Professional counselling for individuals, couples, and families, to support new ways of experiencing and living life
"The greatest privilege in life is to be able to be who you are." - Carl Jung
About me
My name is Sam and I am a BACP registered counsellor trained in Humanistic and Integrative therapy. I work with individuals, couples, polyamorous relationships, and families to support new ways of experiencing and living life.
Whether you're experiencing low mood, anxiety, relationship difficulties, grief and loss, self-esteem issues, a loss of purpose, or unhealthy coping mechanisms, I aim to help you make sense of what you are going through and explore what might support you.
Through an honest, empathic, and non-judgemental relationship, counselling can facilitate real internal shifts, allowing room for new ways of thinking and being. My role is simply to support you, and move at your pace, as you decide the direction in which you would like your life to take and discover new ways of experiencing it.
I encourage client sessions to be Face-to-Face, but if this is not possible, then I believe online counselling counselling can be equally effective for many clients.
Along side my private practice, I work at my local hospice with bereaved clients and clients facing life limiting illnesses. I am part of a team at a low cost counselling service in Forest Row supporting various mental health issues. I also have experience working with teenagers having previously worked at a sixth form college, to help young people navigate anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, and self-esteem issues. I support people from all walks of life.
As a fully-qualified counsellor, I am a member of the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP), and work in accordance with their ethical framework.
Additional training:
Certificate in Counselling Children and Young People - Stage 1
Certificate in Working with Couples and Relationships
My approach
Choosing to begin counselling is I believe, a significant step - a first move to becoming unstuck and to understanding feelings, experiences and challenges that life invariably brings. Whether you're aware of what's troubling you or simply sense that something doesn't feel quite right, counselling can help you become unstuck and start to move in the direction you would like your life to go.
I work relationally, which means I place our therapeutic relationship at the heart of our work. I'll shape our sessions to meet your needs, and we'll move at a pace that feels manageable for you.
Confidentiality
Everything shared in our sessions is confidential and takes place in a safe private space. As part of maintaining the highest professional standards, our work may be shared anonymously with my supervisor - this is standard practice for all counsellors. Confidentiality would only be broken in exceptional circumstances, such as a safeguarding concern, and I would always endeavour to discuss this with you first.
Sharing a problem
Counselling is a helpful way to share problems because it provides a neutral, non-judgmental environment with a qualified professional.
Healthier choices
By gently exploring your experiences and gaining new insights, you can begin to understand long-held patterns and make different choices - ones that can move you closer to where you'd like to be.
What issues can counselling help with?
People come to me for help with a wide range of issues. Here are a few of the more common difficulties that can be supported through counselling:
Feelings of stress or anxiety
Panic attacks
Relationship difficulties
Grief, loss or bereavement
Unhealthy coping strategies
Trauma
Loss of identity or purpose
Self harm
Depression
Confidence and self-esteem
Anger management
Issues relating to sexuality
Difficulties at work or in retirement
Family
Physical health concerns
Physical or sexual abuse
My location
I work from a private counselling room in North Chailey and also from a room at The Yews Community Centre, 55, Boltro Road, Haywards Heath, West Sussex, RH16 1BJ. Both rooms are within easy reach of Lewes, East Grinstead and Burgess Hill. Free parking is available at both.
In addition to face-to-face counselling in North Chailey and Haywards Heath, I also offer online sessions to people throughout the UK via Microsoft Teams.
Fees & availability
I offer a free 15 minute telephone consultation so we can have an initial conversation about what's brought you to counselling and whether I might be the right fit for you.
Following this, I offer an introductory assessment session at a reduced rate of £40. Subsequent sessions cost £60 for individuals and £90 for couples. Sessions last 50 minutes. Sessions are offered weekly, as I find this tends to work best for clients.
I will always do my best to offer you an appointment promptly and will aim to respond to all enquires within 48 hours.
Get in touch
I would love to hear from you. If you have any questions about how counselling works, or you would like to arrange an initial assessment appointment, please feel free to get in touch - there's no obligation and all contact is strictly confidential.
You can reach me by email or by calling 07927 647179. I'm happy to chat things through before you commit to anything.
All enquires are usually answered within 48 hours.
Frequently asked questions
That's entirely up to you. There's no set number of sessions - some clients feel a short-term piece of work is what they need, while others benefit from longer-term support. I offer weekly sessions and will always encourage us to work towards a thoughtful ending when the time feels right, rather than simply stopping. Every client is different, and your journey will be shaped by what you need.
I aim to respond to all enquiries within 48 hours and will do my best to offer an appointment as soon as possible.
Counselling sessions are one-one. The relationship between client and counsellor is at the heart of the work, and the confidential space is kept just for you. A friend or relative cannot be part of a counselling. That said, it's completely natural to want support when first reaching out - please don't hesitate to get in touch, even if you have questions before taking that step.
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