Psychotherapy & Counselling in Shoreham-by-sea, London & Online
07970 362579
Psychotherapy - Coaching - counselling
Steve Perkins - Psychotherapist & Clinical Supervisor
BSc(Hons), PGDip Integrative Counselling & Coaching, MSc Psychotherapy, CSAccred.(AAC), MBACP, AICTP
I offer Personal Consultancy: professional and confidential Psychotherapy, Coaching and Counselling in Shoreham-by-Sea and surrounding areas in Sussex, and the City of London. I also offer Online Therapy for clients throughout the UK and abroad. In addition, I work as a clinical supervisor for other therapists.
My clinical approach is Integrative (including CBT, Person-Centred, Psychodynamic, Existential, Gestalt, Transactional Analysis) and incorporates Coaching approaches and techniques. This allows a focus on deep psychological change, and also the ability to work in practical, solution-focused ways with my clients to develop their strengths.
Taken together, this combination helps clients achieve their fullest potential. It also helps get the best value from the deeply courageous but often painful process of challenging ourselves; of facing our fears and tackling the most difficult situations in life.
I've worked for over twenty years in the financial sector and have experience leading large departments in a pressurized atmosphere. My interest is helping people fulfil their potential and come through tough times, and I know from my own experience how useful therapy and coaching can be. I'm an experienced therapist registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and my full professional details are public on LinkedIn.
Working Together
Life is full of challenges and demands. Mostly we are able to respond to them effectively, however there may be times when we feel out of touch with ourselves and unable to access the inner resources we have previously relied on.
Therapy can help those who would like to: make sense of the past; handle emotions differently; overcome feelings of depression or anxiety; improve relationships with others; live life with more passion, confidence and contentment; be free of self-doubt or shame; make professional changes; improve performance; make difficult choices; move beyond abuse or trauma; deal with things that hold them back in life.
I offer a non-judgemental and confidential space to explore your situation and to understand it better. Some people enter therapy with clear goals, others feeling overwhelmed and as a last resort. Some feel stuck in an old groove, and this is also ok, therapy can still help. Our work together may help open up new perspectives and insights; a deeper understanding of how you think, feel and behave. I offer support and also, at times, some challenge to help you move beyond your comfort zone and get you where you'd like to be.
See the below Issues section for information on the types of problems that are more common.
Meeting
Reaching out for help can sometimes feel uncomfortable, but it is an act of self-care, an investment in yourself, and the first step forward.
A consultation is a chance for us to talk and decide if we'll work together. I will try to answer any questions you may have. If I believe I am not the best fit for you, or that a colleague may have specialist expertise that could help, then I will say so and make a referral if you would like.
As a clinician I also have a special interest in working with OCD, Attachment related issues, with issues relating to boarding schools, and offering therapeutic-coaching services to C-level financial professionals from my London practice.
Shoreham-by-Sea
My office is located in central Shoreham-by-Sea at 22 Buckingham Road, BN43 5UB; a short walk from the train station. As a counsellor in Shoreham-by-Sea I am committed to providing high quality and affordable therapy. My practice is easy to reach from surrounding areas such as Brighton, Hove, Lancing, Worthing. Weekday, evening & some weekend appointments are available.
Online Therapy
Offering therapy to clients throughout the UK and internationally. Details found here.
City of London
My office is located in the heart of the City at 23 Austin Friars, EC2N 2QP. Primarily my work in London is through private referral. Please click for details on Whitestone London.
email: steve@whitestonetherapy.com - text or call: 07970 362579
Issues
I work with a wide range of issues, including:
- Depression & low mood
- Anxiety (GAD)
- Stress management
- Confidence & Esteem
- OCD: Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
- Bereavement & Loss
- Executive leadership
- Addictions
- Trauma / PTSD
- Bullying
- Relationship issues (personal & professional)
- Boarding school syndrome
- Phobias
- Performance anxiety
- Hoarding issues
- Public speaking
- Career coaching
- Seeking deeper enjoyment of life
- Making major life decisions
