Psychotherapy, counselling, coaching and supervision in Worthing and online

Find your true nature

I work collaboratively with adults who want to understand what is happening in their lives, work through difficulties and make meaningful changes.

I have been practising as a psychotherapist and coach since 2007 and offer face-to-face sessions from my practice in Worthing as well as online appointments.

People come to see me for many different reasons. These include anxiety, stress, low mood, relationship difficulties, work and career concerns, loss of confidence and periods of change or uncertainty.

My approach is integrative. Rather than following one therapeutic model rigidly, I draw on a range of established approaches and adapt our work to the individual. The relationship we build and what proves useful guide the process.

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About Alan

UKCP Accred., BSc Psychotherapist and Coach

I have been working as a psychotherapist, counsellor and coach since 2007, helping adults with a wide range of personal, emotional and work-related issues.

I am a registered psychotherapist with the UK Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP).

I trained in Contemporary Psychotherapy at the Institute for Contemporary Psychotherapy in London and have continued to develop my practice through further training and experience across a range of therapeutic approaches.

My approach is integrative. This means I don't believe one model of therapy suits everyone. I draw on different ways of understanding psychological difficulties and change, including cognitive behavioural, humanistic, existential and relational approaches. Our work is collaborative and shaped by you, what brings you to therapy and what we find most helpful as we work together.

Experience

Before becoming a psychotherapist, I spent many years working in IT, management and business. This has given me first-hand experience of organisational life, responsibility, workplace pressures and career change.

That background continues to inform my work, particularly with people dealing with stress at work, loss of confidence, career uncertainty, redundancy, changing priorities or questions about what they want from the next stage of their working life.

My professional experience has also included teaching counselling, working within alcohol and substance-use services, coaching and providing clinical supervision.

How I work

Some people come to therapy because something specific has happened. Others have struggled with anxiety, low mood, relationships or recurring patterns for many years. Sometimes there is no single problem. There is simply a sense that something needs to change.

Therapy does not have to follow a predetermined route. We might explore earlier experiences and how they continue to affect you, focus on difficulties you are facing now, or work more practically with decisions and changes you would like to make.

I aim to provide a calm, thoughtful and straightforward space where we can make sense of things together. I will listen carefully, but I am also prepared to ask questions, offer observations and actively contribute to our work.

Professional recognition

I am registered with the UK Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP) and work within its professional and ethical standards.

I am also recognised as a psychotherapy provider by Bupa, Bupa Global, AXA Health, Aviva Health, WPA and Vitality Health.

I offer face-to-face sessions from my dedicated practice space in Broadwater, Worthing, as well as online sessions.

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How I can help

Counselling, coaching, personal development and supervision, in person in Worthing or online. Sessions are held in comfortable, modern rooms with off-street parking, a short walk from Worthing central station.

Counselling and Psychotherapy

I work with adults experiencing anxiety, stress, low mood, relationship difficulties, bereavement, loss of confidence, work-related problems and major life transitions.

Our work might involve understanding past experiences and recurring patterns, dealing with something happening now, or considering how you would like your life to change.

My approach is collaborative and integrative. We work together to understand what is happening and identify ways forward that fit you rather than forcing your experience into a particular therapeutic model.

I work with private clients as well as clients using private healthcare insurance.

Coaching and Development

Coaching is often useful when the main focus is direction, decision-making, development or change rather than psychological distress. This can be combined with counselling and psychotherapy.

I work with people considering career changes, dealing with work-related challenges, reassessing priorities, developing confidence or thinking about the next stage of their working or personal life.

My previous experience in management and business, alongside my psychotherapy and coaching training, means I am comfortable working with both the practical and personal aspects of change.

Coaching can be short-term and focused around a particular issue, decision or goal.

Supervision and Support

I provide clinical supervision for counsellors and psychotherapists, as well as reflective support for professionals whose work involves responsibility for other people.

My supervision style is collaborative, thoughtful and practical. Sessions provide space to explore client work, professional development, ethical issues, the demands of practice and the practitioner’s own responses to their work.

I hold a British Psychological Society approved qualification in clinical supervision and draw on my experience as an integrative psychotherapist, coach and supervisor.

Rates

Straightforward pricing, reviewed together as we go. Sessions last one hour, in person or online.

Counselling and psychotherapy£60 per session
Coaching and development£60 per session
Clinical supervision£60 per session

For insured clients, fees are subject to the agreed rates and terms of the relevant insurer.

Private health insurance

I am currently recognised as a psychotherapy provider by:

Bupa
Bupa Global
AXA Health
Aviva Health
WPA
Vitality Health

Clients intending to use private health insurance should contact their insurer before starting therapy to confirm their cover and obtain any required authorisation.

Terms

Counselling and psychotherapy can be open-ended or for an agreed period, depending on what is appropriate. We will review our work together at regular intervals.

If you know that you cannot attend an appointment and give me sufficient notice, I will try to rearrange the session where possible.

Appointments cancelled with less than 24 hours’ notice are normally charged at the full session fee, as I am unlikely to be able to offer the appointment to somebody else.

Where appropriate, clients should involve their GP or other relevant healthcare professionals in their care. Responsibility for seeking medical assessment or treatment remains with the client.

Urgent Support

My practice does not provide an emergency or crisis service. If you are in immediate danger or need urgent medical help, call 999 or attend your nearest A&E department.

If you need urgent mental health support but it is not an emergency, contact NHS 111 and select the mental health option.

You can also contact Samaritans free at any time on 116 123.

Get in touch

If you would like to discuss whether working together might be helpful, please get in touch. We can briefly discuss what you are looking for and whether I am the right person to help.

Alan Hills

14 Evelyn Road

Worthing BN14 8AY

07793 670 006