I warmly welcome you to a space for you
Hello and Welcome to my page. Do you need help with Anxiety, Depression, a Health diagnosis, ADHD or something else? Do reach out to see if I can assist. I offer a free, no obligation 20 minute chat to make sure we are a good fit.
I am an Integrative Humanistic Therapist specialising in Grief and Loss. When we hear those words we often assume that means losing a loved one but it means so much more. We all carry losses, from micro losses to life changing losses and all deserve our attention.
Grief can also be...
-Divorce or Relationship Breakdown
-Loss of our perceived future
-Job loss
-Ageing
-Children growing up, going to school, leaving home
-Ageing Parents
-Anticipatory Grief
-The Childhood we didnt have and Childhood Trauma
-A Life Changing Health Diagnosis and Illness
-Loss of a beloved Pet
-Loss of Friends
-Navigating identity shifts
-Our hopes and dreams not being realised
Its never too late to talk. Alot of us have spent a lifetime pushing away difficult feelings and its painful and takes alot of courage to open up and talk about them, but I hope to provide you with a safe place to do so. I believe that therapy is about the relationship between client and therapist and where appropriate I will offer tools alongside talking therapy that may help you on your journey to a happier more fulfilling life. We do not 'fix' grief but we tend to it in a gentle and safe way.
Making the decision to begin therapy can be scary, do feel free to email any questions you may have. If you are looking for a Brighton based counsellor or you live further afield and prefer online therapy, I would love to work with you
About me
I am an Integrative humanistic therapist. I draw from three therapeutic modalities to suit each individual client. It is a holistic approach. The modalities I draw from are Person centred, Existential and Gestalt. We look at what is going on in the here and now even though we may be talking about past experiences. The therapy is client led, I believe that you are the expert in your own life and experiences, I am there to help and guide you along the way with tools and interventions when needed. I hope to be able to enable you to become more self aware, more accepting of yourself and develop belief in yourself to make lasting change.
My personal interests that I sometimes draw from are Neuroscience, Consciousness, Buddhist philosophy, Meditation and Mindfulness, Breathwork, Movement, Sound Therapy and Contrast Therapy (Heat and Cold), Nature (Ecotherapy)
What my clients say...
'I was hesitant about therapy at first, the thought of opening up to a stranger, but from our first session my perception changed, you created a space where I felt truly seen, heard and safe. Talking about past traumas wasnt easybut you had a way of making me feel understood without judgment, your presence alone carried a warmth that turned each session into a safe haven. I found healing in ways I never expected. You didnt just hear me, you saw me'
Have you ever experienced what it is to be truly heard?
In our daily conversations we are often listening to respond. I create a safe space for you to share and be witnessed in a non judgmental, empathic way. I aim to support you in your goals by firstly listening but offering tools to empower you to help yourself. In these busy days it is often seen as a privilege to carve out an hour for ourself, to focus on just us and our needs, and yet, what is one hour a week?
We often think that to be in therapy we have to be in crisis, but it can be more than that
We can seek to improve ourself with the support of another or we can come to process any of life’s many curveballs or maybe untangle something that we are struggling with, that perhaps we don’t want to share with friends.
We can improve our relationship with ourself and others through exploring in a safe non judgmental space. We can also celebrate our wins!
How can we work together?
I work online and offer Ecotherapy or Walk and Talk Therapy. I strongly believe in the power of nature and feel that walking together in nature creates a different connection to working either online or in a therapy room. The benefits are multiplied!
Living near Brighton I can offer Sea, Woodland or the Downs.
My working days are Tuesday to Thursday 8am to 8pm
How it works
We will have a free 20 minute consultation to check that we are a good fit to work together. I will ask you to fill in an assessment form so that we are clear of what your needs are
In our first meeting we will explore your goals, what you would like from therapy. Don’t worry though, sometimes, we just want to talk, a goal may become clearer as sessions progress.
I work with:
- Grief and Loss
- Anticipatory Grief
- Bereavement
- Diagnosis processing e.g. ADHD Autism, Health Diagnosis
- Relationship breakdown
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Seasonal Depression
- Life changes
- Self esteem
- Pet loss
One to one therapy in Brighton and online
I am based at South Downs View just off Beacon Road, Ditchling BN6, within easy reach of Hassocks & Brighton. Face to face sessions can be held as ecotherapy in the Brighton area or as walk and talk therapy in the South Downs area.
Working mainly online I am also able to work with counselling and psychotherapy clients all over the country, via Zoom. If you would like to work with me on Zoom, please ensure you have a quiet, private space where you can be uninterrupted. This time is yours.
Prices
- Online £60 for 50 minutes.
- Ecotherapy (available in the Brighton area) – Outdoor walk and talk £70 (travel costs may apply).
- Lower cost £40 for 50 minutes
Grief Circles
Healing happens in community, to share our pain with others who understand is a powerful way to process. I hold grief circles for small groups, a safe, confidential space to talk about your grief. Sessions are 1.5 hrs and in blocks of 6. You are welcome to drop in or block book but payment is required before the day so numbers are kept to 8 people or less
We will make a confidentiality agreement at the beginning of the session and agree to keep ourselves and our group safe. Please email to register your interest.
Grief Circle Blocks - Location TBC
Cost Block booking £120.00
Per session £22.50
*Please note this is not group therapy.
Self Care - A Monthly Tip
Not so much a tip as a heads up! I have two lower costs slots just become available. These are priced at £35 for 50 minutes online. I believe that therapy should be available to everyone and there shouldnt be a long waitlist. If I'm unable to see you within a reasonable timeframe, I will always try to refer you on to someone suitable and trusted.
Coming soon... As the evenings begin to draw in I will be opening up a couple of evening slots at 5pm and 6pm Tuesday to Thursday.Please enquire if these times are suited to your schedule
Get in touch
If you are looking for Grief Counselling,or need help with any other issues listed above, feel free to contact me with any questions about how counselling works, or to arrange an initial consultation. This enables us to discuss the reasons you are thinking of coming to counselling, whether it could be helpful for you and whether I am the right therapist to help.
You can also call me on 07974344486 if you would prefer to leave a message or speak to me first. I am happy to discuss any queries or questions you may have prior to arranging an initial appointment.
All enquiries are usually answered within 24 hours, and all contact is strictly confidential.