Counsellor in Ditchling near Hassocks, Burgess Hill, Haywards Heath & Online
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 Counsellor & Therapist in Ditchling (near Hassocks and Burgess Hill) and I specialise 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 didn't 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
It's never too late to talk. A lot of us have spent a lifetime pushing away difficult feelings and it's painful and takes a lot 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 counselling 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 counselling can be scary, so feel free to email any questions you may have.
About me
I am an Integrative humanistic therapist and counsellor. 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 wasn't easy but 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 didn't 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 Hassocks I can offer Sea, Woodland or walks on 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 Counselling near Hassocks & online
I am based at South Downs View just off Beacon Road in Ditchling BN6, which is within easy reach of Hassocks, Burgess Hill, Haywards Heath, Lewes & Brighton. Face to face sessions can be held as ecotherapy in the Hassocks area or as walk and talk therapy in the South Downs or Brighton area.
Working mainly online I am also able to work with 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 Hassocks & 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.
Reflections...
Normalising the feelings arising from Grief... something not spoken about much is guilt, ruminating about what could we have done differently or trying to change what cannot be changed. Our mind likes to be in control and when everything feels completely out of control we can grasp onto these thoughts.
How do we begin to forgive ourselves? To know that we did the very best with what we knew at the time, a time when we were heartbroken and scared. Awareness itself can help, to recognise when these thoughts are coming up, feel the emotion that arises and understand why it is happening.
Counselling can allow us to explore these feelings, to voice the things we fear speaking to our family and friends. And as always, be kind to ourself. We start to explore our past and make peace with it to begin to move forward with hope for our new future.
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Get in touch
If you are looking for Grief Counselling, need help with any other issues listed above, or have any questions about how counselling works, feel free to contact me. 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.