A Compassionate Space for Healing and Growth

Welcome to The Thought Sanctuary, counselling based in West Sussex, a space where you don’t have to hold it all together and can simply be yourself.

Your Space

Everyone’s journey is different, and there’s no set timeline for healing, some things take longer to unravel than others, and thats okay. This is a space with no pressure to arrive with the right words, or to have it all worked out before you start.

You’re welcome to bring the parts of yourself you usually keep hidden, the contradictions, the messy bits, the things you’re not sure how to say out loud yet. Nothing needs to be tided up first.

Whatever pace that takes, you’ll be met with warmth, respect, and genuine care throughout.

Hi I’m Stacey, an integrative counsellor and registered member of the BACP offering a warm, inclusive, non-judgemental space where you can feel seen, heard and supported.

Diversity and inclusivity are at the heart of my practice. My practice is neurodiversity affirming, and a gender, sexual, erotic and relationship diversity (GSERD) affirming.

My approach is trauma informed and grounded in the belief that healing happens through honest connection, both with others and within ourselves.

A core inspiration for my work comes from my grandmother who lived with depression, and was also a deeply loving generous person. She taught me that people are never just their diagnosis or their hardest days, there’s always more to who you are. Thats something I hold onto in every session: whatever you’re carrying, I’m here to see all of you not just the struggle.

I work with adults who want to make sense of their experiences, reconnect with their strengths, and find more sustainable ways to care for their emotional wellbeing. You don’t need to have it all figured out to begin. Together we’ll move at your pace.

About Me:

A Holistic Approach to Therapy

How I work:

At the heart of my practice is helping clients develop emotional, behavioural and somatic awareness, noticing not just what you think and feel, but how past experiences and relational patterns show up in your body and in the way you relate to yourself and others now. We will approach all of this with curiosity, compassion and non judgment, creating space for greater choice, healing and self understanding.

Maybe you’re feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or anxious without quiet knowing why. Maybe you’re carrying a grief that people expect you to have “moved on” from. Or you’re exhausted from holding it together for everyone else. Maybe you find yourself questioning who you are, or feeling like you’re constantly explaining or justifying yourself, even to yourself. You don’t have to carry it alone.

You might be here because of :

  • Anxiety or depression that’s hard to shake, even when things “look fine” from the outside.

  • Questions about your identity or culture that feel hard to name, let alone explain to someone else.

  • Grief, loss, or a life transition that’s changed how you see yourself.

  • Relationship patterns or self-esteem struggles that keep repeating , no matter what you try.

Our work will focus on building insight, self trust, resilience, and self-compassion, supporting meaningful change, gently in a way that feels right for you.

Continuing Professional Development (CPD)

As a committed counsellor, I believe in continually enhancing my practice through ongoing education. Please see below for a selected list of CPD sessions. These areas of focus ensure that my practice remains responsive to your unique needs, no matter where you are on your healing journey:

  • Trauma-Informed Approach

  • Inner Child Approach

  • Privilege and Otherness in Counselling & Psychotherapy

  • Gender, Sexual, Erotic, and Relationship Diversity

  • Neurodivergent Affirming Practice

  • Depression

Ready to take the next step?  Call today for a free 15-minute introductory call and begin your journey toward healing.

Sessions & Fees

  • This is a short introductory call to help us decide whether working together feels like a good fit.
    During the call, we will:

    • Briefly clarify what kind of support you’re looking for.

    • Answer any practical questions about how I work.

    • Talk through next steps if you choose to proceed.

    If you’d like to arrange an initial consultation call, please use the ‘Get in Touch’ form below.

  • This session gives you a gentle, in-depth introduction to counselling in a safe and non-judgemental space.
    Together, we’ll:

    • Explore what’s going on for you at the moment

    • Look at what you’d like to gain from therapy

    • Talk a little about your background and any experiences that may feel relevant

    • Discuss how we might work together going forward.

    • The pace is always yours to set.

  • Our regular sessions are where we begin the ongoing work of therapy.
    These are your weekly, dedicated times to:

    • Talk through your thoughts and feelings

    • Make sense of patterns or challenges

    • Explore healing, growth, and positive change
      Sessions are tailored to your needs, and the therapeutic space is always supportive, confidential, and led by you.

  • Your session time is reserved specifically for you. If you need to cancel or reschedule a session, please provide as much as possible.

    • Cancellations received more than 4 days before scheduled session are not charged.

    • Cancellations received within 4 days of a session will be charged £25.00.

    • Cancellations received with less than 24hrs notice or missed sessions will be charged in full.

    If you have any questions or extenuating circumstances, please feel free to discuss them with me.

  • Your privacy is extremely important, and I am fully committed to protecting your personal information in line with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), BACP ethical standards, and ICO guidelines.

    When you contact me through this website, you may choose to share your name, contact details, and any other personal information relevant to your enquiry. This information is:

    • Collected solely for the purpose of responding to your enquiry and providing a counselling service

    • Stored securely and accessed only by me

    • Never shared with third parties without your consent (unless legally required)

    Emails and contact form messages are processed via secure platforms, and any data you provide will be handled with strict confidentiality and care.

    You have the right to:

    • Know what personal information I hold

    • Request corrections or deletion of your data

    • Withdraw your consent at any time

    If you have any questions or concerns about how your data is used, please feel free to get in touch.

*Services provided either via in-person or online sessions.

Get in touch

Thank you for considering reaching out. Whether you're seeking counselling face-to-face or online - I would love to hear from you.

If you have any questions or would like to schedule a session, please fill out the contact form or call me on 07890857511. I look forward to hearing from you and supporting you on your journey.