Welcome to my website. I hope that you will spend a few moments looking through the following pages, which may help you decide upon the quality and type of counselling or psychotherapy you seek.
I work in central Worthing, West Sussex, as a counsellor and psychotherapist, and I also supervise the work of other counsellors and psychotherapists.(see qualifications webpage)
My approach to counselling and psychotherapy is relationally-based and yet informed by an integration of the therapeutic theories I have studied,such as Person-centred, Transactional Analysis, Gestalt, Rational-Emotive, Cognitive Behavioural, Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy, NLP, Psychodynamic, Bodywork, Sensory-motor therapy, Creative Inner Child work and Transpersonal psychotherapy.
I am also a qualified kinesiologist and have an interest in the body-mind, particularly energy psychology, neuroscience and brain functioning; and the nutritional influences upon the emotions and perceptions and health.
I have been a counsellor since 1994,and a psychotherapist since 2002; and continue to update my knowledge and skills, on a regular basis, with reputable and experienced trainers from America and Europe.
I work with adults - either individually or as a couple.
I run small groups (SEE PSYCHOTHERAPY PAGE FOR MORE DETAILS)
I also present 4-hour workshops on Understanding Anxiety, Depression and Anger
(groups and workshops are for small groups of 6, which allows for a more relaxed and intimate learning experience).
Additionally I offer continuing professional development groupwork for counsellors/psychotherapists.
I am experienced at working with conditions such as:
• 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
I am a member of the British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy (BACP) and the UK Council for Psychotherapists (UKCP) and my work is guided by their Codes of Ethical Practice.
Tel: 01903 533454 or mobile: 07747750014
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.