Specialist in Grief, Loss, Bereavement, Gender, and Identity
My path into counselling grew out of many years spent supporting people through periods of change, loss, and self-discovery. Earlier in my life, I worked as a workshop facilitator at the Findhorn Foundation in Scotland, an intentional community focused on personal development and collaborative living. My work there involved helping individuals and groups explore their feelings, relationships, and sense of identity. This experience taught me the value of slowing down, listening closely, and meeting people exactly where they are — qualities that are central to how I work as a therapist today.
I later trained in Gestalt therapy, a relational and creative approach that encourages us to pay attention to what is happening in the present moment. This style of therapy fits naturally with my belief that healing happens when we are supported to express ourselves openly and honestly. Over the years, I have continued to develop my practice through further training in grief and bereavement, gender and identity (GSRD/TNBI), and working with life transitions.
My experience includes supporting people through a wide range of situations: the death of someone close, the ending of a relationship, changes in identity or self-esteem, anxiety, depression, work-related stress, and times when life simply feels overwhelming. My aim is always to offer a calm, respectful, and compassionate space where you can talk freely and begin to make sense of what you are experiencing.
Outside of my counselling work, I value creativity and being in nature. These play a role in how I connect with people, and I offer sessions online, in my private home practice, or outdoors on a walk through the countryside. Whichever setting you choose, I will work with you in a way that is attuned, collaborative, and responsive to your needs.
Services / Issues I Work With
I offer Gestalt therapy for a wide range of life challenges, with a particular emphasis on grief, loss, and identity. Here’s a detailed list of what we can work on together:
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Bereavement, grief, and loss
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Relationship endings & separation
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Anxiety, fear & overwhelm
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Depression & low mood
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Low self-esteem & confidence
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Work stress, burnout & change
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Eating difficulties / disordered eating
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Caring responsibilities & family stress
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Neurodiversity
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Gender, sexuality & identity (GSRD & TNBI)
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Alzheimer’s, dementia & their emotional impact
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Klinefelter’s Syndrome
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Creativity & self-expression
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Spirituality, meaning & mindfulness
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Life transitions, ageing & change
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Living with chronic illness or cancer
Types of Therapy Offered
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Online (Zoom): Flexible and accessible, wherever you are.
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In-Person (Brighton): Private sessions in a calm, safe home setting.
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Walk-and-Talk: Outdoor therapy for a more embodied, grounded experience.
Contact
If you’d like to talk about working together or book a free consultation, here’s how to reach me:
Free 30-Minute Consultation
This is a relaxed, no-pressure call where we can meet (virtually or in person), you can ask questions, and we can decide if working together feels like a good fit.
Email: info@cliverossington.com
Phone: [Your Phone Number]
Location (In-Person): Brighton, East Sussex (exact address shared after booking)
Session Options:
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Online (Zoom)
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In-person in Brighton
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Walk-and-talk therapy outdoors
Qualifications and Experience
- Registered member of BACP
- Postgraduate Certificate in Gestalt Therapy – London Metropolitan University
- Advanced Diploma in Professional Development – London Metropolitan University
- Diploma in Humanistic Counselling – University of Chichester
- Essentials of Psychoanalysis – The Psychosynthesis Trust
- Awareness in Bereavement Care – CRUSE
- Member of GI (Gendered Intelligence) Network of Therapists and Counsellors – Working alongside Trans, Gender Diverse and Questioning People
- Member Klinefelter’s Syndrome Association
- CRUSE – Bereavement Counselling
- MIND in Croydon – Mental Health
- Emotional Support for Carers – Worthing, West Sussex
- As You Are – Southwick, West Sussex
- Counsellor at the Macmillan Horizon Centre (for Cancer) in Brighton for six years
