Peter Hutt Counselling Worthing, Portsmouth, Southampton, Bournemouth and Bristol. Helping you make your life better.

I currently have space for new clients

I will be closing for Christmas on Wednesday December 25th, reopening on Monday January 6th. But I will still be answering all enquiries as normal.                                                                                             

It takes courage to ask for help, so I answer all enquiries swiftly. Usually within an hour or so - always within 24hrs. 

We can meet early in the morning (before normal office hours), during the day or in the evening. I am available for counselling on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays.

I offer Counselling and support for a wide range of issues. Anxiety, Bereavement, Alcohol and Drug Problems or Other Addictions - for example Gambling or Gaming.  You might be sufferring from Depression, Trauma, Stress, or low self-esteem. Whatever is troubling you, I can can help you find a way through it. Why don't you take that first step forward right now by getting in touch. Our initial 50 minute meeting only costs £20. Then after we've got to know a little about each other you can decide if I am the right counsellor for you. There will be no obligation to commit to further sessions.

I am a Person Centred Counsellor, so our counselling sessions will focus on you and whatever issues you want to share and explore. I will do my best to provide the conditions in which you feel safe, supported and able to talk about absolutely anything you want. I will listen with empathy and without judgement, whilst at the same time - if appropriate - sharing knowledge and personal experience that I have that may be useful to you. Together, we will help you find and understand the reasons behind the way you are feeling. Then we would explore differents ways for you to begin moving forward again. I offer short or long-term therapy on an open ended basis, or if you prefer, we can arrange a set number of meetings. 

There could be many reasons that you are seeking counselling. Perhaps you have a specific issue, such as a bereavement or loss. Maybe it's anxiety, depression, or stress at work. You could be having difficulty in your relationships with other people or you are experiencing feelings of worthlessness or low self-esteem. Are you are battling with the shackles of drink or drug abuse, addiction or obsessive behaviour patterns?  Whatever is troubling you or making you uncomfortable, I can help you.

Counselling will help you understand yourself and your emotions. One of the ways we can do this is by identifying negative or destructive cycles in your life. Exploring the reasons behind them and then looking for ways to prevent them from happening over and over again. We would then try to identify more positive cycles that are already present in your life The ones that are beneficial to your well-being. We would work at strengthening those. Counselling is a unique opportunity for you to discover more about yourself and what triggers feelings or emotions that you struggle with and to gain an understanding of where they originate from.

If you think you have a problem with alcohol, prescription or illicit drug use, problem gambling, gaming, internet, then I will draw on my deep understanding of addiction, obsessive behaviour and the associated issues. I have personal experience of a range of addictions, alcoholism and susequent recovery, as well as being a trained alcohol and addiction counsellor. This has given me an extensive working knowledge of recovery including the 12 step program, enhanced by my time spent counselling and key-working in a well regarded residential alcohol and drug rehab. I live my life free from addiction and have been clean and sober for over 11 years.

I have a unique combination of experience as a counsellor and from my own - sometimes turbulent - journey through life. The knowledge I have assimilated helps me genuinely relate to your difficulties and enables me to assist you in exploring any personal issues and obstacles that you have, whether they are current problems or past experiences that continue to affect you in your day to day life. Together, we will work towards strengthening your inner resources, in turn improving your self-confidence and helping you to get through this difficult time and feel more optimistic about your future.

You might be seeking therapy because you suffered childhood abuse, trauma or abandonment. You may be struggling with generalised anxiety, a personal loss or a bereavement. Perhaps you feel generally troubled, but can't quite work out why or are living with a constant sense of unease which you can't seem to shake off.

Our counselling sessions will help you to understand some of the reasons behind reactions or feelings you experience that are bothering you. I will help you to explore anything that is affecting you, in a genuine and compassionate way. Together we will work towards finding a solution. For you to be able to see ahead more clearly.

Why not take that first step and contact me now. Text, phone or e-mail - whichever suits you. I offer a low cost first meeting with no obligation, so that you can find out if you’re comfortable talking with me. If you feel up to it, then why not call me for an informal chat or contact me by email.

I am registered with The British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy as a fully qualified professional counsellor. I can offer you counselling anywhere in the UK from the comfort of your own space. I am based in Worthing, West Sussex, having spent most of my life living in Brighton and Hove.

My work as a counsellor/therapist can be be done either an open-ended basis, short or long term, or for an agreed number of sessions. I practice my counselling in accordance with the BACP Ethical Framework.

The purpose of counselling is to help you to improve your life. As a professional counsellor I want to help you achieve this.

Who comes to see me for online counselling?

• Anyone who wants a safe, confidential place in which to talk
  
• Young adults, mature adults and pensioners
  
• Individuals with relationship problems, whether same sex or opposite sex
  
• Anyone suffering from depression, anxiety, bereavement, loss, anger issues
  
• Employees who are stressed or are feeling bullied at work
  
• People who suffered childhood trauma or abuse
  
• Some who may have attachment difficulties, loss of self-belief, or low self-esteem
  
• Gamblers, gamers, drinkers or drug users and/or their partners
  
• People who are just struggling to cope with everyday life
  
• I meet with night workers, shift workers, 9-5 Monday to Friday workers
  
• Doctors, Nurses, Social Workers, 
  
• Trainee Counsellors or Practising Counsellors
  

• Bristol, Southampton, Portsmouth, Crawley, Bournemouth 
• Central Worthing, East Worthing, West Worthing, Lancing, Sompting
• Durrington, High Salvingdon, Goring, Ferring, Broadwater,
• Angmering, Rustington, Tarring, East Preston, Kingston Gorse, Littlehampton
• Portslade, Southwick , Shoreham, Steyning.
• East Sussex, West Sussex, Hampshire, Kent, Dorset, Wiltshire
• I provide online counselling all over England, Ireland, Wales and Scotland.
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