Vitality Counselling in Hove

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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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Emma Tullett
Psychotherapist, MUKCP
3 Endorsed
Hove BN3
I am currently registered with Aviva, Axa and Vitality to provide psychotherapeutic services.
If you are struggling with an aspect of your life, or would like to get a better understanding of yourself, I'm here to help. I am an experienced Integrative Existential psychotherapist offering a confidential, supportive, safe, and non-judgemental space to help you explore your thoughts, feelings and behaviours. I work in a holistic way that honours your unique experience and draws on a number of different therapeutic approaches to tailor support to your individual needs. I value diversity and individuality, my practice is non-discriminatory, I work within the UKCP ethical framework and I hold an Enhanced DBS certificate.
I am currently registered with Aviva, Axa and Vitality to provide psychotherapeutic services.
If you are struggling with an aspect of your life, or would like to get a better understanding of yourself, I'm here to help. I am an experienced Integrative Existential psychotherapist offering a confidential, supportive, safe, and non-judgemental space to help you explore your thoughts, feelings and behaviours. I work in a holistic way that honours your unique experience and draws on a number of different therapeutic approaches to tailor support to your individual needs. I value diversity and individuality, my practice is non-discriminatory, I work within the UKCP ethical framework and I hold an Enhanced DBS certificate.
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Dr John Burns
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Hove BN3
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.
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The CBT Practice Ltd
Counsellor, MSc, MBACP
Hove BN3
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
01273 092856 View 01273 092856
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Dr Luke Tarmey
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
2 Endorsed
Hove BN3
Hello, I’m Luke, a Clinical Psychologist specialising in helping people break free from unhelpful patterns and feel more at ease with themselves. I’ve worked across NHS, charity, and private sector settings, supporting people from all walks of life through a wide range of issues. Whatever challenges you’re facing, I can help you to find clarity, build confidence, and create a life guided by your values, not your fears.
Hello, I’m Luke, a Clinical Psychologist specialising in helping people break free from unhelpful patterns and feel more at ease with themselves. I’ve worked across NHS, charity, and private sector settings, supporting people from all walks of life through a wide range of issues. Whatever challenges you’re facing, I can help you to find clarity, build confidence, and create a life guided by your values, not your fears.
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Debra Gilbert
Psychotherapist, MBACP Accred
4 Endorsed
Hove BN3
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.
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Cormack & James Psychotherapy
Psychotherapist, MA, MUKCP
1 Endorsed
Hove BN3
I work with children and teenagers, using play, art, and talking therapy to help them express and understand their feelings. With specialised training for children aged 3 and up, I focus on building strong, trusting relationships with both the children and their families. I aim to help make sense of challenging behaviors and emotional struggles. I’m trained in EMDR to support people through trauma and have a wealth of experience in child mental health. I strive to create a safe environment where your child feels heard, supported, and ready to begin their healing journey.
I work with children and teenagers, using play, art, and talking therapy to help them express and understand their feelings. With specialised training for children aged 3 and up, I focus on building strong, trusting relationships with both the children and their families. I aim to help make sense of challenging behaviors and emotional struggles. I’m trained in EMDR to support people through trauma and have a wealth of experience in child mental health. I strive to create a safe environment where your child feels heard, supported, and ready to begin their healing journey.
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Natasha Khagram
Psychotherapist, MBACP
Hove BN3
I believe we all hold the power to heal ourselves. It takes courage to face our insecurities and discomfort that can leave us feeling stuck, overwhelmed or confused. You don't have to struggle alone, sometimes we could use a little support. My role as your therapist is to work with your unique process and guide you to reconnect with your own healing energy- So you can start to trust yourself to make the changes you need and achieve your personal goals from a balanced place of clarity and confidence.
I believe we all hold the power to heal ourselves. It takes courage to face our insecurities and discomfort that can leave us feeling stuck, overwhelmed or confused. You don't have to struggle alone, sometimes we could use a little support. My role as your therapist is to work with your unique process and guide you to reconnect with your own healing energy- So you can start to trust yourself to make the changes you need and achieve your personal goals from a balanced place of clarity and confidence.
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Alex Ball
Counsellor, MA, MBACP Accred
Hove BN3
I am an approachable and experienced therapist working with a broad spectrum of clients. My therapeutic approach is ‘Integrative’, meaning I use skills and theories from across the major modalities of Humanistic, Psychodynamic and CBT. I have a background in the charitable sector, working as a counsellor in community settings and in schools and colleges, and worked as a Youth Worker. I really value my clients and I am always accepting and non-judgemental, helping you feel safe throughout our work. I work with a collaborative and relational style, meaning our sessions will be conversational and I hope they’ll feel like teamwork.
I am an approachable and experienced therapist working with a broad spectrum of clients. My therapeutic approach is ‘Integrative’, meaning I use skills and theories from across the major modalities of Humanistic, Psychodynamic and CBT. I have a background in the charitable sector, working as a counsellor in community settings and in schools and colleges, and worked as a Youth Worker. I really value my clients and I am always accepting and non-judgemental, helping you feel safe throughout our work. I work with a collaborative and relational style, meaning our sessions will be conversational and I hope they’ll feel like teamwork.
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Dr Clarissa Bartlett
Psychologist, DCounsPsych, HCPC - Couns. Psych.
Hove BN3
I am a HCPC registered Senior Counselling Psychologist. Since 2015, I have worked in primary and secondary mental health care, as well as inpatient services within the NHS. I offer individual therapy to clients who are struggling with a wide range of presentations (but not limited to) anxiety, panic, depression, PTSD and relationship issues.
I am a HCPC registered Senior Counselling Psychologist. Since 2015, I have worked in primary and secondary mental health care, as well as inpatient services within the NHS. I offer individual therapy to clients who are struggling with a wide range of presentations (but not limited to) anxiety, panic, depression, PTSD and relationship issues.
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Danielle Uphill
Psychotherapist, MA, MBACP Accred
Hove BN3
Does your relationship feel stuck? Are you arguing about the same things, or has the silence between you become harder to bridge? Maybe you're working through an affair, navigating infertility or childlessness, or finding that life changes have pulled you apart rather than brought you closer. In our work together, we'll look at what's happening between you—the patterns that keep showing up, how you communicate (or don't), and what might be underneath the conflict or distance. My approach is collaborative and non-judgmental. I draw on systemic, psychodynamic, and humanistic perspectives to help you understand each other.
Does your relationship feel stuck? Are you arguing about the same things, or has the silence between you become harder to bridge? Maybe you're working through an affair, navigating infertility or childlessness, or finding that life changes have pulled you apart rather than brought you closer. In our work together, we'll look at what's happening between you—the patterns that keep showing up, how you communicate (or don't), and what might be underneath the conflict or distance. My approach is collaborative and non-judgmental. I draw on systemic, psychodynamic, and humanistic perspectives to help you understand each other.
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Magdalena Whitehouse Psychotherapy
Psychotherapist, MA, MUKCP
Hove BN3
I work with Couples & Individuals. You’re probably here because you need support around a problem and are looking to find a qualified professional you can trust with your story. I work relationally, which means that I place the quality and the value of our therapeutic relationship as paramount in our work. Balanced, mental health is vital for us to live satisfying and fulfilled lives. I hold deeply the value of truly being present with you and the work we are doing together. A healthy counselling relationship builds a safe and secure foundation for the work whilst also presenting challenge and opportunity for insight.
I work with Couples & Individuals. You’re probably here because you need support around a problem and are looking to find a qualified professional you can trust with your story. I work relationally, which means that I place the quality and the value of our therapeutic relationship as paramount in our work. Balanced, mental health is vital for us to live satisfying and fulfilled lives. I hold deeply the value of truly being present with you and the work we are doing together. A healthy counselling relationship builds a safe and secure foundation for the work whilst also presenting challenge and opportunity for insight.
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Aurora Pulici
Psychotherapist, MSc, MUKCP
Hove BN3
As a compassionate and dedicated psychotherapist, I aim to provide a safe and supportive space in which an authentic dialogue and relationship can develop. I strive to remain curious, respectful and to have a non-judgmental approach to my clients' unique experience of being in the world. I can offer my expertise and competencies to support with a wide range of issues, including depression, anxiety, loss, addiction, trauma, by working within a holistic frame which attends to both body and mind.
As a compassionate and dedicated psychotherapist, I aim to provide a safe and supportive space in which an authentic dialogue and relationship can develop. I strive to remain curious, respectful and to have a non-judgmental approach to my clients' unique experience of being in the world. I can offer my expertise and competencies to support with a wide range of issues, including depression, anxiety, loss, addiction, trauma, by working within a holistic frame which attends to both body and mind.
01748 902560 View 01748 902560
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Anna Fitzgibbon
Psychologist, DCounsPsych, HCPC - Couns. Psych.
Hove BN3
Hi there, I’m Anna, a Senior Counselling Psychologist registered with the HCPC. I specialise in Perinatal Mental Health and am passionate about offering support throughout a person’s experience of fertility and parenthood, from pre-conception to the early years of parenting. Whether you are struggling with your fertility, have experienced loss, are struggling with your mental health pre- or post-natally or are having difficulties with your relationship or attachment with your baby. These can be painful, isolating and overwhelming times and my role is to be alongside you whilst you make sense of and move through your experiences.
Hi there, I’m Anna, a Senior Counselling Psychologist registered with the HCPC. I specialise in Perinatal Mental Health and am passionate about offering support throughout a person’s experience of fertility and parenthood, from pre-conception to the early years of parenting. Whether you are struggling with your fertility, have experienced loss, are struggling with your mental health pre- or post-natally or are having difficulties with your relationship or attachment with your baby. These can be painful, isolating and overwhelming times and my role is to be alongside you whilst you make sense of and move through your experiences.
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Paul Salvage
Psychotherapist, MSc, MUKCP
Hove BN3
Hello, I am an experienced Psychodynamic Psychotherapist, Supervisor, and teacher, registered with the UK Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP) with an MSc in Psychotherapy. I work with adults and adolescents from my private consulting room on The Drive in Hove, and am available both in person and online. People come to me with a wide range of difficulties — depression, anxiety, trauma, relationship problems, addiction, self-harm, and experiences of more severe emotional distress. Whatever has brought you here, I will listen carefully and work with you to understand what is happening, both consciously and at a deeper level.
Hello, I am an experienced Psychodynamic Psychotherapist, Supervisor, and teacher, registered with the UK Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP) with an MSc in Psychotherapy. I work with adults and adolescents from my private consulting room on The Drive in Hove, and am available both in person and online. People come to me with a wide range of difficulties — depression, anxiety, trauma, relationship problems, addiction, self-harm, and experiences of more severe emotional distress. Whatever has brought you here, I will listen carefully and work with you to understand what is happening, both consciously and at a deeper level.
01273 974238 View 01273 974238
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Dr Alice Storey
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
1 Endorsed
Hove BN3
••• Please note I am currently fully booked and unable to accept new referrals until April 2026. I’m Alice, an HCPC-registered Clinical Psychologist with extensive NHS experience supporting individuals of all ages to navigate life’s challenges. My approach is compassionate, human and relatable. I believe that developing a strong therapeutic relationship – where you feel safe, supported and heard – provides the foundation for us to begin to explore your difficulties, to better understand yourself and work towards meaningful change.
••• Please note I am currently fully booked and unable to accept new referrals until April 2026. I’m Alice, an HCPC-registered Clinical Psychologist with extensive NHS experience supporting individuals of all ages to navigate life’s challenges. My approach is compassionate, human and relatable. I believe that developing a strong therapeutic relationship – where you feel safe, supported and heard – provides the foundation for us to begin to explore your difficulties, to better understand yourself and work towards meaningful change.
01273 110762 View 01273 110762
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Tim Oxley
Psychotherapist, MBABCP
Hove BN3
If you are 16+ and are feeling stuck in a cycle of self-doubt, struggling to manage the challenges of ADHD or the weight of anxiety, depression, OCD, PTSD, health anxiety, or phobias, I can help. Perhaps you want to feel more confident, gain control over your thoughts and emotions, or find a sense of balance in your life. You’re looking for practical strategies and a safe space to explore your concerns and take meaningful steps forward.
If you are 16+ and are feeling stuck in a cycle of self-doubt, struggling to manage the challenges of ADHD or the weight of anxiety, depression, OCD, PTSD, health anxiety, or phobias, I can help. Perhaps you want to feel more confident, gain control over your thoughts and emotions, or find a sense of balance in your life. You’re looking for practical strategies and a safe space to explore your concerns and take meaningful steps forward.
01273 092171 View 01273 092171
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Dr Sophie Fenton
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
1 Endorsed
Online Only
I am a senior clinical psychologist with extensive experience of helping adults through a range of life challenges, emotional, psychological, and relational difficulties – predominantly within the NHS, and more recently in private practice. I understand that anybody can experience periods of distress and life can throw challenges that are difficult to navigate. Some 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 am a senior clinical psychologist with extensive experience of helping adults through a range of life challenges, emotional, psychological, and relational difficulties – predominantly within the NHS, and more recently in private practice. I understand that anybody can experience periods of distress and life can throw challenges that are difficult to navigate. Some 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.
01276 748071 View 01276 748071
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Alexandra Payne
Psychotherapist, MA, MUKCP
Hove BN3
Sometimes it’s difficult to know where you can turn to talk through family issues and get some help. Often those closest to you are very involved themselves. Or you don’t want to worry them. It may be that you don’t know where to turn. I am a highly experienced Child Psychotherapist. I offer therapy and mental health support for children and young people and consultation to the people who care for them. Therapy provides a safe space to explore issues that might be troubling someone, be it anxiety, stress and unhappiness; separation and loss; worries about school; gender and sexuality; low self esteem or any number of other things.
Sometimes it’s difficult to know where you can turn to talk through family issues and get some help. Often those closest to you are very involved themselves. Or you don’t want to worry them. It may be that you don’t know where to turn. I am a highly experienced Child Psychotherapist. I offer therapy and mental health support for children and young people and consultation to the people who care for them. Therapy provides a safe space to explore issues that might be troubling someone, be it anxiety, stress and unhappiness; separation and loss; worries about school; gender and sexuality; low self esteem or any number of other things.
01372 235342 View 01372 235342
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Helen James
Psychotherapist, MA, MUKCP
1 Endorsed
Hove BN3
I can accept insurance from Vitality, AXA and Aviva.
Psychotherapy is a very effective means of addressing a multitude of emotional and mental health concerns. At my practice, I provide attachment-focused therapy that emphasises the development of interpersonal relationships and connections with others. With my support, you'll be able to explore your emotions and experiences in a safe and collaborative setting.
I can accept insurance from Vitality, AXA and Aviva.
Psychotherapy is a very effective means of addressing a multitude of emotional and mental health concerns. At my practice, I provide attachment-focused therapy that emphasises the development of interpersonal relationships and connections with others. With my support, you'll be able to explore your emotions and experiences in a safe and collaborative setting.
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