Counselling in Brighton

I am a Clinical Psychologist and EMDR therapist working with people experiencing difficulties such as complex trauma/PTSD, long-term health conditions and adjustment to diagnosis, anxiety, low self-esteem, and depression. I am passionate about working alongside people to enable them to achieve meaningful, long-lasting change by using evidence-based psychological therapy. I have experience working with a large range of mental health difficulties over the last 10 years; both within the NHS and private settings.

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.

Hello, my name is Kath and I am a person-centred counsellor. Therapy offers a confidential, safe space where you can explore thoughts and feelings. By doing this you give yourself the opportunity to increase your understanding of yourself which in turn enables you to live your life in a more healthy and satisfying way. Not one size fits all so I offer an introductory half hour session so you can decide whether it feels okay to work together. I understand that taking that step to call can be hard, I may not always be able to answer the phone but please do leave a message and I will return your call as soon as I can.

Feeling awful? Down or anxious? Maybe you're unsure about a relationship, or feel you aren't living the life you want to lead. Feeling trapped? You might have trouble making a big decision, or keep making the same mistakes again and again. Are you finding it difficult to 'get over' an important loss? Are you worried that you might be addicted to something or someone? Feeling unaccountably lonely? Confidence taken a knock recently? Finding life difficult? If you want to talk to someone who can offer an impartial ear, give you the space and support to work something out, help you come up with a better plan, then I'm right here!

I typically work with people wrestling with anxiety, despair, anger, and shame; who struggle with guilt, mistrust, addiction, and dissociation; who are self-critical, self-destructive, and who feel trapped in repeated patterns of hurting self and others. Such feelings, behaviours, and patterns of relating often stem from multiple and complex life events and circumstances, including past and present abusive and neglectful relationships, abandonment, bereavement, bullying, trauma, racism, sexism, gender expectations, parenthood, study/work/financial pressures, and more existential challenges such as finding meaning in life and death.

I offer Integrative therapy and counselling to help people to deal with and change unhelpful, disturbing thoughts, feelings and behaviours. These can be recent issues or problems you may have struggled with for a long time. The good news is – it is possible to change and to live a better, more fulfilling life. I help clients to deal with depression and low mood, anxiety and performance anxiety, stress and panic, relationship problems, anger and low self-esteem, bereavement and health/body issues, difficult past experience and post-traumatic stress disorder and obsessive, compulsive behaviour.

At times we can struggle with our circumstances and relationships. This may result in feeling confused and overwhelmed. Traumas past and present impact upon our quality of life and coping mechanisms can fail or become unhelpful. Counselling allows some time and space to focus on your issues and it can provide insight and clarity. It's an opportunity for honest open communication, without the fear of judgement and negative repercussions. This self-exploration tends to aid growth and healing, ultimately resulting in change and acceptance. I support you rather than diagnose or label, being with you through life's challenges.

At times life can be distressing or leave us feeling less able to cope. Perhaps you feel at odds with yourself; unsure of how to move forward or aware that you don't want to continue feeling as you do now.

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.

Many people come to see me because they have very difficult family relationships, some are estranged, some are struggling to move forwards in life due to relationships with their partner, children, parents breaking down. Some people are adjusting to their own changing identity, such as becoming a parent, or approaching retirement, and want some space to reflect on this in a supportive and thoughtful space. Some people are stuck in a past trauma, such as adverse childhood experiences or a religious trauma, and worry they will never move on.

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 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.

I am a qualified psychotherapist. My practise offers a safe, supportive and confidential space for clients who work within the music and entertainment industries. Alongside my practise I work in the music industry so I can identify with problems that can arise from these areas which I've found to be both helpful and supportive to clients. Whilst all may appear great on the outside, I understand how in reality life can feel very lonely in such high pressurised situations for artists and industry professionals and family members of. The management of family/personal life versus life on the road, commitments to

I’m a psychotherapist, lecturer & supervisor specialising in trauma and longer term therapy. I was the trauma lead for the counselling service of TfL for 6 years & currently teach psychotherapy at Regent’s University London. I integrate different approaches to therapy including EMDR, psychoanalytic and humanistic ways of working. A primary focus of the work tends to be on relationships, recognising patterns and exploring different ways to relate to yourself and others.

For me and my practice, it is really important to understand and acknowledge the complexity of every individuals experience. I endeavour to do this by holding an open mind and creating a safe boundaried space in which we can both get to know you better. I encorporate a range of theories and skills in order to best facilitate your individual process and needs. Within my practice I work with a range of issues such as anxiety & depression, sexual abuse, trauma, sexuality exploration, gender, anger, loss, illness and body image. I am currently working online.

If your current relationship status is ‘complicated’ then chances are you’re exhausted trying to make love work or to be happy. Perhaps you've met someone & don't know how to get them to commit, or your relationship is hurting & you're lost on how to fix it, or you're heartbroken or fed up with dating that leads nowhere. Whether you’re currently single, suddenly solo, or need a relationship rescue, you'll discover how to make it all much easier. You'll feel empowered to know exactly what to do & say to have your best shot of relationship success. If you're tired of confusion & want more love & confidence, I offer the following...

Counselling can be an exciting and challenging journey, dealing with what's happening right now or looking at those important moments from your past. I will support you on this journey to understand yourself better, giving you the potential to grow and develop self-awareness. You and I will look at how you think, feel and behave, which can give you focus on which parts of yourself you want to develop, and which parts you can use to support the work you do. This is very important and useful on the counselling journey. You will have the space and time, to work through and develop your understanding of yourself, to feel more at ease.

I imagine that you are here because life seems particularly tough at the moment. Perhaps you are anxious about the future, or suffering with difficult memories from the past. Perhaps you have realised that the relationship patterns you have developed are no longer working for you and you would like to find a new way of connecting to your partner or others. Perhaps you need some practical guidance with a sex related problem. Wouldn't it be good if a trusted professional, who is also warm and 'real' could help you find a positive way forward?