About

Hi, I’m Corinn

I’m a qualified Integrated Counsellor and Addictions Recovery Coach based in Eastbourne, East Sussex. I’m available for face to face sessions, walk and talk, online via TEAMS or telephone sessions. I offer a down to earth, friendly, welcome space where you can expect to be heard and understood. Using a variety of techniques I can help you make the changes you want in your life.

“The best way to get something done is to begin. Not tomorrow. Today.”

Addiction Recovery Program

Everyone’s story of addiction is different and I support people in their recovery at whatever stage their at. I have extensive knowledge of addiction working within Change Grow Live to support people as a recovery co-ordinator from the beginning of their journey. I stand alongside people struggling with addiction and help them establish a pathway that will work for them in their recovery.

Counselling can be used to explore the hidden reasons why addiction to their substance of choice has become such a problem. Shame and guilt fuel addictive behaviours so it is important to have someone who understands and can fully support you in your journey. Counselling gives you awareness of how emotions impact or encourage your relationship with your addiction. Recovery is about support, a willingness to put in the hard work and determination to have a better life. Together we can make this happen.

Addiction can manifest in various ways not just alcohol or drugs. I provide counselling privately, for shopaholics, workaholics, people addicted to prescribed medication, gambling, amongst many others.

Grief & Bereavement

I have extensive experience of supporting people to come to terms with bereavement, having delivered bereavement support through Cruse Bereavement Care for many years. I also deliver online presentations for Cruse to help people understand bereavement and how to manage their loss. I am also in the process of creating a program offering groups support with their grief which will currently be run online.

Grief can be a very scary experience, so a big part of grieving is learning how to grieve in a healthy way. We can’t avoid the pain of grief, but we can manage the pain we are feeling. Throughout our life we experience grief is many different ways, such as moving house, ending a relationship or leaving a job. Whenever something significant comes to an end, we experience grief and if you’re struggling with why you’re feeling the way you are, perhaps you’re grieving.

Frontline 19

Since the start of the pandemic in 2020 I worked with Frontline19, a charity set up to support frontline NHS workers affected by Covid-19, supporting NHS and frontline workers in my capacity as a counsellor. I feel privileged to have been able to provide my professional skills and emotional support to those working in such emotionally and physically difficult positions.

Samaritans

Prior to gaining my qualifications I worked as a listening volunteer with Samaritans for over 5 years. Samaritans is recognised as a direct crisis helpline for suicide and self-harm however, I gained experience of complex issues such as drug and alcohol addiction, depression, anxiety, post natal depression, suicidal thoughts or behaviours, PTSD, complicated grief, childhood neglect and abuse or relationship abuse. Samaritans is a listening service and it was a difficult decision to end my time as a Samaritan but as a qualified counsellor, I wanted to be able to use all of my skills.

Continued Personal Development

I continue to develop my knowledge by engaging in a range of learning activities including attending workshops, webinars, undertaking additional qualifications and training days. This ensures I continue to add to my skills as a counsellor to be able to best support my clients.