Counselling in Brighton
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Sal Jefferies Coaching
If you’re feeling stressed, uncertain about your future and in need of support, there is help. If you’re asking deep questions about the way you are living and working then you may be ready to change. To get started, you don’t need confidence, motivation, self belief or goals; you need to a shift in perspective and a deeper connection with yourself. I integrate psychology, human behaviour, body intelligence and breath work to create the conditions for change. I work with people who think deeply and feel deeply and looking to change, evolve and grow.

Dr Nikki Pitman
Psychologist, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Verified
Verified
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.
Waitlist for new clients

Joanne Aldred
Psychotherapist, MNCS Prof Accred
Verified
Verified
Deciding which therapist to choose based on their profile picture? Evaluating which therapist you could work well with is an added dilemma at a point where you might already be feeling overwhelmed. So here's the part where I explain about who I am & how I can help - I'm a therapist who understands how the therapeutic relationship promotes change, I will support you in navigating your anxiety, losses or interpersonal relationships by being authentically alongside you. Our connection will allow you the freedom to express your fears, as well as your hopes. Where our work together means you can begin to lead the life you want.

Sheila Auguste
Counsellor, MA, MBACP
Verified
Verified
I offer you a non-judgemental listening space. It could be issues from the past or it could be current, we will work collaboratively to make sense of the difficulties, issues, or dilemma’s you bring. I have worked for over 18 years as a Relationship Therapist (with couples and individuals), I specialise in relationship issues whether that is with intimate partners, family, or friends. Communication issues, conflict, cultural issues, affairs, bereavement, stress and anger, trauma, racial and micro-aggression, guilt and shame, self-esteem, sexualities, parenting and step-parenting can impact on relationships.

Acorn Counselling Therapy
Counsellor, MNCS Accred
Verified
Verified
Like acorns, a change in your life can start small and grow into something strong and powerful, transforming how you think, feel and live. Counselling can be an exciting and challenging journey, dealing with what's happening now or looking at 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.

Sabine Tendas
Psychologist, MSc, HCPC - Couns. Psych.
Verified
Verified
Hello, I am Sabine, a Psychologist and Psychotherapist in advanced training. I believe in what the therapeutic relationship could offer: a nurturing environment where you can talk about your difficulties. This can lead you to a deeper understanding of yourself and your worries, which can be the first step for real change. My approach is guided by the “I am OK – You’re OK”: people are born OK and can re-decide their own life. I believe that a person can change their dysfunctional relational and behavioural patterns, if and when they are provided with a facilitating and non-judgemental environment. Please enquire for pricing info.

Rae Faulkner
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified
Verified
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.

Rebecca Holland
Psychotherapist, MA, HCPC-Art Therap.
Verified
Verified
It can be difficult to choose a therapist or decide if therapy is the right time for you. However, i believe this is the first step of wanting to start your journey and together we can build a therapy to suit your needs. Maybe you have been feeling stuck, depressed, anxious or need a space to explore your past experiences. Art therapy can be a safe space to explore these aspects of your life whilst feeling heard and seen. Together we can start to explore what you feel safe with and where you are now.

Rosalind Ukoko-Rivers
Counsellor, MSc, MBACP
Verified
Verified
I offer online, phone and face to face and walk therapy sessions, working under up to date risks assessments and client guidelines. I believe that each client is unique and an individual. This unique client - therapist working relationship, regardless of race, gender, religion, and sexual orientation, is the key to a positive and collaborative experience that offers insight and deeper understanding of our true needs and desires. I am proactive, flexible and adaptable according to your needs and requirements. I am also a qualified teacher with BA, MSc and PGCE qualifications. I am DBS enhanced checked.

Thinking Feeling Moving
Email or WhatsApp for an appointment +447543800297 lisa(at)thinkingfeelingmoving.com I work remotely. I offer an initial 30 min free chat. I am a Yoga Therapist, Counsellor and presently studying Diploma of Psychosexual and Relationship Therapy. Presently seeking clients. Due for graduation mid 2023.
Brighton BN2
& Online
Not accepting new clients

Polly Irvin
Psychotherapist, MA, MUKCP
Verified
Verified
It’s hard to be human. Sometimes we all need a bit of help. A place to take stock. Work out where we are or process uncomfortable feelings - maybe old traumas that are still causing us problems in a our day to day lives. Improve our relationships and discover what might be holding us back. Recover from grief or change. Challenge ourselves - unblock our creativity - find our flow! Build our sense of self - come out of darkness and find hope. Therapy is a space for you and a relationship that offers support and challenge and skills to make these changes.
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Carl Harrison
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified
Verified
Please note: Website undergoing maintenance. Any number of issues could be the reason you're reading this now: anxiety, depression, bereavement. Perhaps you feel stuck, unsure what to do, or don't think you can change. Maybe you're feeling overwhelmed with, 'everything'. Perhaps now is the right time for you to be truly listened to. If this is the case then I can offer you my help.
Brighton BN1
& Online

Anna Chiara Sicilia
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Verified
Verified
Establishing a safe therapeutic relationship is one of the most important parts of effective psychological therapy. I am passionate in supporting people by creating a safe and non-judgmental space where we can explore difficult topics in a comfortable way. I use an integrative approach drawing ideas from different psychological therapy models so that I can adapt the therapeutic space to the individual needs of my clients. I am a qualified Senior Clinical Psychologist and have experience working across various settings within the NHS and private practice. I am passionate in working with people who identify as LGBTQ+.
Not accepting new clients

Harry Cooper
Psychotherapist, MUKCP
Verified
Verified
Maybe you feel life isn't going as it should be, that things feel out of control and don't bring you the satisfaction they should. I offer individual and group psychotherapy; a place to explore and better undertsand these expereinces and move toward healing and growth. I have worked effectively with patients struggling with issues related to; anxiety, depression, addiction, difficult thoughts, identity issues, issues with relationships and managing emotions. The struggles that people come with are often been ones that they have been struggling with for some time and the treatment I offer can take time to see results.

Kathleen McCabe
Psychotherapist, MSc, BPC
Verified
Verified
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.

Candida Maltby
Psychotherapist, MBABCP
Verified
Verified
I offer a pragmatic and human approach to psychological distress. I believe we all have times in our lives when we need to sit with another person and work out what is going on and how to move past it. I offer this with warmth, compassion and experience. My background is in physical health and I am able to offer a holistic approach to therapy. I have experience working with people who also have long-term physical health conditions, and am very aware of how these aspects interweave and impact on the person. I work with abuse issues and have experience working with domestic and sexual violence, to gain clarity and understanding.

Dr Katrina Lake Consultant Clinical Psychologist
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Verified
Verified
When you need it, it’s important to be able to access the right help as soon as possible. You may have noticed unhelpful patterns in your relationships, or you may have been struggling to make sense of, or change how you have been feeling. Psychological therapy can help with feelings of worry, low mood and anxiety or when people have experienced a physical challenge or trauma. I offer brief and longer term therapy with most people needing between eight and twelve sessions, although some people require more sessions over a longer period of time.

Rani Sagar
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified
Verified
My approach to psychotherapy is rooted in the humanistic values of person centred counselling. I provide a space for clients to explore their concerns by offering them acceptance, respect and empathy. I believe one of the key purposes of psychotherapy is to increase self awareness and empower the client.

Kevin Behan
Psychotherapist, MBACP
Verified
Verified
If there is dissatisfaction in your life, or pain that needs to be resolved, be it the pain of disconnection, depression, anger, bereavement or anxiety, counselling can help. I am an integrative therapist, and worked extensively with adults and young people. My knowledge and experience being an integrative therapist allows me to draw upon a range of approaches to work with you to explore what has been happening in your life up until now, and find ways to allow life being more satisfying, healthier and more meaningful.

Charlotte Helen Hastings
Counsellor, MBACP Accred
Verified
Verified
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.
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How can I find a therapist in Brighton?
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Is online therapy a good option?
Therapy conducted online or over the phone 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.
What’s the difference between a psychologist, a therapist, and a counsellor?
Therapists, psychologists, and counsellors are all licensed mental health professionals. In many countries, psychologists have earned a doctoral degree. The terms “therapist” and “counsellor” are used somewhat interchangeably, but generally therapists offer longer-term, mental health care, while counsellors offer shorter-term care that may focus on one domain, such as marriage, career, or academic challenges.
What type of therapist is right for me?
Clients should consider factors such as insurance coverage and their primary reason(s) for seeking therapy to determine the type of professional best suited to their needs. Someone struggling with mental health challenges such as depression or anxiety, for example, may wish to seek out a clinical psychologist or therapist, while someone navigating career obstacles or marital upheaval may benefit from seeing a counsellor who can offer short-term, targeted support.
Is everyone in the Psychology Today Therapy Directory a licensed therapist?
The Psychology Today directory lists providers who offer legitimate mental health services to the public, including psychologists, psychiatrists, social workers, and counselors. Many have been licensed by the country where they practice; providers whose license or primary credential has been verified by Psychology Today are signified by a “Verified” symbol. Some clinicians or organizations provide services for which their state or country does not offer licenses, such as pastoral counselling. They may be selectively included without the “Verified” seal.
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.
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.