​​​Little Lodge Counselling

​​​​Person-Centred Counselling In Bexhill-On-Sea.

“When the other person is hurting, confused, troubled, anxious, alienated, terrified; or when he or she is doubtful of self-worth, uncertain as to identity, then understanding is called for. The gentle and sensitive companionship of an empathic stance… provides illumination and healing. In such situations deep understanding is, I believe, the most precious gift one can give to another.”

― Carl R. Rogers

​The Person-Centred Approach

The person-centred approach was developed by Carl Rogers in the 1940s. At its heart is a simple but powerful idea: that people have an innate capacity to understand themselves and move towards growth when the right conditions are present.
In person-centred counselling, you remain at the centre of the work. Rather than offering advice, diagnosis, or direction, I take a supportive role alongside you, creating space for you to explore your thoughts, feelings, and experiences in your own way and at your own pace.
I’m not here as an expert on your life, but as a companion — someone who walks with you while you make sense of what’s going on for you. This approach respects your autonomy and trusts your inner process, even when things feel confusing or stuck.
Person-centred counselling is grounded in three core therapeutic conditions:
Empathy – being deeply understood and emotionally met
Unconditional positive regard – acceptance without judgement
Congruence – honesty and authenticity within the therapeutic relationship

When these conditions are present, many people find they begin to feel safer, more accepted, and more able to accept themselves. Over time, this can support greater self-understanding, confidence, and emotional resilience.

If you’re interested in learning more about different counselling approaches, the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) provides a helpful overview of theoretical models to support informed choice when seeking therapy.

This can be found at; http://www.bacp.co.uk/seeking_therapist/theoretical_approaches.php​

“A person is a fluid process, not a fixed and static entity; a flowing river of change, not a block of solid material; a continually changing constellation of potentialities, not a fixed quantity of traits.”

― Carl R. Rogers, On Becoming a Person: A Therapist's View of Psychotherapy