Counselling Therapy and Psychotherapy in Worthing, West Sussex
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 want.
I work in central Worthing, West Sussex, as a counsellor and psychotherapist, and I also supervise the work of other therapists.(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,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 nutritional influences upon the emotions and perceptions.
I have been a therapist since 1994, and continue to update my skills, on a regular basis, with reputable and experienced trainers from America and Europe.

I work with adults - either individually or as a couple, and I run small groups which are either therapy-based or semi-educational (e.g. self-esteem,family dynamics, intimacy and relationships.)I also present 4-hour workshops on Anxiety and Depression (small groups of 6 maximum, 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 and 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
Fees: £50 for 60 minutes. Concessions £40 for 50 minutes for low-income, and trainees.
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.