In Person Counselling in Copthorne

You might be feeling anxious and stressed at the moment or looking for support for something that has been an issue for a long time. I will create a space for you to explore things you might not have been able to speak about before. I have a wide experience base as the foundation to my private practice. This includes Psychiatric rehabilitation, drug and alcohol treatment services, eating disorders, acute adolescent psychiatric inpatient settings and work with children and young people in the care system. I work integratively which means I draw from a range of therapeutic models to create a care plan that best fits your needs.

I am a Cognitive Behavioural Therapist with a background in specialist NHS psychological treatment. I am the Director of Psychological Coaching Ltd, where i deliver a specialist psychological service to Grant Thornton UK LLP's Partners. I am the Mental Health Lead for the Cambridge Medical Academy (Cambridge University), where I train a global network of 800+ doctors and nurses in mental health. My research on improving access to mental health has been published internationally. I sit on a number of international Boards where I advise on mental health service design.

It's not always easy to reach out and ask for support. We often feel that we can manage on our own or don't want to bother anyone with our thoughts and feelings. It can be hard to find a balance between work, relationships, family & other commitments to prioritise yourself. No matter what brings you to therapy the most important part is the relationship we will share. I aim to ensure you feel heard & give you a space to work through anything you want to bring to help you have a greater insight & self-awareness and I will walk alongside you on this journey. Counselling isn't a one size fits all package it's as individual as you are.

Anxiety, low mood, stress or just that feeling of being "stuck" can make life really difficult sometimes. Life events such as bereavement, job loss, relationship problems, divorce, trauma or illness can leave us feeling uncertain, down, hopeless, and anxious. This is where I can help you. I have a wealth of life experience and together we can tackle whatever problems you have and get you to a place where life is easier for you and you are not only happier in yourself, but more confident and better equipped to face whatever challenges may lie ahead.

I am a Consultant Clinical Psychologist with over 18 years of working with individuals and families who are feeling overwhelmed by the challenges that life has a habit of putting in front of us. I am extremely passionate about my work (ask anyone who knows me!) and gain a great deal of pleasure from observing the change that comes about with the help of therapeutic support.

Czy czujesz, że trudno Ci sobie poradzić w życiu i że „utknąłaś”? Doświadczasz wypalenia małżeńskiego/zawodowego lub chciałbyś popracować nad sobą, aby odnaleźć siebie i swoje cele. Być może Twoje dziecko przeżywa obecnie trudny okres emocjonalny? Pomagam rodzicom w sytuacjach pojawiających się problemów związanych z dziećmi lub relacjami rodziców z dziećmi, w sytuacjach wątpliwości rodziców co do sposobu ich wychowania lub wątpliwości wynikających z obaw o zdrowie psychiczne dziecka. Jak wyglądałoby Twoje życie, gdybyś przestała czuć się przytłoczona i znalazła właściwy sposób komunikowania się ze swoim partnerem lub dzieckiem?

Your reason for seeking therapy is unique, I recognize your courage in taking that step. I will not judge you, I want to support you to reach your full potential. I believe in the person centred approach and the healing property's of the therapeutic relationship. I offer a safe space to work with you, exploring your thoughts, feelings, behaviours and worldview. We will work at your pace and with your content. Sessions are open ended allowing the opportunity for self growth and awareness improving areas in your life currently holding you back and equipping you with the power to manage both present and future challenges.

Are you struggling with mental health problems, such as anxiety and depression, or are life events such as trauma, loss and bereavement, financial/ work or relationship problems affecting your day to day life? Counselling and psychotherapy can help to explore mental health problems and life challenges that might leave you feeling alone or stuck. If you are experiencing problems within a significant relationship, whether that is with a partner, parent or sibling, couples counselling can help to unravel the causes of conflict and misunderstandings that can get in the way of living life well.

I am a BACP registered psychotherapist and supervisor, working from a clinic in Forest Row, Sussex, online by Zoom and outdoors in nature. My approach is responsive & compassionate, giving you space to consider your current experiences, process your feelings, and develop practical tools & skills that help. My experience includes: emotional regulation, anger management, bereavement & loss, sex & sexuality, parenting, neuro-diversity, developmental trauma, anxiety, chronic illness, stress & burnout, life transitions, spirituality & creativity. I work using Gestalt therapy, somatics & energy healing to enable you to find your way.

Hello and a warm welcome. Making the decision to see a therapist is a big step, but it can be a positive one. As an experienced, Humanistic Integrative Therapist registered with the BACP, my aim is to be alongside you and listen without judgement, whilst helping you explore at your own pace, whatever difficulties you maybe facing. Perhaps you are feeling overwhelmed, anxious or depressed? Or perhaps you are experiencing low self esteem, stress or burnout because your work/life balance isn’t what you’d like it to be? Equally, you may want to work through some important life changes and evaluate your next steps.

Many clients find their way to me following difficulty with symptoms associated with depression, low self-esteem and/or with features of anxiety (in its varying clinical forms.) They frequently report reaching a point where day to day life feels a struggle; offers little sense of purpose/direction with limited experiences of satisfaction or joy. By developing a shared understanding of their problem, including the elements that have served to maintain the clients problem until now - we can be better informed as to what changes are needed (cognitively & behaviorally) to improve symptoms and renew their sense of coping.

Hi, I'm Jackie. I feel very privileged to be able to work with both adults and children. When I am working with someone I always feel it is such an honour to be brought into their world and walk the journey with them for a while. As an Integrative counsellor I can use different ways to support the journey you are on. I offer my clients a bespoke way of working that suits them, working together on whatever may concern them. Whatever the age of the person, concern or difficulty they are going through I see them as the expert and I work collaboratively to support them in resolving issues or reaching goals they may set.

Only a new path can lead to a new place. You may be suffering with trauma and navigating the repercussions of difficult events or memories. You might feel like you have lost your direction and maybe even a part of yourself along the way. I will work with you to help you to process these changes and gain a deeper understanding of the road that you have travelled so far. This can open your eyes to choices and options that might be hard for you to see right now.

None of us are immune to life's difficulties, and speaking with a counsellor whilst going through difficult times can significantly lessen that burden. It provides you with the time, space and support to process where you are in your life right now, and where you want to be heading. I have been working within the counselling field for over 17 years. I have worked within NHS settings and various counselling organisations in that time, offering a variety of proven, effective therapies to assist a wide range of issues.

If you are someone who is experiencing anxiety which is starting to negatively impact on your life or has done for many years then please do get in touch. It might be struggling to leave the house, having intrusive, unwanted thoughts or images, having to engage in behaviours such as frequent checking, washing or repeating. Often people can feel embarrassed talking about their anxieties or the unwanted behaviours they feel urged to undertake. I hope my years of experience using evidence based approaches with anxiety should help you feel able to discuss and face these anxieties head on, allowing you to lead a healthier, happier life.