Shelley Holland
Counselling & Clinical Supervision

Counselling and Supervision in Brighton & Hove

Hello, and welcome to my website. My name is Shelley Holland and I have worked as a counsellor in Brighton and Hove since 1997, and as a Clinical Supervisor since 2004.

I have worked with a variety of people - both adults and teenagers - who have come to counselling with a wide range of difficulties and issues that they have wanted to explore. Many people who I see for counselling sessions are wanting to explore their relationships, either problems in relationships of the present or difficulties with past relationships that are still influencing how they are today. For example, many clients wish to explore their past and present relationships within their family, particularly with their parents, siblings, and other significant people, as this can assist an understanding of present day relationship patterns with friends, work colleagues, partners, or their own children.

Other issues that those seeking counselling wish to explore include self-harming, self-esteem and confidence issues, childhood trauma, physical ill-health, sexual assault and rape, depression, debilitating anxiety, a sense of 'not feeling quite right', problems at work, bereavement and loss, etc.

I have trained as a psychodynamic counsellor and I also incorporate ideas from interpersonal psychology and narrative therapy in my work. I am an Accredited Member of the BACP and also a Clinical Supervisor offering supervision to qualified and trainee counsellors.

I have worked for many years within the field of counselling, managing a Counselling Service for young people for over 7 years and running a large student placement scheme, placing and supporting around twenty counsellors in training each year. I have a number of years experience supervising counsellors in training, and welcome enquiries from both qualified and trainee counsellors looking for Clinical Supervision of their work.

I have included more information on my approach to counselling on the next page called “About Counselling”. If you would like to learn more about my training and interests please go to the “About Me, and Recommendations” page. You will also find details of other counsellors, including therapists who work with couples, on this page. You will find information about appointments and fees on the page called “Frequently Asked Questions”.

I work from consulting rooms near Seven Dials in Brighton which is within easy reach of Brighton mainline railway station with regular train services from London, Hove, Portslade, Shoreham, Worthing, Chichester, Lewes, Newhaven, Seaford, Burgess Hill, and Haywards Heath.

Counselling is a great commitment – both for you embarking upon a challenging journey to greater emotional and psychological health, and myself as I journey with you. From my years employed in the voluntary sector as a counselling provider I’ve learnt that for the vast majority of people counselling is of huge and measurable benefit. Beginning this journey is in your hands.

To email me click here, or you can phone or text me on 07981 713163.