Counselling in Haywards Heath for Adults & Young People

A warm, supportive space where you can be yourself

Hello, I’m Charlotte.

I’m a qualified counsellor offering face-to-face counselling in Haywards Heath, as well as online sessions.

People come to counselling for all sorts of reasons. You may be struggling with anxiety, feeling overwhelmed, dealing with something difficult that has happened, or simply feeling that life has become harder than it should be.

Sometimes you know exactly why you need support. Other times, you just know that something doesn’t feel quite right.

Either is absolutely fine.

You don’t need to have the right words or know where to begin. We can work that out together.

I offer a free initial 50-minute telephone consultation, giving you the chance to talk to me and see whether counselling together feels right for you.

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How I can help

Counselling gives you the opportunity to talk openly about what is happening in your life, without judgement and without somebody telling you what you should do.

I work with adults, teenagers and young people, supporting people through a wide range of experiences and difficulties, including:

You may recognise something on this list, or you may be experiencing something completely different.

You don’t need to fit neatly into a particular category to come to counselling.

Counselling that starts with you

Everyone experiences life differently, which means I don’t believe there is a single approach to counselling that works for everybody.

My starting point is getting to know you.

Together, we can explore what has brought you to counselling, how you’re feeling and what you would like to be different.

Counselling isn’t about me giving you all the answers or telling you how to live your life.

Instead, I offer a warm, confidential and supportive relationship where you can talk honestly, understand yourself better and begin to find your own way forward.

And we go at your pace.

Counselling for teenagers & young people

Being a young person today can be incredibly difficult.

School and college pressures, friendships, family relationships, social media, anxiety, worries about the future and simply trying to work out who you are can sometimes become overwhelming.

I work with teenagers and young people in Haywards Heath, providing a safe space where they can talk openly and be heard.

I also understand how worrying it can be as a parent when you know your child is struggling but aren’t sure how to help.

Sometimes having somebody outside the family to talk to can make a real difference.

Neurodiversity, including ADHD & autism

I have additional training and experience in working with neurodivergent clients, including people with ADHD and autism.

You may have known you were neurodivergent for many years, recently received a diagnosis, be waiting for an assessment, or simply be beginning to wonder whether neurodiversity might explain some of your experiences.

You might be dealing with overwhelm, masking, relationships, emotional regulation, self-esteem or years of feeling that you somehow experience the world differently from the people around you.

Counselling isn’t about changing who you are.

It can be about understanding yourself better, making sense of your experiences and having somewhere you don’t need to pretend to be somebody you’re not.

About me

Hello, I’m Charlotte

Choosing a counsellor can feel surprisingly difficult.

Qualifications and experience matter, but counselling is also a very personal relationship. You need to feel comfortable with the person sitting opposite you.

My approach is warm, down-to-earth and non-judgemental.

You don’t have to impress me, say the right thing or arrive knowing exactly what you want from counselling.

My role is to listen, understand and work alongside you.

We’ll explore what’s happening in your life and, where helpful, look at how past experiences may be affecting how you feel today.

Most importantly, I want counselling to feel like somewhere you can genuinely be yourself.

Face-to-face counselling in Haywards Heath

I offer face-to-face counselling at Vinings Natural Health Centre in Haywards Heath.

For some people, having a dedicated space away from home and everyday life makes it easier to talk and focus on themselves.

I also offer online counselling and telephone counselling giving you greater flexibility if attending in person is difficult or you simply feel more comfortable talking from your own environment.

We can discuss which option would work best for you when we first speak.

Taking the first step

Getting in touch with a counsellor can sometimes be the hardest part.

You might wonder whether your problem is “serious enough” for counselling, worry about what you’re going to say, or simply feel nervous about talking to someone you haven’t met before.

That’s completely understandable.

You don’t need to commit to counselling before we’ve even spoken.

I offer a free initial 50-minute telephone consultation so that we can have a conversation first.

It gives you the opportunity to tell me a little about what’s happening, ask any questions you have and get a sense of whether you feel comfortable talking to me.

If it feels right, we can then arrange your first counselling session.

And if it doesn’t, that’s absolutely okay too.

Ready to have a chat?

If you think counselling might help, you’re very welcome to get in touch.

Face-to-face counselling in Haywards Heath and online counselling available.

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