WELCOME TO MY COUNSELLING SPACE
I’m an integrative counsellor, and I offer a kind, supportive space where you can talk openly and feel heard. I work with people facing many different challenges, including anxiety, low mood, trauma, relationship difficulties, infertility, and life changes such as menopause or loss. My aim is to help you make sense of what’s happening in your life and find a way forward that feels manageable and true to you.
Why Choose Me?
I offer integrative counselling tailored to your unique needs. Together we will explore your concerns, discover your strengths, and work towards achieving meaningful change in your life.
Personalised Approach:
As an integrative counsellor, I blend various therapeutic methods to suit your specific needs. I approach counselling with kindness and compassion, and I will help you explore your issues by asking questions and creating an environment where you feel at ease and be able to share your concerns with me. One of my strengths is forming working relationships which is key to feeling safe and heard. We will then work together towards making changes in your life.
Experienced Professional:
I am a trained Integrative Counsellor with experience supporting people through a wide range of challenges and life transitions. My training allows me to draw from different therapeutic approaches to suit each individual’s needs, creating a space for growth and healing.
I completed a counselling placement at a women’s counselling service, where I supported women navigating life changes and personal difficulties. I also gained valuable counselling experience working within supported housing for people affected by homelessness, trauma, and addiction.
I have developed my private practice, offering counselling to clients from diverse backgrounds. My approach is empathetic, client-led, and grounded in the belief that every person has the capacity for change and self-understanding.
These experiences have given me a deep appreciation for the challenges people face and the strength it takes to seek help. They’ve also shaped the way I work — bringing together emotional understanding with practical support that can make a genuine difference,
A Safe and Comfortable Space:
I offer sessions in a welcoming room at the Emmaus site in Portslade. The space is designed to help you feel calm and at ease. I also offer online sessions, so you can connect with me from the comfort of your home, whether via Doxy, Google Meet, or phone. My counselling service is available for individuals (over 16 years old)
Fees & Accessibility:
My sessions are £55 for 50 minutes. I offer a free 15-minute consultation so we can ensure we’re a good fit for each other. I understand that everyone’s circumstances are different, and the cost of therapy can sometimes be a barrier. To help make support more accessible, I offer concessionary rates for anyone who may need them.
Testimony:
“Our sessions have had a huge positive impact on my Mental Health journey and I feel we have an excellent rapport. You have created a safe space to explore all my issues and assisted and supported me to challenge my belief system. Enabling me to feel and believe that I am in control and not just subject to my Mental Health.”
Sally
I hope this gives you a sense of what you can expect from working with me. If you’re ready to take the next step, I’d love to hear from you.
I am committed to my ongoing learning and development as a therapist. I have clinical supervision with a registered supervisor and am engaged in ongoing professional education
I have an enhanced DBS certificate (Disclosure and Barring service)
My Diploma is in Integrative Counselling which is accredited by the BACP.
All client records are protected by the General Data Protection Regulation and Data Protection Act, and no client information is shared with any third party.
“Therapy is a courageous act of self-care, allowing you to prioritise your mental and emotional well-being.”
Helena Cole Counsellor MBACP registred 