Welcome to Sussex Counselling & Psychotherapy
'A Counselling Organisation for Counsellors'

Sussex Counselling is a not for profit professional group of independent counsellors offering their services to the public. This site will enable you to find out about counselling, the kinds of therapy available and to locate a therapist in your area. 

Founded in 1983 by a group of practising counsellors to support them in their work. 

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View the latest seminars and other events that are available at a discount to members and open to non-members as well.

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Sussex Counselling & Psychotherapy News is a membership magazine for local counsellors and therapists. It is published three times a year, and distributed to homes, training providers and counselling practices. SCAP has been running for over 35 years, and is a not-for-profit organisation for counsellors working across all the major theoretical models. Membership is on the rise.

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'It is important that a client feels comfortable and safe with their counsellor. All counsellors understand this and encourage clients to select somebody appropriate. This may mean speaking to or visiting more than one therapist initially before beginning counselling. 

The length of time a client stays in counselling varies with each person, depending on their needs and expectations. Deep-rooted problems may require long term work - an hour a week for several months - while specific issues can sometimes be addressed in a few sessions...'  More..