Mindfulness-Based (MBCT) Counselling in Brighton
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Juan Du
Psychotherapist, DCounsPsych, MUKCP
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I am an award-winning bilingual psychotherapist and
mindfulness
teacher.
Hello! My name is Juan and I come from a family with a long history in traditional Chinese medicine and I firmly believed in the unity of the mind and body. I work in an integrative, creative and relational style which draws on Eastern philosophy, western psychotherapy and psychological knowledge related to your issues. My aim is to provide therapy tailored to your needs and your goal, not only addressing pain, loss, longing, emptiness and unworthiness, but also your inner realm and peace. I have worked professionally in NHS and private settings with an excellent recovery rate and positive feedback.

Tanya Nielson
Psychotherapist, MBACP Snr. Accred
Verified
Verified
I have some useful tools and whether this be sand tray,
mindfulness
or art to support the work.
Counselling and Psychotherapy can be a space to explore current or past concerns, desires and hopes. You may be wanting to get to grips with an aspect of yourself that keeps tripping you up or is holding you back in some way. You may be struggling with current losses, relationship difficulties, adversity, or have a sense of longing that you cannot make sense of. You may have experienced a sense of low self-esteem/ self-worth due to early experiences of being misunderstood or unaccepted for who you are or have experienced neglectful parenting or trauma or simply need a space in your life to figure something out.

Netti Buswell
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified
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I have also trained in
Mindfulness
and offer Mindful Relaxation Sessions.
I offer long or short-term integrative therapy which is rooted in my person-centred, relational training. My work is based on developing a therapeutic relationship with my clients. Using empathy and developing rapport with you enables you to work through your issues at your own pace.

Sophie Ann Clifton
Psychologist, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Verified
Verified
I also believe joy, fun and laughter to be fantastic remedies for distress, encouraging those I work with to inject this back into their lives! As a practising Buddhist, I also enjoys drawing on relaxation, meditation, imagery and
mindfulness
techniques in therapy, where appropriate.
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, obsessive-compulsive disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, workplace stress, attachment and relationship difficulties. I take an eclectic approach to therapy, drawing on multiple psychological theories (e.g. CBT, ACT, CFT, CAT, psycho-dynamic approaches) to build an individualised and holistic approach, empowering each individual to embark on recovery and achieve their therapeutic goals.

Rita Margaret Brophy
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified
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I also use something called ‘Focussing’ as a way for you to become more in tune with your feelings and also techniques such as EFT (Emotional Freedom Techniques) and
Mindfulness
to help with negative mindsets.
Do you often feel there’s a constant inner critic telling you what to do or you find yourself putting others’ needs first or worried how others judge you? Many of us have experienced emotional neglect in the past or may have been bullied and these experiences can create negative beliefs about ourselves that tell us that we are not good enough. I have helped many clients who have struggled with these negative feelings and helped them gain a new sense of self worth and confidence. By working together we can find ways to help you feel better about yourself so you can create the life and the relationships that you deserve.

Barbara Elizabeth Hann
Counsellor, MA, MBACP
Verified
Verified
I also have training in other areas such as coaching, CBT, creative therapy, and
mindfulness
.
You may be a woman who is struggling with depression, relationship problems, anxiety, low self-esteem, or simply a sense of emptiness. You may feel trapped in, or emerging from, an abusive relationship. You may have experienced a loss recently- death of a loved one, divorce, loss of a job, even ageing poses its own special challenges. I specialise in working with women in particular, including LGBGT clients, by telephone, video link, and online. I am able to be flexible in the way I work, and combine different methods to suit my clients. Working by telephone or online can be very helpful to clients who are unable to travel.
Not accepting new clients

Dr Damien Pearse
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Couns. Psych.
Verified
Verified
I offer evidence-based interventions, including EMDR, conventional Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Insomnia (CBTi) and
Mindfulness
-based approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT).
I am a senior psychologist with specialist experience in helping individuals who are experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma-related problems (including PTSD and CTPSD) and stress issues. I also have additional training in helping individuals tackle sleep problems.

Jenny Brown
Counsellor, BACP
Verified
Verified
In addition to a CBT, person-centered and art therapy approach, I also use
mindfulness
, creative visualization, progressive muscle relaxation, & other relaxation tools.
In a relaxed environment and using a warm, collaborative approach, I help clients who seek relief from issues such as anxiety, generalized anxiety disorder, social phobia, depression, specific phobias, low self-esteem, grief and loss (including pet loss), and chronic conditions. Be encouraged that my counselling environment is a place where you will be heard, understood, encouraged, and accepted just as you are. Anxiety and life events can bring about major stresses. I offer you a safe place to offload and the support you need to take charge of your life again.

Dr John Burns
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Verified
Verified
I am also influenced by ideas from Internal Family Systems, Compassion Focussed Therapy, ACT, and
Mindfulness
.
I am a warm and compassionate Consultant Clinical Psychologist registered with the British Psychological Society, Health and Care Professions Council, and the British Association of Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapies.
I have over 15 years experience in the NHS and have worked in various positions and different contexts, working with adults and young people. My most recent post was as a Consultant Clinical Psychologist working across three prisons in Surrey. I have extensive experience of providing psychological therapy, draw on the latest evidence, and tailor the therapy to your current needs and presenting difficulties.

Jerry Ramsden (Dip.couns)
Counsellor
Verified
Verified
The method I use is Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), talking therapy and practicing
mindfulness
such as journaling.
Fully DBS checked and approved. My clients are looking for support with burnout, insomnia, anger, phobias, anxiety, depression, trauma, bereavement, PTSD, panic attacks and/or eating disorders. I use a variety of approaches to address my clients unique needs. Many successful treatment plans will utilise a foundation of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, then quickly move toward a tailored treatment plan and approach that includes tools to help sustain the growth experienced in regular therapy. Clients may also require 24-hour service to clients including crisis management. My approach is gentle, compassionate and empathetic.

Ruth Grier
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified
Verified
I use
mindfulness
and visualizations to support getting in touch with how you are feeling and where your feelings are located, we would do this in a gentle way, working at your pace.
Hello, I work close to nature, in a private and quiet garden cabin and my dog Bertie is with me when he feels to! I want to support you to be OK with yourself. Some of the following questions we might over the time we work together: What are your needs and are you able to express them? What you would like to change in your life and how would life be different after counselling? How do you see yourself and the world and how do you feel you are seen? I like to work creatively, using therapeutic tools to help you connect to different parts of yourself such as sandtray, body awareness, and IFS; exploring what works for you.
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Sarah Pratap
Psychologist, PsychD, CPsychol
Verified
Verified
I work in the NHS and privately with adults and am trained in delivering and integrating a wide range of evidence-based specialist therapy models including Cognitive Analytic Therapy, EMDR, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy,
Mindfulness
Based Cognitive Therapy, Compassion Focussed Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy.
I am a qualified clinical psychologist with over 20 years experience working with adults with a range of difficulties including trauma, abuse, difficulties in relationships, self-harm, depression and anxiety. You may be quite clear about what your difficulties are and what help you would like or just feel unhappy and have a sense that your life is not going quite as you had hoped. I can work with you to think about why difficulties have arisen and how you can make changes in the here and now to help your life move forward.
Office is near:
Brighton BN1 & Online

Gosia Vitale
Psychotherapist, MA, MBACP Accred
Verified
Verified
I provide a safe and non-judgemental environment where you can explore and make sense of your feelings, thoughts, and behaviours, whilst integrating CBT techniques and
Mindfulness
where appropriate.
At different stages in our lives, we encounter difficulties that prevent us from fully enjoying life. It can be anything from anxiety and depression, to the loss of a person (through death or relationship breakdown), to deeply rooted emotional issues (such as low self-esteem or inability to form relationships). Other times, we are unable to fully explain what is troubling us - we just know that something is. Asking for help can be difficult - finding the right kind of help and support can be more challenging. With each person and difficulty being unique, I tailor my approach to suit each client's needs and communication style.

Claire Simmons CBT online
Psychotherapist, MBACP
Verified
Verified
CBT therapy follows evidence-based methods; I also like to give space for a holistic approach, using person-centred techniques and I often also incorporate
Mindfulness
and Compassion Focussed elements in my work.
I offer a safe and collaborative space using cognitive behavioural therapy to explore the feelings, thoughts and behaviours that can be connected to your current issue. I can work with you on issues such as social anxiety, feeling 'stuck', low self-esteem, and depression. We will develop an understanding of how this affects you, and what is maintaining the issue. We will develop tools and techniques, to encourage more healthy ways of thinking and responding, to gain better emotional balance and reach your therapy goal.
Office is near:
Brighton BN1 & Online

Laurence Baretto de Souza
Psychotherapist, MBACP
Verified
Verified
CBT tools,
Mindfulness
, Gestalt and humour to facilitate changes.
We all go through some difficulties in life. Asking for help can be difficult , finding the right support can be even more of a challenge. As an Integrative Therapist, I use different modalities to fit my clients' needs, learning curves and communications styles, personalities and states of mind. I also adapt to fit my clients' physical health, integrating body and mind work within the process of change. I believe we can all benefit from the therapeutic relationship. it can be helpful when dealing with difficulties and as a boost to reach our full potential. I can also be a place and time to manage mental hygiene and general health.

Tanya Levene
Counsellor, DCounsPsych, MBACP
Verified
Verified
I offer you time for reflection, connection & freedom using language, imagery,
mindfulness
, metaphors, sand tray & other forms of creativity & self-expression.
Hi I'm Tanya (they/she). I am an experienced integrative Counsellor, Therapist & Supervisor. I work interactively, spiritually & creatively with adults, young people, couples & groups. I'm a warm, open minded person with a good sense of humour. I offer a confidential, respectful, safe space to create an empowering therapeutic relationship where you can explore, question, challenge & break free from self-imposed constraints & beliefs such as fear, lack of self-confidence & anxiety to find the authentic you. I offer short or long term therapy and sessions are 50mins either face 2 face, telephone or online.

Dr Fatoumata Jatta (Online Therapy)
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Verified
Verified
My approach is evidence-based, consisting primarily of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, complemented by Systemic therapy, Acceptance & Commitment Therapy,
Mindfulness
, and attachment-based approaches such as Schema Therapy and Emotion Focused Therapy.
Seeking support can be a challenging step to take. I am here to help. As a chartered clinical psychologist registered with the Health & Care Professions Council, I am trained to provide individuals, couples, and groups with evidence-based psychological treatments for a range of difficulties that can affect general well-being and quality of life. You may struggle with low mood and anxiety, and may be affected by issues such as relationship problems, low self-esteem, loss and bereavement, trauma, sexual problems, or substance misuse. It is also common to experience a number of issues at once, making problems seem insurmountable.

Lorna Ely
MA
I am trained in
Mindfulness
-based Core Process Psychotherapy.
Life's ebbs and flows can bring up a mixture of emotions, experiences and sensations. Sometimes we know what is going on and our coping strategies work well. And sometimes we feel stuck, anxious or overwhelmed with no clear path in front of us. I offer a warm and respectful space where we can work together to explore where you find yourself in life right now, identify the patterns that you might want to shift, bring some attention and care to the issues that are important to you, and identify the goals you'd like to reach at the pace that feels right for you.

Charlotte Whiteley
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Couns. Psych.
Verified
Verified
I create a non-judgemental and warm environment, drawing on
mindfulness
, compassion, CBT and humanistic therapies.
I am a chartered psychologist specialising in relationships, depression, anxiety and stress, sexuality and gender, eating disorders, physical health conditions, parenting and many other difficulties. Whilst labels/diagnosis can serve an important function, I believe it is necessary to focus our attention on the unique ways we experience our difficulties and how this impacts on our relationship with ourselves, others and the world.

Alison Skilbeck
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified
Verified
I specialise in guiding clients to access the innate wisdom and creativity of their unconscious mind, and to develop
mindfulness
of body, thoughts and feelings so that they are less swept along by unhelpful thoughts and feelings, and more able to access inner calm.
If you decide to work with me it will be rather like setting out on a journey together. On that journey I’ll be your fellow traveller, companion and guide. Whether or not your reason for coming to see me is an external situation that’s impacting your life, a key part of our time together will be to explore your inner world. As we explore that world together you may develop greater insight into patterns of thought and behaviour that served you once but now limit you; you may find alternative ways of approaching difficulties; you may discover a way of being in the world that is more in tune with who you truly are.
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How does mindfulness-based cognitive therapy work?
Mindfulness-based cognitive therapy originated in the work of John Kabat-Zinn of the University of Massachusetts Medical School. He developed mindfulness-based stress reduction, which is a technique found in yoga and meditation. MBCT is a combination of this type of stress reduction and cognitive behavioral therapy; it essentially quiets emotional distress through mindfulness, utilizing proper breathing and meditation. These techniques aim to bring the individual into the present moment when in a state of distress.
When do I know if I need treatment with mindfulness-based cognitive therapy?
If an individual’s mind is filled with emotional distress and general negativity, the person may feel trapped. A mindfulness-based cognitive therapist can help a person change their thinking patterns as well as their behaviour through calm acceptance and compassion. This therapy can provide an individual with the coping skills needed for a healthier and more constructive life.
What should I expect from mindfulness-based cognitive therapy?
This therapy often takes place in group sessions. A therapist will work with the group as well as with each individual. Meditation and breathing exercises are core practices that aim to invite inquiry and discovery into a person’s troubled mental state. The objective is to identify and lessen negative thoughts and behaviours and move toward optimal health and productivity. The individual will see life in a more realistic way. This therapy is supportive, accepting, and warm.
Is mindfulness-based cognitive therapy effective?
Mindfulness-based cognitive therapy is evidence-based and effective. One study found that people with major depressive disorder have benefitted from this type of therapy; the person accepts their distressed thoughts and also moves into healthier patterns of thinking. This therapy also aims to move an individual away from automatic negative responses. This type of therapy can bring a person lifelong change, with higher levels of satisfaction, less stress, as well as positive emotional and behavioural habits.