Marilyn Chapman

For 15 years I was employed by five Brighton and Hove NHS practices as their Counsellor. Many of my clients these days come from recommendations of my past work. I offer Individual brief/long term Counselling/Psychotherapy/ Life Coaching and welcome clients from all walks of life, ethnicity, faiths and beliefs.
They are offered my acceptance, empathy, respect and as a non judgemental therapist  I believe very much in developing a relationship built on trust. My work is confidential and supportive, can be interactive yet always deeply hearing and supporting my clients through their therapeutic journey.

My experience is very comprehensive and includes working with low self confidence/esteem, depression/low mood, post natal depression. anxiety/stress related issues, panic attacks, anger management, assertion, being bullied, work/career and relationship issues, physical/emotional/sexual abuse, difficulty making decisions, loneliness, self harming, disturbing thoughts/memories, family problems. seasonal affected disorder (SAD) affairs and betrayals separation/divorce, bereavement, loss, childbirth and other life changing events.

As a qualified Humanistic therapist my Core model is Person Centred underpinned by an Integrative framework which includes Transactional Analysis (T.A) and Mindfulness Cognitive Therapy (CBT)
Trained and Registered with the Dr Edward Bach Foundation for many years, I am a Holistic Therapist who qualified prior to my Counselling training in Aromatherapy and Reflexology.

Whilst living in Australia I studied fulltime for a year in Child care which placed a strong emphasis on Child Psychology. Since that time I've continued my professional development in many areas including childcare, and am experienced in assisting parents dealing with various behavioural challenges in their children.

I have CRB clearance and as an Accredited member of the British Association of Counsellors and Psychotherapists work to their ethical guidelines.

I have worked with many students of all ages over the years both in General Practice and privately. Reasons presented by students can be varied including difficulty adapting to a change of school, college, university, facing examination stress, or suffering from bullying.

My fees are:
£50 a session for face to face, online, telephone, and Skype/Zoom/Teams therapy. 

My availability is flexible with predominately mornings between 9.30 am and 1pm currently available, including Saturdays.

If possible I offer new clients a 50 minute initial assessment as soon as required. This is usually within a week, and sometimes may be possible within 24/48 hours. I try to keep one or two sessions available for any urgent Appointments.

My initial assessment appointment helps you to ascertain whether you feel I am the right Counsellor/Psychotherapist for you, and best able to meet your needs.

I offer a confidential short phone chat prior to this if required. This where I invite you to ask any questions of me that you may have. For those who might not have previously worked with an experienced Counsellor and Psychotherapist I recognise that you may feel initially apprehensive. I therefor try to reassure wherever possible, thereby assisting you hopefully to feel more at ease.

My response to any message via phone, text or email is usually within the same day either to make an appointment, or if there is a question regarding therapy you might wish to ask me.

Face to face, Skype, Zoom, online, and telephone therapy are available.

Please telephone me if you have an appointment, but feel unwell.

My Shoreham location with free parking is close to Shoreham High Street and the train station. It is served by a very comprehensive train and bus service.
Southwick, Lancing, Portslade, Worthing,  Mile oak and Steyning are within easy reach, though many clients use video and telephone from much further afield to work with me.