Why counselling?
Do you feel that your life could be much more satisfying and fulfilling than it is? Do you get stuck in patterns of anxiety, emotional overwhelm, or self-doubt? I specialise in helping people to make the best of their gifts and potential, by working to remove the obstacles to growth and happiness.
My background and training
As well as my Level 7 qualifications in psychodynamic and psychospiritual counselling, I’ve been trained in many other kinds of personal development work, including bodywork, psychodrama, Internal Family Systems, and couples counselling. I've been working as a counsellor since 2014.
I’m fully insured, and as an accredited member I work within the ethical and professional framework of the British Association of Counsellors and Psychotherapists – the country’s no. 1 official association.
I’m kind, patient, perceptive and supportive, and I’ll never judge or criticise you. Whatever difficult places we might go to in our work together, you can be sure that I’ve been there before in my own therapy journey and training. That makes me a safe and trustworthy guide.
Practicalities
First contact
We’ll start with a free phone discussion, to explore your situation and what you’re looking for, and to see how we get on.
Then, if you choose to, we’ll arrange an initial meeting, followed by regular sessions at a mutually convenient time.
Locations
At my office in Dyke Road Drive, Brighton, near Preston Circus and London Rd Station, and with on-street parking.
At the Open Door Clinic in Lewes, near the station and several car parks, or
On Zoom, FaceTime, Skype or WhatsApp.
My Fee
My fee is £60 per session for individuals and £80 for couples, payable by card or online.
Sessions last 50 minutes.
How it works
We all have a huge capacity for love, joy and creativity, but the channels get clogged up by unhealed emotional wounds and unresolved traumas. These effects build up if they’re not dealt with, so that our thoughts become distorted as well, and it becomes harder and harder to find our way out of the maze without sympathetic professional help.
I’ll work with you to get the negative voices and feelings under control, to create distance from them and allow your more positive and creative side to come forward.
The process of change
I provide a space where you can be seen and heard exactly as you are. We’ll explore the kinds of things that you typically do and say, and the feelings and thoughts that go with them. We’ll look at what triggers these, where they come from, and how not to be dominated by them any more. You’ll learn bit by bit to be a wiser and more compassionate friend to yourself, so as to move towards a life which reflects the best of who you are.
FAQ
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Absolutely not. With me therapy is an active and collaborative process. I’ll prompt, ask questions, and make suggestions - whatever helps you to achieve your goals.
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There’s no reason why you should. I’ll work with you from the place that you’re in now, whatever it is. No judgements, no expectations.
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As long as they need to - typically from six months to two or more years. But if you need more or less time than that; no problem. I’m here to help you understand and get what you need.
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Definitely. The agreement is open-ended, and can be terminated whenever feels right for you.
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I don’t see young people under 18, but there’s no upper age limit. I’ve worked with people of every age from 18 to late 70s.
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I don’t do ‘drop-ins’. A bit like a fitness or weight loss programme, therapy and counselling work much better with a sustained and regular commitment. But I’ll always do my bit to adapt around your work and family commitments.
What clients are saying
"Thank you for all your time and effort with us both together and separately to date, Simon. We have had plenty to consider and put into action going forwards."
A. F. and R. F., London
"Many thanks for this year. You are a source of calm and clarity!"
R. B., London
"You have been a great support and I think I have a good foundation to cope with and strengthen my family relationships."
F. J., London
"I am in a much better place emotionally now."
K. P., London
Contact
Text me on 07557 508 988, or leave a message here, and I’ll get back to you within 24 hours
