Suicidal Ideation Counselling in Brighton
I have an interest in working with anxiety, relationship issues, low self esteem and attachment issues and have also with clients who are struggling with depression, loss and grief and suicidal thoughts.
Central to my way of working is to build a place of safety so that you feel comfortable enough to open up and talk about your issues and concerns without feeling judged.
I have an interest in working with anxiety, relationship issues, low self esteem and attachment issues and have also with clients who are struggling with depression, loss and grief and suicidal thoughts.
Central to my way of working is to build a place of safety so that you feel comfortable enough to open up and talk about your issues and concerns without feeling judged.
I also work with clients who are seeking recovery from mental health issues, trauma and have a history of suicide attempts or thoughts.
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.
I also work with clients who are seeking recovery from mental health issues, trauma and have a history of suicide attempts or thoughts.
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.
I'm experienced in working with a wide range of issues including anxiety, low mood, school avoidance, difficulties with friendships, self harm and suicidal ideation.
I primarily work with children and teenagers, with specialist training to work with children from the age of 3 years. I use play and arts alongside talking therapy approaches in my sessions. Key to successful psychotherapy is creating trusting relationships with individual clients, and parents and carers, to make sense of distress and challenging behaviours. I extensive experience in child mental health that I draw on to work with mental health difficulties and traumatic events. I'm EMDR trained which is a specific therapy for addressing trauma and other difficulties and have worked with many traumatised children and families.
I'm experienced in working with a wide range of issues including anxiety, low mood, school avoidance, difficulties with friendships, self harm and suicidal ideation.
I primarily work with children and teenagers, with specialist training to work with children from the age of 3 years. I use play and arts alongside talking therapy approaches in my sessions. Key to successful psychotherapy is creating trusting relationships with individual clients, and parents and carers, to make sense of distress and challenging behaviours. I extensive experience in child mental health that I draw on to work with mental health difficulties and traumatic events. I'm EMDR trained which is a specific therapy for addressing trauma and other difficulties and have worked with many traumatised children and families.
Here are some of the issues I have helped clients explore: depression, anxiety, stress, bereavement, loss, anger, family relationships, relationships with partners, self-harm, lack of self esteem, suicidal thoughts, health-related issues, self-development, creativity, mindfulness, spirituality, search for meaning.
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.
Here are some of the issues I have helped clients explore: depression, anxiety, stress, bereavement, loss, anger, family relationships, relationships with partners, self-harm, lack of self esteem, suicidal thoughts, health-related issues, self-development, creativity, mindfulness, spirituality, search for meaning.
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.
I work with those experiencing substance misuse, sexual abuse, bereavement, and suicidal ideation.
I am BSc Hons, qualified Counsellor/Psychotherapist, and currently provide face-to-face, phone, and online counselling. I believe we all have the capacity to change, sometimes we need help to make that change. I have experience working with clients with substance use, helping clients to facilitate change in their lifestyle, to address & alter behaviours. Counselling provides a confidential space for people experiencing emotional discomfort and trauma related responses to historic and current abuse, neglect, relationship difficulties, anxiety, grief, depression, and other situations. I do not judge and am approachable.
I work with those experiencing substance misuse, sexual abuse, bereavement, and suicidal ideation.
I am BSc Hons, qualified Counsellor/Psychotherapist, and currently provide face-to-face, phone, and online counselling. I believe we all have the capacity to change, sometimes we need help to make that change. I have experience working with clients with substance use, helping clients to facilitate change in their lifestyle, to address & alter behaviours. Counselling provides a confidential space for people experiencing emotional discomfort and trauma related responses to historic and current abuse, neglect, relationship difficulties, anxiety, grief, depression, and other situations. I do not judge and am approachable.
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 am a warm, person-centred music therapist. I work within a psychodynamic framework, working together to help you to understand and utilise your subconscious experiences and emotions. I specialise in helping clients to process traumatic experiences and the likely profound impact these have had on their lives.
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 am a warm, person-centred music therapist. I work within a psychodynamic framework, working together to help you to understand and utilise your subconscious experiences and emotions. I specialise in helping clients to process traumatic experiences and the likely profound impact these have had on their lives.
I have worked in a number of different NHS settings including Anxiety and Mood service the Gender Identity Clinic, Eating Disorder Service, and a specialist service for people with suicidal thoughts and feelings.
I am a chartered psychologist drawing on eastern philosophies, compassion focused practices and evidence based psychology to help clients fully understand experiences, to create dialogue and compassion for all the different emotions, thoughts, behaviours, impulses experienced. Living as a human can be confusing, complex and lonely and through my work I help clients to create more clarity and to develop ways of offering kindness to painful experience. I draw on talking, role plays, meditations, visualisations and other practices that might help get to know experiences in more depth.
I have worked in a number of different NHS settings including Anxiety and Mood service the Gender Identity Clinic, Eating Disorder Service, and a specialist service for people with suicidal thoughts and feelings.
I am a chartered psychologist drawing on eastern philosophies, compassion focused practices and evidence based psychology to help clients fully understand experiences, to create dialogue and compassion for all the different emotions, thoughts, behaviours, impulses experienced. Living as a human can be confusing, complex and lonely and through my work I help clients to create more clarity and to develop ways of offering kindness to painful experience. I draw on talking, role plays, meditations, visualisations and other practices that might help get to know experiences in more depth.
You may be experiencing a whole range of emotions that has brought you here. Whatever happens next, just know that it is ok to feel whatever you are feeling, and you don't have to go through it alone. I believe that building a strong relationship between yourself, the client, and me, the counsellor, based on trust, openness, and honesty, is key to affecting change and growth within yourself, and it is at the heart of the work that we will do together. You are the expert in your own life, and I am here to help facilitate your own understanding of yourself in a space that is safe and free of judgement.
You may be experiencing a whole range of emotions that has brought you here. Whatever happens next, just know that it is ok to feel whatever you are feeling, and you don't have to go through it alone. I believe that building a strong relationship between yourself, the client, and me, the counsellor, based on trust, openness, and honesty, is key to affecting change and growth within yourself, and it is at the heart of the work that we will do together. You are the expert in your own life, and I am here to help facilitate your own understanding of yourself in a space that is safe and free of judgement.
Hello, I’m Sarah, a BACP registered counsellor, STAT-certified Alexander Technique teacher, and a first-year practitioner of Somatic Experiencing (SEP). I am interested in helping people live their lives fully and awaken all parts of themselves. I offer one-to-one face-to-face and online counselling and will create a bespoke programme for you based on your individual needs and desired outcomes. I am a compassionate and experienced therapist who works with you relationally.
Hello, I’m Sarah, a BACP registered counsellor, STAT-certified Alexander Technique teacher, and a first-year practitioner of Somatic Experiencing (SEP). I am interested in helping people live their lives fully and awaken all parts of themselves. I offer one-to-one face-to-face and online counselling and will create a bespoke programme for you based on your individual needs and desired outcomes. I am a compassionate and experienced therapist who works with you relationally.
Neurodiverse and neurotypical welcome. New opening for low cost. I'm specialising in ADHD, relationship, trauma and domestic abuse. With background in Person Centred counselling I specialise in working with ADHD client, being ADHD my self. Each and every person is different so do they experience and needs in counselling. A part of self awareness, acceptance, I'm making use of simple techniques from life coaching, NLP and DBT to manage life difficulties. I'm working with teenagers, adults, couples and family.
Neurodiverse and neurotypical welcome. New opening for low cost. I'm specialising in ADHD, relationship, trauma and domestic abuse. With background in Person Centred counselling I specialise in working with ADHD client, being ADHD my self. Each and every person is different so do they experience and needs in counselling. A part of self awareness, acceptance, I'm making use of simple techniques from life coaching, NLP and DBT to manage life difficulties. I'm working with teenagers, adults, couples and family.
I am an experienced Psychotherapeutic Counsellor offering a safe space to support you with insight and a deeper understanding of what is troubling you. You will be listened to with empathy and without judgement. I am fully qualified and hold a Diploma in Psychotherapeutic Counselling. I have experience working in the NHS Sussex Cancer Centre Psychological Therapies team, counselling clients that have been affected by cancer, terminal illness, trauma, depression, anxiety, bereavement, and many other issues. I am a registered member of the BACP and practice in accordance with their code of ethics for Good Practice.
I am an experienced Psychotherapeutic Counsellor offering a safe space to support you with insight and a deeper understanding of what is troubling you. You will be listened to with empathy and without judgement. I am fully qualified and hold a Diploma in Psychotherapeutic Counselling. I have experience working in the NHS Sussex Cancer Centre Psychological Therapies team, counselling clients that have been affected by cancer, terminal illness, trauma, depression, anxiety, bereavement, and many other issues. I am a registered member of the BACP and practice in accordance with their code of ethics for Good Practice.
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Hi! My name's Ash, and I focus on working with LGBTQ+ clients in Brighton. I'm trans and non-binary, and take a humanistic approach that emphasises coming alongside clients to explore your world together, rather than providing one-size-fits-all answers.
Hi! My name's Ash, and I focus on working with LGBTQ+ clients in Brighton. I'm trans and non-binary, and take a humanistic approach that emphasises coming alongside clients to explore your world together, rather than providing one-size-fits-all answers.
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.
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.
I offer one-to-one therapy to support you in finding ways to make changes in your life that will help you feel better and improve your confidence and sense of well-being. I have experience working with a wide range of issues which include, depression/sadness, anxiety, stress, anger, loneliness, social rejection, low self-esteem, lack of motivation, bereavement/loss, abuse, parenting concerns, and difficulties related to sleep, alcohol, drugs and food. I draw on my counselling and psychological training to tailor sessions to individual needs.
I offer one-to-one therapy to support you in finding ways to make changes in your life that will help you feel better and improve your confidence and sense of well-being. I have experience working with a wide range of issues which include, depression/sadness, anxiety, stress, anger, loneliness, social rejection, low self-esteem, lack of motivation, bereavement/loss, abuse, parenting concerns, and difficulties related to sleep, alcohol, drugs and food. I draw on my counselling and psychological training to tailor sessions to individual needs.
I'm a UK-based American therapist focused on supporting your unique needs with a unique approach. I think that you and I are both imperfect humans working together to gain understanding of your experience. I facilitate this exploration through compassionate curiosity and open exploration of emotions. I firmly believe you know yourself best; I’m just here to support. Whatever you feel like you need support with, I'm here to work alongside you with compassion and empathy (and sometimes a little silliness). I offer flexible scheduling online for people who travel regularly, or have difficult schedules.
I'm a UK-based American therapist focused on supporting your unique needs with a unique approach. I think that you and I are both imperfect humans working together to gain understanding of your experience. I facilitate this exploration through compassionate curiosity and open exploration of emotions. I firmly believe you know yourself best; I’m just here to support. Whatever you feel like you need support with, I'm here to work alongside you with compassion and empathy (and sometimes a little silliness). I offer flexible scheduling online for people who travel regularly, or have difficult schedules.
I can help you with whatever is distressing you in your life whether it be anxiety fuelled by the current circumstances or something longer standing. have worked with hundreds of clients on a wide range of issues, and I am also experienced in the field of eating disorders. Come for a free assessment, share what is troubling you and identify what you want to change. I can work short term for around six sessions, or longer term if required. All counselling is currently online using a safe, secure simple system. I offer practical techniques to deal with immediate crisis, and longer term support to develop self-awareness.
I can help you with whatever is distressing you in your life whether it be anxiety fuelled by the current circumstances or something longer standing. have worked with hundreds of clients on a wide range of issues, and I am also experienced in the field of eating disorders. Come for a free assessment, share what is troubling you and identify what you want to change. I can work short term for around six sessions, or longer term if required. All counselling is currently online using a safe, secure simple system. I offer practical techniques to deal with immediate crisis, and longer term support to develop self-awareness.
I am offering trauma informed, de-medicalised and inclusive individual Art Psychotherapy sessions to children, adolescents and adults. I believe that accessing the unconscious through the act of creating can increase feelings of empowerment, agency and ownership of your own story when words alone are not enough. Adopting a therapeutic approach which is relational and rooted in psychodynamic practice. With a particular interest in (but not limited to) working with depression, low mood, anxiety, trauma, intergenerational patterns, neurodivergence, gender transition/dysphoria, and bereavement.
I am offering trauma informed, de-medicalised and inclusive individual Art Psychotherapy sessions to children, adolescents and adults. I believe that accessing the unconscious through the act of creating can increase feelings of empowerment, agency and ownership of your own story when words alone are not enough. Adopting a therapeutic approach which is relational and rooted in psychodynamic practice. With a particular interest in (but not limited to) working with depression, low mood, anxiety, trauma, intergenerational patterns, neurodivergence, gender transition/dysphoria, and bereavement.
Life can present us with many challenges. The build-up of everyday stresses and disappointments, or the ability to cope with sadness and pain may at times affect your self-esteem and confidence levels. You may feel the need for support in addition to what you already have in place, which is when you may decide to seek the help of a counsellor. I run my private practice on Tuesdays between 10am-7pm offering remote sessions either by Zoom or telephone - please visit my website for more info. Contact me to arrange a free 30 minute introductory session to help you decide whether I am the right person to work with you.
Life can present us with many challenges. The build-up of everyday stresses and disappointments, or the ability to cope with sadness and pain may at times affect your self-esteem and confidence levels. You may feel the need for support in addition to what you already have in place, which is when you may decide to seek the help of a counsellor. I run my private practice on Tuesdays between 10am-7pm offering remote sessions either by Zoom or telephone - please visit my website for more info. Contact me to arrange a free 30 minute introductory session to help you decide whether I am the right person to work with you.
I am a HCPC ( Health and Care Professions Council) and BAAT (British Association of Art Therapists) registered Art Psychotherapist who specialises in working with children and young people. I provide a safe, confidential space for children to explore their inner world through art making and creativity. Children often struggle to express themselves through words. Art can act as a medium through which a child communicates their thoughts and feelings in a more natural, less direct way. These feelings and experiences can then be thought about, talked about and processed safely.
I am a HCPC ( Health and Care Professions Council) and BAAT (British Association of Art Therapists) registered Art Psychotherapist who specialises in working with children and young people. I provide a safe, confidential space for children to explore their inner world through art making and creativity. Children often struggle to express themselves through words. Art can act as a medium through which a child communicates their thoughts and feelings in a more natural, less direct way. These feelings and experiences can then be thought about, talked about and processed safely.
Feeling stuck? Unhappy with how things are? Focused and constructive counselling can help to clarify the issues, gain a more helpful perspective and unlock your potential to move forward. By developing tools and strategies that strengthen our inner resources, we can reduce stress and fear, increase your sense of personal power and start to make the changes you want to see.
Feeling stuck? Unhappy with how things are? Focused and constructive counselling can help to clarify the issues, gain a more helpful perspective and unlock your potential to move forward. By developing tools and strategies that strengthen our inner resources, we can reduce stress and fear, increase your sense of personal power and start to make the changes you want to see.
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Suicidal Ideation Counsellors
How does therapy for suicidal ideation work?
Stress, depression, anxiety, or upsetting circumstances can give rise to suicidal thinking. Therapy can address the events at the core of an individual’s suffering. Understanding why a person may be suicidal can help the therapist and the patient discover alternative methods of coping. A person with suicidal ideation may be mired in catastrophic thinking, and treatment like cognitive behavioural therapy is a good choice for breaking such patterns. In addition, treatment such as acceptance and commitment therapy can help a person manage their distress through better emotion regulation.
Which therapies are best for suicidal ideation?
Specific approaches used by professionals include cognitive behavioural, dialectical behaviour, psychodynamic, acceptance and commitment therapies, among others. Cognitive behavioural and dialectical behaviour therapies are two widely used therapies that can help individuals with painful thoughts and past traumas. These therapies help an individual tolerate distress, regulate emotions, and not act on dangerous urges.
Are there specific medications to be combined with therapy?
The use of medication for suicidal thoughts must be aligned with the underlying cause; conditions such as depression, anxiety, and psychosis may be at the root of suicidal ideation. A psychiatrist may prescribe medications for symptoms, which may include antipsychotics such as aripiprazole or antidepressants such as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors.
How often and how long are therapy sessions for suicidal ideation?
As with any type of therapy, sessions depend on the individual. Patients may see improvement within 15 to 20 sessions, at an average of 50 minutes per session, while others may opt for 20 to 30 sessions over, perhaps, a six-month period. Still other patients, especially those with co-occurring conditions like major depression and anxiety, may need to continue sessions for up to 12 to 18 months. In some cases, residential treatment may be recommended for an individual who is judged to be at high risk of self-harm.