Hilary Aster Cornish
mBACP, PGDip

A safe space for neurodiverse, queer and trans people

Are you looking for a safe space to improve your mental health? I focus on working with queer or LGBT+ clients, and/or people with chronic health conditions or are neurodiverse. It might be that your exploring these aspects directly, or are just looking for a space that can hold your experience whilst you navigate other issues with relationships, work or family life.

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Profile

hilaryastercornish.counselling.online

Phone

07925 171304

Email

hilary.a.cornish@gmail.com

Website

www.hilaryastercornish.co.uk

About me and my practice

Central to all my practice is trying to create space where my clients feel welcome, and able to share whatever parts of themself and life experiences they want or need. I offer an affirming space for people of all genders, sexualities, relationship styles and those questioning. I also actively welcome neurodiverse clients and Disabled clients and I'm open to creatively accommodating access needs.

I am a counselling psychotherapist working with adults 18+ and my background is in integrative and collaborative therapy models, working with you to find an approach that meets your needs. Our first session will be about figuring out how we could work together, based on your preferences and what you are hoping to understand or change with counselling.

Experience

I retrained as a therapist, wanting to more directly support people after working in research in universities and for charities, with focused work on gender and sexuality, as well as mental health.

I have been working with clients for over four years now, on a range of issues. The two areas I have considerable experience with are people exploring and navigating gender identity and transition, and those processing their experiences of neuro-diversity (including dyslexia, dyspraxia, ADHD, or ASD).

Qualifications

Intro to Theory & Practice of CFT, Compassionate Mind Foundation, 2022
PGDip in Counselling and Psychotherapy, UEL, 2021
Level 3 Award in Counselling Skills

Additional Information

Access Needs
I am happy to discuss any adjustments needed for access, this might include:
Working for part or full session audio-only
Using captioning on Zoom (or 3rd party app if used)
Shortening sessions or including a break for those with limited energy / focus
You using fidget toys / stimming / moving around in sessions
You sitting reclined / lying down for sessions

Professional Membership

mBACP

Professional Register

British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP)

Verified by Counsellingo on Tuesday, 28 January 2025

Initial Consultation

I can offer an initial phone call (usually about 10 - 15 minutes)as an initial meeting.

This can be a video call if needed for access reasons.

Fees

I charge £65 for a standard 50 minute session.

When I Work

I have availability on Mondays and Thursdays, including some evening slots.

Therapeutic Approach

Integrative

Video Platforms

Zoom (other options are possible)

Pronouns

They / Them

Area

East Sussex

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