Lindsey Whitman

Welcome, thank you for arriving on my page.  I am a cis female, mixed heritage Counsellor/Psychotherapist. I work relationally with acceptance and genuineness, of which respects you within your world.  I am trauma informed, and have interests in creativity as healing and expression. I hold a certificate in ecotherapy. I am also a qualified teacher, supervisor, and facilitate counsellor training.  

I meet in person with individuals, couples, young people, families and groups. Sessions are held either in the counselling room, online, or by phone; and delivered as creative expression, or walking/sitting outdoors.

Regardless of where we meet it is my responsibility to create a relationship where you may feel heard and understandood.  The space will be as unique as you are, because it is also shaped by you. Moreover, you live within a context, which I shall fully acknowledge. Including but not limited to, your culture, workplace, family and areas of discrimination and disempowerment.  

This therapeutic space and relationship can illuminate; shedding light on your emotions, personal relationships, situation, and facilitate discovery of aspects of you; including contradicting or parts and default positions. It can be helpful to identify your hurdles, and your powers, in order to navigate.

My embodied person-centred approach to the relationship, ultimately means I strive to return control to you, as such my position isn’t to advice, rather it's to create a therapeutic container that can help you feel safe, understood and welcomed. Potentially aid long-term change by fostering continued self-understanding and deeper connection to self. 

Location

Memorial Hall, 2 The High St, Hamble, Hampshire, SO314JE
Email: lindsey@flourish-therapy.co.uk
Mobile: 07552828611 

Sessions 

Individual £50 (50-min)

Couples £65-90 (60, 90-min)

Who & how long

I meet with individuals, couples, young people, families and groups. Individual sessions are 50-min, couples/more than 1, duration, 90-mins. Sessions are face-to-face, outdoors, or remote.

Outdoors

If you have restricted mobility, we can meet at an agreed outdoor location, or walk and talk along the wooded pathways towards the shoreline. Duration 45mins-55-mins.

Creative

I can also facilitate more of a creative expression of meaning through arts and sand tray.

Experience

The counselling profession and I aligned in 2011, since then I have gained experience in charities, education and private practice. I also teach and work as a supervisor. I am attachment and trauma informed, educated in polyvagal theory.

I partake in continued professional development (CPD) to revisit and learn more on client characteristics and concerns. This includes, but isn’t limited to understanding the impact of societal deprivation, differing abilities, neo-conventional family structures, and discrimination based upon race and ethnicity. Gender, Sexuality, Relationship, Diversity (GSRD) and Neurodivergence.

The Initial Session

For individuals I offer an initial 30-minute session, in-room, or via phone or video link. For couples this is a full hour. 

If sessions are scheduled in person, meeting 'in room' can be helpful. The room is bright, yet cosy, located on the first floor of Hamble Memorial Hall. It offers a lift, parking, disabled toilets and disabled parking. I will ask if you need further adjustments.

Regardless of the platform of communication it is your chance to see if therapy with me is something you'd like to pursue. It's also opportunity for you to explore what you'd like to achieve, as well, provide insight into how I work.

The counselling agreement-contract, including the boundaries and limitations of the sessions are also explained. If we agree to continue, we find a mutually agreeable time/day to meet, ideally on a regular basis.

Duration - Initial Session 

Face to face (initial) - £25 (30-minute)

ZOOM (initial) - free (30-minute)

Forward planning 

Within the initial session, it can be helpful to discuss a realistic amount and frequency of sessions. Bear in mind that there is no normal, rather we establish whether what you present can be aligned to the number of sessions - as there maybe ethical implications. Although, following the opening of 'Pandora's Box' a re-assessment on the number of sessions could be necessary. Meaning, without the veil that may have afforded protection, you may have more to unpack. 

When it isn't wise to continue  

This includes: If we have someone in common, or you are currently experiencing something that in the present moment could be harmful for you to open. If there is violence towards the partner you are seeking counselling with, or you want to be given tools to manage. I also cannot take responsibly for substance withdrawal, rather this is something that I can work alongside other professionals with. Finally, major limits to my understanding or connection– as such, it could be better to refer to a colleague more informed by lived experience, or another profession. 

Do reach me with any questions you may have.....

Please do let me know if any adjustments on Zoom, or in room are required - I will be happy to accommodate. 

Please contact re pricing, as circumstances are very much considered.

*Initial 30-minute session face to face/in room - £25 (free via Zoom).

*Individual 50-minute session £50-£65 (sliding scale)

*Couples (initial as full session) one hour £65 (or) 90-minute session £90

I can offer fee flexibility, meaning a lower rate where required. The number of clients I can offer this service to is capped. 

Regardless of what where we meet, I am vested in your direction and promotion of authenticity, as well simply, yet powerfully, being a companion for where you are.