Psychotherapy & Counselling Services
Private counselling and psychotherapy services in and around Washington, Pulborough.
Have the Following Thoughts Ever Crossed Your Mind About Psychotherapy?
If you’ve had these thoughts, you’re not alone in holding these misconceptions! Participating in therapy can be a transformative and constructive learning experience, and today, its advantages are widely recognised.
A growing number of people seek therapy at some point in their lives and openly discuss it. Therapy can not only help us navigate occasional challenges but also assist us in developing better and more satisfying ways of living our daily lives.
Therapy & Counselling Services
Individual Therapy
For yourself
Couples Therapy
For yourself and your partner
Group Therapy
Join a supportive community
Supervision
For your clinical work
Why Seek Therapy?
People may seek therapy for various reasons, and having the time and space to converse with someone about the difficulties they face can be a tremendous source of relief and support. What distinguishes professional therapy is the non-judgmental acceptance, unbiased perspective, and empathic dedicated attention you receive, which may not always be available from your closest relationships.
Psychotherapy is a proven process that unveils how your mind functions, why you react in specific ways, and why you connect with some individuals while struggling with others. It offers an enriching learning journey that an increasing number of people are benefiting from. Furthermore, more individuals are choosing therapy when their lives are going relatively well, recognising that improved mental well-being has benefits that extend beyond moments of crisis.
Frequently Asked Questions
The terms ‘Psychotherapy’ and ‘Counselling’ are often used interchangeably and essentially they are both characterised by a form of “talking therapy”. You will see many practitioners will use both terms when referring to themselves.
Fundamentally both psychotherapy and counselling have the same goal of providing relief to someone with some sort of psychological symptom or obstacles although there are some subtle differences.
‘Counselling’ is often used to describe a shorter-term process than psychotherapy. A goal in counselling is to enable someone to make better use of resources they may already have in place. Counselling often focuses on a specific issue, life event or experience or on a particular symptom.
‘Psychotherapy’ is often a longer process of treatment and focuses on facilitating the exploration and development of new resources for a person. In psychotherapy you will have the chance to look deeper into the root of your issues. You will have the chance to explore patterns of behaviour, thinking and feeling in your life at a greater depth that allow you to focus more on your way of being in the world.
Psychotherapy training is also a more rigorous and academic process.
Someone who may be in training to be a Psychotherapist may refer to themselves as a Psychotherapeutic Counsellor until they have completed certification to be known as a Psychotherapist.
I hope that my website has given you an overview of who I am and how I work and if you are interested in finding out more I would recommend an initial consultation to meet each other to see if it feels right for you when we are in the room together. We will probably be able to establish quite early on if I am the right person for you.
Choosing a therapist is a very individual choice and I recommend you take the time to meet at least a couple people with a view to having some thought about who you may work best with. I believe that each relationship is individual and unique and it is a privilege for me to get to know people I see and to support them on their therapeutic journey. Relationship is central to building a therapeutic alliance and working together, so trust your instinct to make a decision and start your own journey.
I look forward to meeting you!
Following our initial assessment, if you would like to start sessions together we will agree a day and time for your sessions. I will send you a standard therapy agreement that outlines my commitment to you and it details much of what I would have discussed in the assessment session. This includes details of my professional commitments and of the administrative aspects of our therapeutic relationship. We will both have a signed copy of this agreement.
Payment is due each session and I accept cash or BACS transfers. Any missed sessions with less than 48 hours notice will be payable on the following session.
If you want to work longer term I am also happy to work on monthly payments.
Your Therapy
Professional
Qualifications
Qualified Practitioner and Certified Transactional Analyst (CTA(P)), Dip. TA Practice, Clinical member of UKCP, Registered member of BACP (MBACP).
Convenient
Locations
West Sussex location in Washington (RH20). Washington is just off the A24 and within easy distance of Storrington, Steyning, Ashington, Thakeham, West Chilt, Worthing and surrounding villages. Daytime (Mon to Fri only) and evening appointments available.
Memberships
& Insurance
I am fully insured and a member of professional bodies including BACP, UKCP, UKATA.
Ready to Make a Change? Book an Initial Consultation Today
If you have any questions at all about therapy or would like to make an appointment, get in touch. I will usually be able to respond to you within 24 hours.