Couples Counselling in Brighton

I offer a protected space for you to explore your different needs and feelings, and reflect on your hopes and wishes - some of these may not yet be known. That's the magic: it's a place of discovery! I value working collaboratively to support your wellbeing and aspirations. This can include enhancing the quality of your relationships, being more creative in your life, and developing qualities that allow you to express what is most important to you. I have been in practice for nearly 30 years, working internationally with different cultures, and this has given me a broader perspective and appreciation of diverse points of view.

Specialising in ADHD, relationship, trauma and domestic abuse. With background in Person Centred counselling I specialise in working with ADHD client, being ADHD my self. Each and every person is different so do they experience and needs in counselling. A part of self awareness, acceptance and embracing possibilities of ADHD I'm making use of simple techniques from life coaching, NLP and DBT to manage stumbling blocks of the condition. I'm working with teenagers, adults, couples and family. More info on www.counselling4neurodiversity.com

I'm an experienced integrative therapist and work flexibly and dynamically with adults, couples, families and trainee counsellors. Early relationships and life events may have shaken your ability to fully value yourself or others. You might be bereaved, struggling with a relationship, experiencing depression or anxiety. I'm objective and compassionate, offering support to connect with frightening or buried feelings. Letting go of strategies that no longer work for you, without pressure or expectation, can help you to find your own truth and a sense of who you really are.

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.

Are you struggling with anxiety, or depression? Are you trying to make sense of how you're feeling about yourself and/ or your relationships? Are you struggling with problems within your family?

Welcome and thank you for getting in touch with me, it takes courage to get the first step. I hope by reading this page you will feel curious and wondering how I would be able to assist you and your needs. I am a Person-centred therapist and passionate about my job. I am committed to working with safety and care when dealing with your troubled experiences. I offer a confidential space for us to build a relationship of trust with mutual respect, aiming to explore and work through any difficulties you may be facing. My approach is nurturing and non-judgmental.

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 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 also work for Victim Support organisation. I am a qualified teacher with BA, MSc and PGCE qualifications, and DBS enhanced checked.

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? I am a COSRT accredited sexologist and relationship therapist, an accredited gender, sex and relationship diversities therapist with Pink therapy and a NCIP registered Contemporary Psychotherapist. I am an LGTBQIA ally and work with GSRD clients. I am knowledgeable and welcome polyamorous and consensual non-monogamous structures as well as being trans, non mainstream orientations, sex worker and kink friendly.

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.

Undertaking psychotherapy can be daunting, especially nowadays, when so many different types of therapy are available. It can be overwhelming to make that decision. In my approach, I believe that each situation is unique. Through my experience of working with teenagers and their families, as well as adults in individual and group modalities and couples, I learned to develop a sensitive ear for my client’s needs. We all sometimes struggle due to external or internal pressures or a combination. However, I deeply believe that facing difficulties with compassion and an open mind can be liberating.

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+.

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.

For the last 25 years, I have been involved in the rich and creative dialogue between depth psychological and meditative approaches to personal growth, emotional healing, and spiritual transformation. I’ve been a therapist for 23 years now . My special areas of interest are mid life crisis and beyond DEPRESSION, drug and alcohol dependence and Relationships . I worked as a bereavement counsellor for St Catherine’s hospice for four years and hence have valuable experience in this area . Narcissistic Pd. Anxiety disorders . Alcohol snd Drug addiction. Sex addiction Couple Counselling. Gas lighting snd abusive Relationship. Porn addic

It takes courage to start therapy. Often, we are at our most vulnerable at these times. I believe the most important thing to establish first is trust. I am not here to tell you what’s ‘wrong with you’ or what you ‘have done wrong’ in the past. My aim is to meet you where you are and invite you on a journey for us to explore together, in collaboration, what is upsetting you and holding you back.

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.

You may be experiencing a whole range of emotions that has brought you here. Whatever happens next, just know that it is ok to feel whatever you are feeling, and you don't have to go through it alone. 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. You are the expert in your own life, and I am here to help facilitate your own understanding of yourself in a space that is safe and free of judgement.

I am an experienced counsellor and psychotherapist, who has worked in a range of settings with a wide range of clients. My way of working involves helping clients to gain increased insight and control over their presenting concerns or issues. Clients see me for a range of reasons including addictions, anxiety, bereavement, depression, illness, relationship difficulties and many other concerns. I have particular expertise working with clients wanting to explore questions around meaning of life. I am also a Professor of Psychology in HE and provide training therapy, as well as clinical and educational supervision.

I’m a registered and accredited therapist with lots of experience of working with adults, young people, couples and families. I offer a secure and confidential space where we can address and navigate the concerns you bring, and together we'll delve into the impact of past events on your current life and relationships. My style is compassionate and non-judgemental but challenging enough to ensure positive change can occur. I will adapt my style, approach and methods according to your needs or situation, and I will work at your pace.