Attachment-based Counselling in Brighton

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.

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?

I've been counselling since 1989, and have extensive experience of working with sexual abuse and trauma, parenting and attachment difficulties, identity and relationship issues, depression and anxiety, bereavement and loss. I don’t claim to be an ‘expert’ in any of these areas because everyone's response is different and what matters is you and your own unique experience of these difficulties. I am committed to collaborating with you to find the resilient, hopeful part of yourself that becomes expert in managing your challenges and is motivated by the smallest signs of progress towards your preferred future.

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.

I specialise in ERP for all subtypes of OCD. I also treat anxiety (social, GAD, panic), depression, Bi-Polar & other mental health issues. 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.

If you identify as LGBTQ, it can make a huge difference to find an LGBTQ-identified and affirmative counsellor who accepts you as you are, with warmth and understanding. I have nineteen years experience supporting lesbian, gay, bi, trans, non-binary, queer and straight adults from diverse backgrounds. I provide a safe, confidential opportunity to speak freely about problems that are affecting you and explore your fears, hopes and dreams.

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.

Whether you are managing a life event or would like some help improving your emotional health, I provide a safe space to explore present or historical issues, to look at specific problems, psychological patterns, or to manage life in general. My experience includes working with a wide variety of diagnoses including PTSD, complex trauma, depression, anxiety disorders, and addictive behaviours. I work for the NHS as a psychotherapist at The Royal Sussex County Hospital, and for 2 years was the young person's therapist for survivors of sexual violence/ abuse at Survivors Network

We all find ourselves experiencing difficulties throughout our lives; you may be struggling with a sudden change in your life, or perhaps there are difficulties you have been facing for a long time. I offer a non-judgemental space for you to explore whatever is on your mind, such as feelings of anxiety or depression, work-related issues, relationships, bereavement, or any other concerns. This space is somewhere for you to feel safe to be yourself, where you will be treated with respect and openness.

If you are dealing with Addictions, symptoms of Trauma, Anxiety, Depression, problems in your relationships, or maybe you just feel a bit sad, directionless, unmotivated, Psychotherapy is for you. In therapy you are held in a safe and confidential space in which you are gently facilitated to explore your feelings, make sense of your current difficulties and find clarity around dynamics in relationships with other people. Talking with a qualified and experienced Psychotherapist could really support you in making the changes and shifts that you need to overcome fears, anxiety, stuckness and all the hurdles that sometimes hurt our soul

I am a warm and approachable Consultant Clinical Psychologist with over 20 years of experience working in the NHS and the private sector. I work in an open and active way and offer brief and longer term therapy for adults and couples. I am trained to use a number of evidence-based talking therapy approaches, including CBT, EMDR and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy. I have held a number of senior NHS clinical leadership positions and have experience working with people with a variety of psychological issues.

I can help you with whatever is distressing you in your life whether it be anxiety fuelled by the current circumstances or something longer standing. have worked with hundreds of clients on a wide range of issues, and I am also experienced in the field of eating disorders. Come for a free assessment, share what is troubling you and identify what you want to change. I can work short term for around six sessions, or longer term if required. All counselling is currently online using a safe, secure simple system. I offer practical techniques to deal with immediate crisis, and longer term support to develop self-awareness.

Life can feel hard - even overwhelming at times - but it doesn't have to stay that way. Often, people find talking to someone who understands can help to shift difficult feelings and allow them to fully engage with life once more. Perhaps you feel stuck? Anxious, angry, depressed, or in emotional pain? Maybe you notice your relationships are unsatisfactory, they always follow the same pattern? Or maybe life, with all its demands, is just grinding you down? Spending some time exploring these issues with a trained counsellor can offer insight, clarity and relief.

Firstly, welcome to my profile. The start of our counselling relationship together begins here. Here you can read about me, as your future counsellor. Are you feeling you would like to make some changes in your life ? I can offer you a place to take some time-out to explore your thoughts, feelings and behaviour to unpick your issues. Counselling allows you to discuss your issue/s and any difficult feelings and emotions you may encounter in a safe, confidential environment. Simply, it is reflecting on who you are & want to be, exploring your thoughts, feelings & difficulties in more depth, whilst I support you achieving your goals

Do you often feel there’s a constant inner critic telling you what to do or you find yourself putting others’ needs first or worried how others judge you? Many of us have experienced emotional neglect in the past or may have been bullied and these experiences can create negative beliefs about ourselves that tell us that we are not good enough. I have helped many clients who have struggled with these negative feelings and helped them gain a new sense of self worth and confidence. By working together we can find ways to help you feel better about yourself so you can create the life and the relationships that you deserve.

I am a HCPC registered Clinical and Counselling Psychologist with an Italian background. I recently completed the training in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy in the UK. I believe that therapy is, first of all, an encounter between two human beings. Therefore, I am committed to flexibly integrating scientific rigor with the numerous shades of human relationships. I use an integration model which draws upon Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Attachment Theory, and Person-Centred Theory. Therapy is a confidential and safe space to explore your difficulties over a reasonable amount of time rather than in emergency.

Hi thank you for viewing my profile and I look forward to helping you. I have over 28 years experience of working in the NHS, Social Care, Charity and private Services. My goal is to help and support you if you’re experiencing stress, distress, emotional pain or trauma or other issues in relationships, career, retirement, health etc. Having experienced numerous changes in my own life, I can relate to the experiences of others. I offer an approach that is tried and tested. My style, is open, warm, relaxed and non-judgemental. My goal is to help facilitate change and support you. Please do not hesitate to contact me for support.

I work relationally to help clients understand how past experiences and relationships might be impacting current difficulties. Therapy can help make changes to these often hard-wired patterns and facilitate the development of more healthy fulfilling relationships. By building a relationship based upon trust, empathy and acceptance therapy enables a greater awareness and understanding of how and where difficulties have arisen and provides the conditions for change to occur.

Are you looking for a psychologist in Brighton and Hove? My name is Dr Anna Chiara Sicilia and I am a Chartered Clinical Psychologist. I primarily offer therapy to working-age adults on a 1:1 basis. I have a specialist interest in trauma-informed and trauma-focused therapy, including EMDR and Trauma-focused CBT and I am particularly passionate in working with people who identify as LGBTQ+. I am also interested in working with people who have 'unusual experiences' that may of may not meet criteria for a diagnosis of psychosis. I can work with a range of presentations. Get in touch for a free 20 minute telephone consultation.