Amol Parmar Therapy
Counselling that’s easy to access, in Worthing or online
About Me
My journey into counselling didn't start in a classroom, it began with my own experiences of loss, uncertainty and life not going according to plan. Years ago, I turned to meditation as a way to create stillness during difficult times. What I found was something deeper: a gentle unfolding that helped me understand myself, navigate hardship and discover the value of being truly present, even in pain. That path through my own struggles became the foundation of everything I do today.
For 14 years, I worked with people in financial difficulty, many of them facing not only practical struggles, but the emotional pain, grief and shame that comes with job loss, redundancy, debt and life falling apart. I sat with people at their lowest points: the professional who'd just lost their career identity, the parent terrified they couldn't provide, the person grieving the future they'd planned that would never happen.
I offered not just practical guidance, but a calm, steady presence through their grief and fear. Over time, I realised these weren't just financial conversations, they were grief conversations. People were mourning lost security, lost identity, lost dreams. And I wanted to do more than help in the moment. I wanted to walk alongside people as they processed their losses, made sense of their lives, healed old wounds and found their way forward. That's what led me to specialise in grief and loss counselling.
I'm someone who is deeply committed to growth, spiritually, personally and academically. I've spent years studying, reflecting and training so that I can confidently offer support that's not just informed, but also genuinely human. This balance of inner development, lived experience and professional training gives me the best chance of being truly useful to the people I work with.
I hold a Professional Diploma in Psychotherapeutic Counselling Practice and I'm an accredited member of the National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society (NCPS). My background also includes training in hypnotherapy and coaching approaches, plus a science-based BSc that brings a well-rounded understanding of the body and mind into my work. I continue to learn and evolve through specialist training in grief, loss and trauma, alongside mindfulness-based therapeutic approaches I've refined over 16+ years of dedicated practice.
But more than qualifications, I bring heart and real-world understanding. I know that grief isn't just about death- it's about job loss that shatters your identity, relationships that end, health that fails, futures that disappear. I understand the practical pressures that compound emotional pain: financial anxiety, workplace demands, the exhaustion of keeping up appearances while falling apart inside.
I offer a space where you can be yourself, with all your pain, confusion, anger and grief- without pressure, without judgment and without having to pretend you're "fine."
If you're looking for someone who brings both professional expertise and genuine understanding born from lived experience, I'm here to support you...calmly, openly and with care.
My Professional Network
No one should face life’s challenges alone. Sometimes the best support I can offer is to connect you with someone I know and trust.
One of those people is Andrew Graham, CEO of Tempset Therapies and Operational Manager of Rainbow Baby Scans. Andrew is a practising hypnotherapist who helps with stress, anxiety, difficult habits, confidence building, and hypno-birthing. At Rainbow Babies, he also supports new parents with baby scanning services, creating treasured memories of pregnancy.
What sets Andrew apart is his warmth, honesty, and courage. He meets people without judgement, acknowledges life’s messiness, and helps them find a way forward with both compassion and grit. It’s why I trust him completely.
If you’d like to contact Andrew directly, you can reach him here:
• Tel: 01474 58719301424 587193
• Email: info@tempset.co.uk
• Website: www.tempset.co.uk
I’m proud to include Andrew in my trusted professional network, knowing that anyone I refer will be welcomed with kindness, respect, and genuine care.
Professional Standards and Ongoing Development
I’m committed to both professional excellence and personal growth, regularly updating my skills through accredited training, workshops, and independent study. As a registered member of the National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society (NCPS), I follow a strict ethical framework to ensure therapy is safe, respectful, and effective.
This ongoing development enables me to respond to the unique needs of each client, offering therapy that is grounded, thoughtful, and adaptable.
Qualifications and Continued Training
Professional Diploma in Psychotherapeutic Counselling Practice
Diploma in Counselling Skills & Theory
Diploma in Hypnotherapy and Introduction to Counselling Skills
BSc (Hons) Open – including modules in:
Biological Psychology
Sociology
Biology
Microbiology
Clinical Anatomy with Prosections
Further Training and Specialist Learning
Mindfulness in Therapy
Online and Telephone Counselling
Anxiety Disorders, ADHD, and Recovery
Transcendental Meditation
Coaching Excellence
The Journey and the Guide: A Practical Course in Enlightenment
Supporting Patients and Their Families with Bereavement and Loss
Sands Training: Working Integratively with Pregnancy and Baby Loss
Mindfulness-Based Programmes (by invitation)
Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) – 8-week course
Mindfulness-Based Wise Awareness – 8-week course
Specialised Experience in Grief Counselling
During my 100-hour clinical placement at a local hospice, I gained hands-on experience supporting individuals through intense and overwhelming emotions linked to loss. I provided face-to-face, online, and telephone support to those processing grief related to the death of a loved one, as well as complex losses such as divorce, health changes, and major life transitions.
Grief is not just about loss—it involves deep and often disruptive emotions. These emotions echo many of the feelings people experience in counselling, such as:
- Anticipatory Grief: The fear and anxiety of what’s to come, often intensifying existing worries or depression, as clients anticipate an impending loss.
- Complicated Grief: When grief feels unmanageable or unresolved, it can lead to anxiety, hopelessness, and difficulty moving forward—common themes for clients dealing with unresolved trauma or emotional blockages.
- Emotional and Behavioural Responses: Grief can amplify emotions like anger, guilt, and sadness, overlapping with stress, low self-esteem, or self-criticism.
- Adjustment and Resilience: After loss, individuals may struggle to find meaning or re-establish balance, a journey that mirrors personal growth and rebuilding in therapy.
- Traumatic Grief: Sudden, violent, or unexpected loss can overwhelm emotional stability, triggering trauma responses such as anxiety, depression, and post-traumatic stress—often seen in clients processing past trauma.
This experience deepened my understanding of how loss affects emotional state, sense of self, relationships, and daily functioning. The intensity of grief often mirrors the challenges people face in therapy—like anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, or trauma. Through grief counselling, I’ve developed the skills to help clients navigate both the pain of loss and the underlying emotions that often bring them to therapy.