Hi there, if you're looking for therapy, you have so many options to choose from, however it can all get a bit overwhelming knowing who to choose! I will be as clear as I can about who I am and what I do, so you can decide whether to take the next step to meet me. I offer a free 10-minute chat to explore if we'd be a good match for working together.
About me and my practice
My name is Kes, and I'm a counsellor and still a work in progress myself, and I know what it's like to sit in the client's chair. My role is to support you to feel comfortable and relaxed as we discuss your issues, and I am certainly not here to judge you.
I work online so you can join sessions from home wherever you are, and I also meet people in person in Brighton (including outdoor therapy). My counselling practice is informed by humanistic and depth psychology.
Humanistic psychology takes a positive and non-pathologising view of mental well-being, believing that we all have essential human needs, and that when these needs are not met we experience distress.
Depth psychology acknowledges that we all have unconscious processes in our minds, meaning that we may only sometimes be partly aware of our thoughts, feelings, needs and internal resources. Depth psychology places emphasis on the individual developing the ability to self-reflect in order to access greater self-awareness.
I'm also fascinated by ancient and contemporary philosophy (e.g. Stoicism, existentialism), and believe that there are many tools for approaching life, and ways of understanding ourselves, that have been passed down to us by great thinkers, which may be worth considering in therapy.
I have a holistic i.e. "whole person" approach to welcoming and including all aspects of you that you'd like to explore in therapy. Nothing is off limits. I'm here to support and encourage you to know and understand yourself and live well.
Experience
I've worked with many kinds of people from the UK and around the world (online). I am passionate about supporting LGBTQ+ people and anyone who has felt marginalised including neurodivergent people, and people of culture.
Qualifications
I qualified as a counsellor through the Diploma training provided by the Sweet Track Centre, a reputable therapy centre in Glastonbury. The core approach I trained in was person-centred, and this forms the foundation of my work. I also trained in integrative theoretical frameworks to increase my understanding of transpersonal processes, body psychology and relationship dynamics as we work together through your issues. Furthermore, I pursue many additional hours of continuing professional development, and am constantly updating my training around trauma, neurodivergence, culture, decolonisation, queerness, identity and relationships.
Additional Information
I have come through some adversities in my own life, and therapy has helped me to heal from some of the emotional effects of trauma. I use my own process of trauma recovery to empathise, understand and empower others who have overcome adversities. Also, I know what it's like to need support, and to find certain things very unhelpful, so I see my role as not just knowing what to do, but also ethically knowing what not to do. I take a special interest in getting to know each individual person I work with, and exploring at your pace, the direction that you'd like to go in your therapy.
Professional Membership
BACP, NCPS
Professional Register
British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP)
Verified by Counsellingo on Friday, 25 October 2024
Initial Consultation
I offer a free, 10-minute chat to get to know each other before deciding whether to work together. It's an opportunity for you to ask questions, and gain some clarity on what our work together may involve. There's no obligation or pressure to make a decision to work with me. You are very welcome to get in touch.
Fees
Sliding scale £30 to £80
When I Work
Every day Monday to Thursday.
Closed on evenings and weekends.
Therapeutic Approach
Person-Centred, Integrative
Video Platforms
WhatsApp, Meet (no downloads needed)
Pronouns
He/Him
Area
East Sussex
