Hello and thank you for visiting my website.
You may have looked at other counsellor's or psychotherapist's websites already, and found them virtually the same.....with a list of 'issues' worked with, qualifications etc. and the fees. It can be confusing, and difficult to decide who to contact to get the help you want. Qualifications and fees are no indicator of a therapist's effectiveness!
Well this site is different!
It's different because I am offering you more that the usual and mainstream counselling and psychotherapy services.
As you will see below I am a qualified and experienced psychotherapist; and certain issues can benefit from an ongoing one-to-one therapeutic relationship. You can access counselling and psychotherapy services from me, and the following pages expand upon these services I can offer, my fees and qualifications etc.
However, in addition to this I want to let you know about two extra options that may be more effective for you – they will certainly work out cheaper......and they really do work!
Please have a look at the two very brief video clips below to find out more about
Either of these will be life-changing; but you can decide which suits you best at this time. The website links for these two new forms of therapeutic help that I have created, can be found underneath each clip
IT'S TIME FOR SOMETHING NEW – SOMETHING THAT REALLY WORKS!
My approach to Psychotherapy and Counselling is 'Integrative' - which means that I integrate the most effective methods from the very broad range of therapy styles I have studied. I have also trained in Kinesiology and I am particularly interested in nutritional influences upon the moods, perceptions and psychological/emotional health.
I have a keen interest in neuroscience, quantum science and energy psychology; all of which inform my practice, as well as being a valuable part of both 'The Ripple Effect' Process and Quantum Psyche Process named above.
I have experience in working with a wide variety of issues including:
• Self esteem/confidence/assertiveness• Workplace issues including bullying
• Identity difficulties
• Relationship problems
• Anxiety disorders
• Depressive mood disorders
• Grief and loss
• Childhood abuse/neglect/family dysfunction
• Self-harm and suicidal thoughts
• Parenting difficulties
• Eating difficulties
• Mild substance abuse
• Mild psychiatric disorders/personality disorders
The following 4 levels of psychological difficulty and associated treatments may help you to understand which best suits your present circumstances:-
Level 1
Temporary difficulties linked to external event/situation, and change/decision sought. Time to explore own preferred outcome.
E.g. workplace problems; grief; life transitions.
Treatment - short-term Counselling.
Level 2
Interpersonal (me-with-others) and Intrapsychic (me-with-me) relationships; mood disorders and self-esteem problems that may be masked by dysfunctional behaviours; Traumatic event(s); Childhood issues that interfere with our present-day life; attachment and intimacy problems; difficulties with limits and boundaries; pathological grief.
Treatment options - Q.P.P. - 'The Ripple Effect' Process, and Psychotherapy.
Level 3
Chronic and/or acute disturbance of personality and reality; severe childhood trauma(s)/abuse/neglect; Personality Disorders including Multiple Personality Disorder (called D.I.D.); untreated P.T.S.D.; addictions to drugs/medications/alcohol; lack of Ego-strength or integrity.
Treatment - Long-term psychotherapy - preferrably more than once a week.
Level 4
Brain-damage or organic retardation; profound mental illness; sociopathic, psychopathic behaviour; severely disordered personality; sexual and/or violent criminality.
Treatment - Psychiatric services
Please contact me to discuss which of the four options above - QPP, 'The Ripple Effect', Psychotherapy or Counselling - might be best for you. I feel confident that I will be able to help you, and I welcome the opportunity to do so.
I am guided by the Ethical Standards of the British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy (BACP) and the UK Council for Psychotherapists (UKCP).
My fees are £50 for a full hour - or a reduced rate of only £40 for 50 minutes.
E-Mail: maxineharley@ntlworld.com
My counselling and psychotherapy practice is in central Worthing; within easy reach of Brighton, Hove,Shoreham-by-sea, Lancing, Littlehampton, Chichester, Arundel and surrounding areas.