About Me: Grief & Loss Counsellor
in Littlehampton & online
As a grief counsellor in Littlehampton, I’m drawn to the quiet, tender spaces in people’s lives; places shaped by grief, loss & life transitions, and the feeling of being unseen or unanchored.
Life has many seasons of change; moments that leave you feeling overwhelmed, unsteady, or unsure where to turn. You may be navigating bereavement, the end of a relationship, health challenges, or shifts in identity.
Some experiences echo from the past; others arrive quietly as stress, sadness, guilt, anxiety, or a sense of inner hurt. I welcome anyone seeking space to reflect, heal, grow, or simply breathe again.
I believe that healing doesn’t come from pressure, but from presence: warmth, patience & being truly heard. By using different therapy approaches, mindfulness & creative exploration, I can help you to understand your experiences, build coping skills for everyday life, and start to explore & understand your unique
story.
Some stories open naturally in the safety of the therapy room; others unfold more easily outdoors. I offer in-person, online, and walk-and-talk sessions in the beautiful surroundings of Littlehampton.
I warmly invite you to book a free introductory call, for a calm, confidential chat; to answer any questions you may have & see if we're a good fit.
Qualifications & Specialist Training
Grief Counsellor in Littlehampton
MA Counselling (Integrative Psychotherapy)
Professional Registration
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Registered member of the National Counselling & Psychotherapy Society (NCPS)
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Member of the Association of Christians in Counselling and Linked Professions (ACC)
Additional qualifications
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Walk and Talk Therapy
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Menopause Wellness Practitioner
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Pet Bereavement Counselling
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Foundation for Infant Loss Training – Accredited Practitioner
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Understanding the autism spectrum
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Counselling and forensic psychology
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Additional training in safeguarding, risk assessment, and positive approaches to challenging behaviour
Professional Experience
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Clinical placement & training within a hospice setting
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Community mental health role working with complex and enduring mental health conditions, including schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, psychosis, depression, OCD, and emotionally unstable personality disorder (EUPD).
How I Work: Grief Counselling
in Littlehampton & Online
As a grief and loss counsellor, I draw on person‑centred, psychodynamic and cognitive behavioural therapy to meet you where you are, explore how your past shapes your present, and gently challenge unhelpful patterns so you can find new ways forward. I also offer creative counselling techniques and talking therapy in a calm, welcoming space, with options for online sessions, walk and talk therapy in nature, and a neurodiversity‑affirming approach that adapts to your needs. My practice is part of the Safe Space Alliance and is committed to being LGBTQIA+ inclusive, respectful of all spiritual and non‑spiritual beliefs, and with flexible options to help make counselling more accessible to you.
Person-Centred Therapy
Meeting you where you are right now
The aim is to help you develop self understanding, self-compassion, and confidence in making choices that feel right for you.
Although people often come to therapy because of a specific reason, such as a bereavement or a change in their lives, being person-centred means we focus on whatever you want to explore each session. This could be anything from work, your relationship, health issues or self-care.
Psychodynamic Therapy
Exploring where you've come from
This looks at how your past experiences, relationships, and unconscious patterns may be affecting your life today; and can help you uncover deeper emotional roots, understand repeating behaviours, and make changes that support healthier ways of relating to yourself and others.
It is important to know that you will never be asked about anything you are not ready to explore. It's not about endlessly digging into your childhood. It's about recognising thoughts, patterns and behaviours that may come from your past, to exploring how well these work in your day to day life now.
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
CBT focuses on the connection between thoughts, emotions, and behaviours. Supporting you to notice unhelpful patterns, challenge self‑critical thoughts and build kinder, more balanced ways of thinking.
It can be particularly helpful for anxiety, depression, stress, low self-esteem, panic, phobias, obsessive-compulsive difficulties (OCD), and managing everyday challenges, while providing practical tools that you can continue to use beyond therapy.
Discovering tools for the path ahead
Talking therapy
Talking therapy provides a safe, confidential space to explore your thoughts, feelings, and experiences without judgement. From my peaceful therapy cabin, I offer a calm environment where you can feel heard, understood, and supported.
When talking alone isn't enough, I can gently integrate somatic awareness, creative techniques, and nature-based approaches to help you process emotions and express what words alone cannot always say. Together, we work in a way that feels right for you, helping you develop greater self-awareness, resilience, and lasting emotional wellbeing.
Finding clarity through conversation
Working
CreativelyOpening new ways of understanding
Creative therapy uses imagination, art, and symbolic expression to explore feelings and experiences in a way that goes beyond words.
You don’t need to be artistic or have any creative skills, it’s about finding different ways to understand yourself, process emotions, and communicate what may feel difficult to say.
Within the safe and supportive space of my therapy cabin, creative approaches can be gently woven into our work to help you explore your inner world at your own pace.
Online Counselling
Flexible and accessible support
Online therapy offers a flexible and accessible way to access counselling from the comfort and privacy of your own space.
Through secure video sessions, we can create a safe and supportive therapeutic relationship wherever you are in the UK.
Whether you are balancing a busy life, unable to travel, or simply feel more comfortable talking from home, online therapy provides the same opportunity to explore your thoughts, feelings, and experiences at your own pace.
Walk & Talk
therapyFinding comfort in nature
For some people, sitting in a room and talking face-to-face can feel daunting or uncomfortable.
Walk and Talk Therapy offers a gentle, flexible way to explore thoughts, feelings, and challenges while moving outdoors. This approach may make it easier for you to open up, reduce feelings of pressure, and support reflection in a more relaxed and natural environment.
Based in Littlehampton, I provide sessions in natural settings locally, as well as guidance for clients who prefer online support alongside reflective exercises.
Neurodiversity -Affirming Therapy
Therapy that adapts to you
My practice is inclusive and sensitive to the diverse ways people think, feel, and interact with the world.
I strongly believe that therapy should adapt to your unique needs, not the other way around.
This might include clear structure, flexibility, sensory awareness, or alternative ways of communicating.
Safe Space Alliance
A safe space for everyone
The Safe Space Alliance
A proud to be a Safe Space
The Safe Space Alliance helps individuals identify, navigate, and create safe spaces for LGBTQIA+ communities worldwide.
Spirituality and meaning
Working with people of
all faiths or none
For many people, faith and spirituality are an important part of how they understand themselves and their experiences.
I never impose working with spirituality, but where it is meaningful for you, your spiritual or religious perspective can be thoughtfully included in our work together.
Accessibilty
Making counselling
more accessible
I partner with organisations like the Therapy Tent to offer affordable, reduced-cost counselling for those facing financial barriers.
I am always open to working with community partners to help make therapy more accessible.
If you are interested in becoming a Community Partner, please get in touch via email to jrosecounselling@outlook.com
Where I work: In-Person Counselling,
in Littlehampton and online
My private therapy cabin offers a peaceful, confidential setting for in-person & online counselling.
In-Person Counselling Littlehampton takes place in a quiet, dedicated cabin where you can arrive, breathe out and simply be yourself. Stepping through the private gate, you leave the demands of everyday life behind and enter a warm, grounded space created just for your story. Here we can explore anxiety, low mood, loss, relationships or times of transition at a pace that feels right for you. With easy parking and a discreet entrance, it’s simple to build regular sessions into your week. If you’re ready to begin, my in-Person Counselling Littlehampton offers a gentle, human first step towards feeling more settled.
Take a look around
With easy parking and a discreet entrance, it’s simple to build regular sessions into your week.
If you’re looking for In-Person Counselling in Littlehampton or the surrounding areas, my therapy cabin offers a gentle first step towards feeling more settled.
From the moment you arrive, you’re invited to slow down.
A short walk through the therapy garden
creates a natural transition, a gentle shift between the outside world and the therapy space.
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A quiet setting away from the distractions of daily life
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Natural light throughout the day
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The therapy cabin is a private, purpose-built space separate from the main home, designed to offer a calm, confidential environment for counselling sessions.
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Heating & air conditioning
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Thoughtfully arranged space
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Garden views
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The cabin is warm, comfortable, and surrounded by views of the garden. It is designed to feel calm and welcoming, with a range of therapeutic resources available. I am frequently told it feels really peaceful, relaxed and welcoming.
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Bottled water always available
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Comfortable seating
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I love to work creatively, and the cabin is stocked with a range of therapeutic resources. You might notice miniature figures, soft toys, and other tactile tools when you first arrive.
While I work exclusively with adults, these resources can help us access thoughts and feelings that aren't always easy to put into words.
Walk and Talk Therapy takes place in carefully selected outdoor locations around Littlehampton and the surrounding area. Specific meeting locations will be discussed and agreed with you before your appointment, taking into account accessibility, privacy, and the nature of the work we'll be doing together.