About me
I’m a person‑centred psychotherapist with additional training in Transactional Analysis.
I offer a calm, collaborative space where you can explore what’s happening in your life right now, without judgement or pressure. My work is relational and trauma‑informed, supporting both young people and adults to deepen self‑understanding and feel more grounded in themselves.
People often come to me with anxiety, ADHD, low self-confidence, depression, panic attacks, health anxiety, OCD, work-related stress, or a general sense of feeling overwhelmed, stuck or disconnected.
I also have experience supporting people around neurodiversity, autism, dissociation, emotional abuse, domestic abuse, attachment, addiction, bereavement and the impact of affairs and betrayals.
My background includes 15 years in addiction services, including work in rehabilitation units, alongside extensive experience supporting people who have lived through trauma. This has shaped my understanding of how complex life can feel, and how important it is to have a safe, consistent space to talk, reflect and heal.
I offer remote sessions (with specialist training in online therapy), and limited face‑to‑face availability in Eastbourne and Brighton.
Training, qualifications & experience
- I hold a BSc with honours in Therapeutic counselling (Leeds Beckett university)
- I hold a DIPHE in Humanistic counselling (Portsmouth University).
- I have completed counselling tutor training in online and telephone counselling.
- I hold qualifications in health and social care.
- I am working towards a MSc in psychology
Member organisations
school Registered / Accredited
Being registered/accredited with a professional body means an individual must have achieved a substantial level of training and experience approved by their member organisation.
The National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society This Not For Profit association of counsellors and psychotherapists aim to support the counselling profession, members and training organisations. In 2013 the NCS register was accredited by the Professional Standards Authority under the Accredited Voluntary Register Scheme. Accredited by the Professional Standards Authority.
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
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Fees
£60.00 per session
Concessions offered for
Additional information
I offer concessions for those on a low income or students.
When I work
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I currently with have limited availability in Eastbourne on Mondays and Fridays
Further information
Check out my website:
https://www.innerharmonycounselling.org
https://www.facebook.com/share/1CBie5R1FR/?mibextid=wwXIfr
https://www.bacp.co.uk/therapists/415427/rachel-payne/
