the client to gain increased awareness of how their mind, body and spirit respond to situations and the people around them and to discover what works well for them and where they get stuck in unhealthy patterns. In doing so clients can understand how they contribute to their own response and move toward healthier ways of responding and living.
Please see my website for further information.
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
Fees
£35.00 - £50.00
Concessions offered for
Additional information
£30 for the initial consultation.
£50 for each 50 minute session thereafter.
I offer a reduced fee for students and those on a low income – which we can discuss at your initial consultation.
There is a charge for missed sessions, but wherever possible I will try to re-arrange your session for another time in the same week if you are unable to make an appointment.
When I work
Daytime and evenings weekdays. Saturday mornings.
