Caroline Maguire

I trained in Humanistic Counselling at the University of Chichester. I am a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and work in accordance with their ethical framework. I am also fully insured and DBS checked.

I have continued my studies with a certificate in clinical practice in Transactional Analysis, a model that explores how our interactions and limiting behaviour patterns can form unconsciously in childhood. This approach resonated deeply with me on my own journey, and I have seen how powerful it can be in helping others gain insight, choice and self-compassion.

I believe that good counselling practice requires ongoing learning. As well as my core training and the Transactional Analysis certificate, I regularly attend additional courses, particularly in areas related to creative expression, somatic movement and relaxation.

I am also an avid reader of psychology, personal development and philosophy, and bring this breadth of interest into the way I think about people and their experiences.

Outside the therapy room, I'm very much at home outdoors. My other work involves designing and creating gardens, which reflects my love of nature, growth and working with living systems.

I'm also a big animal lover and feel particularly passionate about rescue dogs. Creativity has always been an important part of my life too, over the years I've studied painting, ceramics and sculpture.

These aren't separate from my counselling work. They reflect the same values: patience, growth, attention to what's living and changing, and a belief that the process matters as much as the outcome.