Anxiety Counselling in Hove

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Francis Mote
Counsellor, MA, MBACP
Hove BN3
I am trained in humanistic counselling and psychotherapy and am a member of BACP. I work with individuals in Brighton and Hove, as well as online. In our sessions, we develop a therapeutic relationship through which we can explore any issues or concerns you might have, reflecting on your lived experience. Together, we work to create new meaning in your life that serves you. I believe that to learn, grow and develop, we must also be open to challenge alongside validation. My role is then to hold a confidential, non-judgemental space with empathy and compassion for whatever might arise.
I am trained in humanistic counselling and psychotherapy and am a member of BACP. I work with individuals in Brighton and Hove, as well as online. In our sessions, we develop a therapeutic relationship through which we can explore any issues or concerns you might have, reflecting on your lived experience. Together, we work to create new meaning in your life that serves you. I believe that to learn, grow and develop, we must also be open to challenge alongside validation. My role is then to hold a confidential, non-judgemental space with empathy and compassion for whatever might arise.
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Lucy Turvil
Counsellor, MBACP Accred
Hove BN3
Taking the first step to talk to someone can feel difficult. Perhaps you're clear about how you feel or maybe you're confused and it's difficult to put your feelings into words. You may have felt this way for a while and you're not sure why. Maybe you're in a difficult relationship or you feel that your relationships don't last. Many of us struggle to make a life transition or cope with a change or loss in our lives. Perhaps you feel your life is lacking meaning. I can help you make sense of these experiences by understanding their meaning for you and help you gain a greater understanding of yourself in the process.
Taking the first step to talk to someone can feel difficult. Perhaps you're clear about how you feel or maybe you're confused and it's difficult to put your feelings into words. You may have felt this way for a while and you're not sure why. Maybe you're in a difficult relationship or you feel that your relationships don't last. Many of us struggle to make a life transition or cope with a change or loss in our lives. Perhaps you feel your life is lacking meaning. I can help you make sense of these experiences by understanding their meaning for you and help you gain a greater understanding of yourself in the process.
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Nicola McKirdy
Counsellor, MNCPS Acc.
Hove BN3
Specialising in generalised anxiety disorder, anxiety, panic attacks, social and health anxiety, OCD, and insomnia, I offer an integrative, evidence-informed approach.
I work with adults experiencing anxiety, overthinking, and self-doubt. I use an integrative approach, combining evidence-informed therapy with practical mind–body tools such as breathwork and grounding to help you feel calmer, steadier, and more confident. Alongside private practice, I’ve worked within the NHS and currently a trauma service in Brighton, offering emotional stabilisation and longer-term support. My work is trauma-informed, drawing from Person-Centred, CBT, and psychodynamic approaches to offer a safe, reflective space for change.
Specialising in generalised anxiety disorder, anxiety, panic attacks, social and health anxiety, OCD, and insomnia, I offer an integrative, evidence-informed approach.
I work with adults experiencing anxiety, overthinking, and self-doubt. I use an integrative approach, combining evidence-informed therapy with practical mind–body tools such as breathwork and grounding to help you feel calmer, steadier, and more confident. Alongside private practice, I’ve worked within the NHS and currently a trauma service in Brighton, offering emotional stabilisation and longer-term support. My work is trauma-informed, drawing from Person-Centred, CBT, and psychodynamic approaches to offer a safe, reflective space for change.
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Lisa Haygarth
Counsellor, DCounsPsych, MBACP
Hove BN3
Do you feel anxious or stuck?
I am grounded in humanistic relational approaches such as Gestalt Therapy, Existential and Somatic practices, with specialist trauma training and experience working with individuals who identify as Neurodiverse, specifically ADHD and Autism, those who have experienced childhood adversity (ACEs), domestic or sexual abuse and other forms of trauma.
Do you feel anxious or stuck?
I am grounded in humanistic relational approaches such as Gestalt Therapy, Existential and Somatic practices, with specialist trauma training and experience working with individuals who identify as Neurodiverse, specifically ADHD and Autism, those who have experienced childhood adversity (ACEs), domestic or sexual abuse and other forms of trauma.
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Carolyn Hextall
Counsellor, MNCPS Acc.
1 Endorsed
Hove BN3
These experiences can evoke feelings of overwhelm, anxiety and disconnection.
My core training is in Transactional Analysis, which focuses on understanding how our unconscious life scripts affect our relationships with ourselves and others. I place great importance on the strength of the therapeutic relationship, so that the patterns and challenges you face externally may be explored and understood in the therapy room.
These experiences can evoke feelings of overwhelm, anxiety and disconnection.
My core training is in Transactional Analysis, which focuses on understanding how our unconscious life scripts affect our relationships with ourselves and others. I place great importance on the strength of the therapeutic relationship, so that the patterns and challenges you face externally may be explored and understood in the therapy room.
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Julie Roblet Bridger
Counsellor, MA, MBACP
Hove BN3
Since 2013, my trauma informed and integrative approach helps people with challenges such as: - Anxiety and depression - ADHD - Hypersensitivity - Neurodivergence - Co-dependency, Emotional or physical abuse, Anger management, Professional or Relationships difficulties.
Your therapeutic journey will be based on your individual needs. I am drawing from transactional analysis, CBT tools and somatic therapy to support you with the transformations you seek. Together, we review past and present, identify carefully the blocks or traumas which prevent you from feeling well - then develop skills you’ll use to move beyond them.
Since 2013, my trauma informed and integrative approach helps people with challenges such as: - Anxiety and depression - ADHD - Hypersensitivity - Neurodivergence - Co-dependency, Emotional or physical abuse, Anger management, Professional or Relationships difficulties.
Your therapeutic journey will be based on your individual needs. I am drawing from transactional analysis, CBT tools and somatic therapy to support you with the transformations you seek. Together, we review past and present, identify carefully the blocks or traumas which prevent you from feeling well - then develop skills you’ll use to move beyond them.
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Patricia Almohalla Alvarez
Psychologist, MA, HCPC - Couns. Psych.
Hove BN3
I am a very compassionate person, supportive and warm who will help you to deal with the difficulties of life.
I am a very compassionate person, supportive and warm who will help you to deal with the difficulties of life.
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Harmony Therapy Practice Ltd
Psychologist, MA, GMBPsS
Hove BN3
We offer mental health support for those experiencing difficulty with issues such as anxiety, depression, trauma, stress, overwhelm or relationship challenges.
Counselling: MNCPS (Acc.) Practicing a pluralistic approach grounded in person-centred philosophy, we provide an empathetic and supportive environment where you can speak openly and safely about whatever you’re feeling, without judgement. Even the most uncomfortable emotions become easier to understand when they’re explored with care, curiosity and support. We offer a calm and confidential space where you can make sense of those feelings and begin to see yourself with more understanding and kindness. Sessions are usually weekly and are for 50 minutes. Sometimes, it’s simply about having this time each week that is just for you.
We offer mental health support for those experiencing difficulty with issues such as anxiety, depression, trauma, stress, overwhelm or relationship challenges.
Counselling: MNCPS (Acc.) Practicing a pluralistic approach grounded in person-centred philosophy, we provide an empathetic and supportive environment where you can speak openly and safely about whatever you’re feeling, without judgement. Even the most uncomfortable emotions become easier to understand when they’re explored with care, curiosity and support. We offer a calm and confidential space where you can make sense of those feelings and begin to see yourself with more understanding and kindness. Sessions are usually weekly and are for 50 minutes. Sometimes, it’s simply about having this time each week that is just for you.
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Clare Box Counselling
Counsellor, MBACP Accred
Hove BN3
If you are feeling anxious and reluctant about taking that step.
I'm a fully qualified and accredited counsellor with a wealth of experience working with a broad range of issues. I specialise in psychodynamic counselling but have experience working with more skills based approaches like CBT. Together we can find an approach that will suit an individuals needs. Helping to bring about positive change and growth.
If you are feeling anxious and reluctant about taking that step.
I'm a fully qualified and accredited counsellor with a wealth of experience working with a broad range of issues. I specialise in psychodynamic counselling but have experience working with more skills based approaches like CBT. Together we can find an approach that will suit an individuals needs. Helping to bring about positive change and growth.
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Mo Jones Counselling
Counsellor, MBACP
Hove BN3
However, at times it can be hard to hear this inner wisdom and guidance through the noise of modern life, anxiety and often deep emotional pain.
Specialist training in ADHD, AuDHD and Neurodivergence. Further special interest in Highly Sensitivity Personality Trait, Perimenopause and inner critic work. Is life feeling overwhelming? Are you tired of struggling alone? Perhaps the world feels rather scary at the moment. I would be honoured to offer a safe harbour in the storm. I strive to understand your unique experience and view of the world. For me, counselling is YOUR space to express, explore and make sense of your inner world in safety. How often do you allow yourself time to be this important?
However, at times it can be hard to hear this inner wisdom and guidance through the noise of modern life, anxiety and often deep emotional pain.
Specialist training in ADHD, AuDHD and Neurodivergence. Further special interest in Highly Sensitivity Personality Trait, Perimenopause and inner critic work. Is life feeling overwhelming? Are you tired of struggling alone? Perhaps the world feels rather scary at the moment. I would be honoured to offer a safe harbour in the storm. I strive to understand your unique experience and view of the world. For me, counselling is YOUR space to express, explore and make sense of your inner world in safety. How often do you allow yourself time to be this important?
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Sally Hill
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Hove BN3
My main focus is always on creating a safe therapeutic relationship where we can think creatively together about the difficulties you might be facing. I particularly enjoy working with neurodivergent young people and adults, exploring together how they experience the world. I work predominantly from a trauma-informed perspective and a lot of my work with neurodivergent families focusses on the parent-child relationship.
My main focus is always on creating a safe therapeutic relationship where we can think creatively together about the difficulties you might be facing. I particularly enjoy working with neurodivergent young people and adults, exploring together how they experience the world. I work predominantly from a trauma-informed perspective and a lot of my work with neurodivergent families focusses on the parent-child relationship.
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Louise Dale
Counsellor, DCounsPsych, MBACP
Hove BN3
I am a humanistic psychotherapeutic counsellor with NHS experience. I offer a warm, safe and confidential space in which you can explore what feels most important to you and whatever might be troubling you. I work with clients experiencing mental health difficulties, relationship problems, issues related to identity (sexuality, gender, neurodiversity and disability) and with clients who are experiencing (or have experienced) abuse, neglect, bullying and bereavement. I have experience of working with clients who are experiencing suicidal thoughts and/or have previously attempted suicide.
I am a humanistic psychotherapeutic counsellor with NHS experience. I offer a warm, safe and confidential space in which you can explore what feels most important to you and whatever might be troubling you. I work with clients experiencing mental health difficulties, relationship problems, issues related to identity (sexuality, gender, neurodiversity and disability) and with clients who are experiencing (or have experienced) abuse, neglect, bullying and bereavement. I have experience of working with clients who are experiencing suicidal thoughts and/or have previously attempted suicide.
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The Therapy Clinic
Psychotherapist, MSc, MUKCP
Hove BN3
Whether you are feeling depressed, anxious, having issues in your relationship, or whether you are living with complex mental health needs, our team of clinicians, or our wider therapeutic network, can help.
We have counsellors, psychotherapists and psychologist offering treatments including psychodynamic psychotherapy, counselling, CBT, therapy for couples (EFT), IPT, EMDR, CAT and DBT. We can help because we can help you to find the right support for your needs and your budget.
Whether you are feeling depressed, anxious, having issues in your relationship, or whether you are living with complex mental health needs, our team of clinicians, or our wider therapeutic network, can help.
We have counsellors, psychotherapists and psychologist offering treatments including psychodynamic psychotherapy, counselling, CBT, therapy for couples (EFT), IPT, EMDR, CAT and DBT. We can help because we can help you to find the right support for your needs and your budget.
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Marie-Louise Lowcock
Psychotherapist, MBABCP
Hove BN3
Waitlist for new clients
I work with clients who may be struggling with depression, anxiety, or trauma related symptoms.
I am a warm and approachable therapist with an openness to understanding from your perspective what you are struggling with as well as tailoring treatment to meet your unique needs. My aim is to meet you right where you are and we will spend time in the initial sessions making sense of what you're currently experiencing, what may be maintaining these difficulties and where you want to get to in therapy. I tend to use an integrative approach to therapy drawing on my varied experience and what we feel might best support you to move forwards. I have a special interest in somatic body-based interventions.
I work with clients who may be struggling with depression, anxiety, or trauma related symptoms.
I am a warm and approachable therapist with an openness to understanding from your perspective what you are struggling with as well as tailoring treatment to meet your unique needs. My aim is to meet you right where you are and we will spend time in the initial sessions making sense of what you're currently experiencing, what may be maintaining these difficulties and where you want to get to in therapy. I tend to use an integrative approach to therapy drawing on my varied experience and what we feel might best support you to move forwards. I have a special interest in somatic body-based interventions.
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Siobhan Lawson
Psychotherapist, COSRT General
Hove BN3
Are you struggling with a sexual or relationship problem, or find yourself feeling anxious or unhappy with how your life is at the moment?
I am a registered psychosexual and relationship therapist with COSRT (College of Sexual and Relationship Therapists)
Are you struggling with a sexual or relationship problem, or find yourself feeling anxious or unhappy with how your life is at the moment?
I am a registered psychosexual and relationship therapist with COSRT (College of Sexual and Relationship Therapists)
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Liz Lilley
Psychotherapist, MBACP
2 Endorsed
Hove BN3
If trauma, anxiety, depression, grief or you feel lost or lack purpose in the world are part of your story.
I work with the body, mind & soul, inviting wholeness. I support and empower people to move through restriction and suffering. I am open, warm and friendly but will also offer feedback and open communication, this may challenge you to see beneath the surface. I am experienced in my field as a Psychotherapist, Breathwork Facilitator and Psychedelic Therapist.
If trauma, anxiety, depression, grief or you feel lost or lack purpose in the world are part of your story.
I work with the body, mind & soul, inviting wholeness. I support and empower people to move through restriction and suffering. I am open, warm and friendly but will also offer feedback and open communication, this may challenge you to see beneath the surface. I am experienced in my field as a Psychotherapist, Breathwork Facilitator and Psychedelic Therapist.
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Theresa de Prey
Counsellor, MA, MBACP
Hove BN3
Perhaps you feel lost, stuck, unable to move on or have problems too overwhelming to face alone.  I offer an initial free 30 minute meeting to explore your expectations of therapy and to give us a sense of how we might work together. My sessions can give you a space to express how you feel and be truly heard.  A time to reflect and perhaps start to transform your current struggles.  Together we can work on strategies to help navigate life’s many challenges. I offer a safe, calm and confidential space.
Perhaps you feel lost, stuck, unable to move on or have problems too overwhelming to face alone.  I offer an initial free 30 minute meeting to explore your expectations of therapy and to give us a sense of how we might work together. My sessions can give you a space to express how you feel and be truly heard.  A time to reflect and perhaps start to transform your current struggles.  Together we can work on strategies to help navigate life’s many challenges. I offer a safe, calm and confidential space.
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Catherine Sanderson
Psychotherapist, MSc, MBACP
Hove BN3
I work with adults experiencing the effects of trauma, grief, anxiety, depression, addiction, and patterns that no longer serve them.
Therapy can be a freeing process - a space to better understand yourself and gently redirect energy toward caring for yourself in ways that feel authentic. Together, we explore your thoughts and experiences at your pace, while developing practical strategies that support self-respect, self-compassion, and lasting change.
I work with adults experiencing the effects of trauma, grief, anxiety, depression, addiction, and patterns that no longer serve them.
Therapy can be a freeing process - a space to better understand yourself and gently redirect energy toward caring for yourself in ways that feel authentic. Together, we explore your thoughts and experiences at your pace, while developing practical strategies that support self-respect, self-compassion, and lasting change.
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Petr Eurik Gilar
Counsellor, MBACP Accred
1 Endorsed
Hove BN3
I also work comfortably with questions around sexuality and intimacy, including areas people may feel anxious or ashamed about.
I help people who appear to be coping but feel emotionally stuck, disconnected, or dissatisfied in relationships or intimacy. By working at the root of long-standing patterns rather than offering quick fixes, therapy becomes a space for deeper understanding and meaningful change.
I also work comfortably with questions around sexuality and intimacy, including areas people may feel anxious or ashamed about.
I help people who appear to be coping but feel emotionally stuck, disconnected, or dissatisfied in relationships or intimacy. By working at the root of long-standing patterns rather than offering quick fixes, therapy becomes a space for deeper understanding and meaningful change.
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Milla Di Florio
Counsellor, MBACP
2 Endorsed
Hove BN3
I’m a fully qualified therapist with a special interest in emotional regulation, anxiety, relationships, attachment, love, sexuality, and gender.
Areas I can support you with include (but are not limited to): General Anxiety as well as specific to sex and intimacy Pain during sex (e.g. dyspareunia, vaginismus) Erectile difficulties and “premature” ejaculation Sexuality and wider LGBTQ+ concerns Gender dysphoria Communication challenges Rebuilding emotional or sexual intimacy Mismatched desire
I’m a fully qualified therapist with a special interest in emotional regulation, anxiety, relationships, attachment, love, sexuality, and gender.
Areas I can support you with include (but are not limited to): General Anxiety as well as specific to sex and intimacy Pain during sex (e.g. dyspareunia, vaginismus) Erectile difficulties and “premature” ejaculation Sexuality and wider LGBTQ+ concerns Gender dysphoria Communication challenges Rebuilding emotional or sexual intimacy Mismatched desire
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