Counselling in Lewes

Roddy Macdonald
Psychotherapist, ACC Reg
Verified
Verified
I am a warm, caring, understanding and empathic person who is hugely passionate about psychotherapy, about people and about helping others come into a place of freedom. I totally believe in the transforming power of the therapeutic relationship. I have seen it transform my own life and the lives of countless others that I have counselled. I am now in the privileged position of using this passion to help enable and empower others to turn their own lives around as well.

Simon Cassar
Psychotherapist, MUKCP
Verified
Verified
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.

Cressida Stevens
Counsellor, MSc, MBACP Accred
Verified
Verified
Are you experiencing feelings such as anxiety, low mood, unhappiness or perhaps a sense that something is not right and life is difficult? This could be through loss, relationship problems, family difficulties, the impact of past experience or it maybe that you don’t know why, counselling can provide a safe non-judgmental space for you to express difficult emotions and talk about your experiences in a safe environment.

Lindsay McKean
Psychotherapist, MBACP
Verified
Verified
I am a BACP registered (MBACP) and NCPS accredited (MNCPS) psychodynamic counsellor and therapist. Whether you are seeking therapy for a particular reason, such as depression, bereavement or relationship difficulties, or want to explore your life and what you want it to be, I offer a non-judgmental and secure space; you will not be judged or advised to take any particular course. Working with your life history, current circumstances, dreams and fantasies, we can explore and work through whatever you bring into the room.

Simon Greenwood
Psychotherapist, BPC
Verified
Verified
Most people enter therapy with the entirely understandable aim of addressing and easing current symptoms of distress (depression, anxiety, difficulties sustaining intimate relationships etc) and receiving reassurance and comfort when life seems hard to bear. But I believe that we also need to explore deeper; that it is only by getting underneath these symptoms and trying to understand them and where they come from that real and lasting change can take place. I see the relationship between client and therapist as central and the process as a collaborative journey undertaken by us both.

Kesley Cage
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified
Verified
What a world we live in, hey? So much pain. So much drama, and heartache. Yet, also so much beauty, love, and understanding. There's nothing to do except be here now and show up fully, living as best as we can. This is where therapy begins. It may be hard work to change your habits, or to stop your thoughts spiralling. However you may find stillness, presence and recovery. No matter what adversity you've been through, I believe that you can grow from it and gain resilience.
Lewes BN8
& Online

Susan Brown-Jones- Embrace Psychology
Psychologist, PhD, CPsychol
Verified
Verified
Life can be really hard sometimes, difficult things happen or people struggle emotionally for a variety of reasons. Lots of people need support at some time in their lives for themselves or people they care for. I genuinely believe that most people who are struggling want to improve their situation and need support to enable them to be and feel the best they can. However, just because you did not cause all your problems does not mean you do not have to work to try to make things better. That is where I can help, providing support, therapy and specialist assessment for young people and adults.

Kate Hope
Psychotherapist, MSc, MUKCP
Verified
Verified
In challenging and often uncertain times, where we often neglect ourselves, I offer a professional, non-judgemental space to explore what may be troubling you and help you reach your potential. I am a very experienced, accredited UKCP and BACP psychotherapist with a long-standing private practice. I am told I am professional, focussed, reflective and caring. I work both online and face-to-face in a safe, pleasant space. As an integrative therapist, I bring together different models as are helpful to you; one size doesn't fit all. Feel free to contact me if you would like to discuss undertaking therapy.

Stephanie Joanna Monk
Psychotherapist, MBACP
Verified
Verified
From time to time everyone experiences stress, sadness, anger, relational conflict and grief which we often suffer alone. Accepting help from others can be difficult but maybe you feel you’ve toughing it out on your own for too long. Whether you are struggling with an identifiable trauma or you’ve reached a point where recurring feelings are becoming unmanageable; a course of psychotherapeutic counselling may help you make sense of what is happening and enable you to gain and maintain some stability. Feelings of fear, anger, rejection and lack of confidence are difficult areas and discussing them with friends too raw and personal.

Eileen Kemp
Counsellor, MBACP Accred
Verified
Verified
Having experienced at first hand the hugely positive impact counselling has had on my own life, I chose to train as a psychodynamic therapist to help others experience the same profound benefits. I now use an integrative approach, which has enriched my work with clients. Working with you, we will together examine and uncover often unconscious or repressed memories which in turn can drive unhelpful patterns of behaviour. We will explore the sources of your problems and aim to deal with the underlying issues, not just try to find a way to cope with them. Only by making peace with the past can you look forward to a happy future.

Dr Jacqueline Ann Hayes
Psychotherapist, PhD, MBACP Accred
Verified
Verified
Hello, my name is Jacqueline and I am a psychotherapist and counsellor working online and in Lewes to help adults and young people to create positive changes. At the moment, you may be feeling overwhelmed by your emotions. Trauma, abuse, or neglect from the past may be haunting you. You may be approaching a life transition with anxiety and fear. You may feel too detached or numb to connect with the good things in your life.
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Sussex Bereavement Services
Counsellor, MSc, MBACP
Verified
Verified
Hi, I am Caroline. At Sussex Bereavement Services Claudia and I offer safe, non-judgemental space where you will experience empathy and compassion while feeling heard and validated. Experiencing bereavement can result in confusing, intense emotions and feelings of isolation. There are many myths about what grief should look or feel like and how long it should last. We want to offer you the opportunity to share how you are really feeling, talk about areas where you may be feeling stuck and to explore the many associated losses connected with bereavement that you many be finding difficult.

Anna Hardy
Psychotherapist, MBACP Accred
Verified
Verified
At times life is tough and this can challenge our emotional health and well being, making us feel overwhelmed, stuck, anxious, depressed, angry or lacking in self esteem. You may be finding it difficult to put words to your current feelings or make any sense of what you are experiencing and this can be both frightening and isolating. I believe counselling can be a transformative and meaningful experience, with change made possible through a supportive therapeutic relationship, which helps us to move towards acceptance of self or empowerment to positive change. As such, I am dedicated to bringing about healing and growth in others.

Simon Buckland
Counsellor, MSc, MBACP Accred
Verified
Verified
Do you ever think that your life could be so much happier or more satisfying than it is? Counselling could be the first step towards making it so. Many of us grow up with negative influences around us: indifference, criticism, insecurity, rejection, sometimes even hostility and aggression. As we grow up we find ourselves absorbing these energies, and in adult life they show up as low self-esteem, as anxiety, as outbursts of rage or as depression. They interfere with our work, with our relationships and with our ability to enjoy and make the most of our lives.

Alex Francis
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified
Verified
If you’re feeling sad, anxious or lost, struggling with relationships, or stuck in familiar negative patterns of thoughts or behaviour, please contact me to see how counselling can help.

Sarah Brown
Psychotherapist, MA, MBACP Accred
Verified
Verified
Sometimes life can feel a huge strain and our normal ways of coping can feel inadequate. Old issues and feelings can surface and feel like they are taking over. When this happens it may be time to root out the problem so the present situation becomes more bearable. EMDR can help do that. In an initial session we can discuss your problems and find out what will be most helpful for you. Past overwhelming experiences in your life ( e.g. bereavement, sexual assault, bullying, medical or health experiences, childhood abuse or neglect, transport accidents) may be intruding in a way that feels unmanageable. If so, EMDR can help.

The Purple Counsellor
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified
Verified
Hello, my name is Tara and I am here to hear you. I am a Person Centred Counsellor which means you can bring anything you want to talk about as the focus is on you, whether it's present day troubles or something bothering you from your past.
Lewes BN7
& Online

Paul Skinner
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
There are many reasons you may be seeking counselling but I imagine you are wanting something to change. My aim is to facilitate a relationship that is tailored to you and created with you. This provides the conditions for you to freely and safely explore the challenges you may face as well as the trauma or difficulties you have experienced. Counselling is not only about what we think of ourselves and our life but more importantly, our felt sense of ourselves and our visceral experience of life. Giving space and awareness to our experience is what informs us of what is needed for healing, growth and change.

Karen Baguley
Counsellor, MNCPS Accred
Verified
Verified
I provide a safe and secure place to discuss issues and look for long-term solutions to increase your mental wellbeing. Whether you are stressed, anxious or depressed and for whatever reason, you are looking for help now, finding an accredited therapist is the first step to feeling better.
Waitlist for new clients

Rosalind Field
Psychotherapist, MSc, MUKCP
Verified
Verified
As I work relationally and with unconscious processes I work well with any presenting issues that are related to attachment. These may be experienced as anxiety, depression, OCD, bereavement issues, substance use etc. You may have difficulties forming meaningful lasting relationships or have recognised a pattern in things going wrong in your life which make you unhappy. You may have current issues with your children that are echoing past hurts of your own that need attending to. I can help you to explore these issues within the safe and holding relationship that we can create together.
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What’s the difference between a psychologist, a therapist, and a counsellor?
Therapists, psychologists, and counsellors are all licensed mental health professionals. In many countries, psychologists have earned a doctoral degree. The terms “therapist” and “counsellor” are used somewhat interchangeably, but generally therapists offer longer-term, mental health care, while counsellors offer shorter-term care that may focus on one domain, such as marriage, career, or academic challenges.
What type of therapist is right for me?
Clients should consider factors such as insurance coverage and their primary reason(s) for seeking therapy to determine the type of professional best suited to their needs. Someone struggling with mental health challenges such as depression or anxiety, for example, may wish to seek out a clinical psychologist or therapist, while someone navigating career obstacles or marital upheaval may benefit from seeing a counsellor who can offer short-term, targeted support.
Is everyone in the Psychology Today Therapy Directory a licensed therapist?
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What type of therapy is right for me?
The type of therapy best suited to a particular individual depends on several factors, including their primary reason for seeking therapy, their preferred timeline (some therapy types last for a set number of sessions, while others are open-ended), and their personality and preferences—some may prefer a more structured approach. For many individuals, multiple types of therapy could provide a good fit.
Is online therapy cheaper than in-person therapy?
Many therapists charge the same amount for online therapy as they do for in-person therapy—though clients may still find this cost-effective if it cuts down on their transportation costs. Health insurance plans often offer equivalent coverage for online and in-person therapy; indeed, in many places, they are legally required to do so. Text-based or on-demand therapy apps may be cheaper than traditional one-on-one psychotherapy; however, the practice may be less effective and is not likely to be covered by insurance.