Female Counsellors in Brighton

Photo of Dr Sophie Ann Bafunno-Clifton, Psychologist, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Dr Sophie Ann Bafunno-Clifton
Psychologist, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
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, OCD, PTSD, workplace stress, attachment and relationship difficulties. I am also experienced working with members of both the LGBTQ and neurodiverse communities. I take a non-judgmental approach to others, and believes that building positive, trusting relationships is central to therapy. I believe each person, and their difficulties, deserves a psychological approach tailored to their own, personal experience and preferences.
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, OCD, PTSD, workplace stress, attachment and relationship difficulties. I am also experienced working with members of both the LGBTQ and neurodiverse communities. I take a non-judgmental approach to others, and believes that building positive, trusting relationships is central to therapy. I believe each person, and their difficulties, deserves a psychological approach tailored to their own, personal experience and preferences.
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Polly Lemon
Counsellor, MBACP
I am here to help. I am a Registered Integrative Counsellor who helps individuals navigate issues such as anxiety, depression, addiction, family issues, autism and trauma. Everyone's struggles in this world are uniquely different, so my tailored approach is aimed to help understand you, for you to understand yourself, and how we can make life easier. My approach focuses on understanding patterns, building emotional resilience, and reconnecting with who you are. I use various different tools to aid you depending on your needs and wants, within a highly confidential and safe space. I will always respond to enquiries within 24hrs.
I am here to help. I am a Registered Integrative Counsellor who helps individuals navigate issues such as anxiety, depression, addiction, family issues, autism and trauma. Everyone's struggles in this world are uniquely different, so my tailored approach is aimed to help understand you, for you to understand yourself, and how we can make life easier. My approach focuses on understanding patterns, building emotional resilience, and reconnecting with who you are. I use various different tools to aid you depending on your needs and wants, within a highly confidential and safe space. I will always respond to enquiries within 24hrs.
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Dr Rachel Fettiplac
Psychiatrist, MBBS
I’m Rachel and I’m 49. My work is rooted in a deep belief that every woman deserves support, understanding and encouragement to truly thrive. I’ve been a doctor for 20 years, walking alongside people during some of the most challenging, vulnerable moments of their lives. My profession and my lived experience combine to create an approach of warmth, insight and genuine compassion. I offer deep impact, life coaching for women in transition... Personal transformation for those feeling stuck, unfulfilled or unhappy. Codependency recovery coaching for healthier relationships, and menstrual and menopause coaching.
I’m Rachel and I’m 49. My work is rooted in a deep belief that every woman deserves support, understanding and encouragement to truly thrive. I’ve been a doctor for 20 years, walking alongside people during some of the most challenging, vulnerable moments of their lives. My profession and my lived experience combine to create an approach of warmth, insight and genuine compassion. I offer deep impact, life coaching for women in transition... Personal transformation for those feeling stuck, unfulfilled or unhappy. Codependency recovery coaching for healthier relationships, and menstrual and menopause coaching.
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Maya Gadd
Counsellor, MA, MBACP
Online Only
Hi, I'm Maya. I am a Psychotherapist and Founder of Third Therapy, a private practice of therapists. Therapy is about exploring parts of yourself that are lost, or difficult to face, and ultimately, trying very hard to accept those parts. In doing this, our relationship with ourselves, and with others, can shift and become more meaningful. Often, another element of therapy is understanding the patterns and knots that we are part of, and learning to untangle them. We can do this together, I’ll always be firmly in your corner - but I’ll also be there to challenge you.
Hi, I'm Maya. I am a Psychotherapist and Founder of Third Therapy, a private practice of therapists. Therapy is about exploring parts of yourself that are lost, or difficult to face, and ultimately, trying very hard to accept those parts. In doing this, our relationship with ourselves, and with others, can shift and become more meaningful. Often, another element of therapy is understanding the patterns and knots that we are part of, and learning to untangle them. We can do this together, I’ll always be firmly in your corner - but I’ll also be there to challenge you.
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Sue Armstrong
Psychotherapist, MA, MUKCP
We can all experience challenging times in our life, leading to feelings of stress and overwhelm. Life events such as news of serious illness, bereavement, or changes in our working life; relational and familial difficulties; something which haunts us from our past; finding ourselves in unhelpful repeating patterns of behaviour; or indeed, overwhelm in the current global situation, can all feel daunting to face alone. Finding a space in which you can talk freely, knowing you are not going to be judged, is the first step to feeling supported in making sense of what is troubling you.
We can all experience challenging times in our life, leading to feelings of stress and overwhelm. Life events such as news of serious illness, bereavement, or changes in our working life; relational and familial difficulties; something which haunts us from our past; finding ourselves in unhelpful repeating patterns of behaviour; or indeed, overwhelm in the current global situation, can all feel daunting to face alone. Finding a space in which you can talk freely, knowing you are not going to be judged, is the first step to feeling supported in making sense of what is troubling you.
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Rebecca Holland
Psychotherapist, MA, HCPC-Art Therap.
I am an Art Psychotherapist and EMDR Therapist. I support individuals who may of experienced trauma, loss, relationship difficulties including separation, or they simply the need for a safe space to explore their thoughts and feelings. Therapy is a collaborative process and our work together will begin at your pace, starting where you feel most comfortable.
I am an Art Psychotherapist and EMDR Therapist. I support individuals who may of experienced trauma, loss, relationship difficulties including separation, or they simply the need for a safe space to explore their thoughts and feelings. Therapy is a collaborative process and our work together will begin at your pace, starting where you feel most comfortable.
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Sharon O'Driscoll
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Couns. Psych.
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.
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Photo of Laura Ruth Davenport, Counsellor, MBACP
Laura Ruth Davenport
Counsellor, MBACP
The decision to try therapy can seem very daunting, but you have already taken the first step if you are here in this directory. Dealing with difficult issues, loss, bereavement, trauma, divorce/separation, identity , etc can feel utterly overwhelming. Initially, the prospect of sharing such experience may feel like a step too far. My own and clients’ experiences have shown me time & again that it is through the process of talking therapy that in sharing the burden the healing can begin. I have a passionate belief in the power of the wounded, with support, to find some reconciliation, with themselves, their history & in relationship
The decision to try therapy can seem very daunting, but you have already taken the first step if you are here in this directory. Dealing with difficult issues, loss, bereavement, trauma, divorce/separation, identity , etc can feel utterly overwhelming. Initially, the prospect of sharing such experience may feel like a step too far. My own and clients’ experiences have shown me time & again that it is through the process of talking therapy that in sharing the burden the healing can begin. I have a passionate belief in the power of the wounded, with support, to find some reconciliation, with themselves, their history & in relationship
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Photo of Jude Laing, Psychologist, DCounsPsych, HCPC - Couns. Psych.
Jude Laing
Psychologist, DCounsPsych, HCPC - Couns. Psych.
At certain points in life we may find ourselves facing experiences that challenge our sense of who we are, our relationships, or the direction of our lives. Therapy offers a space to reflect on these experiences and explore their meaning. I am a Counselling Psychologist with over 15 years’ experience as a therapist and more than 10 years as a qualified psychologist. Alongside private practice I work in the NHS, supporting people facing trauma, serious illness, loss, and major life changes.
At certain points in life we may find ourselves facing experiences that challenge our sense of who we are, our relationships, or the direction of our lives. Therapy offers a space to reflect on these experiences and explore their meaning. I am a Counselling Psychologist with over 15 years’ experience as a therapist and more than 10 years as a qualified psychologist. Alongside private practice I work in the NHS, supporting people facing trauma, serious illness, loss, and major life changes.
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Pascale Palazzo
Counsellor, MBACP Accred
3 Endorsed
Online Only
I specialise in EMDR, which can be absolutely transformative in healing from trauma, as well as a large range of other emotional difficulties. I am an EMDR Europe Accredited Practitioner, accredited integrative therapist and clinical supervisor. I have a warm approach, and offer a safe and non-judgmental space where I aim to support your autonomy. I have experience working with a wide range of issues including but not limited to trauma, anxiety, low self-worth, depression, relationship or family issues, eating disorders, abuse, grief, loss, separation, and suffering/witnessing traumatic events. My fee is £70 per 50-minute session.
I specialise in EMDR, which can be absolutely transformative in healing from trauma, as well as a large range of other emotional difficulties. I am an EMDR Europe Accredited Practitioner, accredited integrative therapist and clinical supervisor. I have a warm approach, and offer a safe and non-judgmental space where I aim to support your autonomy. I have experience working with a wide range of issues including but not limited to trauma, anxiety, low self-worth, depression, relationship or family issues, eating disorders, abuse, grief, loss, separation, and suffering/witnessing traumatic events. My fee is £70 per 50-minute session.
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Photo of Annamaria Kovacs, Counsellor, BACP
Annamaria Kovacs
Counsellor, BACP
Everyone experiences moments of difficulty — times when life feels overwhelming, relationships feel strained, or emotions feel too heavy to carry alone. Counselling provides a confidential, non-judgmental space to explore these feelings.
Everyone experiences moments of difficulty — times when life feels overwhelming, relationships feel strained, or emotions feel too heavy to carry alone. Counselling provides a confidential, non-judgmental space to explore these feelings.
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Tracy Algar
Counsellor, MBACP
I work with adults experiencing addiction, trauma, anxiety, bereavement, relationship difficulties, workplace stress, health concerns, menopause, neurodivergence, and life transitions. You may feel stuck, overwhelmed or uncertain, or be living with the impact of someone else's addiction. Together, we'll explore your experiences at your pace, helping you develop self-awareness, understand unhelpful patterns, and move towards meaningful, lasting change.
I work with adults experiencing addiction, trauma, anxiety, bereavement, relationship difficulties, workplace stress, health concerns, menopause, neurodivergence, and life transitions. You may feel stuck, overwhelmed or uncertain, or be living with the impact of someone else's addiction. Together, we'll explore your experiences at your pace, helping you develop self-awareness, understand unhelpful patterns, and move towards meaningful, lasting change.
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Anna Murphy
Counsellor, MBACP Accred
6 Endorsed
I am an experienced therapist working with both couples and individuals. I work with a wide range of issues including anxiety, depression, bereavement, career issues and relationships. If you are a couple, you may be attending therapy to work through a particular challenge or event, to maintain a relationship that's essentially working well, or to consider ending a relationship kindly and respectfully. Whether you're attending individually or as a couple, at the start of our work, we'll identify what you want to achieve from counselling. Whether your aims are abstract or specific, we can work towards them together.
I am an experienced therapist working with both couples and individuals. I work with a wide range of issues including anxiety, depression, bereavement, career issues and relationships. If you are a couple, you may be attending therapy to work through a particular challenge or event, to maintain a relationship that's essentially working well, or to consider ending a relationship kindly and respectfully. Whether you're attending individually or as a couple, at the start of our work, we'll identify what you want to achieve from counselling. Whether your aims are abstract or specific, we can work towards them together.
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Photo of Ali Lewis, Counsellor, DCounsPsych, MBACP Accred
Ali Lewis
Counsellor, DCounsPsych, MBACP Accred
As your counsellor, I help you deepen awareness and curiosity about your present and past experiences, enabling you to gently veer from repeating unhelpful patterns relating to situations, others and yourself. I provide a safe and supportive counselling space. I am here for you, not to judge or tell you what to do. My aim is to help you move forward at a pace that feels comfortable and safe for you.
As your counsellor, I help you deepen awareness and curiosity about your present and past experiences, enabling you to gently veer from repeating unhelpful patterns relating to situations, others and yourself. I provide a safe and supportive counselling space. I am here for you, not to judge or tell you what to do. My aim is to help you move forward at a pace that feels comfortable and safe for you.
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Bryony Malley
Counsellor, MBACP
Hello, I am a fully qualified and experienced counsellor offering affordable counselling in Brighton. Many of us think about trying counselling at some point in our lives. Perhaps you have experienced a loss recently, or a change which you are struggling to adjust to or cope with. You may feel lost, stuck, or troubled by something from the past. Whatever brings you to counselling, my aim is to provide a safe and confidential space where you can explore the issues which matter to you, and work together to find some clarity and a way forward which feels right for you.
Hello, I am a fully qualified and experienced counsellor offering affordable counselling in Brighton. Many of us think about trying counselling at some point in our lives. Perhaps you have experienced a loss recently, or a change which you are struggling to adjust to or cope with. You may feel lost, stuck, or troubled by something from the past. Whatever brings you to counselling, my aim is to provide a safe and confidential space where you can explore the issues which matter to you, and work together to find some clarity and a way forward which feels right for you.
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Ellen Hannah Spafford
Psychotherapist, MA, HCPC-Art Therap.
1 Endorsed
I am an experienced, accredited trauma-informed psychotherapist. I have a systemic approach and also specialise in EMDR and Art Psychotherapy. I work with individuals working through many types of difficulties, including, but not limited to; living with a chronic illness, PTSD, CPTSD, relationship difficulties, anxiety, life limiting interpersonal struggles, intimacy and low self-esteem, and stress management. Many of my clients are neurodiverse, including individuals with ADHD or Autism.
I am an experienced, accredited trauma-informed psychotherapist. I have a systemic approach and also specialise in EMDR and Art Psychotherapy. I work with individuals working through many types of difficulties, including, but not limited to; living with a chronic illness, PTSD, CPTSD, relationship difficulties, anxiety, life limiting interpersonal struggles, intimacy and low self-esteem, and stress management. Many of my clients are neurodiverse, including individuals with ADHD or Autism.
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Tara Vincent
Counsellor, MBACP
Online Only
Do you feel like everything is just too overwhelming? I know how scary it can be to reach out and ask for help, especially when life is already a struggle. I believe that nobody should have to face their difficulties alone. Which is why I commit to providing you with a warm, accepting and safe space where we can explore your challenges together. I am passionate about making counselling as easy as possible to access. Providing remote sessions that you can attend from any safe and private space. My lived experience of chronic illness and neurodivergence mean I understand first hand some of the barriers faced in accessing support.
Do you feel like everything is just too overwhelming? I know how scary it can be to reach out and ask for help, especially when life is already a struggle. I believe that nobody should have to face their difficulties alone. Which is why I commit to providing you with a warm, accepting and safe space where we can explore your challenges together. I am passionate about making counselling as easy as possible to access. Providing remote sessions that you can attend from any safe and private space. My lived experience of chronic illness and neurodivergence mean I understand first hand some of the barriers faced in accessing support.
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Photo of Ros Howell, Psychotherapist, MSc, MUKCP
Ros Howell
Psychotherapist, MSc, MUKCP
There are many different reasons why people seek out a therapist. You may be dealing with difficult life events right now, or are aware that a past traumatic event is still impacting on you. You might feel a sense of unease or unhappiness that affects your relationships, or work or prevents you from getting the pleasure from life that you would wish, or find unruly emotions hard to manage. Psychodynamic therapy pays attention to the patterns that may have developed in your relationship with yourself, others, and the outside world. As we talk you may find resonances with the past, present and future hopes and fears.
There are many different reasons why people seek out a therapist. You may be dealing with difficult life events right now, or are aware that a past traumatic event is still impacting on you. You might feel a sense of unease or unhappiness that affects your relationships, or work or prevents you from getting the pleasure from life that you would wish, or find unruly emotions hard to manage. Psychodynamic therapy pays attention to the patterns that may have developed in your relationship with yourself, others, and the outside world. As we talk you may find resonances with the past, present and future hopes and fears.
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Edith Ojo
Counsellor, MSc, MBACP
1 Endorsed
Waitlist for new clients
I am committed to working alongside you through your challenges, offering warmth, empathy, and respect, in a space where your unique experiences, emotions, and needs are witnessed and honoured. In our sessions, we'll work relationally, building a strong therapeutic alliance, where I listen intently and support you in processing your thoughts, noticing patterns, and discovering new perspectives at your own pace. With our reflective insights, we will collaboratively and flexibly address what matters most to you, whether that's navigating difficult emotions or cultivating greater emotional resilience through life's complexities.
I am committed to working alongside you through your challenges, offering warmth, empathy, and respect, in a space where your unique experiences, emotions, and needs are witnessed and honoured. In our sessions, we'll work relationally, building a strong therapeutic alliance, where I listen intently and support you in processing your thoughts, noticing patterns, and discovering new perspectives at your own pace. With our reflective insights, we will collaboratively and flexibly address what matters most to you, whether that's navigating difficult emotions or cultivating greater emotional resilience through life's complexities.
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Rachel Elizabeth Waller
Counsellor, MBACP Accred
1 Endorsed
So, 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. Primarily, I imagine you are here because you want someone to really listen to you and try to understand what it's like for you - and then, to support you to change things.
So, 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. Primarily, I imagine you are here because you want someone to really listen to you and try to understand what it's like for you - and then, to support you to change things.
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