LIZ DOWN BA Hons, PGDip, MBACP
I am a warm, empathic, non-judgemental and experienced counsellor providing face to face sessions in Seaford and zoom or phone sessions.
Why choose counselling?
Life can be tough and issues can build up over time. You may reach a point where you feel like you are no longer coping as well as you would like. We come to therapy for a myriad of reasons; anxiety, relationship issues, loss, addiction, depressed mood. Having someone to talk to who really listens to you in a confidential and empathic way can help immeasurably. It is often surprising how much we open up, even in the first session. Counselling provides a space to feel really understood and supported to work through issues that may have been troubling you for some time.
Counselling is confidential, non-judgemental and is focused on you and your needs. Feeling heard and understood enables you to open up in an uncensored way. You may feel relieved to off load issues that have been hard to share with friends or family. Sometimes when alone with an issue we can feel self-critical but opening up to a warm and supportive counsellor really helps get rid of self-blame. Counselling provides a fresh perspective and clarity on our feelings and experiences and this can make everything feel lighter.
Self-esteem and self-confidence are also improved through the empowering and highly supportive counselling relationship.
Client Reviews
'Incredibly intuitive, kind and insightful therapist. Liz can gently prod you in the right direction have recommended Liz to others and would not hesitate to do so again. Thank you for all your support Liz."
Mum of two teenagers - 50's
"Liz provided me with a safe space in which to explore the previously impossible things I needed to explore. She had compassion and empathy. She kept up with my lengthy rambles, and sat in silence with me, shared her insights when appropriate and really heard what I needed to say. My time with Liz allowed an authentic shift deep inside myself that has been profoundly healing. I would wish anyone finding themselves struggling with painful and challenging issues a "Liz" to go on that journey with. Truly professional whilst also being humanly real, Liz's skills and abilities as a counsellor are second to none".
Female client - 40's
"Liz has helped me immensely with her compassionate and very understanding nature. I feel totally at ease with her and I am able to share my innermost feelings and worries without any risk of being judged. I actually look forward to our sessions each week as a way of cleaning my mind for the week ahead."
Male client - 60's
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Everyday life is busy and we can hold on to emotional issues until we have space to unpack them. Individual counselling offers a nurturing, non judgemental environment to explore unresolved issues and create more of what we would love in our lives. Once you are ready to make this commitment to yourself to make this space, things often really change.
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Being a young person today is harder than it's ever been. Young people are deluged with media, tests and expectations: whether of their parents, peers, teachers or social media. All of this can lead to them needing a little extra support to stay health and well balanced. Young person's counselling can provide invaluable support for young people and parents.