Suzie Breakell

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MBACP Dip Counselling, (Adults)
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location_on Forest Row, East Sussex, RH18
Accepting new clients
Accepting new clients

This professional is available for new clients.

About me

Empathy, Understanding, and Practical Support for Your Well-Being

I’m a qualified, experienced counsellor dedicated to helping individuals navigate life’s challenges with compassion and understanding. My approach is warm and empathetic, with a focus on building trust and creating a safe space for you to explore your feelings, gain clarity, and develop the practical strategies for moving forward.

Whatever brings you to counselling, I’m here to offer you support and kindness. I understand that sometimes it can be difficult to talk to friends or partners about certain issues, especially if they are sensitive or personal. If you’ve never spoken to anyone about what you’re going through, or if you simply need a confidential space to explore your thoughts and feelings, I’m here to listen without judgment. In our sessions, you can feel free to share at a pace that is comfortable for you, knowing that you have a supportive, unbiased space to express yourself openly and honestly.

My aim is to help you feel heard, understood, and empowered to make positive changes in your life.

Therapeutic Approach

I use an integrative approach, combining humanistic therapies including person centred, Gestalt, existential, with creative and mindfulness techniques, tailored to your individual needs. My goal is to help you develop resilience, clarity, and practical tools to move forward with confidence. 

Therapy Session Details and Location

I offer both short and long term therapy, both in-person and online.

In-person sessions are offered at my consulting room in Forest Row, designed for privacy and comfort, which provides ample off-street parking.  

Do get in touch

I understand that choosing the right therapist is an important decision. I'm here to discuss your needs, answer any questions, and help you determine if we're a good fit for working together.  Feel free to get in touch.  

There is no charge for an initial 20 minute phone or online session.

Training, qualifications & experience

BACP Accredited Diploma in Humanistic Integrative Counselling

Member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP), adhering to their ethical standards

Stages 1&2 - Level 3 - Certificate in Counselling

Regular Continual Professional Development (CPD) training includes: cancer, bereavement, trauma, domestic abuse, suicidality, adoptees, neurodivergence, mindfulness, and safeguarding

Professional indemnity insurance and enhanced DBS certificate

I have experience working with a broad range of issues, including anxiety, stress, depression, trauma, self-esteem, grief and loss, relationship difficulties, and life transitions. 

I have worked in corporate and community-based settings and have supported individuals through cancer diagnoses, terminal illness,  ill-health recovery, caregiving challenges and those affected by a loved one in addiction and disordered eating.

I currently work part-time at Horsham and Crawley Counselling Group and have previously supported clients at NHS Macmillan Counselling Service and The Pickering Cancer Centre.

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

Therapies offered

Fees

£50.00 per session
Free initial telephone or online session

Concessions offered for

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Additional information

Free of charge initial 20 minute phone or online session.

Thereafter, the fee is £50 per 50-minute in-person or online session - usually at the same time and day weekly

When I work

Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun
Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Night

I offer day and evening appointments on weekdays, and Saturday morning on weekends, to suit you.

Forest Row, East Sussex, RH18

Type of session

In person
Online

Types of client

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

Key details

DBS check info

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The consulting room has one step up from ground level at entrance.

Online platforms

Google Meet
Zoom
Suzie Breakell
Suzie Breakell