Fees I offer a 20 minute no charge initial consultation so that we can talk about what you hope to gain from counselling and how we could work together. This can be by phone or online. My fee is £50.00 per 50 minute session for individual therapy. Student and young person's fee is £45.00 per 50 minute session. Couples therapy is £65.00 per 60 minute session. EMDR therapy is £75 .00 per 90 minute session. I offer a limited number of reduced fee counselling places to those on a low income and counselling students. This can be discussed during the initial consultation. Payment can be cash, cheque or BACS.

Useful Information and Links Counselling information: British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) Website: www.bacp.co.uk For guidance in finding and choosing a therapist: Website: www.bacp.co.uk/seeking_therapist/right_therapist.php Website: www.counselling-directory.org.uk For information about different theoretical approaches and what they mean: Website: www.bacp.co.uk/seeking_therapist/theoretical_approaches.php To see the BACP Ethical Framework: Website: www.bacp.co.uk/ethical_framework/ Health and Well-being information: For some excellent information on anxiety, depression, bereavement and other mental health issues: Website: www.rcpsych.ac.uk/mentalhealthinformation.aspx ​ Adoption: Website: www.barnardos.org.uk/what-we-do/fostering-and-adoption Alcohol issues: Website: www.alcoholics-anonymous.org.uk Bereavement: Website: Home - Cruse Bereavement Support Child Sexual Abuse : Website: www.lucyfaithfull.org.uk Child and young people's mental health: Website: www.youngminds.org.uk Debt information: Website: Debt advice | Free debt advice | National Debtline | National Debtline Domestic violence issues: Website: www.womensaid.org.uk Drug information: Website: www.talktofrank.com Eating disorders: Website: www.b-eat.co.uk Lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender: Website: LGBTQ+ Support | Stonewall Choice Support | LGBTQ+ Parenting information: Website: parentlineplus.org.uk Website: www.youngminds.org.uk Samaritans: The Samaritans provide confidential non-judgemental support, 24 hours a day, for people experiencing feelings of distress or despair, including those which could lead to suicide. Telephone: 116 123 , every day, 24 hours a day (free) or email at jo@samaritans.org (reply in 24 hours). Website: www.samaritans.org Self-harming: Website: https://www.selfharm.co.uk Self-harm addiction | Addiction Rehab & Recovery Support | Rehabs UK Sex addiction: Website: www.saa-recovery.org.uk/ Social anxiety information: Website: www.social-anxiety.org.uk Other useful organisations: Citizens Advice Bureau Website: www.citizensadvice.org.uk ​ College of Sexual Relationship Therapists (COSRT) Website: www.cosrt.org.uk Home-Start UK Website: www.home-start.org.uk MIND Website: Home - Mind Narcotics Anonymous Website: www.ukna.org NHS Choices Website: www.nhs.uk National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children (NSPCC) Website: www.nspcc.org.uk Rape and Sexual Abuse Support Centre (RASASC) Website: www.rasasc.org For further information about Cosmos Counselling in Liphook please contact me either by phone, text or email. All contact will be private. Cosmos Counselling in Liphook is close to the North Hampshire, West Sussex and Surrey border.

Adoption Counselling ​ Approved Adoption Counselling "In December 2010, the law changed so that only counsellors and psychotherapists registered as an adoption support agency (ASA) with Ofsted are able to offer specialist adoption services. These amendments to the Adoption and Children's Act of 2002 were designed to ensure that the one in four UK individuals affected by adoption in some way, are provided with support and services from practitioners who hold the proper qualifications and experience. The introduction of this legislation now means that any counsellor working with a client for whom any aspect of adoption is the main focus, must be registered with Ofsted (or RQIA in Northern Ireland) and subject to regular inspections. You can check an individual's registration on Ofsted's website...Some counsellors may offer adoption counselling under contract with an Adoption support agency, such as Barnardo's Link Counselling Service or PAC-UK (in Northern Ireland these organisations are called Voluntary adoption agencies)." The Counselling Directory (2018). ​ How could counselling help with adoption? If you have been affected in some way by the experience of adoption whether as an adoptee, an adoptive family or as a birthparent of an adopted child then you may benefit from seeking help from an Approved Adoption Counsellor or psychotherapist such as myself. The emotional impact of the adoption process is understood to be life-long. I can help people to: understand and explore the way they are feeling develop new coping strategies find ways of managing stress learn more about the life long effects of adoption. Therapy with me is always tailored to each individual's particular needs. I draw on person centred and psychodynamic therapies in particular including Attachment Theory. These are commonly used in this area because they are based upon an individuals past thoughts and perceptions and how these affect their current thinking and behaviour. For example, a depressed adult who was adopted as a child may benefit from exploring their attachment patterns - a modality that focuses on an individual's unconscious deep-rooted responses to care givers that were developed during childhood. Using this understanding, clients can then seek alternative behavioural responses to current experiences that may be causing them distress.

Accessibility Statement ​ Cosmos Counselling is committed to providing a website that is accessible to the widest possible audience, regardless of circumstance and ability. I aim to adhere as closely as possible to the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG 2.0, Level AA), published by the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C). These guidelines explain how to make Web content more accessible for people with disabilities. Conformance with these guidelines will help make the web more user friendly to everyone. Whilst Cosmos Counselling strive to adhere to the guidelines and standards for accessibility, it is not always possible to do so in all areas of the website and I am currently working to achieve this. Be aware that due to the dynamic nature of the website, minor issues may occasionally occur as it is updated regularly. I am continually seeking out solutions that will bring all areas of the site up to the same level of overall web accessibility. ​ If you have any comments and or suggestions relating to improving the accessibility of this site, please don't hesitate to contact me by phone or email. Your feedback will help me make improvements. Follow

Young People / Family Counselling When counselling young people I can offer a safe and secure environment to work in. Irrespective of age, sessions are confidential and cannot be discussed with parents / guardians unless prior agreement has been made . This means I will clarify with the young person that it is their wish for information to be shared or discussed. In such times I may be in a more mediating role between parent and child than that of counsellor to both parties which could result in a conflict of interest. Separate meetings between all of us can be arranged or more often, parents are invited to join our session for the last 20 minutes or so. ​ If there is a need to break confidentiality due to serious harm to self or others then I have to take the appropriate action. On occasion and with the agreement of carers and school, it can be arranged for me to work within the school environment which can be less disruptive to a young person's routine. If you have any questions or concerns about this, please do not hesitate to speak to me. ​ Family / Attachment Focused Therapy (AFT) ​ I can offer Attachment Focused Therapy to families who are struggling to build a positive bond with their child or wish to strengthen their bond. It is an integrated therapeutic intervention which combines well researched methods of attachment theory and trauma recovery models along with aspects of creative arts therapies and play therapy in order to encourage growth and change in the relationship between the parent and child. ​ The focus of the work is the relationship between the parent/carer and child. The parent/carer become engaged in activities with their child which encourage positive emotional connections and it is through this development of trust in the primary attachment figure that attachment patterns can be altered and lives transformed. ​ Talk and Creat ivity My aim, as an integrative therapist, is to tailor therapy to each individual's or couple's needs – it is not a ‘one size fits all’ approach. Integrative therapy respects that we are all unique individuals. I have found, when talking is not enough, using different art media or objects can open up communication particularly for clients who find it hard to articulate their feelings verbally. Young people particularly respond to working creatively. With this in mind, a 50 minute session can include the use of: ​ active imagination apps drama, role-play etc to articulate feelings dream work genograms Mindfulness including breathing and grounding exercises mood cards painting, drawing, clay work etc to express feelings sand tray stones, shells or buttons talk toys and games visualisations - guided imagery written word e.g. letters, diary, poetry etc ​ ​

Welcome ​ **Good news! I am back to working face to face. I am still available for clients by phone and online / video e.g. Microsoft Teams, Skype, WhatsApp and Zoom. Please message for more information. ​ Life can throw all sorts of obstacles at us. Sometimes we simply need to talk to someone who is prepared to listen without judgement; who does not 'give advice' but merely holds the space for personal reflection, growth and development. It takes courage to take these first steps. As a registered and accredited member of the British Association of Counsellors and Psychotherapists (BACP), I am an independent, experienced and professional counsellor / psychotherapist and an approved Adoption counsellor for Barnardo's. I work with young people and adults , including couples , across a broad range of client concerns, for example, relationship issues, affairs and betrayals, family issues, depression, anxiety and generalised anxiety disorder and trauma. I compliment my private practice in Liphook , Hampshire which is close to Midhurst, West Sussex and Haslemere, Surrey with working for 2 counselling charities, social services, BUPA, Aviva, Axa PPP Healthcare, Aetna Global Benefits, The Priory and in education. I use an integrative approach, along with Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Mindfulness , which focuses primarily on the relationship between client and therapist. This is built around trust, respect, safety and empowerment. Kindness and compassion are fundamental. In addition, I am trained and qualified in EMDR Therapy which has been approved by NICE as an effective method to work with trauma including PTSD. My work is client led as only you know how you feel. Certain counselling styles suit some people more than others, so I draw from a number of models to provide the right support for you. All ages, gender, race, religion or sexuality are welcome and will be treated with dignity and respect. I hope that you find the information on the website useful. If you think I may be able to help, or you have some questions, just call 07864 967555 or email cosmoscounselling@gmail.com . Contact and sessions are all held in strictest confidence, and you are under no obligation to proceed. Cosmos Counselling in Liphook is within easy reach of the A3 and Bordon, Beacon Hill, Clanfield, Fernhurst, Grayshott, Haslemere, Headley, Hindhead, Horndean, Lindford, Liss, Petersfield, Petworth, Rake, Whitehill and the surrounding areas and villages. Thank you for your interest . Feel Explore Change

MSc Creative Writing for Therapeutic Purposes - Award: Distinction - Metanoia FdSc Counselling ( Integr ative) - Aw ard: Merit - Greenwich University ABC NVQ Level 3 Certificate in Counselling Skills and Theory ​ Barnardo's Adoption Service Certificate - supplier number: 79583 EMDR Therapy Parts 1, 2, 3 and 4 - Richard Mitchell; EMDR Works Certificate in CBT with Heart? - Hemmings Field Associates; BACP Endorsed Certificate in Attachment Focused Therapy - Barnardo's Certificate in Young Persons Counselling - Alton Counselling Service Certificate in Counselling Couples - Basingstoke Counselling Service Advanced Certificate in Working with Couples - Juliet Grayson; COSRT Endorsed Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) course - Barbara Boxhall Level 2 Certificate in Nutrition and Healthy Eating Level 2 Certificate in Self-harm and Suicide Awareness and Prevention BA(Hons) English & History Postgraduate Certificate in Education (Primary) - qualified teacher status (QTS) I am a registered and accredited member of the British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy (MBACP Accredited) and abide by their Ethical Framework for the Counselling Professions (2018). www.bacp.co.uk/ethical_framework My on-going interests and continuing professional development (CPD) include:- Otherness in Counselling & Psychotherapy - Dr Dwight Turner: Metanoia Stopping Antidepressants - Royal College of Psychiatrists A Secure Base in the Therapy Room - Dr Gwen Adshead; Basingstoke Counselling Service Developmental Trauma - Lynne Davis; Petersfield Counselling Service Communication and Difference - Mary Clegg; COSRT Endorsed Meeting Your Partner's Needs - Mary Clegg; COSRT Endorsed Internal Family Systems - Paula Biles; Petersfield Counselling Service Working with Adoption - Barnardo's Sex, Arousal and Ageing - Mary Clegg; COSRT Endorsed Growth Mindset and Building Resilience - Hampshire County Council Getting Started with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) - Lucy Dorey Understanding and Working with Anxiously Attached Clients - Linda Cundy Dealing with Affairs - Mary Clegg; COSRT Endorsed Couples in Conflict - Nicola Jones; COSRT Endorsed Understanding and Recognising Sex Addiction - Paula Hall@London Therapy Foundation Fundamentals of Working with Couples - Juliet Grayson; COSRT Endorsed Working with Trauma - Elisabeth Ross @Richmond MIND Attachment Theory in the Therapy Room: an Introduction to the Dynamic-Maturational Model - Steve Morris; PCS Counselling Children, Young People and Young Adults - MindEd BACP Let's Talk about Sex! - Gloria Flynn-Piercy & Carter Portch@Relate; Greenwich Conference Working with the Dream - Elise Wardle An Introduction to Couples Work using EFT - Crossways Counselling Sexuality and Gender in the therapy room - Dr Meg Barker; Greenwich Conference Attachment and Wellbeing - Jean Knight; Petersfield Counselling Service Attachment in the Therapeutic Relationship - Sir Richard Bowlby Why Family Matters - Systemic and Family therapy - Tavistock Clinic Shame about the Body -S hame in the Body - Dr Phil Mollon; Greenwich Conference Working with Sandtrays and Guided Imagery - Kitty Willis; Petersfield Counselling Service The Physicality of the Self - working with Psychosomatic Distress - Dr Maggie Turp; Greenwich Conference As well as my commitment to Barnardo's, I also support clients referred from social services and various Employee Assistance Providers. My experience has helped me understand the importance of balancing work and home life and I have a particular interest in attachment styles, parenting and the challenge of work / life balance and pressures on the modern family; individual and couple. Previous involvement with Home-Start UK has also been invaluable. Additionally, I am a SAPERE Philosophy for Children level 1 teacher which has equipped me with further skills when working with young people. Qualifications and Background Further information: Enhanced DBS for Adults and Children checked (formerly CRB check) . Registered with Ofsted since 2016. Yearly Child Protection and Safeguarding training. Monthly supervision in line with BACP and EMDR UK & Ireland guidelines. I undertake regular continuing professional development (CPD) conferences, courses and workshops to keep up to date and increase my skills. Professional liability insurance with PPS. Member of EMDR UK & Ireland. Listed in the BACP's ' It's good to talk' , Counselling Directory , Psychology Today and findatherapist websites. BUPA finder profile - https://finder.bupa.co.uk/go/ms_amanda_croft

Contact Me You can telephone me on: 07864 967555 Or email me at: cosmoscounselling@gmail.com When leaving a message, please leave a contact number or email address you feel comfortable being contacted on and I will get back to you as soon as I can. Both means of contact only I can access thus ensuring confidentiality and privacy from the beginning of our meeting. I aim to reply within 24 hours though it may be longer if contact is over the weekend or during particularly busy periods . I am happy to communicate with you by whatever means you prefer. I will only leave my name on your voicemail or answerphone. Consulting Rooms in Liphook Cosmos Counselling in Liphook Newtown Road LIPHOOK Hampshire GU30 7DX On street parking is available. Newtown Road is close to Liphook train station, local shops and local roads to Petersfield, Haslemere and Midhurst. The A3 is also close by. Liphook is on the Portsmouth to Waterloo train line. Alternatively please email me direct for further information: Send Your message was sent successfully!

EMDR Therapy Why choose EMDR therapy? Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy is one of the most significant, exciting and innovative developments for decades in the treatment of psychological trauma related conditions. It is supported by extensive research and recommended for the treatment of PTSD in national and international guidelines including the National Institute of Clinical Excellence (NICE) and the World Health Organisation (WHO). EMDR is a powerful psychological treatment method developed by clinical psychologist, Dr Francine Shapiro. EMDR can treat psychological trauma arising from experiences as diverse as war and conflict, childhood abuse and / or neglect, natural disaster, assault, road traffic accidents and workplace accidents. ​ Recent research also suggests EMDR is effective in treating a number of other conditions including anxiety disorders, depression and chronic pain. EMDR has also been found to be of benefit to children as well as adults. ​ What is EMDR? ​ EMDR seems to directly influence the way that the brain functions. It helps to restore normal ways of dealing with problems (i.e. information processing). Following successful EMDR treatment, memories of such events are no longer painful when brought to mind. What happened can still be recalled, but it is no longer upsetting. EMDR appears to mimic what the brain does naturally during dreaming or REM (Rapid Eye Movements) sleep. EMDR can be thought of as an inherently natural therapy which assists the brain in working through distressing material utilising a natural process. This is called Adaptive Information Processing. EMDR therapists help clients reprocess their traumatic memories by using a method that involves repeated left-right (bilateral) stimulation of the brain while noticing different aspects of the traumatic memory. It is believed that the bilateral stimulation of EMDR creates biochemical changes in the brain that aid processing of information. Neuroscience suggest that this occurs in the Limbic system, where the Amygdala and Hippocampus are located. ​ EMDR therapy normally takes place in 90 minute sessions in order to allow plenty of time to process a memory.

Privacy Policy Who is Cosmos Counselling Cosmos Counselling is owned and managed by Amanda Croft FdSc Counselling, BA (Hons), PGCE, RegMBACP (Accredited). I am registered with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO). My registration number is ZB267730. Privacy Policy Cosmos Counselling must collect and process the personal data of people I work with to provide the service I offer. This Privacy Policy document describes how I collect, use and share your data and how you can control the way I use your data. Definitions I have highlighted some of the words in this Privacy Policy, indicating that they have specific meanings as described below: Personal Data Personal Data is data about a living individual who is identifiable from the data (possibly via other data that I have or am likely to receive). Usage Data Usage Data is data generated through the process of using this Service (for example, your IP address and how long you remain on a web page). 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What is counselling? Counselling is a talking therapy. In 50 minute sessions it offers you the opportunity to explore personal issues in a private setting with someone who has no other role in your life. Talking things over with a trained listener can offer a new perspective. It is a joint process that requires motivation and active involvement, helping you explore feelings, thoughts and personal experiences in order to work towards finding your own solutions. Sometimes there isn't a specific problem but you may simply want to talk about feeling unhappy or confused. You don't have to be in crisis or have no emotional or mental strength left before you ask for help. It all remains confidential. On the rare occasion confidentiality is broken, as there are certain legal constraints, I will make every effort to discuss it with you, the client, first. The number of sessions undertaken varies according to individual need. It can be anything from providing short term, brief focused crisis intervention to long term, open ended psychotherapy towards a journey of self-discovery. At Cosmos Counselling in Liphook, I work with young people and adults , including couples, facing a wide range of challenges and I am happy to discuss any problems you or your young person maybe experiencing. I work with issues such as: Addictions Adoption Affairs and betrayals Anger Anxiety Body image Childhood issues Depression Emotional, physical and sexual abuse Family issues Generalised Anxiety Disorder (GAD) Lack of meaning or direction Loneliness Loss and bereavement Low self esteem Motivational / confidence building Parenting Phobias Redundancy and work issues Relationship issues Sex and intimacy Sexuality and identity Stress Trauma + cPTSD Should I feel I am not the right counsellor for you, or family therapy may be more helpful, I will help in finding the care and support you need elsewhere. I operate an equal opportunities policy and do not discriminate against individuals on the basis of age, marital status, physical disability, gender, sexual orientation, race, social origins, political or religious beliefs. ​ ​ " It is not our task to solve another's problems, or take away another's pain. All lessons of life are necessary and produce growth - and therefore joy" - Letters from the Cosmos

Frequently Asked Questions How long will counselling take? This depends entirely on the individual or couple. Once the counselling process begins there is no pressure on you to continue indefinitely. Some clients may attend for just one session and get what they need, others for 6-12 weeks and some people choose much longer. Regular reviews to discuss and check that you are getting what you need are useful. Counselling can be stopped at any time, but it can be helpful to have some notice so that we can review and evaluate our time together and bring our work to an end. Can I just have a one-off appointment? Of course. For some people a one-off session may be all they need at that point in their lives. How often will I see you? We would agree to meet, ideally weekly , at the same time each week. Can I see you for longer, have 2 sessions in a week or phone and email support? Yes, if there are times when you may feel a longer session or 2 sessions per week are helpful, we can contract for this. I can offer email or text support or a regular phone call should you need it for a particularly challenging period of time. Do you do telephone, online or video appointments? I am available for clients by phone and online / video e.g. Skype, Teams and WhatsApp since COVID-19. What happens if I can't make an agreed appointment? I require 24 hours notice of cancellation if you cannot make your appointment. I do charge if there is not 24 hours notice as I cannot offer the time to anyone else. The whole 50 or 60 minutes belongs to you and I will be present for all of that time . If you arrive part way through your session, I will be able to see you for the remainder of the time. If your circumstances change and the session time is no longer suitable, I will aim to offer you an alternative time. There is no charge for agreed absences such as holiday. I will be available for you with the exception of holidays and occasional times when I may attend further training or a conference. I will give you as much notice as possible if I am unable to make a session. In the event where I need to cancel your session because of illness, I will notify you as soon as I can, and will try to offer you an alternative time. There will be no charge should I cancel our appointment. When are you available for appointments? ​ Monday 09:00 - 20:00 Tuesday 09:00 - 20:00 Wednesday 09:00 - 20:00 Thursday 08:30 - 20:00 Friday 09:00 - 19:30 ​ What are your fees? Individual therapy is £50:00 per 50 minute session. Child, young person and student fee is £45:00 per 50 minute session. Couple therapy is £65:00 per 60 minute session. EMDR is £70 per 90 minute session. ​ I offer a small number of reduced fee appointments to those on a limited income. Please ask. How can I pay? Cash, cheque or BACs per session. Is your service really confidential? Yes. Everything we discuss is completely confidential and will not be passed to another person without your knowledge, with the exception of planned serious harm to self or others, or breaches of Child Protection Procedures. As mentioned before, I would always discuss this with you and make every effort to obtain your permission. This extends to after our time together has finished too. I undertake regular supervision and confidentiality extends to all supervision sessions with a qualified supervision. I am an accredited member of the British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy (BACP) and operate within their Ethical Framework for the Counselling Professions (2018). ​ What does accreditation mean? BACP accreditation is a widely-valued quality status for practitioners, organisations and training courses, designed to recognise the achievement of high standards of knowledge, experience and development. Do you make notes and what do you do with them? Brief notes are made after each session in order to recall information and support our work together. Notes are kept securely, according to the Data Protection Act (2018). Notes are not kept on a computer. ​ Right to Privacy Please see Privacy Policy. I am to fully comply with the United Kingdom General Data Protection Regulation, which became effective on the 1st January 2021. The law covers the key principles along with rights and obligations when processing personal data in the United Kingdom and sits alongside the Data Protection Act 2018. If you have a question that is not answered here, call or email me and I will try to answer it for you. If I cannot, I will recommend a person or an organisation, that can.