FAQs
What kind of counselling do you offer?
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I offer humanistic counselling. This means that I aim to sensitively attune to your experience of yourself in the world as we explore anything about you, your life and your identity; the thoughts, feelings and experiences that have caused you pain and distress as well as those that have brought you hope, satisfaction and happiness. I offer both support and challenge to what emerges in our sessions to draw awareness to the way that you operate and how this impacts your life.
I offer weekly 50 minute sessions. The first one is offered at a reduced rate of £40 and provides an opportunity for us to meet and get a sense of how it feels to be together. It allows me to have an understanding of what is bringing you to counselling and what you are seeking from our work together. It gives you an opportunity to ask any questions and see if you think you would like to work with me. There is no obligation to commit to any further sessions.
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If you choose to continue the fees are £60 per session. I work with clients on either a short term or open ended basis either in person at The Wilbury Clinic, Upper Floors, 109 Church Road, Hove, or online.
What are the reasons that people come to counselling?
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We all have times when things feel like too much to cope with or that our life isn’t quite how we want it to be. These are some of reasons that the people that I work with come to counselling:
Anxiety
Depression/ low mood/feelings of emptiness
Relationship, parenting & family issues
Trauma
Low self esteem
Bereavement, grief & loss
Autism & neurodivergence
Feeling lonely or isolated
Life transitions
Stress
Health issues
Identity issues
Social anxiety
Feeling stuck or overwhelmed
Life feeling meaningless or directionless
Painful or confusing feelings
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How can counselling help me?
Counselling provides the opportunity to explore any thoughts, feelings or experiences that might be difficult to talk about with people that you already know. Whilst I don't offer advice, the space to talk through things with a counsellor committed to understanding you can deepen your understanding of whatever issues you are facing and help you cope with them. Through working together I hope to enable you find new meanings or perspectives, gain self-acceptance and discover what other choices you may have.
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How do I start?
The first step is to contact me in one of the following ways:
· By phoning 07452 846730 (please leave a message if I’m not available to answer)
· By emailing charlotterustincounselling@hotmail.com
· By submitting the online form
I will aim to respond within 24 hours (excluding weekends or annual leave)
When I respond we can explore our mutual availability and arrange an initial session.
Choosing the right counsellor for you is important and I hope that you have found information here that helps you make that choice. Please contact me if you have any further questions or would like to arrange a time for us to meet for an initial session.
