Counsellor in Brighton, Hassocks, Burgess Hill, Haywards Heath & Online
I warmly welcome you to a space for you
New... I have recently opened up Friday Sessions at the beautiful Brighton Therapy rooms in the North Laine. I currently do not have a waitlist so you can be seen straight away.
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 Bereavement, Grief and Loss.
Grief and Loss can mean so many things, as well as Bereavement. I try to offer a space that invites you to bring the raw and often unexplored realities of loss. To talk openly and be heard in a space that offers care and compassion.
'It is the broken heart, the heart that knows sorrow that is also capable of genuine love.' (Francis Weller)
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. I believe in the power of the relationship between client and therapy, a safe container to explore the hard stuff. I am not a 'blank slate' and wont just nod and make notes
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'
~'Alice has a calm, steady presence that makes it easy to talk to her honestly. She really listens and takes her time before responding, meaning her responses are thoughtful and considered. She has a kind energy, and possesses a natural wisdom in her approach to therapy.
Alice naturally creates space for reflection, it’s a simple but effective approach that has helped me slow down and think clearly. She is incredibly skilled at creating a safe and nonjudgmental space, allowing me to gain clarity and confidence to deal with a challenging situation'
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 In Person in Brighton at the Brighton Therapy Rooms, Online and I also 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 Friday 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
Face to face Therapy in Brighton, Online and Ecotherapy Counselling near Hassocks and Brighton
I am based in the South Downs within easy reach of Brighton, Hassocks, Burgess Hill, Haywards Heath, Lewes & Brighton. Face to face sessions are available in Brighton in the North Laine. Ecotherapy/Walk and talk available in the Brighton Seafront or South Downs
Working online I am also able to work with clients all over the country. If you would like to work with me online, please ensure you have a quiet, private space where you can be uninterrupted. This time is yours.
Prices
- In Person £65.00
- 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 (available online only
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.
News...
I have recently joined the beautiful Brighton Therapy Rooms in the North Laine conveniently located right near Trafalgar Road Carpark, bus stops on London Road or a short walk from Brighton Station. Sessions are available Fridays. Please get in touch for available hours.
I am also looking to offer short term sessions, a block of six. The idea behind this... sometimes we have a problem or issue that we'd like to work on but dont have the time or funds to commit long term therapy. These six sessions will allow you to explore whatever you like over six weeks, whether it be a work issue, a decision you need to make, to process something or simply an hour for you to work on whatever comes up that week. Call it Mind Maintenence if you will
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.