Stephen Weaver
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About me
I no longer offer face-to-face work with clients, I can offer counselling, psychotherapy and supervision on the phone or online.
I am a qualified and experienced counsellor, psychotherapist and supervisor, based in Rye, East Sussex.
As a therapist I try to be an effective listener, seeking to understand the world from your point of view and focussing on what is important for you. I offer a warm, safe and trusting space in which we can work together on making positive changes in your life.
I believe that many of the challenges we face in life are rooted in our unconscious minds, causing us confusion, anxiety, stress and depression. As we explore family histories, patterns of thought and behaviour, dreams and desires, we can come to a clearer understanding of what we really want and how we can best achieve it.
I have longstanding experience of helping people with their everyday lives. For the best part of 20 years as therapist I have helped over 1,000 clients with a huge range of issues from relationship difficulties, through gay sexuality to coping with addictions, life crises and bereavement. I have a special interest in spirituality and in working creatively with art, writing and photography.
Training, qualifications & experience
I am a UKCP-registered psychotherapist, holding Diplomas in Counselling & Psychotherapy and Supervision from the Centre for Counselling and Psychotherapy Education (CCPE), London. My training introduced me to a wide range of psychological approaches, so that I can be flexible in the tools and techniques used in therapy, depending on your particular needs.
After ten years as a priest, I trained as a couples counsellor with Marriage Care and then as a counsellor and psychotherapist at CCPE, London. Alongside building a private practice in the City of London I spent 5 years as Gay Men's Sexual Health Counsellor at PACE, London. I also conduct supervision with individuals and groups and I have produced and presented workshops and retreats throughout the country.
I have been registered with the United Kingdom Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP) since 2002 and my work was successfully audited by them in 2010.
I receive regular supervision of my work, which is conducted in accordance with the Codes of Ethics and Practice of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and the United Kingdom Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP)
Member organisations
school Registered / Accredited
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UKCP standards cover the range of different psychotherapies. Registration is obtained by training or accrediting with one of its member organisations, or by holding a European Certificate in Psychotherapy. Accredited by the Professional Standards Authority.
Accredited register membership
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Areas of counselling I deal with
Other areas of counselling I deal with
- Couple counselling
- Compulsive behaviour
- Creative Arts/ blocks
- Decision-making and discernment
- Dreamwork
- Faith conflicts
- Spirituality
- Gender, Sex and Relationship Diversity Issues
- Life crises
- Midlife issues
- Performing Arts
- Creative blocks
- Sex/Internet “addiction”
- Sexual health
- Supervision
- Therapeutic use of photography
Therapies offered
Fees
£60.00 - £80.00
Health Insurance/EAP
Additional information
I ask people to pay what they feel is affordable to them within the following parameters:
Individual therapy I work within a range of between £60 and £80 for a 50-minute session.
Couples counselling I work within a range of between £60 and £100 for a 50-minute session.
Supervision I work within a range of between £60 and £75 for a 50-minute session and between £80 and £100 for a 1.5 hour session
When I work
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I am currently working online, with appointments available throughout the day from Monday to Thursday.
Further information
I am currently working online with appointments available from Monday to Thursday throughout the day.
Some recent testimonials:
" I cannot thank you enough for the help you've given me. I understand myself so much better. I had been cynical about therapy at the beginning but within a few weeks, I realised it was already beneficial and I really cannot believe how far I've come."
" I felt you created an atmosphere of acceptance and a safe, non-judgemental space. I felt listened to."
"My situation has improved thanks to talking to you which gave me the confidence to take some action to improve things for myself. "
