🌿 Welcome – I’m Isla
A qualified and insured Psychotherapeutic Counsellor with a degree in Psychology and a registered member of the BACP. I’m also the founder of Care and Connect Counselling, based in Shoreham-by-Sea, West Sussex.
I offer a calm, confidential space where you can talk openly and be met with warmth, respect, and understanding.
Life can feel overwhelming at times, and you don’t have to navigate it alone.
I offer face-to-face talk therapy and online counselling for adults, supporting a range of experiences, including:
You are welcome just as you are, whatever you’re bringing.
My work is grounded in human connection, compassion, and respect for your individual experience.
I use a blend of therapeutic approaches and tailor our work to suit you. This means:
I see you as a whole person — not a problem to be fixed.
I work in a trauma-informed way, which means I am mindful of how past experiences can shape the way we feel, think, and relate to others.
This approach focuses on creating a sense of safety, choice, and collaboration within therapy. We won’t rush into anything before you feel ready.
Where helpful, I may also offer gentle tools to support grounding and emotional regulation, as well as simple explanations of how trauma can affect the mind and body, helping things feel more understandable and manageable.
I provide an inclusive and affirming space for people of all gender identities, gender expressions, sexual orientations, and cultural backgrounds, as well as neurodivergent individuals, where you are welcome as you are.
Together, we can gently explore your experiences, build insight and self-awareness, and support meaningful change at your own pace.
This is your space to reconnect with yourself and move towards a more fulfilling way of living.
I take confidentiality seriously.
This is your safe space to talk openly – without judgement.
You can have sessions:
We’ll find the right pace and approach together
My schedule is flexible.
Please book a free consultation at a time that suits you.
