Marriage Counselling in Brighton
I work with both individuals and couples.
My practice is informed by the belief that our present difficulties can often relate to our past experience. If we voice feelings which may have previously been unspeakable we can potentially change our perspective on ourselves and others in our lives now.
I work with both individuals and couples.
My practice is informed by the belief that our present difficulties can often relate to our past experience. If we voice feelings which may have previously been unspeakable we can potentially change our perspective on ourselves and others in our lives now.
Helpful conversations with individuals, couples and families, online and face-to-face.
I've been counselling since 1989, and have extensive experience of working with sexual abuse and trauma, parenting and attachment difficulties, identity and relationship issues, depression and anxiety, bereavement and loss. I don’t claim to be an ‘expert’ in any of these areas because everyone's response is different and what matters is you and your own unique experience of these difficulties. I am committed to collaborating with you to find the resilient, hopeful part of yourself that becomes expert in managing your challenges and is motivated by the smallest signs of progress towards your preferred future.
Helpful conversations with individuals, couples and families, online and face-to-face.
I've been counselling since 1989, and have extensive experience of working with sexual abuse and trauma, parenting and attachment difficulties, identity and relationship issues, depression and anxiety, bereavement and loss. I don’t claim to be an ‘expert’ in any of these areas because everyone's response is different and what matters is you and your own unique experience of these difficulties. I am committed to collaborating with you to find the resilient, hopeful part of yourself that becomes expert in managing your challenges and is motivated by the smallest signs of progress towards your preferred future.
Couples £80
Have you ever felt an unpleasant heaviness on your chest or tummy? A struggle to get the words out of your mouth that creates a lump in your throat that suffocates you. Have you ever felt like avoiding others for fear of getting hurt, or you may have felt disconnected and unheard? You want to show strength and courage instead, you feel afraid and helpless.
Couples £80
Have you ever felt an unpleasant heaviness on your chest or tummy? A struggle to get the words out of your mouth that creates a lump in your throat that suffocates you. Have you ever felt like avoiding others for fear of getting hurt, or you may have felt disconnected and unheard? You want to show strength and courage instead, you feel afraid and helpless.
When life feels challenging, daunting or unfulfilling, it’s usually a result of trauma, difficult life events or relational issues. This can make you feel anxious, depressed and not quite yourself. Trauma sounds scary, but it isn’t always what you think it is. Trauma can be the result of a big, dramatic event in your life, and sometimes, it’s an accumulation of adverse life experiences. You might feel a bit alone, disconnected or misunderstood, and you probably picked up some negative thoughts and habits as a way to cope.
When life feels challenging, daunting or unfulfilling, it’s usually a result of trauma, difficult life events or relational issues. This can make you feel anxious, depressed and not quite yourself. Trauma sounds scary, but it isn’t always what you think it is. Trauma can be the result of a big, dramatic event in your life, and sometimes, it’s an accumulation of adverse life experiences. You might feel a bit alone, disconnected or misunderstood, and you probably picked up some negative thoughts and habits as a way to cope.
Welcome,
I am an experienced psychotherapist with over a decade spent offering therapy and clinical supervision.
I am a talking Psychotherapist who is also trained as an Art Psychotherapist and an EMDR Trauma Therapist. I work with both adults and young people over the age of 12 and I provide Clinical Supervision and Reflective Practice to fellow psychotherapists, students and mental health teams.
Alongside my private practice I run a therapy space called The Therapy Studio in West Sussex and work part-time as a Specialist Practitioner & Art Psychotherapist within the Childrens Social Care and CAMHS.
Welcome,
I am an experienced psychotherapist with over a decade spent offering therapy and clinical supervision.
I am a talking Psychotherapist who is also trained as an Art Psychotherapist and an EMDR Trauma Therapist. I work with both adults and young people over the age of 12 and I provide Clinical Supervision and Reflective Practice to fellow psychotherapists, students and mental health teams.
Alongside my private practice I run a therapy space called The Therapy Studio in West Sussex and work part-time as a Specialist Practitioner & Art Psychotherapist within the Childrens Social Care and CAMHS.
We all need help at different times in our lives for a variety of reasons. Sometimes talking to our loved ones or friends is either not possible or feels uncomfortable. Working with me would mean being able to speak freely in a safe environment.
My work with you would be based on developing a therapeutic, supportive and healthy relationship, giving you the opportunity to explore your issues, find inner strength and confidence, reach your goals and find ways to experience a much more satisfying, healthier and meaningful life in the future.
Taking this journey with me offers you a non-judgemental, empathic and respectful space.
We all need help at different times in our lives for a variety of reasons. Sometimes talking to our loved ones or friends is either not possible or feels uncomfortable. Working with me would mean being able to speak freely in a safe environment.
My work with you would be based on developing a therapeutic, supportive and healthy relationship, giving you the opportunity to explore your issues, find inner strength and confidence, reach your goals and find ways to experience a much more satisfying, healthier and meaningful life in the future.
Taking this journey with me offers you a non-judgemental, empathic and respectful space.
If there are aspects of your life that you find challenging and you long to break free from some of the restrictive cycles and patterns then I would love to stand alongside you and give you my full presence and support, and together we can create a safe space in which you can find the courage to risk opening to all that is within you. I offer sessions online internationally or face to face in Brighton, UK. Some of the issues I can help you explore are: Self-esteem/confidence, Anxiety, Stress, Depression, Bereavement, Relationships, Direction, Meaning & purpose.
If there are aspects of your life that you find challenging and you long to break free from some of the restrictive cycles and patterns then I would love to stand alongside you and give you my full presence and support, and together we can create a safe space in which you can find the courage to risk opening to all that is within you. I offer sessions online internationally or face to face in Brighton, UK. Some of the issues I can help you explore are: Self-esteem/confidence, Anxiety, Stress, Depression, Bereavement, Relationships, Direction, Meaning & purpose.
Feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or disconnected? You don’t have to face it alone. I help individuals overcome stress, low mood, and uncertainty, and guide couples to break free from cycles of conflict, rebuild trust, and reconnect. With warmth, skill, and years of proven success, I offer practical tools and clear guidance so you can create real, lasting change. Together, we’ll uncover what’s holding you back and build a calmer, stronger, more fulfilling future — one step at a time.
Feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or disconnected? You don’t have to face it alone. I help individuals overcome stress, low mood, and uncertainty, and guide couples to break free from cycles of conflict, rebuild trust, and reconnect. With warmth, skill, and years of proven success, I offer practical tools and clear guidance so you can create real, lasting change. Together, we’ll uncover what’s holding you back and build a calmer, stronger, more fulfilling future — one step at a time.
For couples it may involve finding strategies for improving communication or dealing with conflict to open lines of connection and intimacy.
Hi I'm Jo, I am here to support you on your journey towards emotional wellbeing and personal growth. I have an interest in working with anxiety, relationship issues, low self esteem and attachment issues and have also worked with clients who are struggling with depression, loss and grief and suicidal thoughts. I use Person Centred and Somatic approaches which means that I work on the basis of what you decide bring to each session with compassion and warmth and I may also work with bodily experiencing as a way to help to regulate the nervous system when thoughts and emotions feel overwhelming.
For couples it may involve finding strategies for improving communication or dealing with conflict to open lines of connection and intimacy.
Hi I'm Jo, I am here to support you on your journey towards emotional wellbeing and personal growth. I have an interest in working with anxiety, relationship issues, low self esteem and attachment issues and have also worked with clients who are struggling with depression, loss and grief and suicidal thoughts. I use Person Centred and Somatic approaches which means that I work on the basis of what you decide bring to each session with compassion and warmth and I may also work with bodily experiencing as a way to help to regulate the nervous system when thoughts and emotions feel overwhelming.
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’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).
Alongside neurotypical clients, I welcome differently-abled or neurodivergent clients and inter-abled couples, and will work collaboratively with you to tailor therapy to accommodate your individual and/or shared needs.
Hi, my name is Loki. I’m a psychosexual & relationships therapist and I'm committed to co-creating a safe, inclusive and non-judgmental space where clients can work through their sex & relationship issues, explore their erotic life, (re)discover themselves, make sense of their relationships... and bring about lasting change.
Alongside neurotypical clients, I welcome differently-abled or neurodivergent clients and inter-abled couples, and will work collaboratively with you to tailor therapy to accommodate your individual and/or shared needs.
Hi, my name is Loki. I’m a psychosexual & relationships therapist and I'm committed to co-creating a safe, inclusive and non-judgmental space where clients can work through their sex & relationship issues, explore their erotic life, (re)discover themselves, make sense of their relationships... and bring about lasting change.
Hello! A very warm welcome to you. As we face these uncertain times in our world, we find ourselves coming up against many challenges that may be exacerbating our existing internal struggles. It feels more important than ever to find some sense of certainty and purpose in these difficult times. The very idea of isolation can bring on fear and anxiety, uncertainty around our livelihoods can trigger old and new coping strategies that may feel damaging to one’s self.
Hello! A very warm welcome to you. As we face these uncertain times in our world, we find ourselves coming up against many challenges that may be exacerbating our existing internal struggles. It feels more important than ever to find some sense of certainty and purpose in these difficult times. The very idea of isolation can bring on fear and anxiety, uncertainty around our livelihoods can trigger old and new coping strategies that may feel damaging to one’s self.
My guess is you’re feeling pretty low right now. The decision to start therapy doesn’t come lightly and now you’re scrolling through the profiles with no idea how to choose. I specialize in anxiety and depression, though I also work with other issues. When clients come to see me, they are often in a bad place and desperate to feel better soon. This is where I come in. I can’t promise miracles, but I promise I will meet you with kindness and compassion and certainly without judgment. Many of my clients report feeling calmer and more positive within just a few sessions.
My guess is you’re feeling pretty low right now. The decision to start therapy doesn’t come lightly and now you’re scrolling through the profiles with no idea how to choose. I specialize in anxiety and depression, though I also work with other issues. When clients come to see me, they are often in a bad place and desperate to feel better soon. This is where I come in. I can’t promise miracles, but I promise I will meet you with kindness and compassion and certainly without judgment. Many of my clients report feeling calmer and more positive within just a few sessions.
I work with couples and individuals who feel disconnected, unheard, or stuck in painful emotional and relational patterns — often at the point of breakdown.
With training in Psychodynamic and Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy, Integrative Humanistic Counselling, and 18 years of experience in social, family, and relationship research, I bring a rich blend of clinical insight and evidence-based understanding to my work.
I work with couples and individuals who feel disconnected, unheard, or stuck in painful emotional and relational patterns — often at the point of breakdown.
With training in Psychodynamic and Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy, Integrative Humanistic Counselling, and 18 years of experience in social, family, and relationship research, I bring a rich blend of clinical insight and evidence-based understanding to my work.
I offer short-term fixed session and longer-term open-ended therapy to individuals and couples, according to client need.
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 offer short-term fixed session and longer-term open-ended therapy to individuals and couples, according to client need.
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 am a BACP accredited Psychotherapist, Couples Counsellor, Clinical Supervisor, EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) Therapist, trained in EFT and NLP, a Yoga Teacher and Sound Therapy Practitioner.
Central to the process is the therapeutic relationship – based upon authenticity, empathy and respect. Grounded in a person-centred tradition. I am an Integrative Psychotherapist, which means that I draw from different theoretical approaches in order to meet the needs of each individual client in a unique and personal way.
I am a BACP accredited Psychotherapist, Couples Counsellor, Clinical Supervisor, EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) Therapist, trained in EFT and NLP, a Yoga Teacher and Sound Therapy Practitioner.
Central to the process is the therapeutic relationship – based upon authenticity, empathy and respect. Grounded in a person-centred tradition. I am an Integrative Psychotherapist, which means that I draw from different theoretical approaches in order to meet the needs of each individual client in a unique and personal way.
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.
In my practice I am available to work with any type of addiction. I have extensive experience working with people affected by Substances or gambling addiction. However addiction can manifest in many different ways.
My support can also stretch to family members or friends who have been impacted by someone else’s addiction or behaviours.
My practice is currently online – providing a flexible affordable service.
In my practice I am available to work with any type of addiction. I have extensive experience working with people affected by Substances or gambling addiction. However addiction can manifest in many different ways.
My support can also stretch to family members or friends who have been impacted by someone else’s addiction or behaviours.
My practice is currently online – providing a flexible affordable service.
Gottman couple counsellor.
Sometimes we long for change, or find ourselves asking, ‘What is 'wrong' with me?’. Perhaps there’s an obvious reason - loss, life worries or a troubled relationship. Just as bad is when you can’t find a reason, you feel ‘nothing’. You lose emotional connection to life, others and yourself. This leads to inner conflict – different parts of you seem to want different things. One part is lonely, another is scared to connect. One part wants success, another wants to zone out. One part wants confidence, another wants to hide behind the curtains. You end up gridlocked into feelings and a life you don't want. I know, I've been there.
Gottman couple counsellor.
Sometimes we long for change, or find ourselves asking, ‘What is 'wrong' with me?’. Perhaps there’s an obvious reason - loss, life worries or a troubled relationship. Just as bad is when you can’t find a reason, you feel ‘nothing’. You lose emotional connection to life, others and yourself. This leads to inner conflict – different parts of you seem to want different things. One part is lonely, another is scared to connect. One part wants success, another wants to zone out. One part wants confidence, another wants to hide behind the curtains. You end up gridlocked into feelings and a life you don't want. I know, I've been there.
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Marriage Counselling
How does marriage counseling work?
Marriage counseling works by teaching couples concrete skills to communicate with one another and solve disagreements in healthy ways. A trained mental health professional works with both members of a couple to explore difficulties the couple may be having and helps them develop skills to address these matters. Couples who don’t have any difficulties but want to prepare for marriage may develop skills for the future.
How long does marriage counseling typically last?
Marriage counseling is a short-term form of therapy; the process may last between four and eight sessions. Other forms of relationship guidance from mental health professionals, such as couples therapy, are longer lasting, may focus on the past rather than just the present, and are tailored to the individual couple and their emotions, history, and patterns in the relationship. Couples therapy often lasts for 12 weeks or longer.
Is marriage counseling effective?
Marriage counseling helps many couples develop relationship skills that may not have been acquired or tested in a relationship; partners may be better able to communicate and address conflict following counseling. However, there are many different forms of marriage counseling, and this form of counseling does not have as strong an evidence base as other modalities such as couples therapy.
Is marriage counseling effective if only one partner wants to go?
Yes, marriage counseling can still be effective if one partner convinces the other to engage in the process. Of course, whether counseling is effective depends on the couple’s commitment to work on their relationship; however, the short-term, skills-based nature of marriage counseling makes it a relatively easy “ask” of a partner, and the hesitant individual may see its value once counseling begins.