Kirsten Hammond

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(MBACP) Counselling for Adults and young people (16+)

About me

Emotional distress can affect anyone, and at times you may find it difficult to manage anxiety, low mood, relationship issues, or major life changes on your own. As an integrative counsellor, I draw on a range of therapeutic approaches to meet your individual needs.

I can help you to:

  • Gain clarity about what you’re feeling and why
  • Identify and change unhelpful patterns of thinking or behaviour
  • Develop healthier coping strategies
  • Improve emotional regulation and resilience
  • Strengthen your sense of self and confidence in decision-making

Whether you're looking for short-term support or longer-term exploration, I offer a confidential, supportive space where you can talk openly and begin to move forward.

I can offer: 

  • Short-term therapy (between 6-12  sessions). 
  • Longer term/open-ended therapy for continuous support and to explore some deeper seated issues. 
  • Walk and talk sessions in nature.

I have a very broad experience with working adults and young people,  in private practice face to face in Lewes and online. 

I am experienced in working with a range of issues including :  

  • Anxiety/stress
  • Panic
  • Depression
  • Grief & bereavement
  • Low self-esteem/self-worth
  • Relationship breakdown
  • Separation & divorce
  • Work/career stress
  • Coping with life changes
  • Self-harm
  • Parent/child  relationship

To enquire please email, call or text and we can have a chat to discuss your needs. 

Training, qualifications & experience

Alongside Private Practise I am a therapist for Wellbeing in the Arts and previously worked as a school and college counsellor for YMCA Dialogue and as an honorary counsellor for St Peter and St James Hospice.  

Previous to my counselling training I worked as a musician and music teacher. I still enjoy being a musician. 

I hold a Post-Graduate Diploma in Humanistic Psychotherapeutic Counselling and am registered with the British Association of Counselling Practitioners (MBACP)

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
Accredited Register Scheme

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British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy

Areas of counselling I deal with

Fees

£60.00 per session

Concessions offered for

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Health Insurance/EAP

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Additional information

 A percentage of my work is offered at low cost, please enquire for availability.

Counselling face to face or online

When I work

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
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Further information

I also hold a Post-graduate Certificate in Education ( PGCE ) and a Bachelor of Music degree (BMus).

I am fully insured and hold an enhanced DBS certificate.

The Hive, 66 High Street, Lewes, East Sussex, BN7 1XG

Type of session

In person
Online
Phone

Types of client

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

Key details

DBS check info

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Wheelchair user access info
Wheelchair user access

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You can contact the Counsellor to discuss the options available.

Under the Equality Act 2010 service providers have a duty to make reasonable adjustments to ensure that individuals with disabilities can access their service. You can read more about reasonable adjustments to help you to access services on the CAB website.

I am able to book a ground floor accessible room for your requirements.

Online platforms

Zoom
FaceTime