Counselling with Richard Church

Counselling in Brighton & Arlington, (nr. Eastbourne & Hailsham), East Sussex

Hello, and welcome to my website. As a counsellor, I am trained to listen and help people understand more about themselves and what's happening in their lives. You will receive non-judgemental support that will enable you to develop insights into your own problems.

I am a qualified and experienced counsellor. I have worked with people with a variety of problems, including, addictions, anger, bereavement, depression, drug & alcohol issues, existential crisis, sexual identity, older peoples’ issues, sadness, stress, work related issues.

I offer short or long term therapy in safe and confidential settings. I am contactable by phone or email to discuss any aspect of my service, and I offer an initial assessment at a reduced fee or free of charge depending on location. I also run male support groups. If you are interested in attending one of my groups please email or phone me for details.

I am available in two locations. My counselling rooms in Brighton’s Kemp Town are within easy reach of anywhere in the city of Brighton & Hove, and is easilly accessible from the surrounding towns of Rottingdean, Saltdean and Lewes to the east, and Shoreham and Worthing to the west.

My rooms in the tranquil countryside of Arlington are easily reached by car from Eastbourne, Polegate, Hailsham, Bexhill, Hastings & Lewes, as well as the mid Sussex towns of Burgess Hill, Haywards Heath and Crowborough.

As a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, I am bound by and adhere to its Ethical Framework for Good Practice. I am fully insured and a have a current CRB certificate.

Qualifications
Advanced Diploma Integrative Counselling & Therapy
OCR Counselling Skills
VACTS Accredited Drug & Alcohol Counsellor

For some years, I have been working for an NHS funded drug and alcohol service in Brighton, helping clients come to terms with, and subsequently address their substance dependencies.

Personal Approach
I work within a Person Centred and Humanistic framework, integrating some aspects of Gestalt & Transactional Analysis.

I also offer Brief Solution Focused Therapy for very specific problems such as addictions.

Thank you for visiting my website and please feel free to browse for additional information and phone or email me with any arising questions.