What i do

There are a variety of approaches to the way Counsellors work with their clients. I am an Integrative Counsellor and use Psychodynamic, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) & The Person Centred Approaches. You can find information on this here: 

https://www.bacp.co.uk/about-therapy/types-of-therapy/integrative-counselling/

However, more simply, I will be considering with you some of the following: 

“What relief did you hope to get from your actions?”

“What hurt or pain is at the centre of your behaviours?”

“How does early development impact your life and relationships now?”

“What changes to behaviours and thoughts could help you?”

“Who are you? Truly you? When all the judgments and influences of the outside world are pushed to one side?”

Whilst I will be alongside you in this journey, you have complete freedom about what you share and we will work entirely at your own pace. 

I work with clients in a 'trauma informed' approach. Perhaps in the past a behaviour or thought helped you survive when things were tough? Perhaps you have pushed away a genuine, nourishing part of yourself to cope with life? Re-discovering who you truly are and developing meaningful relationships are the foundation of the healing you can achieve in therapy. 

I am absolutely committed to anti-discriminatory practice. To support all diversity including, but not limited to age, class, cultural, disability, gender, neuro-diversity, race, religion, socioeconomic standing and I am fully LGBTQI+ affirmative. 

I am absolutely committed to ensuring therapy is available to everyone. Unfortunately, I am very sorry to confirm that my practice at the Humble Heart is on the 2nd floor and there are no lifts within the building. In person sessions are therefore not available for clients with limited mobility. I continue to look for other accessible rooms, however in the meantime I am able to offer online therapy for clients who would not be able to use the stairs. Should you have any questions or concerns please do contact me directly.  

I currently have in-person availability in St Leonards-on-Sea and Online availability throughout the UK.

Contact me for an initial free of charge 15 minutes telephone consultation and mental health support at  ben.milner.therapy@pm.me