Sue John

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MBACP Dip Therapeutic Counselling
Accepting new clients
Accepting new clients

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location_on Brighton BN2 & BN3
Accepting new clients
Accepting new clients

This professional is available for new clients.

About me

Changes in relationships or how we live our lives can give rise to anxiety and distress or leave us not feeling in control anymore. I offer 1:1 supportive sessions where you can explore what's troubling you at your own pace and without fear of judgement and identify next steps. Issues I work with include grief and loss, family or relationship difficulties, betrayals or challenging situations at home or in the workplace, as well as low confidence or self-esteem.   I am a registered member of the British Association of Counsellors and Psychotherapists and adhere to their Ethical Framework.

Do get in touch to arrange a free initial 40 minute consultation. 

Training, qualifications & experience

Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling (CPCAB)

I have been in practice for 6 years. My core training is in person-centred counselling, a humanistic approach. Where I feel it might be helpful to you, I draw on other approaches. I have particular experience in short-term, focussed work. I have extensive experience in the field of bereavement and loss, having worked with CRUSE for a number of years. I am also an approved Anxiety UK therapist and work with Health Assured and can support you with employment-related issues..

Member organisations

BACP
British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy (BACP)

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

British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy
Accredited Register Scheme

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British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy

Areas of counselling I deal with

Other areas of counselling I deal with

  • Covid-19 related issues
  • Pre-bereavement
  • Loss
  • Family dynamics
  • Employment-related issues

Therapies offered

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Fees

£53.00 per session
Free initial in-person, telephone or online session

Concessions offered for

  • check_circle Low income
  • check_circle Students
  • check_circle Trainee counsellors
  • check_circle Unemployed
  • check_circle Refugees

Health Insurance/EAP

  • check_circle Health Assured

Additional information

I work from rooms in both Brighton and Hove. Please contact me if you want to discuss your eligibility for concessions. The initial 40 minute consultation is free.

When I work

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Further information

The first free introductory session is so we can get to know each other a little before you choose whether you want to book further weekly sessions with me. I think this works best if we can keep to the same day and time each week, so we develop a bit of a rhythm. 

I work in a non-directive way; I won't issue you with instructions or impose any opinions on you. I am here to listen and support you in your explorations, not to judge. 

Kemptown House, 72 Carlton Hill, Brighton, BN2 7HH

148 Portland Road, Hove, Brighton, Brighton & Hove, BN3 5QL

Type of session

In person
Online
Phone

Types of client

Young adults (18-24)
Adults (25-64)
Older Adults (65+)
Employee Assistance Programme

Key details

DBS check info

In England and Wales, the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS, formerly known as CRB) carry out criminal records checks for individuals working with vulnerable groups, such as children. To find out more, visit gov.uk , or contact this professional directly

Wheelchair user access info
Wheelchair user access

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You can contact the Counsellor to discuss the options available.

Under the Equality Act 2010 service providers have a duty to make reasonable adjustments to ensure that individuals with disabilities can access their service. You can read more about reasonable adjustments to help you to access services on the CAB website.

I am a linguist by background so if English is not your first language, I will welcome the opportunity to support you to express yourself.

Additional languages

I have intermediate French and some German and Italian.

Online platforms

Zoom