My name is Mary Dawes; I am a qualified and experienced counsellor. I trained at the Wealden Institute (see “Links”)  where I gained a Diploma in Counselling and studied Transactional Analysis Psychotherapy. (see “Links”)

I am a trained Cruse Bereavement Counsellor and was a volunteer counsellor at Open Door, a project for 13 – 25 year olds, for six years.

As a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, I work within their Ethical Framework for Good Practice.

I do not believe that there is a typical person or client, only that there are people who are in distress and are searching for help.

I believe that “the relationship” between client and counsellor is at the heart of the work that I do, and it is this relationship that ultimately heals and promotes most growth and well being in a client.

My approach is Person Centred and Integrative, as I believe that no one approach fits all.  Therefore I draw on a variety of theoretical and creative methods.

I am in regular supervision and counselling and hold full professional indemnity and public liability insurance.

I offer long and short term counselling to individuals and couples.

Fees: Individual Clients £35 - £40   Couples £60