Counselling in Hastings

I am a Counselling Psychologist proficient in contemporary psychological models and techniques and I have been practicing for 13 years. In our work I will predominantly use psychoanalytic theory to help you make sense of your difficulties. I am passionate about psychotherapy and I firmly believe that it can make life’s challenges more tolerable and life itself more meaningful. Through our dialogue I will seek to build a safe and compassionate space where you can become curious about your mind, get to know yourself in a more honest way, beyond cliché descriptions and labels.

I am a Chartered Counselling Psychologist registered with the Health and Care Professions Council and British Psychological Society. I am trained at doctoral level to deliver psychological therapy based on a variety of therapeutic models, I can therefore adapt my approach to suit each client’s unique needs and preferences, whilst also keeping in mind the evidence base for their presenting difficulties. I have over 10 years’ experience working in mental health services, supporting clients with a wide range of mild to severe difficulties in the NHS, private healthcare and third sector organisations.

I am a Counselling Psychologist, with longstanding experience and knowledge, of supporting individuals who have faced a range of difficulties. These include issues within personal identities and relationships, depression, and anxiety, to name a few. Whatever you may be facing, I commit to offering a caring, open-minded, and non-judgemental approach to support you to navigate the hardships you are experiencing and build a strong sense of 'self' and empowerment.

Seeking support can be a challenging step to take. I am here to help. As a chartered clinical psychologist registered with the Health & Care Professions Council, I am trained to provide individuals, couples, and groups with evidence-based psychological treatments for a range of difficulties that can affect general well-being and quality of life. You may struggle with low mood and anxiety, and may be affected by issues such as relationship problems, low self-esteem, loss and bereavement, trauma, sexual problems, or substance misuse. It is also common to experience a number of issues at once, making problems seem insurmountable.

It can be difficult to choose a therapist and to understand the various titles therapists go by, as well as the different types of therapies and counselling on offer. However, I personally think one of the most important factors in choosing a therapist is the fit between the client and therapist and whether the relationship feels warm and empathic. My therapeutic style is to identify and build on existing strengths and to offer a safe supportive space to explore current difficulties. Having had my own psychotherapy, I am familiar with what it feels like to be on the receiving end of therapy and I am sensitive to this during my work.

Hi, I'm Luke and I am a qualified Clinical Psychologist. Reaching out for support can sometimes require a lot of courage as society often teaches us that we should be able to deal with our own problems. The reality is that we, as humans, thrive when we are able to give care and support to others as well as receive this for ourselves. It is my belief that therapy shouldn't just be just for those who are at crisis point or struggling deeply with their mental wellbeing. Therapy is for anyone who needs a safe space to talk through any experiences in their lives and find ways to live alongside the pain and anxiety that this can create.

The type of clients I tend to work with are those who are looking for help around anxiety; specifically health, sexual health, work-related anxiety and anxiety disorders (including OCD/BDD). I have also worked with clients who have some difficulties with interpersonal relationships and bereavement. My clients' goals are often centred around their values, and this is something we discuss in the first couple of sessions. Often, people come to me because they would like to build a life worth living in line with what is important to them.

I am passionate about helping individuals to make changes in their life, so they can live the life they want or once lived. I wholeheartedly contribute to the movement of ending the stigma of mental health and making a positive difference in this world. I provide a safe place to discuss your thoughts, feelings and behaviours. From there we will be able to change the way you think and behave in order for you to feel in a better position to live the life you want. Every client is unique and I pride myself in assisting clients and equipping them with skills and coping strategies so they are able to face life with confidence.

Dr Su Yap is a Consultant Clinical Psychologist with extensive experience in Health and medical psychology including pain management and psychosexual problems. She works both in the NHS and private practice. She works with evidence based approaches including Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), EMDR, Compassion Focused Therapy, and ACT.

Try as we might, life is not always easy & there may be times when we need additional support. Whether you are looking to work through a particular concern, or feel that you would benefit from a confidential, and non-judgemental space where you are free to vent and debrief, I am wholeheartedly here for you. I work with couples to address areas such as communication, conflict, betrayal, trust, & desire, as well as with adults to work through symptoms of depression, anxiety, stress, & self-criticism. Complimentary consultations offered to all who are interested in engaging.

Hello, I am an integrative psychotherapist & counsellor specialising in body image insecurities, eating disorders, anxiety, depression, OCD, grief, and chronic and terminal illness. Alongside this I also offer psychology led life coaching to encourage personal and professional growth. Through a safe, empathic and accepting relationship, I hope to help enable you to greater self-acceptance, self awareness and self worth.

I believe that everyone is the expert of their own lives and therefore I aim to work collaboratively with my clients and will adapt my approach to best suit to their needs. I offer a safe, trusting and non-judgemental space to explore the difficulties you are experiencing and work towards the meaningful changes you desire. I draw on a range of therapeutic approaches (e.g. CBT, compassion focused therapy, ACT & EMDR ) supporting adults of all ages. I have experience supporting individuals with a range of difficulties including low mood, anxiety, stress, shame as well as relationship and sexual difficulties.

As a clinical psychotherapist,​ I have over 10 year’s experience of working with patients and clients with many different struggles and difficulties. Trained as an integrative therapist, I work in a unique way that is based on your own individual needs. I believe that everyone is different and not every modality suits everyone. I know only too well how difficult life can be, yet uniquely different, we all suffer pain and loss in many similar ways. I feel truly humbled to work in this field and would be honoured to support you. You are not alone.

I am a Cognitive Behavioural Therapist with full accreditation from the BABCP and a qualified Psychosexual Psychotherapist and a qualified EMDR therapist. I have extensive experience working with various problems in terms of complexity and severity. I am respectful, warm, open and flexible. I like therapy to be collaborative, creative and evolving. I love to help people find ways to improve their experience and quality of life.

I am a Clinical Psychologist with 15 years of experience working with people struggling with complex life & emotional difficulties. Through building a trusting relationship, I aim to sit alongside my clients & empower them in their journeys towards getting to know themselves better, understanding their difficulties, and compassionately making change. I centre compassion and non-judgement in my work, integrating ideas borrowed from Narrative Therapy (NT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive-Analytic Therapy (CAT) and body work.