Maryna Erickson
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This professional is available for new clients.
About me
Greetings, I am Maryna Erickson, a qualified Humanistic Integrative counsellor, committed to supporting individuals in their exploration of emotions, fostering self-awareness, attaining self-acceptance and nurturing personal growth. I value the uniqueness and individuality of each person, recognising that their stories and aspirations are as diverse as their backgrounds.
I began my professional journey as a nurse and it was during this period that I really started appreciating the emotional aspect of care, which laid the foundation for my interest in psychotherapy and my eventual counselling career.
Beyond my professional endeavours, I am deeply devoted to my family and therefore intimately familiar with the intricacies and challenges inherent in balancing professional and personal life. Drawing from this insight, I am able to offer support to individuals navigating relationship complexities, parenting challenges and significant life transitions.
How I work
Clients often wonder if their concerns are significant enough to justify seeking help from a counsellor. I'm of the opinion that you don't need to be close to a breaking point to make it okay for yourself to reach out. If you feel the need, feel free to ask for support any time.
I recognize that building trust takes time, and my approach is primarily client-led, which means that I tailor the pace of the sessions to your comfort. In our sessions, you're free to share without fear of judgement or rejection, whenever you deem it appropriate. I cultivate a safe, caring, and respectful environment while gently encouraging your personal exploration. By integrating various approaches, methods, and theories, I can more effectively meet your specific needs.
As a Humanistic counsellor I believe in the power of self-discovery and the innate potential within each person. My personal experiences of adaptation and resilience provide me with a unique perspective on life. I am deeply attuned to the complexities of cultural and personal identity.
I have experience working with adults from diverse backgrounds, addressing a broad spectrum of concerns such as anxiety, depression, OCD, low self-esteem, loneliness, relationship challenges, chronic pain and other difficulties.
I am looking forward to hear from you and address any inquiries you may have. Feel free to reach out to me via text message, phone, or email.
Training, qualifications & experience
Professional qualification
Diploma in Integrative Humanistic Counselling (Wealden Psychology Institute)
Further training and CPD
- CPD - Trauma and Recovery, Attachment and Attachment Disorder, TA101 (Wealden Psychology Institute)
- Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (New Road Psychotherapy Centre)
- Gestalt 101 (New Road Psychotherapy Centre)
Counselling positions
- New Road Psychotherapy, Brighton
- The Bower Tree Therapeutic services
I am a registered member of BACP and adhere to their ethical guidelines.
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
£50.00 per session
Free initial telephone or online session
Concessions offered for
When I work
I have some availability for face to face sessions in Horsham, Brighton and Hove. I also deliver counselling on-line for those clients, who unable to attend sessions in person.
Further information
Sessions and fees
For new clients, I offer a complimentary 30-minute initial phone or video consultation. During this consultation we will be able to talk about what brings you to counselling and can decide if I might be the right counsellor for you.
Subsequent sessions are typically held weekly, maintaining a consistent day and time slot. The session fee is £50 per 50-minute session. Concessions are available for counselling trainees.
