8th February 2010 

HUMANISTIC COUNSELLING & WORKSHOPS WITH BACP ACCREDITED COUNSELLOR IN HAMPSHIRE & WEST SUSSEX. LOCATED IN CHICHESTER, EMSWORTH AND PORTSMOUTH / SOUTHSEA.


Welcome to Shirley Baxter Counselling Service. Professional BACP Accredited Counsellor offering confidential one-to-one counselling for adults - short term & open ended offered.

Please take your time to read through my website. If you feel you would like to ask me some further questions please don't hesitate to contact me.

Why choose counselling?

One-to-One counselling offers you a quiet space, where you can talk to a professionally qualified counsellor about the issues in your life that may be troubling you or causing you distress. But counselling can also be a place where you can do some self-exploration or personal development.

My aim as a counsellor is to be alongside you throughout your counselling journey by offering you a confidential and understanding environment that is free of judgments and pre-conceptions and where it will be possible for you to talk in a safe space.

So whether you decide to come and talk about a particular problem or whether you would like to begin your own personal journey of growth, counselling offers a setting where this can happen.

Here are some of the reasons why people might want to seek out counselling.

  • Loss of direction / Sense of self
  • Abuse / Bullying / Harassment
  • Stress / Anxiety / Depression
  • Confidence / Self Esteem
  • Discrimination / Sexuality
  • Relationship Problems
  • Addiction / Self-Harm
  • Anger / Frustration
  • Loss / Grief / Guilt
  • Personal Growth
  • Self-Exploration
  • Life Changes

    Counselling appointments are available at the following locations.

    Chichester (evening appointments) - My counselling room is located in Little London which lies at the heart of Chichester. Easily accessible by foot from both the train and bus stations, Chichester is within easy reach of the surrounding West Sussex villages and towns, including Midhurst, Bognor Regis and Littlehampton.

    Emsworth (day appointments) - My counselling room at the Medicine Garden is situated on the High Street in the centre of the picturesque harbour village of Emsworth. On the Hampshire/West Sussex border, with regular bus and train links, Emsworth is within easy reach of Havant, Denvilles, Warblington, Westbourne, Thorney Island, Prinstead, Southbourne, Nutbourne and Chichester.

    Portsmouth / Southsea (day & evening appointments) - My counselling room is conveniently located on Landport Terrace. Situated within easy reach of Portsmouth City Centre, Old Portsmouth, Gunwharf Quays and Southsea Seafront & Common. This location is also close to major transport links including bus routes, Portsmouth Harbour & Portsmouth & Southsea Train Stations as well as the Isle of Wight Hovercraft & both the Isle of Wight & Gosport Ferries.

    For full address details and maps please visit the Fees, Contact & Location Page. Click here for a direct link to this page.

    Why choose workshops?

    Workshops - Attending a workshop can be a good way of exploring things within a group setting where you can interact with other like minded people. For more information on workshops please click here and you will be directed to the workshops page.