21st May 2013 

HUMANISTIC COUNSELLING, EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE & 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, day & evening appointments offered.

Why choose counselling? Counselling offers you a place to talk to a professionally qualified counsellor about the issues in your life that may be troubling or causing you distress. Counselling can also be a place for reflection, self-exploration and personal development.

As your counsellor I aim to provide you with a quiet space which feels safe and free from judgements and pre-conceptions, where you can talk freely and be heard.

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 you the setting where this can take place.

Counselling can help with

  • 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

    Appointments are available at the following locations.

    Chichester (day and evening appointments) - For evening appointments I am located in Little London which lies at the heart of Chichester. For day appointments I am located at Forum House close to the Market car park. Both locations are 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, Selsey and Littlehampton.

    Emsworth (day appointments) - My 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, Hayling Island, Bedhampton, Westbourne, Thorney Island, Prinstead, Southbourne, Nutbourne, Chidham and Fishbourne.

    Portsmouth / Southsea (day & evening appointments) - My room is conveniently located at The Marple Cross Centre on Osborne Road. 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 click here for a direct link.

    Why Choose Employee Assistance (EAP)? Many businesses struggle if employees are experiencing sickness or reduced productivity as a result of work related or external stressors. A programme of short-term counselling can help to alleviate the situation for your employee which in turn will benefit your business. For more information please click here.

    Why choose workshops? Workshop are a useful way of exploring, learning and sharing information and experiences with others within the safety of the group setting. For more information please click here.