Hello, I’m Charlotte
I’m a qualified Integrative Humanistic Counsellor and registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (MBACP), based in Haywards Heath.
I offer face-to-face counselling for adults, teenagers and young people, as well as online sessions.
I know that choosing a counsellor can feel daunting.
You can read about qualifications, different therapeutic approaches and areas of expertise, but ultimately counselling involves sitting down with another person and talking about things that may be difficult, painful or that you may never have spoken about before.
So feeling comfortable with the person you choose really matters.
My approach is warm, friendly and down-to-earth. I want counselling to feel like somewhere you can take off the mask, put down some of the things you’ve been carrying and simply be yourself.
You don’t need to arrive knowing exactly what to say.
We can start wherever you are.
How I work
I believe that you are the expert on your own life.
My role isn’t to sit opposite you with all the answers or tell you what you should do. Instead, we work together to explore what’s happening for you, understand your experiences and begin to make sense of things that may currently feel confusing or overwhelming.
Sometimes that means talking about what’s happening in your life right now.
Sometimes we may find ourselves looking at earlier experiences and how they have shaped the way you think, feel or relate to other people today.
And sometimes you might simply need somewhere to say things out loud without worrying about how somebody else is going to react.
There is no set script.
Counselling is your space, and we’ll work at a pace that feels right for you.
My training and approach
I hold a Diploma in Integrative Humanistic Counselling and am a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (MBACP).
Being an integrative counsellor means I don’t believe that one particular way of working is right for everybody.
My training allows me to draw on different therapeutic approaches depending on you, your experiences and what you need from counselling. These include humanistic, person-centred, relational, Gestalt, Transactional Analysis and attachment-based approaches.
At the heart of my work is the relationship we build together.
For me, counselling should provide a space where you feel genuinely heard, understood and accepted, rather than judged or told what you ought to be doing.
I am also trauma-informed and have undertaken additional training in working with neurodivergent clients. I have experience supporting people with ADHD and autism, as well as working with trauma, domestic abuse, self-harm and suicidal thoughts.
I have also undertaken ASIST suicide-prevention training.
I continue to develop my knowledge and skills through ongoing professional training and development and work within the BACP’s professional and ethical framework.
Who I work with
I work with adults, teenagers and young people experiencing a wide range of difficulties.
People come to me for support with anxiety, low mood, trauma, self-harm, difficult relationships, family problems, bereavement, domestic abuse, low self-esteem and periods when life simply feels overwhelming.
You don’t need to fit neatly into one of those categories, though.
Sometimes people come to counselling because they can’t quite explain what’s wrong. They simply know that they don’t feel like themselves or that something needs to change.
That’s enough of a reason to talk.
Neurodiversity, ADHD & autism
Working with neurodivergent clients is an important part of my practice.
You may have ADHD or be autistic, have recently received a diagnosis, be waiting for an assessment, or perhaps you’re beginning to wonder whether neurodiversity could help explain some of your experiences.
For some people, counselling may be the first place where they feel able to explore those experiences without constantly having to explain themselves, mask or try to fit in.
My approach isn’t about trying to change who you are.
It’s about understanding you — how you experience the world, what’s difficult, what matters to you and what might help.
[Find out about Neurodiversity, ADHD & Autism Counselling]
Working with teenagers and young people
I really value my work with teenagers and young people.
Growing up can be complicated.
School or college, friendships, family relationships, social media, neurodiversity, anxiety and the pressure to fit in can sometimes become overwhelming.
Young people don’t always find it easy to talk to parents, teachers or friends about what’s happening.
Counselling can give them their own space — somewhere they can talk honestly and feel heard without being judged or pressured.
I also understand that seeking counselling for your child can be worrying for a parent or carer. I’m happy to talk through how counselling works and answer questions before deciding whether I might be the right person to support them.
[Find out about Counselling for Teenagers & Young People]
A little more about me
Qualifications and professional experience are important, but I don’t believe counselling should feel cold or clinical.
I’m a real person sitting in the room with you.
I aim to bring warmth, compassion and curiosity to my work — and sometimes humour too. There can absolutely be space for laughter in counselling alongside the difficult conversations.
You don’t have to present the polished version of yourself.
You don’t need to worry about saying the wrong thing.
And you certainly don’t need to have everything figured out.
You can just come as you are.
Where I work
I offer face-to-face counselling at Vinings Natural Health Centre in Haywards Heath, providing a comfortable and confidential space away from home and everyday life.
I also offer online counselling if you prefer the flexibility of meeting remotely.
We can talk about which option feels most comfortable for you.
Thinking about counselling?
Finding the right counsellor is important, and an About page can only tell you so much.
The best way to find out whether you might feel comfortable talking to me is for us to have a conversation.
I offer a free initial 50-minute telephone consultation. It’s an opportunity to tell me a little about what has brought you to counselling, ask any questions you may have and get a sense of whether working together feels right.
There’s no obligation to continue afterwards.
If you think I might be the right counsellor for you — or you’re simply not sure and would like to find out — you’re very welcome to get in touch.
Face-to-face counselling in Haywards Heath and online counselling available.
