Jean Wells
Psychotherapist
Individuals, Couples and Supervision
About Therapy
Living in the world can sometimes bring difficulties. Loss and bereavement, relationship problems, isolation and loneliness, addiction, infidelity, lack of purpose, and questions of sexuality are some of these: anger, shame, sadness, escapism, losing our way or simply putting ones head-in-the-sand are ways that we respond. When this begins to interfere with the quality of how we live, we may seek counselling. We want to live better.
People come to counselling for many reasons. For some a sudden loss or trauma may have made coping difficult. Others may want to gain more insight into themselves. Some experience personal, emotional or relationship difficulties, and sometimes we just don’t know what isn’t right. Whatever your reasons research has shown that speaking to a professional in a safe, non-judgemental and confidential environment is helpful.
Sometimes our problems and our responses to them are related to past experiences, or early relationships. Exploring these and our here and now behaviours, thoughts and feelings can help us to understand our worlds, allowing space for new possibilities and ways of being – allowing space for change.
I offer a safe, confidential relationship where you can talk about your problems and concerns without judgement. Together we will explore your world and look for new possibilities within it.
About Jean
I have been a practicing therapist for many years, working in a variety of settings in long and short-term therapy, the charity sector and private practice. My initial 10-year career in media was interrupted for a long break to raise children.
I integrate existential, phenomenological, psychoanalytic and postmodern ideas into my work. What this means to me is that I see each individual as unique and multifaceted, without reference to categories or labels. I see therapy as exploring here and now possibilities for coping and for improving lives through the considered experience of the life crisis, the problem, or the confusion, with an awareness of past experiences that may still resonate within us.
Education and Qualifications:
- MSc Counselling and Psychotherapy, University of Roehampton
- Dip Humanistic Counselling, University of Chichester
- PG Dip Advanced Social Research Methods, City University London
- Certificate in the Couple Relationship, Tavistock Relationships
- Advanced Diploma in Relationship Psychotherapy, NAOS
Senior Accredited Member, British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP)
Registered Member, United Kingdom Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP), Constructivist and Existential College
Location
I practice from a private location near West Wittering, 15 minutes from Chichester in West Sussex.
Fees
Regular sessions cost £45 for 50 minutes. Couples sessions cost £55 for 60 minutes.
Some concessions are available. Please ask if you think this may apply.
I have daytime and evening appointments available. We will normally meet at the same time every week.
In an initial consultation I will answer your questions about how I work and ask about your expectations. Together we will decide if counselling is the appropriate way forward for you.
I work to the UKCP Code of Ethics and Professional Practice and the BACP Ethical Framework for the Counselling Professions.
Contact
Public transportation (bus) is available to within a 15 minute walk of my consulting room. Free parking is also available.
Please contact me for an initial discussion to explore how I may be able to help.
Jean Wells
Mob: 07712 763377
Email: jeanwellscounselling@aol.com