Hilary Jiggins , BACP

Hilary Jiggins takes a clear, jargon-free approach to therapy, focusing on collaboration and practical progress. She combines evidence-based techniques with a humanistic stance - treating each person as an individual and adapting methods to suit what will work best for them. With a background in medical science, she keeps up to date with research and NICE guidance, and explains any recommendations so clients understand the rationale behind suggested techniques.

Her practice draws on a range of modalities including Solution-Focused work, Motivational Interviewing, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) skills training. She aims to make therapy efficient and outcome-focused when a specific issue is presenting - working to reduce distress and support clients in moving toward the life they want, with the longer-term option of more exploratory psychotherapy if deeper, relational work is helpful.

Hilary began facilitating support groups with the mental health charity Mind fifteen years ago and has since worked with charities such as As You Are, Cruse Bereavement Care and Sussex Communities Development Association. She has experience supporting adults, groups, couples and young people. She is a member of BACP, the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, which reflects her professional affiliation and commitment to ongoing standards of practice.