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Counselling for Adults, Children & Families and Couples
West Sussex Therapy Services
Located in Emsworth (near Chichester, Portsmouth and surrounding areas)
Welcome
Hello, my name is Manuela. Thanks for stopping by to look at my website.
Life can present us with a myriad of challenges, and at times, we all need a guiding hand to navigate them. It can be daunting to make contact with a Counsellor and to speak about the difficulties you and your child and family are experiencing. It's important for you to feel safe and comfortable with the Therapist you choose. The work is very much about developing a safe space where you feel able to talk freely and in which you can explore your path towards change, growth and healing. Please click here to see the range of referral issues.
I’m here to offer support as an Integrative Arts Counsellor and Therapist, trained in working with children, young people, and families. My professional experience has been gained in a diverse range of settings, such as schools, refuges, mental health units, domestic & sexual violence agencies, and working in private practice. I have the privilege of working with clients to address various emotional and mental health issues.
I work with couples using the Gottman Method of Couples Therapy.
I'm currently training in person-centred counselling to work with adults.
Please click here to see my professional registration, training and clinical practice details.
Services offered
Adults and Couples
Adults
I’m a Trainee Person-Centred Counsellor. Person-centred therapy focuses on an individual’s self-worth and values. Being valued as a person, without being judged, can help an individual to accept who they are, and reconnect with themselves.
Couples
I use the Gottman Method with couples. This is a structured programme which seeks to strengthen areas of conflict and to heighten empathy. The Gottman assessment will help you understand your differences and how to collaborate and compromise when needed. If you are prepared to invest in your relationship there is hope of a better future.
Children & Young People
Integrative arts, play therapy and the person-centred approach are helpful and creative ways to help children and young people express their feelings without having to use words.
Children & Parents
There are several options to aid working with children and parents, such as Circle of Security, Theraplay, integrative arts and a range of attachment-based assessments.
Professionals
I am able to work with children and parents at risk or experiencing family, parenting and relationship difficulties. Please click below to find out more.
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What to expect
We will start with a 20-minute Zoom conversation to talk through your referral. This helps to see whether my services are right for you. This is free of charge.
We can then proceed to the Initial Consultation. This might be face-to-face or via Zoom. We’ll need about 1 to 1.5 hours. Please see the fees page.
If children or young people are part of the referral, we can talk about how we can meet each other.
We can discuss options for standard and attachment-based assessments depending on the referral issues. Please click here for more information.
Meetings and some assessments are usually held online with therapy sessions taking place in person.
Ending therapy is part of the process and takes time. Please allow a minimum of three sessions for this phase of the work.
Where we’ll meet and work …
Get in Touch
Please do not hesitate to get in touch for further information and an informal and confidential discussion.