Rowena Scriven - Profile

Hello, and welcome to my profile page!

I know life can get difficult, and taking that first step to counselling can sometimes feel uncomfortable. My aim is to be with you and help you feel comfortable and relaxed, and to allow you to work at your own pace. Whatever has brought you to this point of seeking help, you do not have to do it alone. I am a qualified integrated counsellor and psychotherapist, and I draw on different approaches according to each individual client. These approaches include:

• Person-centred
• Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
• Psychodynamic
• Creative interventions

I aim to create a safe space where you feel comfortable sharing your concerns and fears without feeling judged or misunderstood. I can help you discover practical tools that enable you to cope better, and if appropriate, take time to look at some of the underlying ‘root’ causes of the problem.

I provide support and offer a warm and empathic approach as we explore any concerns you may have. I prioritise building a therapeutic relationship, so that you can feel that our sessions together are a place where you do not have to put on a mask, but can feel comfortable enough to be your true self.

I can offer long-term or short-term counselling to suit your individual requirements, and I can also offer single-session therapy, which is a 2-hour session in which you can bring anything you feel you need some help or guidance with. These sessions are similar to life coaching, where we work more in the here and now. I adhere to the BACP Ethical Framework for good practice, and work with adults over the age of 18.

Each single session is 50 minutes, and takes place Online or at The Eaves in Godalming.

As well as my work here at The Eaves, I also work at Lighthouse Counselling in Kent. This work has involved supporting Online and Face to face clients with a wide range of issues. I have worked with short term and open ended contracts, as well as Single Session Therapy.

I have experience of working with clients face-to-face and online.  There are many advantages of working online, including flexibility and accessibility, but also research has shown that online therapy can be as effective as in-person therapy.

I have completed some training in couples counselling, and supporting couples with relationship difficulties is an area of work I enjoy and plan to expand.