Geriatric Counselling in Brighton
Sometimes life can leave us feeling stuck, anxious, or overwhelmed, uncertain about what to do or where to turn. I offer a safe, and thoughtful space to look beneath these struggles, uncover the roots of suffering, and foster insight that can lead to meaningful growth and healing.
Sometimes life can leave us feeling stuck, anxious, or overwhelmed, uncertain about what to do or where to turn. I offer a safe, and thoughtful space to look beneath these struggles, uncover the roots of suffering, and foster insight that can lead to meaningful growth and healing.
I have been a counsellor since 2012, both in private practise and working for the YPC, Brighton, AGE UK and the YMCA/Wellbeing Service. As a humanistic/intergative therapist, I believe that you are the expert on yourself and I aim to provide the conditions which allow you to explore your motivations and themes, and make meaning from your own experience. I offer an empathic, non judgemental and respectful space. By building a relationship based on acceptance it becomes possible to look at, recognise and understand where problems in your life may have arisen. Counselling can be for anyone who feels lost, sad, lonely, confused.
I have been a counsellor since 2012, both in private practise and working for the YPC, Brighton, AGE UK and the YMCA/Wellbeing Service. As a humanistic/intergative therapist, I believe that you are the expert on yourself and I aim to provide the conditions which allow you to explore your motivations and themes, and make meaning from your own experience. I offer an empathic, non judgemental and respectful space. By building a relationship based on acceptance it becomes possible to look at, recognise and understand where problems in your life may have arisen. Counselling can be for anyone who feels lost, sad, lonely, confused.
Understanding ourselves, the decisions and choices we make and our relationships with others can sometimes be baffling. You may find yourself acting or behaving in ways that you struggle to align with your personal principles, wishes or desires. At times, your experience may suggest that your way of being doesn't blend with the world around you and you might find yourself meeting resistance from people or institutions. Therapy gives us the chance to explore these challenges together. We can look at your relationships with others and the meaning you make of them, helping to develop your insight, self-awareness and self-acceptance.
Understanding ourselves, the decisions and choices we make and our relationships with others can sometimes be baffling. You may find yourself acting or behaving in ways that you struggle to align with your personal principles, wishes or desires. At times, your experience may suggest that your way of being doesn't blend with the world around you and you might find yourself meeting resistance from people or institutions. Therapy gives us the chance to explore these challenges together. We can look at your relationships with others and the meaning you make of them, helping to develop your insight, self-awareness and self-acceptance.
Hello and welcome to my blurb. I know it can potentially be a daunting experience choosing a therapist so I’ll try and make it as easy as possible to see a glimpse of me, and be clear on how it all works. What is most important for me is to be authentic, open-minded and honest in everything that I do, including my practice. I will always endeavour to be myself, which I hope will give you the permission to bring your whole self. I’m a person-centred therapist, which means that I am led by you and will be with you in your therapeutic journey as long as you want me there.
Hello and welcome to my blurb. I know it can potentially be a daunting experience choosing a therapist so I’ll try and make it as easy as possible to see a glimpse of me, and be clear on how it all works. What is most important for me is to be authentic, open-minded and honest in everything that I do, including my practice. I will always endeavour to be myself, which I hope will give you the permission to bring your whole self. I’m a person-centred therapist, which means that I am led by you and will be with you in your therapeutic journey as long as you want me there.
I am an experienced and accredited counsellor with the British Association of Counsellors and Psychotherapists (B.A.C.P). My approach is gentle and considered. I offer a confidential space where anything may be said and what needs to be shared can be, for there is enormous power in expressing what has been shut down. The counselling relationship is central to my work. Each client is unique and what happens in each session is co-created between us.
I am an experienced and accredited counsellor with the British Association of Counsellors and Psychotherapists (B.A.C.P). My approach is gentle and considered. I offer a confidential space where anything may be said and what needs to be shared can be, for there is enormous power in expressing what has been shut down. The counselling relationship is central to my work. Each client is unique and what happens in each session is co-created between us.
We all need someone to talk to in confidence. You might be down, anxious, sad, rejected, confused, bereft, angry or struggling with something or someone. Life today is so frantic and demanding that it’s hard to find somewhere to talk where you don’t feel judged or criticised.
I am an experienced integrative Humanistic Psychotherapist and Counsellor, also a life coach with many trainings, including CBT. I believe being listened to, understood, and supported can help you deal with your problems. Sometimes you just need some space, some encouragement, even a gentle challenge, to make significant changes in your life.
We all need someone to talk to in confidence. You might be down, anxious, sad, rejected, confused, bereft, angry or struggling with something or someone. Life today is so frantic and demanding that it’s hard to find somewhere to talk where you don’t feel judged or criticised.
I am an experienced integrative Humanistic Psychotherapist and Counsellor, also a life coach with many trainings, including CBT. I believe being listened to, understood, and supported can help you deal with your problems. Sometimes you just need some space, some encouragement, even a gentle challenge, to make significant changes in your life.
I am interested in helping people work through painful experiences, both past and present, so they can lead happier and more fulfilling lives.
My clients often come to therapy feeling stuck with something. They might find themselves repeat patterns in their lives that don't lead to happiness. They might feel unfulfilled in love, work or other relationships.
My clients are often looking at other ways to express themselves. Coming to me means that they can talk about their problems, and also use creative modes of expression to deepen their self exploration.
I am interested in helping people work through painful experiences, both past and present, so they can lead happier and more fulfilling lives.
My clients often come to therapy feeling stuck with something. They might find themselves repeat patterns in their lives that don't lead to happiness. They might feel unfulfilled in love, work or other relationships.
My clients are often looking at other ways to express themselves. Coming to me means that they can talk about their problems, and also use creative modes of expression to deepen their self exploration.
I have worked and volunteered in mental health services, worked with adoption, trauma, abuse, neurodiversity, parenting and relationship difficulties and dementia.
Overwhelmed? Struggling to find your way, your self? The issues that you face may be complex and nuanced or plain, painful and bitter and anything in between. But be of good heart. You need not be alone with these challenges. I will work with you carefully and thoughtfully to unpack the difficulties you face. I will bring a wide knowledge base and rich life experience to your sessions and provide a confidential, non judgemental space where you will be met with respect and kindness.
I have worked and volunteered in mental health services, worked with adoption, trauma, abuse, neurodiversity, parenting and relationship difficulties and dementia.
Overwhelmed? Struggling to find your way, your self? The issues that you face may be complex and nuanced or plain, painful and bitter and anything in between. But be of good heart. You need not be alone with these challenges. I will work with you carefully and thoughtfully to unpack the difficulties you face. I will bring a wide knowledge base and rich life experience to your sessions and provide a confidential, non judgemental space where you will be met with respect and kindness.
I specialise in intensive EMDR. I am also an accredited EMDR UK and Ireland consultant/supervisor.
I have over 20 years of clinical experience of work with trauma, PTSD and a wide range of mental health difficulties. I have been working with veterans, police officers, NHS staff and anyone who has been affected by adverse and traumatising events whether at work or in their personal lives. Such events include sexual assault/rape, violent attacks, terrorist attacks accidents and bullying. Also sexual violence.
Public sector a speciality but I'll see anyone who has been affected by trauma. EMDR is truly powerful when done well.
I specialise in intensive EMDR. I am also an accredited EMDR UK and Ireland consultant/supervisor.
I have over 20 years of clinical experience of work with trauma, PTSD and a wide range of mental health difficulties. I have been working with veterans, police officers, NHS staff and anyone who has been affected by adverse and traumatising events whether at work or in their personal lives. Such events include sexual assault/rape, violent attacks, terrorist attacks accidents and bullying. Also sexual violence.
Public sector a speciality but I'll see anyone who has been affected by trauma. EMDR is truly powerful when done well.
Hello, I’m Sarah, a BACP registered Counsellor, STAT-certified Alexander Technique Teacher and Somatic Therapist. I am interested in helping people live their lives fully and awaken all parts of themselves. I offer one-to-one face-to-face and online counselling and will create a bespoke programme for you based on your individual needs and desired outcomes. I am a compassionate and experienced therapist who works with you relationally.
Hello, I’m Sarah, a BACP registered Counsellor, STAT-certified Alexander Technique Teacher and Somatic Therapist. I am interested in helping people live their lives fully and awaken all parts of themselves. I offer one-to-one face-to-face and online counselling and will create a bespoke programme for you based on your individual needs and desired outcomes. I am a compassionate and experienced therapist who works with you relationally.
I am a BACP registered counsellor offering Person-centred counselling.
Based in Southwick in West Sussex, I offer face to face, online and telephone appointments.
My non directive approach, as a person centred counsellor encourages a collaborative relationship that is led by you.
I hope to offer a warm and safe environment, providing a space where you can focus on what matters to you.
I am a BACP registered counsellor offering Person-centred counselling.
Based in Southwick in West Sussex, I offer face to face, online and telephone appointments.
My non directive approach, as a person centred counsellor encourages a collaborative relationship that is led by you.
I hope to offer a warm and safe environment, providing a space where you can focus on what matters to you.
Hi, I’m Lucy, a qualified psychodynamic counsellor offering a warm, confidential and non-judgemental space for you to explore your experiences at your own pace.
You may be struggling with anxiety, depression, relationships, low self-worth or are feeling stuck- therapy offers an opportunity to pause, reflect, and explore these thoughts, feelings and experiences. Whether you’re coming with a specific concern or simply a sense that something isn’t quite right, you are welcome.
Through our work together I hope to offer new perspectives, help build resilience, increase curiosity and make lasting change possible.
Hi, I’m Lucy, a qualified psychodynamic counsellor offering a warm, confidential and non-judgemental space for you to explore your experiences at your own pace.
You may be struggling with anxiety, depression, relationships, low self-worth or are feeling stuck- therapy offers an opportunity to pause, reflect, and explore these thoughts, feelings and experiences. Whether you’re coming with a specific concern or simply a sense that something isn’t quite right, you are welcome.
Through our work together I hope to offer new perspectives, help build resilience, increase curiosity and make lasting change possible.
I am a highly experienced Consultant Clinical Psychologist and Child & Family Psychotherapist with over twenty years experience working with Children, Adolescence (CAMHS), Families and Adult mental well being in both the NHS and private practice. My clinical services are based in Hastings and provide on-line in Brighton. I provide psychological clinical services to help with psychological distress such as anxiety, low mood, poor self-esteem, and relationship problems. I offer a friendly, flexible and holistic approach, providing a range of therapeutic interventions tailored to the individual's or families' needs.
I am a highly experienced Consultant Clinical Psychologist and Child & Family Psychotherapist with over twenty years experience working with Children, Adolescence (CAMHS), Families and Adult mental well being in both the NHS and private practice. My clinical services are based in Hastings and provide on-line in Brighton. I provide psychological clinical services to help with psychological distress such as anxiety, low mood, poor self-esteem, and relationship problems. I offer a friendly, flexible and holistic approach, providing a range of therapeutic interventions tailored to the individual's or families' needs.
I am a psychosexually-informed humanistic counsellor, offering support to individual adults with a diverse range of concerns. Human beings are fundamentally social creatures, shaped by core relationships during childhood and beyond. Together, we can explore how you relate to yourself and others, helping identify patterns of thinking, feeling and behaving that you would like to challenge in order to enjoy more fulfilling relationships. I offer a warm, safe and accepting space for becoming curious about how it feels to be you right now. Whatever you choose to share will be met with compassion and sensitivity.
I am a psychosexually-informed humanistic counsellor, offering support to individual adults with a diverse range of concerns. Human beings are fundamentally social creatures, shaped by core relationships during childhood and beyond. Together, we can explore how you relate to yourself and others, helping identify patterns of thinking, feeling and behaving that you would like to challenge in order to enjoy more fulfilling relationships. I offer a warm, safe and accepting space for becoming curious about how it feels to be you right now. Whatever you choose to share will be met with compassion and sensitivity.
Life can be messy, full of challenge and uncertainty. You might feel anxious, trapped or disheartened; unsure how to move forward. As your counsellor, I will stay alongside you as you explore your life experience and emotions. I offer a calm, supportive space where you can be open, without having to hide or mask your true feelings. You can bring the difficult stuff to our meetings, the parts of you that may feel unheard or misunderstood elsewhere. Counselling isn't about "mending broken people", but a pathway towards greater acceptance of yourself, your choices and your possibilities.
Life can be messy, full of challenge and uncertainty. You might feel anxious, trapped or disheartened; unsure how to move forward. As your counsellor, I will stay alongside you as you explore your life experience and emotions. I offer a calm, supportive space where you can be open, without having to hide or mask your true feelings. You can bring the difficult stuff to our meetings, the parts of you that may feel unheard or misunderstood elsewhere. Counselling isn't about "mending broken people", but a pathway towards greater acceptance of yourself, your choices and your possibilities.
As well as supporting clients going through common life problems, such as anxiety, depression or relationship issues, I have experience of working with individuals who have lived through narcissistic abuse, and want to work through the impact that has had on them.
If you are looking for a professional therapist who will understand, help you make sense of it all as you work to find a new perspective, and provide a safe space for you to explore your feelings, contact me for a free 15 minute video chat.
As well as supporting clients going through common life problems, such as anxiety, depression or relationship issues, I have experience of working with individuals who have lived through narcissistic abuse, and want to work through the impact that has had on them.
If you are looking for a professional therapist who will understand, help you make sense of it all as you work to find a new perspective, and provide a safe space for you to explore your feelings, contact me for a free 15 minute video chat.
I work with clients aged 16 and above, on a wide range of issues including anxiety, low mood/depression, self-esteem and stress. My approach is integrative, which allows me to tailor my approach to the individual client, taking into account their identity, values, beliefs, and situation in life.
Some people are simply looking for a safe, non-judgmental space to work through their feelings and experiences, while others are hoping to makes changes in their lives. I am skilled and experienced with both approaches, and work collaboratively with clients to help them achieve their stated goals.
I work with clients aged 16 and above, on a wide range of issues including anxiety, low mood/depression, self-esteem and stress. My approach is integrative, which allows me to tailor my approach to the individual client, taking into account their identity, values, beliefs, and situation in life.
Some people are simply looking for a safe, non-judgmental space to work through their feelings and experiences, while others are hoping to makes changes in their lives. I am skilled and experienced with both approaches, and work collaboratively with clients to help them achieve their stated goals.
If you are coping with high levels of anxiety or depression, if past traumatic experiences are interfering in your ability to manage the present and sleep is problematic then this can change. By understanding what is happening in your system (mind and body), using your natural resources well and having some new tools to use, you can get back into balance, to the you that is resilient, able to focus and live to your potential.
If you are coping with high levels of anxiety or depression, if past traumatic experiences are interfering in your ability to manage the present and sleep is problematic then this can change. By understanding what is happening in your system (mind and body), using your natural resources well and having some new tools to use, you can get back into balance, to the you that is resilient, able to focus and live to your potential.
Many of the people I work with are thoughtful, capable, and highly self-aware, yet remain caught in patterns of self-criticism, perfectionism, pressure, and self-doubt. They may understand why they feel stuck but still struggle to translate insight into meaningful change. Therapy can help uncover what keeps these patterns in place and create a clearer path towards living with greater confidence, flexibility, and purpose.
Many of the people I work with are thoughtful, capable, and highly self-aware, yet remain caught in patterns of self-criticism, perfectionism, pressure, and self-doubt. They may understand why they feel stuck but still struggle to translate insight into meaningful change. Therapy can help uncover what keeps these patterns in place and create a clearer path towards living with greater confidence, flexibility, and purpose.
Welcome, I’m really glad you’re here.
I’m a fully accredited Senior Cognitive Behavioural and EMDR Psychotherapist, as well as a qualified Social Worker. I offer a warm, supportive space where you can feel safe to talk, reflect, and begin to make meaningful changes at your own pace.
Over the years, I’ve worked in both the NHS and third sector services, supporting people through a wide range of experiences including trauma, anxiety, PTSD, and the everyday struggles that can wear us down.
Welcome, I’m really glad you’re here.
I’m a fully accredited Senior Cognitive Behavioural and EMDR Psychotherapist, as well as a qualified Social Worker. I offer a warm, supportive space where you can feel safe to talk, reflect, and begin to make meaningful changes at your own pace.
Over the years, I’ve worked in both the NHS and third sector services, supporting people through a wide range of experiences including trauma, anxiety, PTSD, and the everyday struggles that can wear us down.
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FAQ - About Geriatric Therapy
What can a geriatric psychologist help with?
Geriatric therapists specialise in the cognitive and neurological challenges that often accompany aging, including dementia, memory loss, and age-related cognitive decline. They also address the psychological conditions that frequently co-occur with these issues, such as depression, anxiety, and grief. Geriatric therapists and psychologists are trained to assess cognitive functioning, identify symptoms that may warrant further evaluation, and conduct or refer for formal neurological assessment when needed. In many cases, geriatric therapists also work closely with medical doctors to manage a client's overall health, and they may support caregivers and family members navigating the demands of caring for an aging loved one.
Why might someone seek a geriatric psychologist?
Someone might seek a geriatric therapist when they or a loved one begins experiencing cognitive or neurological changes and is unsure whether those changes are a normal part of aging or something that requires clinical attention. A geriatric therapist can help connect families with appropriate next steps. They are also commonly sought following a new diagnosis, when clients and families are working to understand what that diagnosis means practically and emotionally, and what to expect as a condition progresses. When seeking a therapist, it can be helpful to consider whether a clinician with a stronger psychotherapy focus or one with more of a social work orientation, who can help connect clients with assisted living or medical resources, would be the better fit.
What type of therapy might a geriatric therapists specialise in?
Geriatric therapist often combine psychotherapy with psychoeducation, helping clients and their families understand cognitive and neurological conditions and what to expect as they progress. For clients experiencing anxiety or depression alongside cognitive decline, therapists may draw on Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) or mindfulness-based approaches. For clients with dementia specifically, therapists may be trained in specialised modalities such as Cognitive Stimulation Therapy (CST), which is designed to preserve cognitive functioning.
Can geriatric psychologists help people who suffer from dementia?
Yes, and this is a core area of geriatric psychology. Therapists specialising in dementia can work directly with clients on memory loss and cognitive functioning, while also addressing conditions that commonly co-occur, such as depression and anxiety. They can provide caregivers with objective assessments of a client's functioning and disease progression, and are typically well-versed in community resources available to dementia patients and their families.