About me
Are you waking up every day filled with hopelessness or dread? Have you had your life devastated by an event that came out of the blue? Perhaps you have lost your home or you are caught in a toxic relationship with no escape and can't plan for your future. Whatever the situation, if you can reach out I will do all I can to catch you. You do not need to struggle on your own.
Our world is changing fast and for many, it is not giving us time to process one upheaval to the next.
Some of us experience a deep sense of loneliness and neglect, navigating a world where you may feel unseen and unimportant. On the other hand, you may perceive an overwhelming amount of pressure and responsibility imposed by an employer or by your family, leaving you unsure of how to express your feelings of guilt or stress.
The human experience is always a unique and personal journey for each of us, but more and more of us are facing huge challenges in our lives, and are struggling to cope with how these changes make us feel.
The truth is that as humans we are all constantly experiencing change. The natural flow of life is built on a cycle of birth, life, and death, and it takes us on this journey whether we like it or not. Stress, anxiety, and trauma often cause us to shut down our connection with our coping mechanisms and leave us feeling overwhelmed. As a consequence, many of us forget that we possess the ability to evolve and adapt to the situations we are faced with.
It is never easy when we are put into a position where we have to rebuild our lives from scratch, but I can encourage you and help you focus on your priorities, as well as untangling your past and any negative patterns of behavior. My practice is about you and whatever you need to get back on track.
As your counsellor, I would aim to support and assist you in reconnecting with your resilience and self-confidence again. By focusing on your needs and identifying the blocks you are experiencing, we would work together on developing your inner resolve and harnessing valuable skills to achieve your recovery or focus on your new direction. Our work is a collaboration from start to finish. There is no subject I can not listen to.
I am a qualified counselor, working in both the charity sector and in private practice. My training includes Person-Centered therapy, Attachment theory, Transactional Analysis, and Jungian psychology. Each approach is integrated into my work and tailored around your individual needs.
I offer solution-focused contracts or work open-ended, negotiating and reviewing our work together along the way, until you feel stronger in yourself and wish to end the work.
I have a room available at Dove Lodge in Littlehampton, with wheelchair access or space in my home in South Lancing, Wide water area.
Training, qualifications & experience
I hold certificates in
- NCFE Level 1 Interpersonal skills.
- NCFE Level 2 In Counselling Skills.
- CPCAB Level 3 Certificate in Counselling Studies.
- CPCAB Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling.
- CPCAB Level 6 Certificate in Therapeutic Counselling Supervision.
- Director to Arun Counselling Centre 2023 - 2024
- Level 2/3 tutor with Cara Counselling Training 2022 - 2024
I have previously worked with Sussex Police and organisations supporting domestic abuse and homelessness victims.
My client case subjects have included victims of crime, childhood trauma, emotional & sexual abuse, alcohol abuse, anxiety, depression, post-traumatic stress disorder, self-esteem issues, pregnancy issues & loss, job-related stress, redundancy, the ageing process, terminal illness, grief, Life transitions, sexual exploration including BDSM & Kink, and unusual phenomena include occult/paranormal experiences and spiritual counselling.
My knowledge and insights are drawn from my own life experience and studies, covering many subjects including alternative lifestyles, sub-cultures, sexual identity and exploration, diversity, race and cultural integration, religious and spiritual exploration, major life transitions including complex pregnancy, bereavement and loss, physical and emotional abuse, processing injustice, front-line confrontation and combat, violence and trauma.
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
Other areas of counselling I deal with
Occult and alternative belief systems, supporting exploration of a paradigm shift and any trauma involved.
Supporting the Travelling community.
Supporting Motorcycle clubs, back patch organisations, and veterans.
Therapies offered
Fees
£25.00 - £60.00
Concessions offered for
Additional information
Currently
- Couples In-person sessions at Dove Lodge, Littlehampton /£60.00 per session
- Concession £25.00 student counsellors
- Regular counselling sessions currently from £60.00
When I work
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Zoom and phone sessions start at 8 am, to 8 pm Thursdays
In-person couples sessions in Littlehampton will begin at 10 am, the last session is at 7 pm.
Further information
My Littlehampton practice offers a professional space for clients wishing to bring along emotional support pets or if they require wheelchair facilities. The rooms are large and comfortable for couples and family sessions to be held in comfort. It includes a reception area and waiting room and offers several toilet facilities on the first and second floors. Disabled parking is offered at the front of the building with a ramp and electric doors.
