Psychosis Counselling in Brighton

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Dr Sophie Fenton
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Online Only
Examples of issues that I have supported people with include low mood, depression, anxiety, panic, phobias, OCD, psychosis, low self-esteem, insomnia, trauma, interpersonal issues, abuse, grief, loss, stress, chronic health conditions, being a carer, and issues around identity.
I offer a compassionate and reflective space where we can work together to make sense of the experiences in your life, understand their impact, and find helpful ways to move forwards. My doctorate training has equipped me to draw upon a number of evidence-based psychological therapies so we can think together about which approach might fit well for you.
Examples of issues that I have supported people with include low mood, depression, anxiety, panic, phobias, OCD, psychosis, low self-esteem, insomnia, trauma, interpersonal issues, abuse, grief, loss, stress, chronic health conditions, being a carer, and issues around identity.
I offer a compassionate and reflective space where we can work together to make sense of the experiences in your life, understand their impact, and find helpful ways to move forwards. My doctorate training has equipped me to draw upon a number of evidence-based psychological therapies so we can think together about which approach might fit well for you.
01276 748071 View 01276 748071
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Laurence Baretto de Souza
Psychotherapist, MBACP
Verified Verified
Serves Area
I have also working with people with schizophrenia I am currently specializing myself into the treatment of chronic pain and chronic fatigue using a combination of several models such as the Fit for Purpose and Biopsychosocial models.
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 optimise mental hygiene and health.
I have also working with people with schizophrenia I am currently specializing myself into the treatment of chronic pain and chronic fatigue using a combination of several models such as the Fit for Purpose and Biopsychosocial models.
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 optimise mental hygiene and health.
07481 337236 View 07481 337236
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Rae Yates
Counsellor, PNCPS Acc.
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Serves Area
I also work with people who are neurodivergent, hear voices or have unusual beliefs /experiences, people in non-monogamous or poly relationships, people labelled with PTSD, schizophrenia or a personality disorder.
I am committed to providing an inclusive, welcoming, safe and confidential space where you can talk about the thoughts, feelings and experiences that you want to. The type of therapy I offer is called ‘Person Centred’. It is a non-pathologising, non-judgmental, non-directive approach to counselling. I am LGBTQ+ affirming.
I also work with people who are neurodivergent, hear voices or have unusual beliefs /experiences, people in non-monogamous or poly relationships, people labelled with PTSD, schizophrenia or a personality disorder.
I am committed to providing an inclusive, welcoming, safe and confidential space where you can talk about the thoughts, feelings and experiences that you want to. The type of therapy I offer is called ‘Person Centred’. It is a non-pathologising, non-judgmental, non-directive approach to counselling. I am LGBTQ+ affirming.
020 3879 4147 View 020 3879 4147
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Candida Maltby
Psychotherapist, MBABCP
Verified Verified
I offer a pragmatic and human approach to psychological distress. I believe we all have times in our lives when we need to sit with another person and work out what is going on and how to move past it. I offer this with warmth, compassion and experience. My background is in physical health and I am able to offer a holistic approach to therapy. I have experience working with people who also have long-term physical health conditions, and am very aware of how these aspects interweave and impact on the person. I work with abuse issues and have experience working with domestic and sexual violence, to gain clarity and understanding.
I offer a pragmatic and human approach to psychological distress. I believe we all have times in our lives when we need to sit with another person and work out what is going on and how to move past it. I offer this with warmth, compassion and experience. My background is in physical health and I am able to offer a holistic approach to therapy. I have experience working with people who also have long-term physical health conditions, and am very aware of how these aspects interweave and impact on the person. I work with abuse issues and have experience working with domestic and sexual violence, to gain clarity and understanding.
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Dr Gabriel Schnitzer
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
We all go through times when some additional support could be useful. Whether a specific issue has led you here today, or a wish to explore difficulties in your early life and their impacting on you today, I might be the right person to help. I have extensive experience of working in NHS and charity settings as well as abroad. Aside from my private practice I currently work as Principal Psychologist / Clinical Lead in an NHS service. I have worked with a wide range of difficulties and have most experience in working with complex trauma, interpersonal difficulties, mood management, and autism spectrum conditions.
We all go through times when some additional support could be useful. Whether a specific issue has led you here today, or a wish to explore difficulties in your early life and their impacting on you today, I might be the right person to help. I have extensive experience of working in NHS and charity settings as well as abroad. Aside from my private practice I currently work as Principal Psychologist / Clinical Lead in an NHS service. I have worked with a wide range of difficulties and have most experience in working with complex trauma, interpersonal difficulties, mood management, and autism spectrum conditions.
01273 443596 View 01273 443596
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Gabriel Best
Psychologist, MSc, HCPC - Couns. Psych.
Verified Verified
Online Only
I have over 20 years of clinical experience of clinical 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, accidents and bullying. I am an accredited EMDR UK and Ireland consultant/supervisor
I have over 20 years of clinical experience of clinical 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, accidents and bullying. I am an accredited EMDR UK and Ireland consultant/supervisor
01273 934627 View 01273 934627
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Grainne McHUGH
Psychotherapist, MA, HCPC-Art Therap.
Verified Verified
Life, in all of its wonders, can be challenging. I offer an empathetic, compassionate and attuned response, tailored to meet each client’s unique needs. I am registered to work with both adults and children. I frequently help clients struggling with anxiety and depression as well as relationship and addiction issues. I often work with people who have experienced trauma both as children and adults. A lot of my work has centered on helping people who have experienced trauma within close relationships. Therapy offers a space for you to be heard and listened to, wholly. I will walk alongside you on your journey of self discovery.
Life, in all of its wonders, can be challenging. I offer an empathetic, compassionate and attuned response, tailored to meet each client’s unique needs. I am registered to work with both adults and children. I frequently help clients struggling with anxiety and depression as well as relationship and addiction issues. I often work with people who have experienced trauma both as children and adults. A lot of my work has centered on helping people who have experienced trauma within close relationships. Therapy offers a space for you to be heard and listened to, wholly. I will walk alongside you on your journey of self discovery.
01273 092390 View 01273 092390
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Dr Luke Tarmey
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Verified Verified
Hello, I’m Luke, a Clinical Psychologist with experience across a range of healthcare settings, working with both adults and children. I’m also the co-founder of Being You Psychology, a service offering responsive, person-centred psychological therapy for a wide range of mental health challenges, alongside gold-standard ADHD assessments — available in-person in Brighton and Hove, and online across the UK. Whatever challenges you face, my aim is to support you to build understanding, break free from limiting patterns, and ultimately, build a life guided by your values rather than your fears.
Hello, I’m Luke, a Clinical Psychologist with experience across a range of healthcare settings, working with both adults and children. I’m also the co-founder of Being You Psychology, a service offering responsive, person-centred psychological therapy for a wide range of mental health challenges, alongside gold-standard ADHD assessments — available in-person in Brighton and Hove, and online across the UK. Whatever challenges you face, my aim is to support you to build understanding, break free from limiting patterns, and ultimately, build a life guided by your values rather than your fears.
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Dr Anna Chiara Sicilia
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Verified Verified
I am Anna, a Chartered Clinical Psychologist, Clinical Supervisor and Consultant for the TV, Media and Radio. I have worked in the NHS in mental health services since 2014, specialising in supporting working age adults presenting with a range of difficulties. I am able to support both individuals and couples. I specialise in supporting people from the LGBTQI+ community and creative professionals. As a person from the LGBTQI+ community, with a background of having grown up in the fashion world in Italy, I have an ability to create a non-judgmental space where safe exploration of different aspects of your identity is encouraged.
I am Anna, a Chartered Clinical Psychologist, Clinical Supervisor and Consultant for the TV, Media and Radio. I have worked in the NHS in mental health services since 2014, specialising in supporting working age adults presenting with a range of difficulties. I am able to support both individuals and couples. I specialise in supporting people from the LGBTQI+ community and creative professionals. As a person from the LGBTQI+ community, with a background of having grown up in the fashion world in Italy, I have an ability to create a non-judgmental space where safe exploration of different aspects of your identity is encouraged.
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Nick Archer
Psychotherapist, MBACP
Verified Verified
Taking the first step to start therapy can feel daunting. I’m an experienced & accredited Psychotherapist, registered with BPC and BACP, and I believe I can potentially help you. I offer a supportive, open, inclusive, and non-judgemental space where you can talk about whatever you would like, and where you can start to work on your difficulties. Therapy can help you to understand your issues and where they come from, develop ways of dealing with them, and become a more integrated and self aware person.
Taking the first step to start therapy can feel daunting. I’m an experienced & accredited Psychotherapist, registered with BPC and BACP, and I believe I can potentially help you. I offer a supportive, open, inclusive, and non-judgemental space where you can talk about whatever you would like, and where you can start to work on your difficulties. Therapy can help you to understand your issues and where they come from, develop ways of dealing with them, and become a more integrated and self aware person.
01273 092286 View 01273 092286
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Kitty McGilchrist
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
Online Only
Hi, my name is Kitty & I am a Humanistic Counselling Psychotherapist. I welcome all faiths, races, genders & sexualities. My aim is to provide a safe, supporting, therapeutic space, where you can be assured you will be received without judgment. We will work together to create a framework that works best for you in addressing your needs. Perhaps you are encountering "life-limiting" obstacles, emotional blocks, or seeking a trauma focused exploration, or future goal planning. The therapeutic aim is to help you move toward achieving meaning and fulfillment in your life.
Hi, my name is Kitty & I am a Humanistic Counselling Psychotherapist. I welcome all faiths, races, genders & sexualities. My aim is to provide a safe, supporting, therapeutic space, where you can be assured you will be received without judgment. We will work together to create a framework that works best for you in addressing your needs. Perhaps you are encountering "life-limiting" obstacles, emotional blocks, or seeking a trauma focused exploration, or future goal planning. The therapeutic aim is to help you move toward achieving meaning and fulfillment in your life.
01273 110757 View 01273 110757
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Saverio Matteucci
Psychotherapist, MSc, UKCP Trainee
Verified Verified
Online Only
You may or may not know in advance what the source of your difficulties may be. Part of our process is to explore together what has led you here. Every person is different. Amid the stresses of daily life, it’s easy to lose touch with our own deepest needs and feelings – until they become too painful or persistent to ignore.
You may or may not know in advance what the source of your difficulties may be. Part of our process is to explore together what has led you here. Every person is different. Amid the stresses of daily life, it’s easy to lose touch with our own deepest needs and feelings – until they become too painful or persistent to ignore.
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Sharon O'Driscoll
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Couns. Psych.
Verified Verified
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.
01273 071149 View 01273 071149
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Jane Aldred
Psychotherapist, MA, MBACP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Online Only
I’m here to help and support you in a time of need, be it anxiety, depression trauma (EMDR) or simply a difficult or transitional time in your life. I use a gentle but direct approach to counselling and include somatic Psychotherapeutic body work to build self trust, confidence and resilience releasing internal conflict often with Immediate calming results. I work both long and short term with over 20 years experience as a therapist and mental health. Most people at some point find them self in need of counselling working together will support you through the changes you need to make.
I’m here to help and support you in a time of need, be it anxiety, depression trauma (EMDR) or simply a difficult or transitional time in your life. I use a gentle but direct approach to counselling and include somatic Psychotherapeutic body work to build self trust, confidence and resilience releasing internal conflict often with Immediate calming results. I work both long and short term with over 20 years experience as a therapist and mental health. Most people at some point find them self in need of counselling working together will support you through the changes you need to make.
01992 929637 View 01992 929637
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Dr Hugh Milburn
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Verified Verified
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.
01424 400191 View 01424 400191
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Dr Evangelia (Eva) Karydi
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Couns. Psych.
Verified Verified
I am a Counselling Psychologist with extensive experience of working with adults, children and young people with a wide range of difficulties and mental health diagnoses. I have trained in various therapeutic models, including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Compassion Focused Therapy, Schema therapy, Systemic and narrative therapies, attachment based psychodynamic therapy and EMDR. While I am informed by evidence based models (as mentioned above), I also integrate elements from other experiential approaches, such Voice Dialogue, Internal Family systems, psychodrama, creative arts, sandplay, and play therapy.
I am a Counselling Psychologist with extensive experience of working with adults, children and young people with a wide range of difficulties and mental health diagnoses. I have trained in various therapeutic models, including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Compassion Focused Therapy, Schema therapy, Systemic and narrative therapies, attachment based psychodynamic therapy and EMDR. While I am informed by evidence based models (as mentioned above), I also integrate elements from other experiential approaches, such Voice Dialogue, Internal Family systems, psychodrama, creative arts, sandplay, and play therapy.
01903 497335 View 01903 497335
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Anduena Ahmetaj
Counsellor, MSc, MNCPS Acc.
Verified Verified
Serves Area
Passionate about helping individuals overcome trauma and achieve their full potential, I am a bilingual counsellor delivering therapy in the English and Albanian language, with extensive experience in the field of mental health. I possess a unique blend of expertise that enables me to provide holistic support to my clients. Over the past few years, I have worked with diverse populations, providing evidence-based counselling and therapeutic interventions. Whether it’s overcoming traumas, managing stress, or improving one’s mental health and well-being, I am dedicated to working collaboratively to achieve those goals.
Passionate about helping individuals overcome trauma and achieve their full potential, I am a bilingual counsellor delivering therapy in the English and Albanian language, with extensive experience in the field of mental health. I possess a unique blend of expertise that enables me to provide holistic support to my clients. Over the past few years, I have worked with diverse populations, providing evidence-based counselling and therapeutic interventions. Whether it’s overcoming traumas, managing stress, or improving one’s mental health and well-being, I am dedicated to working collaboratively to achieve those goals.
020 4572 0832 View 020 4572 0832
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Martha Nicholls
Psychotherapist, MA, HCPC-Music Therap.
Verified Verified
Serves Area
I have experience of working closely with people with enduring and complex mental health difficulties, suicidal ideation, troubling relational patterns and people recovering from grief and loss. I use music as a tool to facilitate the building of the therapeutic relationship, and listening, songwriting, lyric analysis and composing can all be incredibly accessible ways of starting to explore what is troubling you. Equally, sometimes we may spend most sessions talking. Clients do not need to have any prior musical experience, and I am very happy working with children, young people and adults.
I have experience of working closely with people with enduring and complex mental health difficulties, suicidal ideation, troubling relational patterns and people recovering from grief and loss. I use music as a tool to facilitate the building of the therapeutic relationship, and listening, songwriting, lyric analysis and composing can all be incredibly accessible ways of starting to explore what is troubling you. Equally, sometimes we may spend most sessions talking. Clients do not need to have any prior musical experience, and I am very happy working with children, young people and adults.
020 4524 5290 View 020 4524 5290
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Jules Haley
Psychotherapist, PNCPS Acc.
Verified Verified
Serves Area
I’m an experienced psychotherapist/counsellor and psychosexual and relationship therapist working in person in Worthing and online. I work with adults (18+) individually or couples/relationships who have a range of life experiences including trauma/abuse, chronic illness, alcohol issues, sexual health, sexuality and gender. I work with people from a range of cultural backgrounds including queer, poly and and kink communities, neurodiversity, asexuality, and people who identify or questioning across the gender spectrum. I am committed to providing an inclusive, safe and confidential space.
I’m an experienced psychotherapist/counsellor and psychosexual and relationship therapist working in person in Worthing and online. I work with adults (18+) individually or couples/relationships who have a range of life experiences including trauma/abuse, chronic illness, alcohol issues, sexual health, sexuality and gender. I work with people from a range of cultural backgrounds including queer, poly and and kink communities, neurodiversity, asexuality, and people who identify or questioning across the gender spectrum. I am committed to providing an inclusive, safe and confidential space.
020 3960 5056 View 020 3960 5056
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Paul Salvage
Psychotherapist, MSc, MUKCP
Verified Verified
Serves Area
Hello, thanks for looking at my profile. I am a Psychotherapist, with in-depth experience of helping people struggling with emotional and/or mental health difficulties. I will work by engaging with you to find a way to talk where together we can come to understand your difficulties and find ways forward. These come in the form of depressions, anxieties, anger, addictions and relationship difficulties. From my training and experience and I will listen carefully to both the conscious and unconscious processes refelcting with you to develop ways of being and relating that open up pathways to life.
Hello, thanks for looking at my profile. I am a Psychotherapist, with in-depth experience of helping people struggling with emotional and/or mental health difficulties. I will work by engaging with you to find a way to talk where together we can come to understand your difficulties and find ways forward. These come in the form of depressions, anxieties, anger, addictions and relationship difficulties. From my training and experience and I will listen carefully to both the conscious and unconscious processes refelcting with you to develop ways of being and relating that open up pathways to life.
01273 974238 View 01273 974238
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Psychosis Counsellors

What’s the most effective treatment for psychosis?

The most effective treatment for psychosis is coordinated specialty care. In this model, a team of professionals works with a patient to address all aspects of the underlying disorder. This approach incorporates individual or group therapy, employment and education support, family support and education, medication management (which often involves low doses of antipsychotics), and case management to facilitate problem-solving as needed.

When should people seek treatment for psychosis?

People should seek immediate treatment at the earliest indication of psychosis. Symptoms include delusions, hallucinations, disorganized or blocked speech, and agitated body movements. Early signs that a person may be developing a disorder that will lead to psychosis include suspiciousness of others, memory problems and distractibility, an inability to think clearly, rapid or nonsensical speech, withdrawal from friends or family, aggression toward others, and sensitivity to bright lights or noises.

What if psychosis is left untreated?

Without treatment, psychosis can have significant repercussions, including injuries, job loss, homelessness, financial or legal trouble, ruptured relationships, and suffering for the person and their family. While early treatment for psychosis often yields the best results, there is no point past which it becomes useless to seek treatment. At any point, treatment can make a difference.

How do I get someone else to seek treatment for psychosis?

It’s extremely difficult to watch a loved one suffer from hallucinations, delusions, and other elements of psychosis—sometimes exacerbated by their fears of treatment. Have a conversation with them in a quiet space and maintain a calm, supportive tone. Share your concerns about behaviors you’ve observed, suggest treatment, and explain the potential benefits. Listen carefully to their responses. The person may not be ready after one conversation, but with time, they may come around.