Counselling in Brighton

Another therapist in the sea of therapists? Trying to decipher who's best for you based on a photo and therapeutic jargon when you're already stressed? Let me introduce myself and explain how I work and how I can help. I prioritise being a human first, meeting you where you are to build a relationship that facilitates lasting change. Establishing clear goals is central to my work, emerging as we progress, working together to relieve anxieties, traumas and life-limiting internal & interpersonal issues. Our work can lead toward more fulfilment, awareness, spontaneity, and intimacy.
Another therapist in the sea of therapists? Trying to decipher who's best for you based on a photo and therapeutic jargon when you're already stressed? Let me introduce myself and explain how I work and how I can help. I prioritise being a human first, meeting you where you are to build a relationship that facilitates lasting change. Establishing clear goals is central to my work, emerging as we progress, working together to relieve anxieties, traumas and life-limiting internal & interpersonal issues. Our work can lead toward more fulfilment, awareness, spontaneity, and intimacy.

Hello, I’m Luke, a Clinical Psychologist with experience across a range of healthcare settings, working with both adults and children. I often support people who feel ‘different’ or struggle with anxiety, helping them cultivate deeper self-acceptance and authenticity. Whatever challenges you face, my aim is to support you to break free from limiting patterns, become a better friend to yourself, and ultimately, build a life guided by your values rather than your fears.
Hello, I’m Luke, a Clinical Psychologist with experience across a range of healthcare settings, working with both adults and children. I often support people who feel ‘different’ or struggle with anxiety, helping them cultivate deeper self-acceptance and authenticity. Whatever challenges you face, my aim is to support you to break free from limiting patterns, become a better friend to yourself, and ultimately, build a life guided by your values rather than your fears.

Undertaking psychotherapy can be daunting, especially nowadays, when so many different types of therapy are available. It can be overwhelming to make that decision. In my approach, I believe that each situation is unique. Through my experience of working with teenagers and their families, as well as adults in individual and group modalities and couples, I learned to develop a sensitive ear for my client’s needs. We all sometimes struggle due to external or internal pressures or a combination. However, I deeply believe that facing difficulties with compassion and an open mind can be liberating.
Undertaking psychotherapy can be daunting, especially nowadays, when so many different types of therapy are available. It can be overwhelming to make that decision. In my approach, I believe that each situation is unique. Through my experience of working with teenagers and their families, as well as adults in individual and group modalities and couples, I learned to develop a sensitive ear for my client’s needs. We all sometimes struggle due to external or internal pressures or a combination. However, I deeply believe that facing difficulties with compassion and an open mind can be liberating.

You may or may not know in advance what the source of your difficulties may be. Part of our process is to explore together what has led you here. Every person is different. Amid the stresses of daily life, it’s easy to lose touch with our own deepest needs and feelings – until they become too painful or persistent to ignore.
You may or may not know in advance what the source of your difficulties may be. Part of our process is to explore together what has led you here. Every person is different. Amid the stresses of daily life, it’s easy to lose touch with our own deepest needs and feelings – until they become too painful or persistent to ignore.

Hello, I love working as a therapist. I offer a 'down to earth' gentle process which aims to meet you where you are right now. I hope that over time we can come to understand how past events and now issues are interlinked. I help you to uncover insights into yourself, your relationships and your thoughts and feelings. I'm a good fit for you if you want an affirmative counsellor who understands the realities of living with trauma, living with autism and neurodivergence, anxiety or panic. I'm interested in supporting you to live more comfortably.
Hello, I love working as a therapist. I offer a 'down to earth' gentle process which aims to meet you where you are right now. I hope that over time we can come to understand how past events and now issues are interlinked. I help you to uncover insights into yourself, your relationships and your thoughts and feelings. I'm a good fit for you if you want an affirmative counsellor who understands the realities of living with trauma, living with autism and neurodivergence, anxiety or panic. I'm interested in supporting you to live more comfortably.

I offer a containing space to explore and work collaboratively in and through your unique process - relational therapy with intention, healthy challenge and warmth.
My practice is rooted in knowledge and trust of the healing process innate in every person, and with compassionate understanding of just how difficult things can get along the way. At times it can feel as though we are isolated or misunderstood, in dread or despair, overwhelmed or stuck. Therapy can provide both the opportunity to come up for air as well as to dive deeper into ourselves: to nurture and empower ourselves from a place of depth and understanding.
I offer a containing space to explore and work collaboratively in and through your unique process - relational therapy with intention, healthy challenge and warmth.
My practice is rooted in knowledge and trust of the healing process innate in every person, and with compassionate understanding of just how difficult things can get along the way. At times it can feel as though we are isolated or misunderstood, in dread or despair, overwhelmed or stuck. Therapy can provide both the opportunity to come up for air as well as to dive deeper into ourselves: to nurture and empower ourselves from a place of depth and understanding.

Welcome and thank you for visiting my page. I am sorry if you or someone you care for is finding life difficult at the moment. My approach to therapy is very straightforward, I believe we all have the capacity to heal and feel better given the right tools and relational healing. If you are troubled by persistent negative thought patterns or traumatic experiences I will work together with you to process these and move forward with your life. Everybody needs help from time to time and therapy offers a collaborative space where I can enable you grow, change and challenge yourself with my support.
Welcome and thank you for visiting my page. I am sorry if you or someone you care for is finding life difficult at the moment. My approach to therapy is very straightforward, I believe we all have the capacity to heal and feel better given the right tools and relational healing. If you are troubled by persistent negative thought patterns or traumatic experiences I will work together with you to process these and move forward with your life. Everybody needs help from time to time and therapy offers a collaborative space where I can enable you grow, change and challenge yourself with my support.

Hello. I am Sarah Eva. I am an experienced psychotherapist and an accredited EMDR practitioner and consultant (supervisor). I am a qualified CBT therapist and have completed training in Internal Family Systems (IFS) Levels 1 and 2. I provide safe and confidential therapy services to adults and adolescents (16+) for a range of presenting difficulties, from depression and anxiety, including OCD, to childhood trauma, including sexual abuse and complex PTSD. I have a clinic in Brighton, UK and offer online therapy sessions. I am accredited with BACP and EMDR UK.
Hello. I am Sarah Eva. I am an experienced psychotherapist and an accredited EMDR practitioner and consultant (supervisor). I am a qualified CBT therapist and have completed training in Internal Family Systems (IFS) Levels 1 and 2. I provide safe and confidential therapy services to adults and adolescents (16+) for a range of presenting difficulties, from depression and anxiety, including OCD, to childhood trauma, including sexual abuse and complex PTSD. I have a clinic in Brighton, UK and offer online therapy sessions. I am accredited with BACP and EMDR UK.

We all go through times when some additional support could be useful. Whether a specific issue has led you here today, or a wish to explore difficulties in your early life and their impacting on you today, I might be the right person to help. I have extensive experience of working in NHS and charity settings as well as abroad. Aside from my private practice I currently work as Principal Psychologist / Clinical Lead in an NHS service. I have worked with a wide range of difficulties and have most experience in working with complex trauma, interpersonal difficulties, mood management, and autism spectrum conditions.
We all go through times when some additional support could be useful. Whether a specific issue has led you here today, or a wish to explore difficulties in your early life and their impacting on you today, I might be the right person to help. I have extensive experience of working in NHS and charity settings as well as abroad. Aside from my private practice I currently work as Principal Psychologist / Clinical Lead in an NHS service. I have worked with a wide range of difficulties and have most experience in working with complex trauma, interpersonal difficulties, mood management, and autism spectrum conditions.

I am a trauma-informed Humanistic Counsellor specialising in LGBTQ+, bereavement/loss, neurodiversity and I am Sex Worker friendly. My wish is to provide a private, confidential space with enough trust and security to help you navigate life, have a deeper understanding of yourself or others and help process your thoughts and feelings. A Humanistic approach views each person as a unique individual and allows you the choice to decide who you want to be and how you want to live. I often work both creatively and somatically as our embodied and non verbal experiences are just as important to express.
I am a trauma-informed Humanistic Counsellor specialising in LGBTQ+, bereavement/loss, neurodiversity and I am Sex Worker friendly. My wish is to provide a private, confidential space with enough trust and security to help you navigate life, have a deeper understanding of yourself or others and help process your thoughts and feelings. A Humanistic approach views each person as a unique individual and allows you the choice to decide who you want to be and how you want to live. I often work both creatively and somatically as our embodied and non verbal experiences are just as important to express.

Like acorns, a change in your life can start small and grow into something strong and powerful. With a focused approach on developing greater self-understanding and awareness, we would work together on the changes you want. I offer a space where people transform who they were into who they want to be.
Like acorns, a change in your life can start small and grow into something strong and powerful. With a focused approach on developing greater self-understanding and awareness, we would work together on the changes you want. I offer a space where people transform who they were into who they want to be.
Meet Our Counsellors

Our mental health is connected with how we feel about ourselves and our life experiences. I offer a safe counselling relationship in which you can better understand these experiences, the challenges and struggles you face, and work out how you can respond. I will work to create a relationship with you in which you can feel safe enough to talk about difficult or painful experiences, thoughts and feelings. I will not judge you, no matter what you need to talk about. My aim is to help you start to connect with and feel differently about yourself. This can lead to greater self-awareness and acceptance.
Our mental health is connected with how we feel about ourselves and our life experiences. I offer a safe counselling relationship in which you can better understand these experiences, the challenges and struggles you face, and work out how you can respond. I will work to create a relationship with you in which you can feel safe enough to talk about difficult or painful experiences, thoughts and feelings. I will not judge you, no matter what you need to talk about. My aim is to help you start to connect with and feel differently about yourself. This can lead to greater self-awareness and acceptance.

I have worked with a range of clients some who have experienced shame, trauma, grief, chronic illness, neurodivergency, racial/homophobic trauma, climate anxiety, body dysmorphia, anxiety, depression and abuse. I provide a safe, contained, confidential space. I use playful, creative alternatives to 'well trodden' perspectives and directions that have become patterns within client's lives. I make links and connections and challenge some of the narratives that have developed in the client's story, communicating alternative views or emotional responses.
I have worked with a range of clients some who have experienced shame, trauma, grief, chronic illness, neurodivergency, racial/homophobic trauma, climate anxiety, body dysmorphia, anxiety, depression and abuse. I provide a safe, contained, confidential space. I use playful, creative alternatives to 'well trodden' perspectives and directions that have become patterns within client's lives. I make links and connections and challenge some of the narratives that have developed in the client's story, communicating alternative views or emotional responses.

I am a Psychotherapeutic Counsellor primarily working with difficulties in relationship that may include anxiety, depression, addiction, abuse and trauma.
I work with individuals, couples and groups within 50 minute weekly sessions. My core training is within Transactional Analysis Counselling and Psychotherapy.
I work from my own private personal therapy rooms in central Brighton and also Saltdean, as well as online.
Dip Couns, MNCPS Accred
MBACP Registered Member
Dip Hyp, NHS Accred
I am a Psychotherapeutic Counsellor primarily working with difficulties in relationship that may include anxiety, depression, addiction, abuse and trauma.
I work with individuals, couples and groups within 50 minute weekly sessions. My core training is within Transactional Analysis Counselling and Psychotherapy.
I work from my own private personal therapy rooms in central Brighton and also Saltdean, as well as online.
Dip Couns, MNCPS Accred
MBACP Registered Member
Dip Hyp, NHS Accred

You may be feeling lost, overwhelmed or stuck in familiar patterns. Perhaps you are struggling with anxiety, low self-esteem, or relationship difficulties, or carrying a sense that something is not quite right. You are not looking for quick fixes, but a safe, steady space to slow down and be heard. You may want to understand yourself more deeply, feel more connected, or find a clearer way forward. Whatever you are facing, you do not have to do it alone.
You may be feeling lost, overwhelmed or stuck in familiar patterns. Perhaps you are struggling with anxiety, low self-esteem, or relationship difficulties, or carrying a sense that something is not quite right. You are not looking for quick fixes, but a safe, steady space to slow down and be heard. You may want to understand yourself more deeply, feel more connected, or find a clearer way forward. Whatever you are facing, you do not have to do it alone.

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. Our sessions will be collaborative: I will facilitate, but you will lead the way. Even if you can't pin point why things feel difficult, you're not alone.
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. Our sessions will be collaborative: I will facilitate, but you will lead the way. Even if you can't pin point why things feel difficult, you're not alone.

Dr Meg Montgomery
Psychologist, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Verified Verified
Brighton BN2
Not accepting new clients
I am not currently accepting new clients. The emotional and physical impact of challenges in life can cause our minds and bodies to react in ways that don't help us. I can help you to work with your mind and body so you can live a life you choose. I specialise in supporting people with anxiety (e.g. health anxiety, social anxiety, generalised or phobias), stress and trauma/ PTSD. I draw from a few therapeutic approaches to tailor sessions to your unique preferences and needs. I aim to understand your core values and personality and support you to live a life more aligned with who you are.
I am not currently accepting new clients. The emotional and physical impact of challenges in life can cause our minds and bodies to react in ways that don't help us. I can help you to work with your mind and body so you can live a life you choose. I specialise in supporting people with anxiety (e.g. health anxiety, social anxiety, generalised or phobias), stress and trauma/ PTSD. I draw from a few therapeutic approaches to tailor sessions to your unique preferences and needs. I aim to understand your core values and personality and support you to live a life more aligned with who you are.

I offer therapy and counselling to help people to deal with & change unhelpful, disturbing thoughts, feelings & behaviours. These can be recent or long-held problems. The good news is, it is possible to change and to live a better, more fulfilling life. I help clients with depression & low mood, anxiety & performance anxiety, stress & panic, relationship problems, anger & low self-esteem, bereavement & health/body issues & post-traumatic stress disorder & obsessive, compulsive behaviour. I work with young adults & older adults & also specialise in working with artists, performers & those working in the creative industries.
I offer therapy and counselling to help people to deal with & change unhelpful, disturbing thoughts, feelings & behaviours. These can be recent or long-held problems. The good news is, it is possible to change and to live a better, more fulfilling life. I help clients with depression & low mood, anxiety & performance anxiety, stress & panic, relationship problems, anger & low self-esteem, bereavement & health/body issues & post-traumatic stress disorder & obsessive, compulsive behaviour. I work with young adults & older adults & also specialise in working with artists, performers & those working in the creative industries.

Hello, I’m Charlotte. In seeking counselling, there may be things about you or your life that you are finding hard or would like to change. Life has many ways of being challenging that might lead you to feel your life is not how you want it to be. I am a qualified counsellor with experience of working with a wide range of issues and creating a space in which you may feel safe to bring all the parts of yourself and your experience. I offer my warmth, compassion and empathy to help you face your issues with increased clarity and insight, leave behind things that no longer serve you and move ahead with your life more comfortably.
Hello, I’m Charlotte. In seeking counselling, there may be things about you or your life that you are finding hard or would like to change. Life has many ways of being challenging that might lead you to feel your life is not how you want it to be. I am a qualified counsellor with experience of working with a wide range of issues and creating a space in which you may feel safe to bring all the parts of yourself and your experience. I offer my warmth, compassion and empathy to help you face your issues with increased clarity and insight, leave behind things that no longer serve you and move ahead with your life more comfortably.

Do you feel like something needs to change? Although everyone has their own unique reasons for deciding to see a therapist, most people will be driven by a feeling that something in their life needs to change. Maybe you have been struggling with anxiety or depression, or an addiction or addictive behaviour has started to dominate your days? Perhaps you are struggling to let go of a bad experience from your past? Maybe low self-esteem is limiting your potential? Or it could be that you just don’t feel like ‘you’ anymore…. Whatever you are facing, I can help.
Do you feel like something needs to change? Although everyone has their own unique reasons for deciding to see a therapist, most people will be driven by a feeling that something in their life needs to change. Maybe you have been struggling with anxiety or depression, or an addiction or addictive behaviour has started to dominate your days? Perhaps you are struggling to let go of a bad experience from your past? Maybe low self-esteem is limiting your potential? Or it could be that you just don’t feel like ‘you’ anymore…. Whatever you are facing, I can help.
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How does your Counsellor compare?
Number of Counsellors in Brighton
500+
Average cost per session
£60
Counsellors in Brighton who prioritize treating:
91% | Anxiety |
86% | Depression |
83% | Self Esteem |
80% | Relationship Issues |
75% | Stress |
64% | Trauma and PTSD |
63% | Bereavement |
Average years in practice
10 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
63% | Aviva |
63% | AXA PPP |
53% | Bupa |
How Counsellors in Brighton see their clients
80% | In Person and Online | |
20% | Online Only |
Gender breakdown
71% | Female | |
27% | Male | |
2% | Non-Binary |
FAQs - About Therapy and Counselling
How can I find a therapist in Brighton?
Search for nearby therapists or counsellors by inputting your city, postcode, or a provider’s name into the search bar. From there, you can filter providers by the issues they treat, cost, insurance, gender, and other factors to find providers who are well-suited to your needs. To navigate between locations within the same country, enter a new city or postcode into the search bar.
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Is everyone in the Psychology Today Therapy Directory a licensed therapist?
Counsellors and Psychotherapists listed in the directory are members of the main professional associations, mainly the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and the UK Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP). Most Psychologists in the directory are accredited members of the British Psychological Society (BPS) and/or are registered in the Health and Care Professions Council (HPCP).
Providers whose professional membership or primary credential has been verified by Psychology Today are signified by a “Verified” symbol. Given that professional memberships are not a statutory requirement for psychotherapists and counsellors in the UK, certain qualified professionals or organisations may choose not to maintain such memberships despite possessing the necessary qualifications. They may be selectively included without the “Verified” seal.
Providers whose professional membership or primary credential has been verified by Psychology Today are signified by a “Verified” symbol. Given that professional memberships are not a statutory requirement for psychotherapists and counsellors in the UK, certain qualified professionals or organisations may choose not to maintain such memberships despite possessing the necessary qualifications. They may be selectively included without the “Verified” seal.
What’s the difference between a psychologist, a therapist, and a counsellor?
Counsellors, psychotherapists and psychologists can all provide counselling or talking therapy and have credentials and experience that enable them to do so in the UK. Psychologists have earned a degree in psychology and many are members of the British Psychological Society (BPS) and have completed a postgraduate qualification in a specialism. Counsellors and Psychotherapists are not required to have a psychology degree, but to belong to a professional organisation such as the BACP or UKCP, they are required to have completed a training course as well as clinical and supervision hours.
What type of therapy is right for me?
The type of therapy best suited to a particular individual depends on several factors, including their primary reason for seeking therapy, their preferred timeline (some therapy types last for a set number of sessions, while others are open-ended), and their personality and preferences—some may prefer a more structured approach. For many individuals, multiple types of therapy could provide a good fit.
How much does therapy cost?
The cost of therapy depends on a number of variables, including location and the therapist’s experience and training. On average, a therapy session in the UK could be between £30 - £60 when seeing a counsellor and £60 - £150 and up when seeing a clinical psychologist. If you have private insurance, your plan may cover some if not all of your sessions. You should contact your insurance provider to determine if they provide coverage for therapy sessions and to determine what, if any, requirements they might have in order for your sessions to be covered, such as a referral from your GP or medical specialist.
What are more affordable or low cost therapy solutions?
Many therapists offer sliding scale payments, usually on a limited number of slots, which consists in an agreement between the therapist and a client to pay a reduced rate. Therapists who provide such arrangements often consider the client's income or ability to pay, but the extent of the discount is ultimately at the therapist's discretion. Furthermore, while group therapy may have different goals and benefits compared to individual therapy, it can be a more affordable solution to address certain types of issues.
If you are struggling to access therapy due to budget constraints, you could also consider public funded mental health services. The NHS Talking therapies programme offers free of charge counselling for common mental health problems like anxiety and depression. The service is available to anyone registered with a GP, though you do not necessarily need to be referred by your GP and can refer yourself directly to a Talking therapies service. The service will provide different solutions, including group and individual therapy, for a limited number of sessions which are generally up to six.
If you are struggling to access therapy due to budget constraints, you could also consider public funded mental health services. The NHS Talking therapies programme offers free of charge counselling for common mental health problems like anxiety and depression. The service is available to anyone registered with a GP, though you do not necessarily need to be referred by your GP and can refer yourself directly to a Talking therapies service. The service will provide different solutions, including group and individual therapy, for a limited number of sessions which are generally up to six.
Is online therapy cheaper than in-person therapy?
Many therapists charge the same amount for online therapy as they do for in-person therapy—though clients may still find this cost-effective if it cuts down on their transportation costs. Health insurance plans often offer equivalent coverage for online and in-person therapy; indeed, in many places, they are legally required to do so. Text-based or on-demand therapy apps may be cheaper than traditional one-on-one psychotherapy; however, the practice may be less effective and is not likely to be covered by insurance.
Is online therapy a good option?
Therapy conducted online can be just as effective as in-person therapy, as long as there is a strong alliance between the client and the therapist. To find a therapist who provides telehealth services to clients in your area, click “Online Therapy” on the directory homepage and search by your city or town or your postcode.
Are therapy sessions confidential?
Therapists who are part of a professional organisation such as the BACP, the UKCP, or BPS are bound by an ethical framework that requires them to uphold a confidentiality agreement. Confidentiality is a crucial part of the therapeutic relationship and only under specific circumstances, such as when there has been participation in a criminal act or act of terror, or if there is potential or known harm to the client or others, will a therapist be obligated to break the agreement. These exceptions to the confidentiality agreement are usually discussed during the initial consultation.