Felicia Hooton

My regular session times are Wednesday and Friday afternoons, between 1pm and 5pm.

If you would like to enquire about a session, please get in touch and we can discuss a suitable time.

I am a Person-Centred counsellor and I believe that the relationship between therapist and client is an important part of the work we do together. I offer a space where you can bring whatever you are carrying with you, without needing to have the right words or make sense of it beforehand. 

I work with adults experiencing a range of difficulties and life experiences, including anxiety, stress, low self-worth, bereavement, relationship and family difficulties and the emotional impact of cancer and serious illness.

I have a special understanding of parents who are worried about their child's emotional wellbeing. When your child is struggling, it can be difficult to know what to do or how best to support them, while also carrying your own worry and uncertainty. I can offer you a space to talk about those worries, to be heard and understood, and to have some time for yourself in the midst of everything you may be carrying.

I have also worked with people affected by cancer and serious illness, as well as bereaved families. This has deepened my understanding of how difficult it can be to navigate uncertainty, loss, changing relationships and significant life transitions.

I am also a qualified teacher and previously taught English as a second language. My experience of working with people from different backgrounds has developed my appreciation of individual differences and the importance of listening carefully to each person's experience.

I offer therapy from Wilmington, East Sussex, as well as online via Zoom and by telephone. Sessions are available for adults and are 50 minutes long.

Before booking your first full session, I offer a free 20-minute telephone consultation. You can ask any questions you may have about the sessions or what to expect. This gives us an opportunity to speak briefly about what you are looking for and for you to decide whether you would like to take the next step. 

After that, your first full therapy session is 50 minutes, the same as subsequent sessions.

I don't use a formal assessment in the first session. Instead, we can take some time to get to know each other and begin to understand what you would like support with.

Sessions are usually weekly, which provides some consistency as we begin our work together. After the first session, you can decide whether you feel comfortable continuing with me. There is no pressure to make that decision immediately.