Counselling in Chichester
Available now to support your anxiety recovery or social & relationship issues. Person-centred & expressive arts therapist offering sand tray, creative, walk & talk therapies, meditation, online or in-person in Chichester, West Sussex for individuals & groups. Available for workshops for groups & organisations in West Sussex, Hampshire & Surrey. If you feel overwhelmed or have lost a sense of self amongst all the opinions around you, I can help you to make sense of your experiences. If you feel misunderstood, sensitive, creative or identify as neurodivergent. Contact me for a free chat & ask about my availability & student rate.
Available now to support your anxiety recovery or social & relationship issues. Person-centred & expressive arts therapist offering sand tray, creative, walk & talk therapies, meditation, online or in-person in Chichester, West Sussex for individuals & groups. Available for workshops for groups & organisations in West Sussex, Hampshire & Surrey. If you feel overwhelmed or have lost a sense of self amongst all the opinions around you, I can help you to make sense of your experiences. If you feel misunderstood, sensitive, creative or identify as neurodivergent. Contact me for a free chat & ask about my availability & student rate.
Are you a woman struggling to feel happy and at peace with yourself, your relationships, or your working life? Might it be your own thoughts and behaviours that are getting in the way of you having the life or career success you want? I can help you to understand and manage your emotions, self-talk, boundaries and behaviours. I will help you to rebalance your life and improve your most important relationship - the one you have with yourself and your Inner Child! I’ll work with you nationally or internationally - online using Skype. I work in a short-term focused and structured way tailored to your individual needs (av 15 sessions).
Are you a woman struggling to feel happy and at peace with yourself, your relationships, or your working life? Might it be your own thoughts and behaviours that are getting in the way of you having the life or career success you want? I can help you to understand and manage your emotions, self-talk, boundaries and behaviours. I will help you to rebalance your life and improve your most important relationship - the one you have with yourself and your Inner Child! I’ll work with you nationally or internationally - online using Skype. I work in a short-term focused and structured way tailored to your individual needs (av 15 sessions).
Dr Alesia Moulton-Perkins at Neurodiverseonline
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Chichester PO19
Have you ever wondered why you or your child struggle to fit in, get things done, learn and remember things? Maybe you experience tic-like movements, have meltdowns or live in a constant state of overwhelm? A condition like ASD, ADHD, Tourette's/Tics, dyslexia or a learning disability might be at the root of these problems. We can help you find out with a diagnostic assessment.
Have you ever wondered why you or your child struggle to fit in, get things done, learn and remember things? Maybe you experience tic-like movements, have meltdowns or live in a constant state of overwhelm? A condition like ASD, ADHD, Tourette's/Tics, dyslexia or a learning disability might be at the root of these problems. We can help you find out with a diagnostic assessment.
Are you experiencing anxiety and fear? Are you avoiding situations because of this? Is this stopping you from doing the things that are important to you? Do you feel stuck and unable to move forward? Are you getting caught in mental arguments with yourself? Is all this making you tired and feeling really low? If so, it is likely that you have been traumatized and felt unsupported…and this may have been in your childhood. You may be thinking “I haven’t experienced any trauma”. What you experience as trauma as a child, when you are developing a sense of who you are, can be very different to what you perceive as trauma as an adult.
Are you experiencing anxiety and fear? Are you avoiding situations because of this? Is this stopping you from doing the things that are important to you? Do you feel stuck and unable to move forward? Are you getting caught in mental arguments with yourself? Is all this making you tired and feeling really low? If so, it is likely that you have been traumatized and felt unsupported…and this may have been in your childhood. You may be thinking “I haven’t experienced any trauma”. What you experience as trauma as a child, when you are developing a sense of who you are, can be very different to what you perceive as trauma as an adult.
I am a Humanistic counsellor and psychotherapist working with adults and young people in the Chichester area offering long and short term therapy. I work face to face in my therapy room, offer walk & talk sessions and online session. You may be struggling with your thoughts, your feelings, your behaviours, and your life situation at the moment. Not knowing how to overcome these difficulties can feel overwhelming. I can help you explore this in order to empower you, to make the necessary changes to live a more fulfilling life.
I am a Humanistic counsellor and psychotherapist working with adults and young people in the Chichester area offering long and short term therapy. I work face to face in my therapy room, offer walk & talk sessions and online session. You may be struggling with your thoughts, your feelings, your behaviours, and your life situation at the moment. Not knowing how to overcome these difficulties can feel overwhelming. I can help you explore this in order to empower you, to make the necessary changes to live a more fulfilling life.
I believe that talking to a trained, professional counsellor in a safe, confidential place can help everyone to understand why they are struggling to cope with modern life challenges. Working with clients, I respect the client’s diagnosis, however instead of keeping my client in that defined “box of diagnosis” and “deal with” it, I tend to try to discover the invisible links between the different parts (past and present) of the client’s life. For me the meaning of successful counselling is not measured by a specific achievement. It is a slow, constantly changing progress of how my clients think and feel about themselves and others.
I believe that talking to a trained, professional counsellor in a safe, confidential place can help everyone to understand why they are struggling to cope with modern life challenges. Working with clients, I respect the client’s diagnosis, however instead of keeping my client in that defined “box of diagnosis” and “deal with” it, I tend to try to discover the invisible links between the different parts (past and present) of the client’s life. For me the meaning of successful counselling is not measured by a specific achievement. It is a slow, constantly changing progress of how my clients think and feel about themselves and others.
I am an integrative and trauma informed counsellor based in Chichester West Sussex. I work therapeutically with children, young people and adults in a gentle, empathic and warm way. Fundamental to my approach is the belief that we all have the potential to change, develop and lead more satisfying lives. You may be having relationship difficulties, issues with anxiety, experienced trauma of some kind, or looking to change an aspect of your life that is not fulfilling. In providing a relationship which feels safe you can, at your own pace, find your own answers and feel heard and supported towards a happier way of living and being
I am an integrative and trauma informed counsellor based in Chichester West Sussex. I work therapeutically with children, young people and adults in a gentle, empathic and warm way. Fundamental to my approach is the belief that we all have the potential to change, develop and lead more satisfying lives. You may be having relationship difficulties, issues with anxiety, experienced trauma of some kind, or looking to change an aspect of your life that is not fulfilling. In providing a relationship which feels safe you can, at your own pace, find your own answers and feel heard and supported towards a happier way of living and being
I am here to help you through this difficult time, even if the issues you face feel insurmountable; we will use our time to develop a genuine and professional relationship which becomes the platform for your discovery and growth. The therapeutic space will make you feel comfortable, trusting and safe, and I will support you to make positive changes in your life. I use a wide range of creative therapies to provide every opportunity to explore your worries. Ultimately we all want to be happy and able to enjoy all that life has to offer; you have the power to take control of the problems weighing you down, let me help you achieve it.
I am here to help you through this difficult time, even if the issues you face feel insurmountable; we will use our time to develop a genuine and professional relationship which becomes the platform for your discovery and growth. The therapeutic space will make you feel comfortable, trusting and safe, and I will support you to make positive changes in your life. I use a wide range of creative therapies to provide every opportunity to explore your worries. Ultimately we all want to be happy and able to enjoy all that life has to offer; you have the power to take control of the problems weighing you down, let me help you achieve it.
Struggling to move forward on your own? Whether you are experiencing stress and anxiety caused by recent events, or you're haunted by childhood trauma, we can certainly work on it together. Positive changes are possible, you only need to take a first step. You might be surprised how much resilience and strength you discover within yourself. As a therapist I can help you to begin seeing things realistically, setting more achievable goals, to understand your anxiety and learn to deal with it and to improve your relationships.
Struggling to move forward on your own? Whether you are experiencing stress and anxiety caused by recent events, or you're haunted by childhood trauma, we can certainly work on it together. Positive changes are possible, you only need to take a first step. You might be surprised how much resilience and strength you discover within yourself. As a therapist I can help you to begin seeing things realistically, setting more achievable goals, to understand your anxiety and learn to deal with it and to improve your relationships.
I wonder how it is for you right now, maybe it's difficult to find the right words to explain how you're feeling? My personal style is to be gentle, patient, warm and creative. I believe change emerges when we are really seen, heard and valued. I will work with you to discover how life is for you, what may be stuck or holding you back and how to move forward. I believe the therapy journey is created together, where we explore what works best for you in session. We will work at a safe and gentle pace.
I wonder how it is for you right now, maybe it's difficult to find the right words to explain how you're feeling? My personal style is to be gentle, patient, warm and creative. I believe change emerges when we are really seen, heard and valued. I will work with you to discover how life is for you, what may be stuck or holding you back and how to move forward. I believe the therapy journey is created together, where we explore what works best for you in session. We will work at a safe and gentle pace.
Joanne Gilhooly
Psychotherapist, MA, MBACP
Verified Verified
Chichester PO20 (Online Only)
Not accepting new clients
Therapy can be transformative - so why struggle alone? Whether you are in deep emotional pain, anxious, stressed or perhaps frustrated with your life, exploring the issues in a safe setting can be empowering. In a world that can feel frantic yet lonely, it's hard to dedicate time to yourself. But you are important: you deserve an opportunity to reassess 'how you got here', to be more self-aware and find ways to be truly happy. I offer the chance to be really heard - with empathy and without judgement - in total confidence. We'll work together to understand what is troubling you at a depth, duration and pace that feel right to you.
Therapy can be transformative - so why struggle alone? Whether you are in deep emotional pain, anxious, stressed or perhaps frustrated with your life, exploring the issues in a safe setting can be empowering. In a world that can feel frantic yet lonely, it's hard to dedicate time to yourself. But you are important: you deserve an opportunity to reassess 'how you got here', to be more self-aware and find ways to be truly happy. I offer the chance to be really heard - with empathy and without judgement - in total confidence. We'll work together to understand what is troubling you at a depth, duration and pace that feel right to you.
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Do you feel stuck or frustrated in your life? Overwhelmed by feelings of anxiety, self-doubt, or struggling with a relationship? Perhaps you experience episodes of low mood that are affecting you and your family. It is often hard for others to understand how we experience life, and this can lead to feelings of isolation and despair. The evidence suggests that finding a therapist you feel able to talk to and understood by is key to a successful therapeutic experience. I support my clients to explore their problems and worries in a safe, non-judgmental, and collaborative way, leading to improved mental health and wellbeing.
Do you feel stuck or frustrated in your life? Overwhelmed by feelings of anxiety, self-doubt, or struggling with a relationship? Perhaps you experience episodes of low mood that are affecting you and your family. It is often hard for others to understand how we experience life, and this can lead to feelings of isolation and despair. The evidence suggests that finding a therapist you feel able to talk to and understood by is key to a successful therapeutic experience. I support my clients to explore their problems and worries in a safe, non-judgmental, and collaborative way, leading to improved mental health and wellbeing.
I am an Accredited Psychotherapeutic counsellor, supporting individual and couple clients to explore a wide range of personal and sex and relationship issues. I am a registered sex addiction therapist, supporting sex and pornography addiction issues and a registered StopSo therapist, working with contact and online sex offending issues. Currently in-training as a Psychosexual Therapist, I can offer you support with sexual function problems such as premature/delayed ejaculation, unreliable erections, painful sex and penetration problems, low libido and orgasm difficulties. I am an LGBTQ+ positive and kink aware therapist.
I am an Accredited Psychotherapeutic counsellor, supporting individual and couple clients to explore a wide range of personal and sex and relationship issues. I am a registered sex addiction therapist, supporting sex and pornography addiction issues and a registered StopSo therapist, working with contact and online sex offending issues. Currently in-training as a Psychosexual Therapist, I can offer you support with sexual function problems such as premature/delayed ejaculation, unreliable erections, painful sex and penetration problems, low libido and orgasm difficulties. I am an LGBTQ+ positive and kink aware therapist.
My job is to help you look after your emotional and mental wellbeing in a safe, confidential and non-judgemental environment. We will work together to understand and clarify your concerns, explore your difficulties and identify meaningful and lasting changes you would like to make in order to improve your life. My job will not stop there as I will empower you to achieve your goals, find your own solutions to your problems, develop your own strengths and skills that you can use when dealing with life challenges.
My job is to help you look after your emotional and mental wellbeing in a safe, confidential and non-judgemental environment. We will work together to understand and clarify your concerns, explore your difficulties and identify meaningful and lasting changes you would like to make in order to improve your life. My job will not stop there as I will empower you to achieve your goals, find your own solutions to your problems, develop your own strengths and skills that you can use when dealing with life challenges.
I work primarily with children aged from 5 years onwards and support children through therapy by helping them learn to identify emotions, process the past, and develop effective ways to manage and express themselves. I predominantly work from a space in the Chichester area, but I am also happy to see children at their school if this feels more comfortable for them. I feel very passionately about children having their voices heard and having access to support so they can then develop the right tools to express themselves and build resilience to go forward.
I work primarily with children aged from 5 years onwards and support children through therapy by helping them learn to identify emotions, process the past, and develop effective ways to manage and express themselves. I predominantly work from a space in the Chichester area, but I am also happy to see children at their school if this feels more comfortable for them. I feel very passionately about children having their voices heard and having access to support so they can then develop the right tools to express themselves and build resilience to go forward.
People come to counselling when their life is not going as they want it to be. With sensitive listening, empathy and gentle observation I can help you to become aware of what is troubling you and why. You may be having difficulties in one or more of a wide range of difficulties including anger, anxiety, bereavement, depression, divorce and separation, family issues, guilt, loneliness, injury, loss and grief, low self esteem, relationship issues or stress. I can help you by really listening in a non-judgemental way and supporting you as you listen to yourself, which will lead to greater self-acceptance, understanding and resilience.
People come to counselling when their life is not going as they want it to be. With sensitive listening, empathy and gentle observation I can help you to become aware of what is troubling you and why. You may be having difficulties in one or more of a wide range of difficulties including anger, anxiety, bereavement, depression, divorce and separation, family issues, guilt, loneliness, injury, loss and grief, low self esteem, relationship issues or stress. I can help you by really listening in a non-judgemental way and supporting you as you listen to yourself, which will lead to greater self-acceptance, understanding and resilience.
Are you struggling with issues and can't see which way to turn? Feeling overwhelmed? Facing life-changing situations? I am a Psychotherapeutic Counsellor, working in private practice providing face-to-face, telephone and online individual counselling. Counselling provides a safe and confidential space into which you can bring issues which may be leaving you struggling, anxious and conflicted. Talking to someone outside your immediate circle, who can offer an objective perspective on your situation, can help you to feel heard, recognise patterns of behaviour, and work things through without fear of reprisal, judgement or guilt.
Are you struggling with issues and can't see which way to turn? Feeling overwhelmed? Facing life-changing situations? I am a Psychotherapeutic Counsellor, working in private practice providing face-to-face, telephone and online individual counselling. Counselling provides a safe and confidential space into which you can bring issues which may be leaving you struggling, anxious and conflicted. Talking to someone outside your immediate circle, who can offer an objective perspective on your situation, can help you to feel heard, recognise patterns of behaviour, and work things through without fear of reprisal, judgement or guilt.
I am a Counselling Psychologist and highly specialist cognitive behavioural (CBT) therapist. CBT is the recommended therapy for Depression and Anxiety by the National Institute for Clinical Excellence (NICE) and the NHS. I trained at the Institute of Psychiatry in London, a world leader in CBT practice & research. It is a highly skilled active therapy that explores links between thoughts, behaviours & emotions to help you break free from negative cycles that might be holding you back. I also adopt somatic based techniques to provide a holistic whole body approach based on latest research, especially for clients with trauma.
I am a Counselling Psychologist and highly specialist cognitive behavioural (CBT) therapist. CBT is the recommended therapy for Depression and Anxiety by the National Institute for Clinical Excellence (NICE) and the NHS. I trained at the Institute of Psychiatry in London, a world leader in CBT practice & research. It is a highly skilled active therapy that explores links between thoughts, behaviours & emotions to help you break free from negative cycles that might be holding you back. I also adopt somatic based techniques to provide a holistic whole body approach based on latest research, especially for clients with trauma.
Are you a High Achieving Professional who through dedication and focus to a career, realise you've left yourself out of your life? Are you now looking to create change so you thrive as a person, be happier in yourself and enjoy a richer and more personally stimulating life. Yet you need guidance and support in developing a blueprint and then making changes which will benefit you in doing so. I'm Jan. An Elite Life Architect and I can help you increase personal wellbeing, support you through emotional difficulties, enhance mental wellness and help you develop an agile mindset.
Are you a High Achieving Professional who through dedication and focus to a career, realise you've left yourself out of your life? Are you now looking to create change so you thrive as a person, be happier in yourself and enjoy a richer and more personally stimulating life. Yet you need guidance and support in developing a blueprint and then making changes which will benefit you in doing so. I'm Jan. An Elite Life Architect and I can help you increase personal wellbeing, support you through emotional difficulties, enhance mental wellness and help you develop an agile mindset.
Welcome, I'm Chelsea, a therapist trained in CBT & EMDR, predominantly working in the NHS. I am here to support you if you’re struggling emotionally, experiencing difficult thoughts & behaviours which you can't seem to change or are finding memories from the past coming back to haunt you. I can offer a safe & non-judgemental space where we can talk about it together. Perhaps you would like to understand what is going on for you & learn how to better manage things in your internal world so they stop impacting on your life. Or perhaps you would like to stop behaving in ways which are blocking you from living a fulfilled life.
Welcome, I'm Chelsea, a therapist trained in CBT & EMDR, predominantly working in the NHS. I am here to support you if you’re struggling emotionally, experiencing difficult thoughts & behaviours which you can't seem to change or are finding memories from the past coming back to haunt you. I can offer a safe & non-judgemental space where we can talk about it together. Perhaps you would like to understand what is going on for you & learn how to better manage things in your internal world so they stop impacting on your life. Or perhaps you would like to stop behaving in ways which are blocking you from living a fulfilled life.
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How does your Counsellor compare?
Number of Counsellors in Chichester
80+
Average cost per session
£60
Counsellors in Chichester who prioritize treating:
94% | Anxiety |
91% | Depression |
86% | Self Esteem |
80% | Relationship Issues |
79% | Stress |
69% | Trauma and PTSD |
64% | Bereavement |
Average years in practice
11 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
71% | Aviva |
71% | Vitality |
65% | AXA PPP |
How Counsellors in Chichester see their clients
89% | In Person and Online | |
11% | Online Only |
Gender breakdown
85% | Female | |
15% | Male |
FAQs - About Therapy and Counselling
How can I find a therapist in Chichester?
Search for nearby therapists or counsellors by inputting your city, postcode, or a provider’s name into the search bar. From there, you can filter providers by the issues they treat, cost, insurance, gender, and other factors to find providers who are well-suited to your needs. To navigate between locations within the same country, enter a new city or postcode into the search bar.
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Is everyone in the Psychology Today Therapy Directory a licensed therapist?
Counsellors and Psychotherapists listed in the directory are members of the main professional associations, mainly the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and the UK Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP). Most Psychologists in the directory are accredited members of the British Psychological Society (BPS) and/or are registered in the Health and Care Professions Council (HPCP).
Providers whose professional membership or primary credential has been verified by Psychology Today are signified by a “Verified” symbol. Given that professional memberships are not a statutory requirement for psychotherapists and counsellors in the UK, certain qualified professionals or organisations may choose not to maintain such memberships despite possessing the necessary qualifications. They may be selectively included without the “Verified” seal.
Providers whose professional membership or primary credential has been verified by Psychology Today are signified by a “Verified” symbol. Given that professional memberships are not a statutory requirement for psychotherapists and counsellors in the UK, certain qualified professionals or organisations may choose not to maintain such memberships despite possessing the necessary qualifications. They may be selectively included without the “Verified” seal.
What’s the difference between a psychologist, a therapist, and a counsellor?
Counsellors, psychotherapists and psychologists can all provide counselling or talking therapy and have credentials and experience that enable them to do so in the UK. Psychologists have earned a degree in psychology and many are members of the British Psychological Society (BPS) and have completed a postgraduate qualification in a specialism. Counsellors and Psychotherapists are not required to have a psychology degree, but to belong to a professional organisation such as the BACP or UKCP, they are required to have completed a training course as well as clinical and supervision hours.
What type of therapy is right for me?
The type of therapy best suited to a particular individual depends on several factors, including their primary reason for seeking therapy, their preferred timeline (some therapy types last for a set number of sessions, while others are open-ended), and their personality and preferences—some may prefer a more structured approach. For many individuals, multiple types of therapy could provide a good fit.
How much does therapy cost?
The cost of therapy depends on a number of variables, including location and the therapist’s experience and training. On average, a therapy session in the UK could be between £30 - £60 when seeing a counsellor and £60 - £150 and up when seeing a clinical psychologist. If you have private insurance, your plan may cover some if not all of your sessions. You should contact your insurance provider to determine if they provide coverage for therapy sessions and to determine what, if any, requirements they might have in order for your sessions to be covered, such as a referral from your GP or medical specialist.
What are more affordable or low cost therapy solutions?
Many therapists offer sliding scale payments, usually on a limited number of slots, which consists in an agreement between the therapist and a client to pay a reduced rate. Therapists who provide such arrangements often consider the client's income or ability to pay, but the extent of the discount is ultimately at the therapist's discretion. Furthermore, while group therapy may have different goals and benefits compared to individual therapy, it can be a more affordable solution to address certain types of issues.
If you are struggling to access therapy due to budget constraints, you could also consider public funded mental health services. The NHS Talking therapies programme offers free of charge counselling for common mental health problems like anxiety and depression. The service is available to anyone registered with a GP, though you do not necessarily need to be referred by your GP and can refer yourself directly to a Talking therapies service. The service will provide different solutions, including group and individual therapy, for a limited number of sessions which are generally up to six.
If you are struggling to access therapy due to budget constraints, you could also consider public funded mental health services. The NHS Talking therapies programme offers free of charge counselling for common mental health problems like anxiety and depression. The service is available to anyone registered with a GP, though you do not necessarily need to be referred by your GP and can refer yourself directly to a Talking therapies service. The service will provide different solutions, including group and individual therapy, for a limited number of sessions which are generally up to six.
Is online therapy cheaper than in-person therapy?
Many therapists charge the same amount for online therapy as they do for in-person therapy—though clients may still find this cost-effective if it cuts down on their transportation costs. Health insurance plans often offer equivalent coverage for online and in-person therapy; indeed, in many places, they are legally required to do so. Text-based or on-demand therapy apps may be cheaper than traditional one-on-one psychotherapy; however, the practice may be less effective and is not likely to be covered by insurance.
Is online therapy a good option?
Therapy conducted online can be just as effective as in-person therapy, as long as there is a strong alliance between the client and the therapist. To find a therapist who provides telehealth services to clients in your area, click “Online Therapy” on the directory homepage and search by your city or town or your postcode.
Are therapy sessions confidential?
Therapists who are part of a professional organisation such as the BACP, the UKCP, or BPS are bound by an ethical framework that requires them to uphold a confidentiality agreement. Confidentiality is a crucial part of the therapeutic relationship and only under specific circumstances, such as when there has been participation in a criminal act or act of terror, or if there is potential or known harm to the client or others, will a therapist be obligated to break the agreement. These exceptions to the confidentiality agreement are usually discussed during the initial consultation.