About me

Suman

Hi, I’m Suman from Your Safe Space Counselling. My personal values of respect, integrity and trustworthiness, are reflected in my humanistic philosophy. As a qualified integrative psychotherapist registered with the British Association for Counsellors and Psychotherapists (BACP), I strive to create a therapeutic environment that is empowering and supportive, aiding individuals to develop a deeper understanding of themselves and their relationships.

I believe each person is unique in their life experiences therefore I draw from a range of modalities like person-centred, CBT and psychodynamic alongside creative interventions to work in the best way possible for you as a client.

My approach to counselling is of compassion, empathy and acceptance by providing a safe, non-judgmental space which allows you to be heard. I strongly believe that you are the expert in your life hence refrain from offering any advice, instead my warm calm nature supports you to navigate through your thoughts in a gentle challenging way. Individuals aged 18+ from all walks of life are welcome and I can provide both short-term and long-term counselling options.

I work with several presenting issues including, but not restricted to, anxiety, depression, bereavement & loss, health-related issues, relationships, self-esteem, stress, childhood trauma, coercive control, infant loss, and redundancy. As a person of Indian origin, I can offer culturally sensitive therapy ensuring a holistic approach to addressing cultural issues.  I hold a special interest in grief and bereavement work.  Besides my private practice, I work as a Service Manager at a Counselling Agency in Hampshire. Additionally, I volunteer with the UK’s leading bereavement charity, Cruse, and with Hart Voluntary Action as a counsellor.

  • Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling (Age 18+)

  • Foundation Certificate in Counselling

  • Working with Trauma in counselling

  • Cruse Bereavement Support Foundation course

  • L2 Certificate in Understanding Autism

  • Working with Children & Young People by Cruse

  • Working with Suicidal Callers by Cruse

  • The Foundation of Infant Loss Training 

  • Certificate in Online & Telephone Counselling

  • Level 5 Diploma in Counselling Children & Young People (ongoing)

Professional Qualifications & CPD

What can counselling help with?

  • Depression

  • Lack of confidence or self-esteem

  • Anger management

  • Issues relating to sexuality

  • Family problems

  • Feelings of stress or anxiety & panic attacks

  • Relationship problems

  • Grief, loss or bereavement

  • Trauma and post-traumatic stress

  • Abuse