Counselling in Hove

Hello. My name is Ian and I am an addiction therapist. I've a Post Grad Diploma in Addiction Psychology & Counselling and I specialise in helping people to explore their drug and alcohol use in a safe and confidential, collaborative way. No judgements, just understanding. I'm in established recovery myself and I get it. It may be that you just want to cut down, get it under control, we can look at that, or things are getting a little more drastic- we can work with this too. I've years of experience, personally and therapeutically, and I know it's not as simple as just putting down the substance, there's a background we'll explore.

It could be you have recently hit a tough time in your life and need a space to make sense of it. It might be that a relationship has become difficult; with your partner, at work with colleagues, with your children or close family members. You may be suffering symptoms of anxiety and depression and you are finding it harder to function in daily life. It may be that you are transitioning from one stage to another in your life; leaving home, starting a family or approaching retirement and you need somewhere to work through some of the feelings of anxiety, fear and uncertainty that such a change can bring.

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.

As a psychodynamic counsellor, I believe our earlier life experiences persist in affecting our ways of behaving, relating and feeling in the present, and in ways that are sometimes unconscious. Yet whilst our pasts may be a key to understanding ourselves better, good counselling should help us make changes that allow us to live more fully in the here and now and influence our futures. Of course, therapy can bring up difficult feelings, but it can also be a useful, rewarding and enjoyable process for those who want it!

I offer a personalised treatment plan to help anyone suffering from sexual dysfunction, difficult family dynamics, addictive/compulsive behaviours, painful/non penetrative sex and sexual identity issues. If there is a pressing issue you need to process, I also offer extended therapy sessions online and you can book via my website at a time that works for you.

Hello, I work close to nature, in a private and quiet garden cabin and my dog Bertie is with me if you would like him to be. 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, two chair work, and IFS; exploring what works for you.

Mob: 07557 358139. I work with adults and young people from various nationalities and cultures presenting a wide range of wellbeing issues. Sessions face-to-face, online video and telephone, in English, Portuguese and Spanish. Living and working in the UK for over 25 years. Grounded in the humanistic approach which focus on the human potential for creativity, love, growth, fulfilmentent and wellgeing, I'm committed to helping each of my clients to make sense of their circumstances, identifying choices for change and supporting them during the process of change; or simply supporting them on their self-development journey.

I am a psychotherapist and group analyst and have been a therapist for nearly 30 years in many different settings. In my approach, I am interested in making connections between experiences and difficulties in the present, with events and relationships from the past. In my experience, difficulties people experience as adults can often be part of a repeated pattern. I will be curious about relationships in your life but also the way you relate to yourself and to others. This will include how it is in the therapy relationship - whether individually or group.

If you've got problems, I can help.. As a therapist I am happiest when I am genuinely able to make a difference to someone and help them feel better. I have had a great deal of experience of working with many different people, each one of them with their own unique story, and their own way of seeing the world, each one of them also with the problems that sometimes arise for all of us as human beings trying to live the best we can. Maybe you feel anxious and don't know why? Perhaps you've had things happen that are still affecting you?

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.

I am a fully qualified psychotherapist and clinical supervisor with over 15 years experience of working with a broad range of clients including those experiencing low mood, depression, anxiety, low self-esteem and emotional instability. I have a particular interest in attachment and relational trauma and the way this impacts how we understand our own thoughts, feelings and experiences as well as our capacity to form relationships with others (partners, friends, children, colleagues).

I believe that even when faced with what may seem to be insurmountable difficulties, we all have the capacity to heal, recover from the traumatic experiences we may have faced, and live life more fully. Taking the first step on a healing journey can be challenging but finding the right therapist that you can trust and feel comfortable with can make all the difference in helping you move forward and feel safe and supported in exploring the issues you want to work with.

I am a MBACP registered counsellor in private practice in Hove Worthing & Horsham I have broad experience in relationship therapy, young people and family matters. My background is psychology & psychotherapy, having worked with a number of organisations such as RELATE & MIND UK

Throughout my working life, I have been involved in enabling people to grow and change. In addition to working as a psychotherapist, I have a background in healthcare. I have worked in a variety of settings (including mental health and psychiatric settings), as a registered nurse and nurse Case Manager for over 25 years. I have recent experience working on the front line as a Nurse and a counsellor during the Coronavirus pandemic and understand the struggles essential staff are experiencing first hand and how this is impacting on mental health and relationships.

I am an experienced Humanistic Psychotherapeutic Counsellor offering a safe, supportive, non-judgemental space to help you explore your anxieties, difficulties, feelings and behaviours. I am fully qualified and hold a Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling. I have specific training in bereavement and loss, expressive arts, existential counselling, working with men, menopause and counselling in a diverse society. I practice within the BACP ethical framework and hold an Enhanced DBS certificate. I value diversity and individuality and my practice is non-discriminatory.

My person-centred modality carries the core belief that we are all born innately good. Things happen to us along our journey in life. Learnt behaviour and experiences shape our thoughts and feelings in our development. We can repeat our reactions to circumstances when they occur in adulthood. We can become unconscious of our behaviours because of the busy lives we lead. It's as if our experiences stick to us like "papier mache' " in the developmental years, forming a different self. This can be an uncomfortable and unwelcome reality that we want to change in adulthood or when it becomes painful, but we often do not know how to.

Life can sometimes feel overwhelming: anxiety, lack of self-esteem, self-criticism, grief, life changes – are you struggling with issues and difficult feelings that are hard to manage alone, perhaps even more in this current climate? Attentive, respectful and caring therapy can be a powerfully supportive and healing choice towards regaining a sense of hope and purpose. Together we work to gently uncover what you need to be able to live in a more fulfilled, meaningful and satisfying way.

If you've noticed you're not feeling the same joy you used to and your worrying about things you didn't used to but you're not sure anyone can help counselling really is the first step towards feeling so much better. I know my life was changed by my own counselling journey and that is why I do what I do. When we understand where are negative patterns stem from we have the ability to change our whole lives and break the cycle for our own children. There are reasons why you are struggling and together we can figure out why you are so stuck. Life can feel so much better and this really is the first step.

First Online Session is Free to explore therapy, see if we are a good fit. I work with short and long-term sessions. I will help you achieve positive thoughts and changes in a very different way to most therapists. I support you to embrace a depth of work with challenging (and always compassionate) processes, to feel empowered, gain insight, move forwards with absolute insight, strength and positivity.