Business Details
10 Years
experience
Professional Counselling Services in Chichester
Established in 2016, Chichester Counselling provides professional therapeutic services led by Dawn Edney, a Senior Accredited therapist with the British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy (BACP). With extensive experience in both NHS and private settings, our practice offers tailored support for adults dealing with bereavement, depression, relationship challenges, stress, trauma, and life transitions. We integrate psychodynamic therapy with complementary techniques to address both short and long-term needs, operating from modern, accessible premises in central Chichester.Approved by BUPA, AVIVA, and AXA insurance providers, we maintain rigorous professional standards while offering flexible appointment times and supervision services for practitioners nationwide. Our commitment to client confidentiality, evidenced by positive testimonials from healthcare professionals and clients, underscores our dedication to fostering meaningful, lasting personal growth.
Services
Counselling
Supervision
Bereavement Support
Relationship Therapy
Stress Management
Trauma Recovery
Life Transitions
Workplace Issues
Details
- Year established: 2016
Highlights and features
- Senior BACP accredited therapist with 20+ years NHS and private experience
- Tailored psychodynamic therapy integrating evidence-based complementary techniques
- Flexible appointment times including weekday mornings and afternoons
- Approved provider for BUPA, AVIVA and AXA insurance policies
- Modern, accessible premises with secure parking and transport links
Associations and certifications
- British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy
What people say
Significant positive impact
Excellent practitioner
Meaningful lasting change
Pragmatic straight talking
Made a real difference
Services
Counselling
Professional talking therapy for adults facing emotional challenges. Specialising in psychodynamic approaches with integrative techniques to address bereavement, relationship issues, and trauma. Sessions help clients understand thought patterns and improve coping strategies through confidential exploration of personal history and current experiences.
Supervision
Professional development for practitioners through BACP-accredited supervision. Offering tailored guidance for NHS, charity, and private sector therapists. Combines clinical expertise with business management insights to enhance therapeutic practice and professional growth through regular reflective sessions.
Bereavement Support
Specialised support for processing loss and grief. Helps clients navigate emotional responses to bereavement through structured therapeutic interventions. Focuses on understanding individual grief patterns and developing healthy coping mechanisms while respecting personal mourning processes.
Relationship Therapy
Therapeutic support for relationship challenges and family dynamics. Addresses communication breakdowns and interpersonal conflicts through exploratory dialogue. Helps clients understand relational patterns and develop healthier interaction strategies for improved personal connections.
Stress Management
Targeted interventions for work-related stress and burnout. Combines cognitive-behavioural techniques with psychodynamic exploration to address workplace pressures. Develops personalised coping strategies to improve work-life balance and reduce anxiety symptoms.
People
Dawn Edney
Senior Accredited Therapist
BACP-accredited counsellor with 20+ years NHS and private practice experience. Specialises in psychodynamic therapy with integrative approaches for adults aged 13-92. Holds Masters in Management and Leadership, providing supervision for NHS and charity practitioners.
Questions
What therapeutic approaches do you use?
I specialise in psychodynamic therapy while integrating techniques from other evidence-based practices to create tailored treatment programmes for each client's specific needs.
Do you accept insurance referrals?
Yes, I'm approved by BUPA, AVIVA and AXA insurance providers. Clients can be referred through their GP or health insurer for covered treatment.
What are your supervision qualifications?
As a Senior BACP accredited supervisor, I provide professional development for NHS practitioners and charity workers with a focus on both clinical and business aspects of therapeutic practice.
How long are counselling sessions?
Standard sessions last 50 minutes. Supervision appointments are available in 90-minute durations at £95 per session, with initial consultations offered free of charge.
What areas do you cover?
Based in central Chichester, I serve clients across West Sussex including Bognor, Midhurst, Emsworth, Havant, Portsmouth, Hayling Island and Petersfield with flexible appointment scheduling.
