Attachment-based Counselling in Brighton

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.

I would image you find yourself here after looking at quite a few other profiles, or you are just starting off your initial search for a counsellor. Whatever your situation, I'm sure you're just hoping that someone's profile speaks to you in some way. Therapy is a big step; you’re realising you want to make changes to your life and that takes courage. My role is to be alongside you, to explore what is important to you right now without pressure or interruption.

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.

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...

Are you struggling with a sexual or relationship issue? Are you needing some extra support? My work focusses a lot on battling shame and empowering people to find solutions that work for them. I do not believe in a one size fits all approach and work with clients to normalise their experiences on an individual level as well as considering the greater context and how society plays a role in these presenting issues. I am an LGBTQIA+ ally and work with GSRD clients. I am knowledgeable and welcome polyamorous and consensual non-monogamous relationships as well as being trans, non mainstream orientations and kink friendly.

My therapeutic approach is Integrative which means I work in the way that is most suitable to you by drawing on different counselling modalities and theories depending on your needs and preference. I believe that counselling and psychotherapy is creative and collaborative. You are always in charge of the therapy process, and I am here to support you. In a nutshell, I offer a confidential and space where you can bring whatever is troubling you. Together, we can explore what’s going on, at a pace that’s right for you.

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.

There are different times in our lives when we may encounter challenges in our emotional world. Transition and change can sometimes trigger these challenging feelings. For example, moving home or employment, changing relationships or friendships; life changes such as going to university or reaching age milestones. Any of these can significantly affect the way we feel about ourselves. We react in different ways to what we encounter in our environment. We might become depressed or overwhelmed by intense emotions or we might feel anxious and unable to engage in social activities. It can all become too much to manage alone.

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.

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.

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.

It's not always an easy decision to come for therapy and you may decide to come to seek additional support for something that has been worrying you for a while or due to a current upset such as a relationship breakdown or bereavement. I am a professionally qualified therapist with over 15 years experience. The therapeutic relationship allows you the time and space to explore things that are causing you distress and/or anxiety. I can help you to explore your past and how it may help you to understand your current situation. I give you the opportunity to explore the way you are feeling and gain a more empowered sense of self.

Times are hard and you too may be having a hard time. I appreciate that asking for help may also seem difficult, but please remember - we all need a helping hand sometimes. I can offer assistance for a range of issues by providing a safe space and an open and honest relationship to support you to look a little deeper into what is going on for you and process your thoughts and feelings. In this way you can work towards growth, healing and change. Please be aware that you need to be willing to do the work, I can't do it for you!

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.

My practice as an Integrative Transpersonal Therapist is shaped by my experience working on social justice and environmental change. I see the connection between personal wellbeing and the wider systems we are all part of. I balance warm receptiveness with rigorous reflection and gentle challenge, drawing on my experience integrating a range of therapeutic approaches. I also bring a deep understanding of living life across cultures. Whatever struggle or yearning may bring you here, therapy is a space where you will be deeply listened to, resourced and supported, as you make your journey towards more ease and fulfilment.

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.

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 Corporate Sectors. 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.

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+.