Watermill Counselling in Horsham, West Sussex

Welcome to Watermill Counselling

A human and authentic space to unpack and explore your thoughts

How I can help you

Welcome to Watermill Counselling, I hope you will find everything you are looking for, and gain a greater understanding of how I can support you.

My name is Lisa Hancock, a therapeutic counsellor based in Horsham, West Sussex. I work face to face from my Therapy Practice in central Horsham and also online (UK Wide).

I work with adults who are experiencing Grief, Low Mood, Anxiety, Family or Relationship issues, and low self-esteem. Perhaps you are feeling stuck or overwhelmed, or simply just need a space to unpack your thoughts, and that's ok too.

A genuine human connection is really important for me, and I pride myself on cultivating an authentic space, where you will be met with compassion and non-judgement. Sometimes talking to those closest to us is often not an option, or may not be available to you and it can feel easier to seek support from someone who is impartial to your day to day life.

Above all, finding a genuine connection with your counsellor is a really important part of the process. You will often sense whether a therapist is right for you, so trust your 'gut feeling', it will often lead you to the right place.

I am a registered member of the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP).

I offer a sense of calm and encourage self-awareness and understanding, working collaboratively to explore your experiences - I want to get to know you, however you present.

"To regain a sense of belonging and enable you to reconnect to your surroundings and others, you must firstly feel connected to yourself".

On initial contact, I will arrange an informal chat over the phone to understand what brings you here, and explore how best I can support you. You will also have an opportunity to ask any questions you may have.

Having a good connection and a sense of trust with your counsellor is important, so there is no obligation to move forwards following our initial consultation.

I hope to bring clarity and comfort by sitting with you in your experiences.

I look forward to hearing from you.

"Courage starts with showing up and letting ourselves be seen."

Brené Brown

Speak in Confidence

Confidentiality is paramount, and the counselling space allows you to bring your thoughts and feelings and express them in total confidence.

A problem shared

Grief, Bereavement, Loss, Relationship or Family issues, Anxiety, Low Mood, depression, or perhaps at a cross roads needing a sense of clarity and direction – these challenges can appear anytime in our lives and can feel like a struggle to get on top of or make sense of.

Counselling offers a space to reflect and make sense of the thoughts and feelings we can so easily get stuck in and consumed by.

How does it work?

Following our initial exploratory chat, you are welcome to schedule in an initial session with me, or have the time to go away and think about your next steps and how you would like to proceed.

Often, we don't know how many sessions are required until we start the process, so I work on an open-ended basis, where there is no commitment to a minimum number of sessions and we meet regularly until you feel ready to end.

What can counselling help with?

People approach me to support them with a wide range of things, and sometimes, there isn't anything known or specific that has prompted the reach out. Sometimes you just need a space to download what's on your mind, and that's ok too!

Here are a few of the more common challenges that can be supported through counselling:

Grief, Loss, Bereavement

Anticipatory grief

Depression or Low Mood

Low Self Confidence

Low Self-esteem

Challenges at work

Family issues

Stress or Anxiety

Relationships

Menopause

Retirement - change in routine, loss of identity

At a crossroads, unsure where to turn

"Because true belonging only happens when we present our authentic, imperfect selves to the world, our sense of belonging can never be greater than our level of self-acceptance.”

Brené Brown

Fees & availability

Counselling is available on a short term or long term basis, with sessions typically weekly or bi-weekly.

I aim to offer flexibility to cater for those with altering or irregular work/life patterns, and therefor, should a regular day/time not suit you, we can work on a 'week by week' basis.

I offer a free initial exploratory chat where we discuss what has brought you to seek support, and can help you decide whether counselling is for you and whether I am the right person to help. This also provides an opportunity for you to ask questions and get a feel for the process.

Should you feel comfortable and wish to progress with counselling, fees are £55 for a 50 minute session.