About Lynne

Counsellor based in Newhaven, East Sussex

Life is all about change, but what if that change is unwelcome and knocks you sideways?

Hello, I am Lynne and a warm welcome to you.

I am no stranger to managing unexpected and unwelcome change, both personally and professionally.

I know how it can feel like anything from unsettling to overwhelming.

I work with people experiencing changes of all kinds to help them find a way to embrace that change and move forward in their life.

I have been a therapist for over 25 years, and I still love my work. People are fascinating to me, and I love connecting with them to help them get to know and understand themselves better in order to improve the quality of their life and relationships.

I am honest, warm, and encouraging and have a genuine desire to help you better understand yourself so you can move forward with hope and optimism.

I will listen to you and offer you the time and space to talk about whatever is troubling you.

I will not judge or trivialise what you tell me, and I won’t tell you what to do. I may be able to offer a different perspective, something you had not thought of before which may be helpful. I may suggest techniques / exercises – and on occasion, offer you some “homework” in-between sessions with the aim of helping you make the positive changes you need. I have experience working with people from different age groups and backgrounds.

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Why did I become a counsellor?

The seed was sown in my mid-twenties when I had my first experience of counselling. I came from my first session quite blown away by my counsellor’s warmth, acceptance, encouragement, quality of listening, and feeling that, finally, here was someone who was on my side and who wanted to help.

That seed grew and in 1997 I qualified from a 3-year training in Psychosynthesis Counselling and Therapy. Since then, I have gathered a wealth of experience working with people from all walks of life and I continue to be dedicated to help in whatever way I can. When, at someone’s last session, I witness the changes they have made and see the difference in the way they feel about themselves, I can’t help but feel both moved and excited.

Qualifications and Experience

Diploma in Psychosynthesis Counselling and Therapy
Trained in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
Trained in Brief Solution Focused Therapy
Trained in Trauma and Critical Incident work
Trained in Group Facilitation work
Postgraduate Diploma in Supervision

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Testimonials . . .

"I will never forget the work we did together, often painful, but ultimately magical… it is also my dream that a piece of my work will one day be displayed in the gallery downstairs. And I will silently dedicate it to you, for helping to make all this possible for me"

“Thank you for listening and for all your patience in helping me to talk through my feelings which has enabled me to see myself differently. I have very much appreciated the time we have spent together.”

“Thanks so much for your hard work for me these last years. I truly appreciate it. I now have tools to be a better and happier person in the future. You’ve been great!”

“Thanks for all your help and support – much appreciated, could not have done it without you.”

“Thank you very much for all your help and support over the past several months. Our sessions have been one of the few things that have helped me through this rollercoaster of a year!”

"I was so pleased that I made contact with Lynne. She was welcoming and supportive, giving me a comfortable, safe environment in which to share my thoughts and feelings. I felt listened to and encouraged with real warmth at every session.

The whole process was a very calming positive experience. Thank you so much, Lynne."

"I was referred to Lynne for 12 counselling sessions following the break up of a mentally abusive marriage. At my first session I was absolutely broken and in a place where I could see no future or feel any happiness and facing major surgery. Lynne worked with me helping me rebuild my self confidence, guided me to see my self worth and encouraged me to see the woman that I am.

At my final session I could not believe how together we had succeeded in starting to turn my life around and I am now really excited about my future and also recognise that leaving my marriage was the only decision I could have made. Thank you Lynne for helping me get where I am today."

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Bernard and Manny

Bernard and Manny share my living space but will not enter the counselling room during our session. They are very friendly and will probably want to greet you, but please let me know if you do not get on with cats; and of course, this could be a problem if you are allergic to cat hair.