Suicidal Ideation Counselling in Hove
I work with adults suffering from abuse or neglect, overwhelmed by the long-lasting effects of growing up in families where love was conditional, boundaries were unclear and emotional needs were left unmet.
Some of you may have carried the heavy responsibility of managing a parent’s emotions or even “parenting” your own caregivers, especially in the presence of a narcissistic or emotionally unavailable parent. These experiences left you with deep emotional scars, creating patterns of shame, self-doubt, and difficulty setting healthy boundaries in adulthood. The good news is, therapy can help you find your way back to yourself.
I work with adults suffering from abuse or neglect, overwhelmed by the long-lasting effects of growing up in families where love was conditional, boundaries were unclear and emotional needs were left unmet.
Some of you may have carried the heavy responsibility of managing a parent’s emotions or even “parenting” your own caregivers, especially in the presence of a narcissistic or emotionally unavailable parent. These experiences left you with deep emotional scars, creating patterns of shame, self-doubt, and difficulty setting healthy boundaries in adulthood. The good news is, therapy can help you find your way back to yourself.
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.
Hi, I’m Eli, a BACP qualified queer, psychodynamic, anti oppressive therapeutic counsellor.
I offer a relational space that honours complexity, centres lived experience, and supports deep inner work. My practice affirms all genders, sexualities, races, bodies, and backgrounds, with a commitment to challenging the systems and binaries that marginalise us.
I work collaboratively with people exploring identity, trauma, relationships, and the emotional toll of oppression. Whether you are navigating survival, seeking clarity, or wanting to reconnect with parts of yourself, you are welcome here, just as you are.
Hi, I’m Eli, a BACP qualified queer, psychodynamic, anti oppressive therapeutic counsellor.
I offer a relational space that honours complexity, centres lived experience, and supports deep inner work. My practice affirms all genders, sexualities, races, bodies, and backgrounds, with a commitment to challenging the systems and binaries that marginalise us.
I work collaboratively with people exploring identity, trauma, relationships, and the emotional toll of oppression. Whether you are navigating survival, seeking clarity, or wanting to reconnect with parts of yourself, you are welcome here, just as you are.
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 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.
Life can feel overwhelming when you’re navigating challenges like trauma, relationship difficulties, or major life transitions. You may feel stuck, disconnected, or burdened by patterns and emotions that seem impossible to shift. I understand how daunting it can be to take the first step towards change, but you don’t have to face it alone. My role is to provide a safe, compassionate space where you can explore your experiences, process your emotions, and begin to heal.
Life can feel overwhelming when you’re navigating challenges like trauma, relationship difficulties, or major life transitions. You may feel stuck, disconnected, or burdened by patterns and emotions that seem impossible to shift. I understand how daunting it can be to take the first step towards change, but you don’t have to face it alone. My role is to provide a safe, compassionate space where you can explore your experiences, process your emotions, and begin to heal.
Life's journey can be filled with challenges, and sometimes we all need a helping hand to navigate through difficult times and emerge stronger and more resilient. As a therapist, I am here to offer that support and guidance to help you make sense of your experiences and move forward in a positive and fulfilling way. I bring over three decades of experience to my practice, initially as a mental health nurse, specialising in forensic psychiatry and latterly, over the past nine years, within the voluntary sector, where my focus has been on providing therapy to female clients, many of whom have experienced complex trauma-related issues.
Life's journey can be filled with challenges, and sometimes we all need a helping hand to navigate through difficult times and emerge stronger and more resilient. As a therapist, I am here to offer that support and guidance to help you make sense of your experiences and move forward in a positive and fulfilling way. I bring over three decades of experience to my practice, initially as a mental health nurse, specialising in forensic psychiatry and latterly, over the past nine years, within the voluntary sector, where my focus has been on providing therapy to female clients, many of whom have experienced complex trauma-related issues.
I am a UKCP-registered integrative existential psychotherapist with extensive experience in delivering long and short term psychotherapy to individuals. As an existential psychotherapist, I am particularly interested in how we make meaning of the world and of our lives, and how this affects our day to day functioning. Experiencing a crisis of meaning can be a major source of stress and anxiety. If your life starts to feel meaningless to you, you may end up in a hopeless and depressed state. The therapist’s role is to navigate the difficult feelings that can arise in the process and help you find renewed purpose in your life.
I am a UKCP-registered integrative existential psychotherapist with extensive experience in delivering long and short term psychotherapy to individuals. As an existential psychotherapist, I am particularly interested in how we make meaning of the world and of our lives, and how this affects our day to day functioning. Experiencing a crisis of meaning can be a major source of stress and anxiety. If your life starts to feel meaningless to you, you may end up in a hopeless and depressed state. The therapist’s role is to navigate the difficult feelings that can arise in the process and help you find renewed purpose in your life.
Mob: 07557 358139. English, Portuguese and Spanish. 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. Living and working in the UK for over 32 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.
Mob: 07557 358139. English, Portuguese and Spanish. 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. Living and working in the UK for over 32 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.
Does something feel amiss in your life? Perhaps relationships aren't fulfilling, or feelings of anxiety or low mood are more dominant than you are comfortable with, or perhaps you feel like you aren't living up to your own potential.
Therapy can be so helpful in gaining a deep understanding of why the challenges in our lives are present, and how one can move forward. Often we have developed patterns we are unaware of, ways of being in relationships or how we think about our self, therapy can help reset old patterns that might be holding us back and create new ones that help us move forward.
Does something feel amiss in your life? Perhaps relationships aren't fulfilling, or feelings of anxiety or low mood are more dominant than you are comfortable with, or perhaps you feel like you aren't living up to your own potential.
Therapy can be so helpful in gaining a deep understanding of why the challenges in our lives are present, and how one can move forward. Often we have developed patterns we are unaware of, ways of being in relationships or how we think about our self, therapy can help reset old patterns that might be holding us back and create new ones that help us move forward.
I have experience of working with a variety of issues, including anxiety, relationship problems, addiction, trauma, abuse, depression, stress, low self-esteem, bereavement, suicidal ideation, health problems, sexual issues and loneliness.
I’m Alex, I offer psychodynamic therapy sessions to adults, online and in-person.
There are many reasons why someone might seek therapy, there may be specific life problems that you are struggling to deal with (break-ups, bereavement, redundancy, illness). Perhaps there are particular emotions which feel challenging, such as sadness, anger and anxiety. Or you might have broader questions and concerns about meaning, purpose and your role in the world. Whatever it is that you’re currently going through, I am here to support you. Contact me via telephone or email to arrange a free introductory call.
I have experience of working with a variety of issues, including anxiety, relationship problems, addiction, trauma, abuse, depression, stress, low self-esteem, bereavement, suicidal ideation, health problems, sexual issues and loneliness.
I’m Alex, I offer psychodynamic therapy sessions to adults, online and in-person.
There are many reasons why someone might seek therapy, there may be specific life problems that you are struggling to deal with (break-ups, bereavement, redundancy, illness). Perhaps there are particular emotions which feel challenging, such as sadness, anger and anxiety. Or you might have broader questions and concerns about meaning, purpose and your role in the world. Whatever it is that you’re currently going through, I am here to support you. Contact me via telephone or email to arrange a free introductory call.
Hi, I'm Roy. In these divisive times, I strive to build deep, genuine, and supportive therapeutic relationships, welcoming clients from all backgrounds, identities and beliefs.
I can help with depression, anxiety, trauma, bereavement, relationship issues, anger, media-induced anxiety, and the unique pressures men may experience around masculinity and identity.
Hi, I'm Roy. In these divisive times, I strive to build deep, genuine, and supportive therapeutic relationships, welcoming clients from all backgrounds, identities and beliefs.
I can help with depression, anxiety, trauma, bereavement, relationship issues, anger, media-induced anxiety, and the unique pressures men may experience around masculinity and identity.
I have substantial experience working with children and young people of all ages and their parents. I am licenced to work with young people up to the age of 25. I am able to work with young people presenting with a wide range of difficulties, including anxiety, depression, peer relationship difficulties, school issues, behavioural difficulties, anger outbursts, emotional regulation issues, low self-esteem, trauma, bereavement, separation anxiety, eating disorders, and gender identity issues, amongst others.
I have substantial experience working with children and young people of all ages and their parents. I am licenced to work with young people up to the age of 25. I am able to work with young people presenting with a wide range of difficulties, including anxiety, depression, peer relationship difficulties, school issues, behavioural difficulties, anger outbursts, emotional regulation issues, low self-esteem, trauma, bereavement, separation anxiety, eating disorders, and gender identity issues, amongst others.
No matter what brings you to therapy, it’s important. You might find distressing thoughts or feelings getting in the way, or perhaps you’re dealing with unpleasant physical symptoms. Emotional responses are normal, but they can feel overwhelming, leaving you unsure of what to do. Sometimes we all need support and guidance; we don’t have to face everything alone, especially when it feels tough. I offer evidence-based therapies within a kind and supportive therapeutic relationship. I currently work with mental health organizations and in private practice.
No matter what brings you to therapy, it’s important. You might find distressing thoughts or feelings getting in the way, or perhaps you’re dealing with unpleasant physical symptoms. Emotional responses are normal, but they can feel overwhelming, leaving you unsure of what to do. Sometimes we all need support and guidance; we don’t have to face everything alone, especially when it feels tough. I offer evidence-based therapies within a kind and supportive therapeutic relationship. I currently work with mental health organizations and in private practice.
Please see my website www.thecbtpractice.com or contact me directly for more information
Please see my website www.thecbtpractice.com or contact me directly for more information
I am an experienced psychoanalytic psychotherapist and a BACP-accredited psychodynamic counsellor. I believe that no issue is too small nor too great to bring to therapy – if it causes you pain, you will benefit from opening up about it in the long run. I believe everyone’s internal world needs to be approached with curiosity and openness. My approach is rooted in traditional psychoanalysis but progressive and affirmative of diversity and individual expression. It is suitable for adults of all ages and backgrounds and also LGBTQ/kink and poly-friendly.
I am an experienced psychoanalytic psychotherapist and a BACP-accredited psychodynamic counsellor. I believe that no issue is too small nor too great to bring to therapy – if it causes you pain, you will benefit from opening up about it in the long run. I believe everyone’s internal world needs to be approached with curiosity and openness. My approach is rooted in traditional psychoanalysis but progressive and affirmative of diversity and individual expression. It is suitable for adults of all ages and backgrounds and also LGBTQ/kink and poly-friendly.
I believe that it's through a secure therapeutic relationship that an individual can gain self awareness, insight and a deeper understanding of their feelings and concerns to grow, to re engage in life and move forward to reach their full potential.
I believe that it's through a secure therapeutic relationship that an individual can gain self awareness, insight and a deeper understanding of their feelings and concerns to grow, to re engage in life and move forward to reach their full potential.
I have worked sucessfully to relieve a range of issues including anxiety,depression, suicidal thoughts, eating issues and relationship problems amongst others.
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 have worked sucessfully to relieve a range of issues including anxiety,depression, suicidal thoughts, eating issues and relationship problems amongst others.
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 provide a safe space for clients navigating change, identity, and self-acceptance, whether that is coming out, transitioning, healing from emotional and physical abuse, exploring trauma responses or finding peace with ageing and the body. As a proud cis queer woman, many of my clients are LGBTQ+, seeking a safe space to untangle shame, trauma and years of being misunderstood and neither seen or heard. Together, we can explore who you are beneath old patterns so you can live more freely, love more deeply, and move forward with authenticity, confidence and sustainable positive change.
I provide a safe space for clients navigating change, identity, and self-acceptance, whether that is coming out, transitioning, healing from emotional and physical abuse, exploring trauma responses or finding peace with ageing and the body. As a proud cis queer woman, many of my clients are LGBTQ+, seeking a safe space to untangle shame, trauma and years of being misunderstood and neither seen or heard. Together, we can explore who you are beneath old patterns so you can live more freely, love more deeply, and move forward with authenticity, confidence and sustainable positive change.
“I don’t know how to keep going like this.” That’s something I often hear from clients.
Maybe you feel numb, overwhelmed, or like you’ve drifted so far from yourself that you barely recognise who you are. You might be grieving, going through something hard with someone you love, living with self-doubt, or feeling stuck in a life that doesn’t quite fit. Things feel heavy, and you want space to breathe, to feel understood, and to slowly find your way through.
“I don’t know how to keep going like this.” That’s something I often hear from clients.
Maybe you feel numb, overwhelmed, or like you’ve drifted so far from yourself that you barely recognise who you are. You might be grieving, going through something hard with someone you love, living with self-doubt, or feeling stuck in a life that doesn’t quite fit. Things feel heavy, and you want space to breathe, to feel understood, and to slowly find your way through.
The Therapy Clinic is a psychotherapy and counselling service in Brighton and Hove, founded to provide accessible, affordable, high quality services to those that need it in the community. We offer a range of approaches and affordabilities, and have a social enterprise ethos at heart. 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 offer individual, couple, and family counselling.
The Therapy Clinic is a psychotherapy and counselling service in Brighton and Hove, founded to provide accessible, affordable, high quality services to those that need it in the community. We offer a range of approaches and affordabilities, and have a social enterprise ethos at heart. 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 offer individual, couple, and family counselling.
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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.