Joe Aparo

About this Service

Individuals and Couples welcome. A free first session, with no obligation on you to continue. I have rooms in both Brighton BN1 and Hove BN3. I am an experienced, fully qualified counsellor, I provide acceptance, empathy, warmth, humour and understanding. I know how hard it can be to make that first, giant, step into counselling. I offer a place where you will not be judged. I have a special interest in working with Anger, Anxiety, Aspergers, Couples, Loss, Personal Development, Relationships, Stress and Work-Related Issues.

Experience, Focus Areas and Condition Specialisations

• Anger Management
• Anxiety
• Asperger Syndrome
• Bereavement
• Depression
• General Counselling
• Loss
• Personal Development
• Relationship Counselling or Marriage Counselling
• Self Esteem
• Stress
• Work Related Issues

Therapeutic Approach

• Eclectic
• Existential
• Humanistic
• Person Centred
• Phenomenological

Main Client Groups

• Adults
• Couples
• Employee Assistance Programmes
• Individuals
• Organisations
• Young People

Working Mode(s)

• Long-Term, Face-to-Face
• Short-Term, Face-to-Face

Qualifications

Postgraduate Diploma in Person-Centred Counselling. As well as private practice I have experience of working in the NHS with adults with learning disabilities and carers. Two years experience of counselling young people aged 13-25 as part of the YMCA.

Identification

This practitioner prefers to be identified as: Counsellor

Ethical Framework

• BACP