Online Counselling for BN1

I would say that an important element of analytic work is that it helps to build real internal strength, not the sort of strength that is defensive against feelings, but one that can begin to really know and accept yourself. For People who make good use of analytic work, it can provide translatable skills that help deal with ongoing difficulties, not just the ones that brought you to therapy. Analytic therapy isn’t for everyone and it tends to be relatively longer term work, dealing with issues that have likely been problematic for many years.

I offer long or short-term integrative therapy which is rooted in my person-centred, relational training. My work is based on developing a therapeutic relationship with my clients. Using empathy and developing rapport with you enables you to work through your issues at your own pace.

I am an HCPC registered Arts Therapist (drama). After completing my BSc (Hons) in Psychology at The Univerity of Nottingham I specialized in working with the arts and drama at The University of Roehampton. I am skilled at facilitating individual and group therapy to adults dealing with trauma, depression, anxiety and have worked within the NHS. I have a special interest in helping clients explore and process their emotions through the arts and the use of mindfulness (MBCT).

Are you overwhelmed by constant worry, feeling crippled by fear and exhaustion, having panic attacks and fighting a constant battle with your mental health? Anxiety and stress related illness can be totally debilitating. That sickening feeling in the pit of your stomach, palpitations, brain static, you cannot think straight and you are totally confused about how to make yourself feel better. Perhaps you are turning to alcohol, drugs or unhealthy behaviours, as they are the only ways you know how to escape this horrible feeling. You might be wondering; why is this happening, where did it come from, will I ever get better?

Whether you are suffering from increased anxiety or overwhelm, depression, burnout, relationship difficulties or marriage problems, you don’t have to go around feeling like this. As a therapist with additional and diverse life skills and interests, I can help you feel better, and quickly. Every situation is unique, but when working with you, I will aim to get to the nub of any problems quickly and effectively, and to provide practical solutions. For deeper trauma we can shift into a longer relationship, using IFS or Narm. I can show you how things can be better for you, using evidence based and trauma-informed methods.

I am here to listen and to support you in exploring things that are creating challenges or distress in your life. Whether you’re struggling in a relationship, feeling worried, anxious, depressed, or experiencing loss I can help. Talking to a counsellor can help to stop thoughts circling around and around to alleviate feelings of distress and support you in working towards changes you want in your life by connecting or reconnecting with your own needs and feelings. Talking to someone who isn’t connected to what’s going on means you can explore thoughts and feelings without worrying about other people’s feelings or feeling judged.

Speaking with someone for the first time about personal issues or trauma can feel really daunting. It is important to feel safe and not judged when talking about difficult things, and my aim is for us to develop a relationship where you can explore whatever it is that you need to. There is not an exhaustive list of the reasons for coming to counselling initially but one thing is sure and that is it begins with building trust and beginning to speak openly.

Working with me you will get my full attention. I will listen empathically as you unfold your unique life story. I will strive to better understand the context of your present situation, as together we explore your interior world. In a safe, non-judgmental way we can explore what it is like to be you. As safety and trust develops, you can experience painful emotions that are often deemed unacceptable in your development or in your outside life. By re-experiencing emotions in the here-and-now, in a safe and supportive environment, you can reappraise past events and inputs, and reintegrate them into your present day life.

Hi, I'm Kristin. I have been a counsellor for over fifteen years, and have been blessed and trusted with countless stories of the human experience. I consider it an honour and a privilege to help others purposefully and consciously connect with their own power. We all, at times, need support and guidance as we become aware of what we need to heal and attempt to navigate life’s challenges with authenticity and grace. It takes courage and vulnerability to ask for help; and sometimes it takes patience and commitment to find the right help. If you are curious to find out how I can help you…let’s chat.

My approach intersects somatic psychology and humanistic integrative therapy. I am curious about how you see the world, what matters to you, and how you are feeling physically, mentally and spiritually. Grounded in the idea of holding a warm and non-judgmental space, I’m passionate about looking at a wide variety of tools that might suit you towards growth, healing, transformation and embodied presence. My work is focused on the relationship between body, emotions, thoughts and imagination. As an additional resource, if you are interested in creative writing, drawing or movement, we can explore a non-verbal language.

For individuals and couples, I bring compassionate, open enquiry to help make sense of the challenges you face, supporting you to find authentic pathways through life's difficult terrain. I work creatively, within an agile framework, that enables you to safely explore and find meaning in your individual needs, experience and relationships. We all find ourselves feeling isolated, stuck, maybe blinded by repetitive patterns or crisis at some time - by recognising this as the time to ask for help, you allow your healing journey to begin. A journey towards a greater sense of connection, integration and wholeness.

Counselling and Psychotherapy can be a space to explore current or past concerns, desires and hopes. You may be wanting to get to grips with an aspect of yourself that keeps tripping you up or is holding you back in some way. You may be struggling with current losses, relationship difficulties, adversity, or have a sense of longing that you cannot make sense of. You may have experienced a sense of low self-esteem/ self-worth due to early experiences of being misunderstood or unaccepted for who you are or have experienced neglectful parenting or trauma or simply need a space in your life to figure something out.

Many people come to therapy to explore particular features of themselves or their relationships that are troubling or distressing. Others have a specific issues they want to look at and perhaps change. Coming to therapy or couple counselling may feel daunting especially when feeling confused, depressed, anxious or upset. By processing painful or traumatic experiences, looking at relationship dynamics, addressing unconscious or limiting aspects of behaviour, potential new ways of coping with life's issues can often be found.

Are you feeling overwhelmed and experiencing emotional or physical pain? Are you struggling with depression, stress or anxiety? Maybe you are navigating major life events, dealing with feelings of loss or living with a long-term health condition. I can provide a safe space to help you make sense of your experiences, make changes and move towards living a more fulfilled life.

I specialise in ERP/ I-CBT for all OCD subtypes. I treat anxiety, depression & other mental health issues. I assess & diagnose adult ADHD. I have extensive experience in supporting people through life events and transitions such as bereavement, religious trauma and faith crisis. As a Christian psychologist I support Christians who wish to integrate their faith and mental wellbeing and those who wish to explore their faith and doubts (including scrupulosity). I’m registered with all major UK insurers.

I am a BACP accredited Psychotherapist, Couples Counsellor, Supervisor, EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing)Therapist and trained in EFT. I work within private practice with young people and adults in Brighton and Hove on a short or long term basis within a safe, confidential and non judgemental environment. When working with individuals I work with what each individual client brings to counselling and some of the issues I work with include:- depression, anxiety, stress, loss and bereavement, university life and homesickness, low self confidence, worth and esteem and work related.

Working with individuals and couples, online, I am an LGBTQ+ affirmative, trauma-informed psychodynamic therapist. Therapy involves a joint inquiry into the underlying beliefs and habitual ways of being and seeing that we carry. Regular sessions provide a reflective, confidential space for self-exploration and support, in which to look together at any areas of concern to you. As we begin to make sense of troubling, confusing or conflicting feelings and experiences, it can become possible to discover greater ease, choice and fulfillment in the present.

I have worked alongside people of all ages, from a variety of backgrounds, experiencing a broad range of mental health difficulties. These include depression, anxiety, social anxiety, panic disorder, phobias, obsessive-compulsive disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, workplace stress, attachment and relationship difficulties. I take an eclectic approach to therapy, drawing on multiple psychological theories (e.g. CBT, ACT, CFT, CAT, psycho-dynamic approaches) to build an individualised and holistic approach, empowering each individual to embark on recovery and achieve their therapeutic goals.

What do you need? Perhaps you want a space to explore your relationships, understand your anxiety or depression or simply a safe space to reflect. Perhaps something is holding you back and blocking or limiting your growth and expansion. Or maybe you want how you feel on the inside to match how you are on the outside; in your everyday experience.