Counselling in Eastbourne by Scott Doane (MBACP)
My personal history has held many twists and turns, and this rich experience of life feeds my approach.
I am a father of 4 children – gorgeous beings that have come through two separate relationships. I’ve known both the joy and grief that comes with that story.
In my professional life, I have worked in investment banking and telecoms, before choosing to go my own way. Since then I have set up and run various businesses in my entrepreneurial career. I have known some great successes and a lot of struggle too.
In life we all experience challenges. I suffered bullying at school, went through periods of depression and anxiety in later life, had panic attacks, and walked through “hell” in relationship breakdowns.
I have found my way through all of this and more, which is of course what led me into counselling in the first place – counselling helped me when I needed it most, and this is what inspired me to retrain as a counsellor in 2019.
My hope now is to give back some of the good support that I have received myself over the years, through the many great individuals and groups that I have worked with.
I have experience working with those who struggle with Anxiety, Depression, and Suicidal thoughts. I also have experience working with those who are facing big or potentially big changes in their lives – through retirement, career changes, health issues and relationship challenges.
In couple counselling, I provide a safe space in which we can work at the emotional level, to bring strength back to the relationship. I believe that having security in our relationship is fundamental in flourishing as individuals. This is true for all the many different forms of relationship that exists, and I am open to all varieties of relating, without prejudice.
I am committed to building safety with clients through connecting, compassion and caring.
I seek to empower people of all ages to know themselves, to take ownership of their lives and to find a deeper sense of purpose and contentment.
My mission is to create a more joyful and harmonious world, by helping those that I can help, and supporting events that foster greater connection and community
I run the Sun and Moon festival, an annual event that brings together 75+ wellness teachers for a week of connection, community and personal growth (sunandmoonfestival.com)