🌿 Hello, I am Afrodite. Thank you for taking the time to visit my website!  🌿

I am a fully qualified Humanistic Integrative Therapist and a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP).

Reaching out is a courageous first step on your journey and finding the right counsellor can make all the difference. I am here to offer a space that is warm, non-judgmental, reflective and tailored to your unique experience.

I offer counselling from two welcoming locations. In Havant, I run SunFilled Pathways Counselling Service - a small, private practice rooted in warmth, authenticity and a commitment to emotional healing and empowerment. I have also joined the team at Apollo Practice in Emsworth, where I continue to support individuals' journey.

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I support clients through a range of issues including, but not limited to:

• Depression
• Anxiety
• Grief and Bereavement
• Relational and identity-based challenges
• Cultural identity
• Stress
• Self-esteem issues
• Domestic Violence
• Addictions
• Multigenerational relationships
• Sleeping difficulties
• Autism
• ADHD
• Bullying
• Isolation
• Menopause
• Endometriosis

Some clients come to counselling with a quiet sense that something is not quite right. May not have the words to describe it - only that life feels less familiar, more difficult to carry or emotionally muted. I offer a warm and confidential space to begin exploring those feelings. Being here is a gentle step toward reconnecting with yourself.

Life can feel incredibly challenging at times, leaving us overwhelmed, stuck or unsure of where to turn. If you are navigating difficult emotions or moments that feel too heavy to hold alone, I am here to walk beside you on a journey of self-discovery and healing.

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Qualifications & Training

Qualifications:

• BA (Hons) Humanistic and Integrative Counselling (Middlesex University)
• DipHE Level 5 Humanistic Counselling (Portsmouth University) - Distinction
• NCFE CACHE Level 3 Certificate in Counselling Skills
• Level 3 Safeguarding (Coventry University)
• Level 3 Loss and bereavement
• Level 3 Pets Bereavement
• Foundation certificate in grief and bereavement with Prof John Wilson (Temenos Education)
• Level 2 Certificate in Online and Telephone Counselling advance (Open University and BACP)
• Level 2 Substance misuse certificate

Trainings and CPDs:

• Depression: A Compassionate View (University of Derby)
• Understanding Autism, Asperger's and ADHD (University of Derby)
• Suicide Awareness
• Substance Misuse
• Managing stress
• The ADHD brain
• Mindfulness
• Anxiety and depression
• Working with trauma - Caroline Spring
• Trauma, brain and recovery - Mind, Body Breakthrough
• Existential therapy
• Solution focused therapy

I believe in lifelong learning and regularly undertake further training to enhance my therapeutic approach.

Alongside my work as a counsellor, I am deeply passionate about nature, poetry, photography and exploring new destinations. Walking through landscapes and immersing myself in different cultures all nourish my sense of wonder and connection. I believe these interests infuse my practice with creativity, curiosity and a grounding in the beauty of diversity.

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Contact me 💬

If you would like to find out more about sessions with me, ask any questions or explore whether counselling might be a helpful step for you, I warmly invite you to get in touch. I offer a free 20-minute consultation as a space to connect, ask questions and see if my approach feels right for you. You can reach me here:

T: 07858 413015

E: sunfilledpathways@gmail.com