Couples Counselling in Brighton
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.
I am also an experienced and qualified Psychosexual Therapist, helping you to understand and work with the emotional issues that can often underlie physical symptoms, for example unreliable erections or vaginismus type symptoms.
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.
I am also an experienced and qualified Psychosexual Therapist, helping you to understand and work with the emotional issues that can often underlie physical symptoms, for example unreliable erections or vaginismus type symptoms.
The most meaningful relationship I could have hoped for
With a strong foundation in psychological research, specialising in memory and neuropsychology, I bring an understanding of how past experiences shape the present and how uniquely wired our brains are. My approach is person-centred, integrating mind-body awareness to help you reconnect with the wisdom of your whole being.
The most meaningful relationship I could have hoped for
With a strong foundation in psychological research, specialising in memory and neuropsychology, I bring an understanding of how past experiences shape the present and how uniquely wired our brains are. My approach is person-centred, integrating mind-body awareness to help you reconnect with the wisdom of your whole being.
I offer a compassionate, non-judgemental therapeutic relationship where you are accepted, respected and heard.
I bring extensive life experience to my work. I am 61, married for 28 years, and have two young adult children, with deep experience of family and relationship dynamics. I have lived through bereavement, losing both parents in my late teens, and supported those close to me living with chronic pain.
I offer a compassionate, non-judgemental therapeutic relationship where you are accepted, respected and heard.
I bring extensive life experience to my work. I am 61, married for 28 years, and have two young adult children, with deep experience of family and relationship dynamics. I have lived through bereavement, losing both parents in my late teens, and supported those close to me living with chronic pain.
For example: your goal might be to soften your relationship with yourself by letting go of self criticism and overcontrol.
Eating means nourishing ourselves. But what if its filled with fear? When our body and brain lack a sense of safety we become anxious about eveything.
Maybe you find the need to control everything inteferes with your enjoyment of eating or that your body and shape are so important as an identity that you struggle to enjoy other important aspects of life.
Maybe you notice a need to exercise thats becoming a personal demand rather than enjoyable.
These are subtle changes that we dont always notice straight away and can be a warning signal about our relationshiip to our bodies.
For example: your goal might be to soften your relationship with yourself by letting go of self criticism and overcontrol.
Eating means nourishing ourselves. But what if its filled with fear? When our body and brain lack a sense of safety we become anxious about eveything.
Maybe you find the need to control everything inteferes with your enjoyment of eating or that your body and shape are so important as an identity that you struggle to enjoy other important aspects of life.
Maybe you notice a need to exercise thats becoming a personal demand rather than enjoyable.
These are subtle changes that we dont always notice straight away and can be a warning signal about our relationshiip to our bodies.
As a registered Psychotherapeutic Counsellor & Therapist (Dip Couns, MNCPS Accred), I work with individuals and couples on a short, medium, and long-term basis.
Whether you are struggling with a specific issue from your past or present, or the build-up of everyday life, I provide a safe therapeutic space where we can work together to explore your thoughts, feelings, and behaviours to uncover in-depth understanding and achieve permanent positive change for you.
As a registered Psychotherapeutic Counsellor & Therapist (Dip Couns, MNCPS Accred), I work with individuals and couples on a short, medium, and long-term basis.
Whether you are struggling with a specific issue from your past or present, or the build-up of everyday life, I provide a safe therapeutic space where we can work together to explore your thoughts, feelings, and behaviours to uncover in-depth understanding and achieve permanent positive change for you.
I am able to support both individuals and couples.
As a Chartered Clinical Psychologist I am trained in a range of therapies and can offer an integrative approach tailored to your needs. I specialise in working with individuals and couples from the LGBTQI+ community and people who work in the creative industry. I have extensive experience working as a trauma specialist and am trained in EMDR.
I am able to support both individuals and couples.
As a Chartered Clinical Psychologist I am trained in a range of therapies and can offer an integrative approach tailored to your needs. I specialise in working with individuals and couples from the LGBTQI+ community and people who work in the creative industry. I have extensive experience working as a trauma specialist and am trained in EMDR.
My special interest are mid life crisis , Depression , drugs alcohol dependence and Relationships of all sorts , from sublime to absolutely weird and wonderful .
I draw from a variety of methodologies techniques to incorporate what is most helpful for each individual or couple. In a comfortable and supportive atmosphere,I offer a personalised approach to help clients attain insight and personal growth . I am supported by weekly supervision with an experienced Jungian therapist . I’m fully insured for my practice .
My special interest are mid life crisis , Depression , drugs alcohol dependence and Relationships of all sorts , from sublime to absolutely weird and wonderful .
I draw from a variety of methodologies techniques to incorporate what is most helpful for each individual or couple. In a comfortable and supportive atmosphere,I offer a personalised approach to help clients attain insight and personal growth . I am supported by weekly supervision with an experienced Jungian therapist . I’m fully insured for my practice .
I also work with couples, currently training as a couples therapist.
I am a UKCP accredited psychotherapist, an EMDR, Attachment focused EMDR, and sensorimotor therapist. I am also a couples therapist in training. I have years of experience in trauma, anxiety, relationship issues, complex and developmental trauma, where early experiences continue to affect emotional regulation, relationships, and self-worth in adulthood.
I also work with couples, currently training as a couples therapist.
I am a UKCP accredited psychotherapist, an EMDR, Attachment focused EMDR, and sensorimotor therapist. I am also a couples therapist in training. I have years of experience in trauma, anxiety, relationship issues, complex and developmental trauma, where early experiences continue to affect emotional regulation, relationships, and self-worth in adulthood.
I believe that building a strong relationship between yourself, the client, and me, the counsellor, based on trust, openness, and honesty, is key to affecting change and growth within yourself, and it is at the heart of the work that we will do together.
I believe in the power of a healthy, nurturing, relationship between client and counsellor, and the change that can occur in experiencing this kind of genuine, non judgemental understanding. I try to embody these qualities so that you can be empowered to find your own path through the pain and difficulty that you are experiencing, with me by your side.
I believe that building a strong relationship between yourself, the client, and me, the counsellor, based on trust, openness, and honesty, is key to affecting change and growth within yourself, and it is at the heart of the work that we will do together.
I believe in the power of a healthy, nurturing, relationship between client and counsellor, and the change that can occur in experiencing this kind of genuine, non judgemental understanding. I try to embody these qualities so that you can be empowered to find your own path through the pain and difficulty that you are experiencing, with me by your side.
Areas of Support
I specialize in helping people navigate common life challenges, such as:
• Anxiety
• Depression
• Relationship breakdown
• Bereavement
By helping you explore and understand your experiences and history, I aim to foster a renewed sense of self-confidence and vitality.
Why Seek Therapy?
Feeling stuck or overwhelmed? You're not alone. Are you feeling down, unsure about your emotions, overwhelmed, or just need someone to listen and understand you? Many people turn to therapy for various reasons, and often the hardest part is overcoming the belief that our struggles are ordinary and we should just "get on with it." But reaching out can make a world of difference.
Areas of Support
I specialize in helping people navigate common life challenges, such as:
• Anxiety
• Depression
• Relationship breakdown
• Bereavement
By helping you explore and understand your experiences and history, I aim to foster a renewed sense of self-confidence and vitality.
Why Seek Therapy?
Feeling stuck or overwhelmed? You're not alone. Are you feeling down, unsure about your emotions, overwhelmed, or just need someone to listen and understand you? Many people turn to therapy for various reasons, and often the hardest part is overcoming the belief that our struggles are ordinary and we should just "get on with it." But reaching out can make a world of difference.
I'm specialising in ADHD, relationship, trauma and domestic abuse.
I'm PC qualified counsellor, member BACP and I'm working with clients from 16ys old and over. I have professional trained and experience in working with: Trauma, Anxiety, Depression, Domestic Abuse, Gender identity, Relationship, Grief Eating Disorders and Sexual Offenders.
I'm specialising in ADHD, relationship, trauma and domestic abuse.
I'm PC qualified counsellor, member BACP and I'm working with clients from 16ys old and over. I have professional trained and experience in working with: Trauma, Anxiety, Depression, Domestic Abuse, Gender identity, Relationship, Grief Eating Disorders and Sexual Offenders.
They are drawn to therapy as an ongoing investment in awareness, relationship, and inner freedom — a confidential space to explore complexity, rediscover meaning, and live with greater authenticity and emotional depth.
I offer a reflective, relational space to explore what feels painful, uncertain, or unfulfilled. My work is grounded in depth psychotherapy, focusing on trauma, identity, and the unconscious. Together we attend to what lies beneath the surface, allowing insight, transformation, and a renewed sense of connection and aliveness to emerge over time.
They are drawn to therapy as an ongoing investment in awareness, relationship, and inner freedom — a confidential space to explore complexity, rediscover meaning, and live with greater authenticity and emotional depth.
I offer a reflective, relational space to explore what feels painful, uncertain, or unfulfilled. My work is grounded in depth psychotherapy, focusing on trauma, identity, and the unconscious. Together we attend to what lies beneath the surface, allowing insight, transformation, and a renewed sense of connection and aliveness to emerge over time.
Old patterns, big feelings, difficult relationships.
I work with people of all backgrounds, genders, and sexualities on a wide range of issues
— identity, anxiety, chemsex, addiction, abuse, burnout, relationships, and more.
As a gay man and LGBTQ+ affirming therapist, I have particular experience supporting our
community with the specific challenges we face navigating the world around us.
Old patterns, big feelings, difficult relationships.
I work with people of all backgrounds, genders, and sexualities on a wide range of issues
— identity, anxiety, chemsex, addiction, abuse, burnout, relationships, and more.
As a gay man and LGBTQ+ affirming therapist, I have particular experience supporting our
community with the specific challenges we face navigating the world around us.
Perhaps there’s an obvious reason - loss, life worries or a troubled relationship.
As an Internal Family Systems (IFS) Therapist, I gently help you to overcome anxiety, depression or self-esteem issues. I also specialise in issues of relating such as communication, social confidence, healing from breakups and learning how to set boundaries with important people in your life to get your needs met.
Perhaps there’s an obvious reason - loss, life worries or a troubled relationship.
As an Internal Family Systems (IFS) Therapist, I gently help you to overcome anxiety, depression or self-esteem issues. I also specialise in issues of relating such as communication, social confidence, healing from breakups and learning how to set boundaries with important people in your life to get your needs met.
I work with individuals and couples navigating sexual challenges, trauma, and intimacy concerns.
I take a flexible, personalised approach, combining EMDR, NLP, hypno-psychotherapy, mindfulness, and sex-positive, trauma-informed strategies. Using a holistic framework with Polyvagal and Attachment theories, I help individuals and couples explore self-discovery, heal emotionally, and navigate relationships with confidence, clarity, and authenticity.
I work with individuals and couples navigating sexual challenges, trauma, and intimacy concerns.
I take a flexible, personalised approach, combining EMDR, NLP, hypno-psychotherapy, mindfulness, and sex-positive, trauma-informed strategies. Using a holistic framework with Polyvagal and Attachment theories, I help individuals and couples explore self-discovery, heal emotionally, and navigate relationships with confidence, clarity, and authenticity.
I’m a registered and accredited therapist with lots of experience of working with adults, young people, couples and families.
I take an integrative approach, meaning I draw on different techniques from psychodynamic and systemic family therapy, then once the past begins to become clearer I often integrate additional therapeutic methods such as Narrative Therapy (NT), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) or Solution Focussed Brief Therapy (SFBT).
I’m a registered and accredited therapist with lots of experience of working with adults, young people, couples and families.
I take an integrative approach, meaning I draw on different techniques from psychodynamic and systemic family therapy, then once the past begins to become clearer I often integrate additional therapeutic methods such as Narrative Therapy (NT), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) or Solution Focussed Brief Therapy (SFBT).
I work with individuals and couples who are feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or struggling to cope, whether due to anxiety, low mood, grief, or relationship difficulties.
I bring a strong clinical foundation, with experience in hospital-based neurorehabilitation and in providing therapy both in person and online. I hold an MA in Clinical Psychology and am a BACP therapist. I am passionate about helping individuals & couples facing fertility challenges, pregnancy loss, recurrent miscarriage, and other reproductive issues.
I work with individuals and couples who are feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or struggling to cope, whether due to anxiety, low mood, grief, or relationship difficulties.
I bring a strong clinical foundation, with experience in hospital-based neurorehabilitation and in providing therapy both in person and online. I hold an MA in Clinical Psychology and am a BACP therapist. I am passionate about helping individuals & couples facing fertility challenges, pregnancy loss, recurrent miscarriage, and other reproductive issues.
How do you imagine your best self and your desired relationships with others?
I am a group analytic therapist, and I see how groups provide a live reparative experience of safety to feel and understand the patterns of feeling and relating we were socialised into. Group therapy provides opportunities to notice and change how we relate to others in real time, supported by the genuine empathy of peers.
How do you imagine your best self and your desired relationships with others?
I am a group analytic therapist, and I see how groups provide a live reparative experience of safety to feel and understand the patterns of feeling and relating we were socialised into. Group therapy provides opportunities to notice and change how we relate to others in real time, supported by the genuine empathy of peers.
If you’re feeling stuck, overwhelmed, disconnected, or caught in repeating relationship patterns, counselling can offer a space to pause and understand what’s happening beneath the surface.
I am an integrative counsellor who works with individuals and couples, my approach integrates Person-centred therapy, Psychodynamic psychotherapy and Attachment theory. This means we explore not only present issues, but the deeper relational and emotional patterns that may have developed earlier in life.
If you’re feeling stuck, overwhelmed, disconnected, or caught in repeating relationship patterns, counselling can offer a space to pause and understand what’s happening beneath the surface.
I am an integrative counsellor who works with individuals and couples, my approach integrates Person-centred therapy, Psychodynamic psychotherapy and Attachment theory. This means we explore not only present issues, but the deeper relational and emotional patterns that may have developed earlier in life.
These include depression, anxiety, social anxiety, panic disorder, phobias, OCD, PTSD, workplace stress, attachment and relationship difficulties.
I take an eclectic approach, drawing on different approaches: cognitive-behavioural therapy (CBT), acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), compassion-focused therapy (CFT), cognitive analytic therapy (CAT), eye-movement desensitisation reprocessing (EMDR) – to build an individualised approach, empowering each individual to embark on recovery.
These include depression, anxiety, social anxiety, panic disorder, phobias, OCD, PTSD, workplace stress, attachment and relationship difficulties.
I take an eclectic approach, drawing on different approaches: cognitive-behavioural therapy (CBT), acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), compassion-focused therapy (CFT), cognitive analytic therapy (CAT), eye-movement desensitisation reprocessing (EMDR) – to build an individualised approach, empowering each individual to embark on recovery.
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Nearby Couples Counselling Searches for Brighton
- Burgess Hill
- Falmer
- Hassocks
- Haywards Heath
- Hove
- Lancing
- Lewes
- Portslade
- Seaford
- Shoreham-by-Sea
- Uckfield
- Worthing
Couples Counselling
Does couples counseling work?
Research shows that couples counseling is effective; it can reduce relationship distress and improve emotional awareness, communication, empathy, intimacy, and overall relationship satisfaction. For example, emotionally focused therapy was found to be effective for about 75 percent of couples, and those benefits lasted at least two years.
When should a couple seek counseling?
Couples can benefit from counseling if they consistently struggle in their relationship. They may have lost the ability to communicate effectively, become entrenched in harmful patterns, begun to fight more than usual, broken the other’s trust, suffered from a mental or physical illness, or faced any number of other challenges. Many therapists offer free consultations, so if a couple isn’t sure whether therapy is necessary, asking directly can provide clarity.
How can I get my partner to go to couples therapy?
The decision to seek couples therapy is often driven by one partner, who then convinces the other to participate. When discussing the idea, the initiator should be direct and assertive. They can state the problems they see and explain how the relationship would benefit from therapy. In more serious cases, they can also explain how their relationship may suffer without making any changes or seeking professional help.
How does a couple prepare for couples counseling?
The anticipation of beginning couples counseling can be difficult—sometimes more difficult than the first session itself. Taking a few moments to reflect can allay those concerns: What are the current challenges? When and how did they begin? What do they want the relationship to look like in the future? Reflecting on these questions can help individuals or couples articulate their goals. Of course, the therapist will also ask questions and guide couples through the process.