Business Details
47 Years
experience
Professional Counselling & Training in Chichester
Chichester Counselling Services (CCS) has been providing professional psychodynamic counselling and training since 1979. Our team of rigorously trained counsellors specialises in helping adults navigate emotional challenges through a confidential, client-centred approach. We offer both short-term and long-term counselling for issues including anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, and bereavement. Our training programmes, accredited by the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP), have shaped qualified professionals for decades. Governed by a Board of Trustees and supported by clinical supervision frameworks, we maintain rigorous quality standards while ensuring accessibility through income-based fee structures.As an organisational member of BACP, we adhere to strict ethical guidelines and utilise CORE outcome measures to monitor therapeutic effectiveness. Our premises in central Chichester provide a dedicated space for both client sessions and professional development. With over four decades of experience, we combine academic expertise with practical application to deliver meaningful mental health support and counsellor education.
Services
Psychodynamic Counselling
Counselling Training
Employer-Funded Counselling
Student Counselling
Mental Health Support
Relationship Counselling
Bereavement Support
Stress Management
Diploma Training
Certificate Courses
Details
- Year established: 1979
Highlights and features
- We specialise in psychodynamic counselling with qualified professionals
- Our BACP-accredited training programmes develop expert counsellors
- We use CORE outcome measures for quality assurance
- Experienced team with over 40 years of combined expertise
- Charitable organisation ensuring accessibility through sliding scale fees
Associations and certifications
- British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP)
What people say
Life changing
Fantastic service
Incredibly helpful
Excellent support
Exceeded expectations
Services
Psychodynamic Counselling
Our psychodynamic counselling explores unconscious patterns affecting current behaviour through weekly 50-minute sessions. This approach helps clients understand deep-rooted emotional issues and relationship dynamics. Therapists work collaboratively to uncover past experiences influencing present difficulties.
Counselling Training
We deliver BACP-accredited certificate and diploma programmes in psychodynamic counselling. Training combines theoretical knowledge with practical skills through classroom sessions and supervised practice. Courses prepare students for professional counselling careers with client work support.
Employer-Funded Counselling
Our corporate counselling service addresses workplace stress and personal issues affecting staff wellbeing. Sessions help employees manage anxiety, conflict, and life changes while maintaining productivity. Employers benefit from reduced absenteeism and improved workplace morale.
Mental Health Support
We provide specialist support for anxiety, depression, and self-esteem issues through tailored counselling programmes. Therapists help clients develop coping strategies and improve emotional resilience. Weekly sessions create safe space for exploring mental health challenges.
Bereavement Support
Our specialist bereavement counselling helps clients process loss and navigate complex emotions. Therapists support clients through adjustment periods following significant life changes. Sessions provide structured support for grief-related mental health concerns.
People
Rob Abbott
CEO
Psychodynamic counsellor with 40 years' experience in education and private practice. Author and supervisor, previously senior lecturer at University of Chichester. Oversees clinical supervision and training programmes.
Chris Deacon
Chair
Experienced board member providing strategic governance for the charity. Contributes to organisational development and policy oversight as part of the trustee board.
Dr Kevin O'Shea
Trustee
Academic and practitioner with expertise in psychodynamic approaches. Supports quality assurance and training programme development as part of the governance structure.
Questions
What is psychodynamic counselling?
Psychodynamic counselling explores unconscious patterns from past experiences affecting current behaviour through weekly sessions with trained professionals.
How much does counselling cost?
Introductory session £45 (£22.50 if on benefits). Weekly fees £20–50 based on income. Employer-funded sessions £75.
Are your counsellors qualified?
All counsellors are qualified or in advanced training, with BACP-accredited supervision and continuous professional development.
Do you offer online counselling?
Currently we only offer face-to-face sessions at our Chichester premises for individual and corporate clients.
What training programmes are available?
We provide BACP-accredited certificate and diploma courses in psychodynamic counselling from September to July annually.
