Business Details
10 Years
experience
Your Trusted Counselling Partner in Chichester
Chichester Counselling has been providing professional therapeutic support since 2016, specialising in adult mental health and emotional wellbeing. Our practice is built on extensive clinical experience gained through NHS roles, private practice, and educational settings, serving clients aged 13 to 92. As a Senior Accredited member of the British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy (BACP), we maintain the highest professional standards while offering flexible therapy options tailored to individual needs. Our services combine psychodynamic foundations with integrative techniques to address complex psychological challenges. Located in central Chichester, we provide accessible, confidential spaces for both face-to-face and remote sessions.Approved by major healthcare insurers including BUPA, AVIVA, and AXA, we also deliver specialist supervision services for mental health professionals nationwide. With a proven track record of facilitating meaningful, lasting change through 5-12 session programmes, our approach balances professional expertise with compassionate care. Regular service reviews ensure ongoing alignment with client objectives, supported by modern facilities near public transport and parking. Our therapeutic philosophy recognises the interconnectedness of personal history, current challenges, and future aspirations, helping clients develop deeper self-understanding and improved interpersonal relationships.
Services
Counselling
Supervision
Bereavement Support
Relationship Therapy
Stress Management
Trauma Therapy
Workplace Issues
Transition Support
Family Relationships
Divorce Support
Details
- Year established: 2016
Highlights and features
- Senior BACP accredited therapist with specialist psychodynamic training
- Combines NHS expertise with 15+ years private practice experience
- Approved provider for BUPA, AVIVA and AXA insurance schemes
- Offers flexible face-to-face and remote video consultation options
- Proven success in facilitating measurable improvement within 5-12 sessions
Associations and certifications
- British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy
What people say
Significant positive impact
Excellent practitioner
Made a real difference
Professional and knowledgeable
Supportive and challenging space
Services
Counselling
Professional talking therapy for adults dealing with emotional challenges. Combines psychodynamic principles with integrative techniques to address depression, anxiety, and relationship issues. Sessions help develop self-awareness and coping strategies through exploration of past experiences and current patterns.
Supervision
Specialist clinical supervision for mental health professionals. Delivered face-to-face in Chichester or via video link nationwide. Includes 30-minute free initial consultation followed by 1.5-hour sessions priced at 95. Focuses on professional development and practice enhancement.
Bereavement Support
Tailored therapeutic support for processing loss and grief. Helps clients navigate emotional responses to bereavement through structured sessions. Addresses complicated grief patterns and facilitates healthy adjustment to life changes following loss.
Relationship Therapy
Therapeutic intervention for improving interpersonal relationships. Explores communication patterns and emotional dynamics between partners. Focuses on developing mutual understanding and constructive conflict resolution strategies for both personal and professional relationships.
Trauma Therapy
Specialised treatment for trauma and abuse recovery. Utilises evidence-based approaches to address both recent and historical trauma. Helps clients process distressing experiences and develop resilience through structured therapeutic interventions.
People
Dawn Edney
Senior Accredited Therapist
BACP-accredited counsellor with 15+ years NHS and private practice experience. Specialist in psychodynamic therapy with expertise in adult mental health. Provides supervision for NHS and charity practitioners while maintaining a successful private practice in Chichester.
Questions
What therapeutic approaches do you use?
I primarily use psychodynamic therapy while integrating techniques from other modalities to create tailored treatment plans that best suit each client's specific needs and goals.
Are sessions available online?
Yes, I offer video consultations via Microsoft Teams for clients who prefer remote sessions or have difficulty accessing in-person appointments in Chichester.
How long are counselling sessions?
Standard sessions last 50 minutes, with supervision sessions lasting 90 minutes. Initial consultations can be arranged for 30 minutes to discuss your specific requirements.
Do you accept insurance referrals?
I am approved by BUPA, AVIVA and AXA insurance providers. Clients can be referred through their GP or health insurer for covered therapy sessions.
What is your cancellation policy?
While specific policies aren't detailed, I request clients notify me promptly if they need to reschedule appointments to maintain effective treatment continuity.
How do you ensure client confidentiality?
I maintain strict professional confidentiality within secure therapeutic environments. All sessions occur in private, modern rooms located in central Chichester with appropriate privacy safeguards.
