Welcome, and thank you for visiting East Hampshire Counselling. My name is Zeenat Hutchings and I am a counsellor providing both short- and long-term therapy to adult individuals in East Hampshire, Surrey, West Sussex and the surrounding areas. I also provide telephone and online counselling remotely for clients across the UK.
Are you feeling depressed, anxious, disconnected or self-critical?
Have you had past or recent trauma that is impacting your life now? Then get in touch with me and let us work collaboratively to get you some clarity.
About Me
My name is Zeenat Hutchings and I am a person-centred counsellor with a background in Mental Health Nursing. I worked in sexual trauma and recovery, and domestic violence as well as generic counselling. I am empathic, honest and work in a trauma informed manner and offer a calm and confidential space for clients to explore their issues. I am of black/African origin and welcome clients from all backgrounds.
I am registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - registry number 397876 - and I abide by their code of ethics.
Asking for help is daunting. The first step to recovery is taking action to implement changes.
My passion is helping people reach their potential and to achieve their authentic self. I have had personal experience of feeling "lost" and "disconnected" myself and have a level of understanding of how this feels. I myself have had personal therapy and have found the process to be life changing and empowering.
Therapy is...
Not only about talking but it is about being heard. It provides a confidential and non-judgemental space to explore your fears, vulnerabilities, strengths, hopes and dreams and be challenged to step out of your comfort zone. It gives you a great opportunity to learn something new about yourself that you may have not have known before. It builds resilience to address past traumas and start your journey towards healing.
Be empowered...
Learn that not all our thoughts are facts. Noticing these negative thoughts, talking about them, will help build resilience, self-esteem, confidence and enable you to set healthy boundaries, which in turn will improve your emotional regulation, learn healthier coping strategies, and learn to cope better with life’s challenges and stresses.
Choice...
Therapy will teach you new skills to enable you to implement small but impactful changes in your life but more importantly you will learn to trust your instincts and believe in yourself more. In the words of Carl Rogers: “I am not perfect but I am enough”.
What issues can counselling help with?
People come to me for help with a wide range of issues. Here are a few of the more common difficulties that can be supported through counselling:
Depression
Issues with confidence or self-esteem
Anger management
Issues relating to sexuality
Difficulties at work or in retirement
Issues with family or school life
Pre-trial therapy for Sexual abuse clients
Long-term illness/medical issues
Feelings of stress or anxiety
Panic attacks
Relationship issues
Grief, loss or bereavement
Issues with addiction
Trauma and post-traumatic stress
Abuse
Chronic pain
My location
My practice is located in the Liphook / Petersfield area, East Hampshire and I see clients from the greater Hampshire area, as well as the surrounding Surrey and West Sussex areas. I will provide location details when we arrange our counselling sessions.
In addition to providing face-to-face therapy, I also offer telephone counselling and online sessions for clients across the UK via Zoom.
Fees & availability
I offer an initial 15 minute free consultation by phone.
My ongoing fees are charged at £60 per 50 minute session and this is payable weekly in advance of the meeting.
Get in touch
Please contact me if you have any questions about how counselling works, or to arrange an initial assessment appointment. This enables us to discuss the reasons you are thinking of coming to counselling, whether it could be helpful for you and whether I am the right therapist to help.
You can also call me on 07743343556 if you would prefer to leave a message or speak to me first. I am happy to discuss any queries or questions you may have prior to arranging an initial appointment.
All enquires are usually answered within 24 hours, and all contact is strictly confidential and uses secure phone and email services.