Lindsey Whitman

Current Availability:

 Monday  - day/eve

Tuesday - eve

Wednesday - day/eve

Thursday - selective

Welcome, thank you for arriving on my page.

As a Person-Centred Counsellor/Psychotherapist, I see and honour your ability to self-direct and trust that at your core you know what direction to take and what you need to be on your unique path. I facilitate the discussion between aspects of yourself and the process of discovery that may ensue; all the while providing a genuine relationship that is, radically accepting and non-judgemental.

A little on me. I am a cis female of mixed European and North African heritage, with interests in creative practice, and the nature world. I have over a decade of experience as a Counsellor, and many years as a Trainer. Though most of my learning and awareness has been through the exploration of personal, and societal challenges, and ensuing deep reflection that afforded a shift in energy, that now flows within my practice.

The facilitation of healing within nature can be arranged, as sessions can be scheduled outside as walk and talk, or as an Eco therapy activity or programme. This can offer grounding and authentic connection; as well, walking can aid self-regulation, and help process through bi-lateral stimulation.

Regardless of where we meet, and what format you request, it's my responsibility to create an environment that feels safe, accepting, and understanding.  Moreover, I fully acknowledge your culture, workplace, family, power-disempowerment.

Most of my practice is with individuals, though I also work with couples, young people, families, supervisees and groups. Sessions are held in the counselling room, however feel free to request online/phone. 

My embodied person-centred approach, ultimately means I strive to return control to you, as such my position within the relationship isn’t to advise, rather facilitate discovery of aspects of you. Including contradicting parts and default positions. Potentially aiding long-term change by fostering continued self-understanding and deeper connection to self.

I meet with individuals, couples, young people, families and groups. Individual sessions are 50-min, couples/more than 1, duration, 90-mins. Sessions are face-to-face, outdoors, or remote. Regardless of location, or expression; I am vested in your direction and promotion of authenticity, as well simply, yet powerfully, being a companion for where you are.

Outdoors

If you have restricted mobility, we can meet at an agreed outdoor location, or walk and talk along the wooded pathways towards the shoreline.

Creative

I can also facilitate a creative expression of meaning through arts and sand tray.

Experience

The counselling profession and I aligned in 2011, since then I have gained experience in charities, education and private practice. I also teach and work as a supervisor. I am attachment and trauma informed, and educated in polyvagal theory.

I partake in development (CPD) to revisit and learn more on client characteristics and concerns. I work to take myself out of my own bubble in order to meet what I am not aware of. This includes, but isn’t limited to understanding the impact of social deprivation, differing abilities, neo-conventional family structures, and discrimination based upon race and ethnicity. Gender, Sexuality, Relationship, Diversity (GSRD) and Neurodivergence.

Do let me know if any adjustments on Zoom, or in room are required - I will be happy to accommodate.

Qualifications/safeguards

BA (Hons) Person-Centred Counselling & Psychotherapy (1st Class)

Cert- Counselling Supervision

Cert - Couples Counselling

Cert - Ecotherapy

Dip - Education

Professional Liability Insurance

BACP Accredited membership

ICO registration

DBS 2023

Contact

Email: lindsey@flourish-therapy.co.uk

Mobile: 07552828611

Every session, and every client will be different, "no man steps in the same river twice, for it is not the same river and he is not the same man”. Heraclitus.

Location

• Memorial Hall, 2 The High St, Hamble, Hampshire, SO314JE

Sessions

Individual £50 (50-min)

Couples £65-90 (60, 90-min)

The Initial Session

For individuals I offer an initial 30-minute session, in-room, or via phone or video link. For couples this is a full hour. 

If sessions are scheduled in person, meeting in room can be helpful. The room is bright, yet cosy, located on the first floor of Hamble Memorial Hall. It offers a lift, parking, disabled toilets and disabled parking. If you need adjustments please say.

Regardless of the platform of communication it is your chance to see if therapy with me is something you'd like to pursue. It's also opportunity for you to explore what you'd like to achieve, as well, provide insight into how I work. The counselling agreement-contract, including the boundaries and limitations of the sessions are also explained. If we continue, we find a mutually agreeable time/day to meet, ideally on a regular basis.

Initial/assessment session

Face to face (initial) - £25 (30-minute)

ZOOM (initial) - free (30-minute)

Forward planning 

Within the initial session, it can be helpful to discuss a realistic amount and frequency of sessions. Bear in mind that there is no normal, rather we establish whether what you present can be aligned to the number of sessions - as there maybe ethical implications. Although, following the opening of 'Pandora's Box' a re-assessment on the amount of sessions could be necessary. Meaning, without the veil that may have afforded protection, there maybe more to unpack. 

When it isn't wise to continue  

These include: If we have someone in common. You are currently experiencing something that in the present moment could be harmful for you to explore. If there is violence towards the partner you are seeking counselling with. Medical assistance. Or major limits to my understanding – as such, it could be better to refer to a colleague more informed by lived experience, or another profession.