Counselling in Portslade

Hi, I am Helena,
I am an integrative counsellor specialising in women's mental well-being. I offer tailored therapeutic support for a wide range of concerns, including infertility, menopause, trauma, anxiety, maternal mental health and other life challenges.
I blend various therapeutic methods to suit your specific need and I approach counselling with kindness and compassion. One of my strengths is forming trusting and connective working relationships which is to feeling safe and heard. We will then work together towards making changes in your life.
Hi, I am Helena,
I am an integrative counsellor specialising in women's mental well-being. I offer tailored therapeutic support for a wide range of concerns, including infertility, menopause, trauma, anxiety, maternal mental health and other life challenges.
I blend various therapeutic methods to suit your specific need and I approach counselling with kindness and compassion. One of my strengths is forming trusting and connective working relationships which is to feeling safe and heard. We will then work together towards making changes in your life.

Being human isn't easy... We all have times in life where things feel too much to cope with alone. Maybe you feel stuck, or lost. Maybe you’ve lost sight of what is important, or feel like life lacks hope or purpose. It might have been a long time coming and you’ve been feeling like this for a while, or maybe something has happened which has left you shocked, numb or filled with sadness, anger, or fear.
Being human isn't easy... We all have times in life where things feel too much to cope with alone. Maybe you feel stuck, or lost. Maybe you’ve lost sight of what is important, or feel like life lacks hope or purpose. It might have been a long time coming and you’ve been feeling like this for a while, or maybe something has happened which has left you shocked, numb or filled with sadness, anger, or fear.

Hi, I offer a warm, reflective space where you can work on the troubles you have, towards the change you want and built the tools you need to feel better and be happier, on your own terms. 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. Therapy is ultimately about better understanding your emotions, your experience, yourself. It is about feeling and discover, using that knowledge to heal and enhance your life.
Hi, I offer a warm, reflective space where you can work on the troubles you have, towards the change you want and built the tools you need to feel better and be happier, on your own terms. 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. Therapy is ultimately about better understanding your emotions, your experience, yourself. It is about feeling and discover, using that knowledge to heal and enhance your life.

Hi! I believe healing & change can happen within a therapy space that holds safety and trust. Would you like to create positive change? My sessions offer a warm, grounding, holistic, trauma-informed, compassionate, & safe environment. I work with people from various walks of life & have special interest working with: relationship body and mind; neurodiversity and integration incl. ABI/TBI, ADHD, autism, AuDHD (incl. others); dis/ability; students, carers, life changes; grief; relationship with nature, self and others. My intention is to support clients find more awareness and tools to support their life journey and personal growth.
Hi! I believe healing & change can happen within a therapy space that holds safety and trust. Would you like to create positive change? My sessions offer a warm, grounding, holistic, trauma-informed, compassionate, & safe environment. I work with people from various walks of life & have special interest working with: relationship body and mind; neurodiversity and integration incl. ABI/TBI, ADHD, autism, AuDHD (incl. others); dis/ability; students, carers, life changes; grief; relationship with nature, self and others. My intention is to support clients find more awareness and tools to support their life journey and personal growth.

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.

There are different times in our lives when we may encounter challenges in our emotional world. Transition and change can sometimes trigger these challenging feelings. For example, moving home or employment, changing relationships or friendships; life changes such as going to university or reaching age milestones. Any of these can significantly affect the way we feel about ourselves. We react in different ways to what we encounter in our environment. We might become depressed or overwhelmed by intense emotions or we might feel anxious and unable to engage in social activities. It can all become too much to manage alone.
There are different times in our lives when we may encounter challenges in our emotional world. Transition and change can sometimes trigger these challenging feelings. For example, moving home or employment, changing relationships or friendships; life changes such as going to university or reaching age milestones. Any of these can significantly affect the way we feel about ourselves. We react in different ways to what we encounter in our environment. We might become depressed or overwhelmed by intense emotions or we might feel anxious and unable to engage in social activities. It can all become too much to manage alone.

Working on a client-led basis I believe the unique client-therapist working relationship is the key to a positive experience where the collaborative work offers insight and deeper understanding of our true needs and desires. I will help you become more aware of unhelpful patterns in your life and support you through the process of change that can sometimes feel challenging and lonely. With a focus on supporting clients through transitional stages in life, recognising the struggle but also the potential in personal growth, I wish to encourage your own process with respect for your values, beliefs and choices.
Working on a client-led basis I believe the unique client-therapist working relationship is the key to a positive experience where the collaborative work offers insight and deeper understanding of our true needs and desires. I will help you become more aware of unhelpful patterns in your life and support you through the process of change that can sometimes feel challenging and lonely. With a focus on supporting clients through transitional stages in life, recognising the struggle but also the potential in personal growth, I wish to encourage your own process with respect for your values, beliefs and choices.

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.
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.

Sometimes it may feel that words are not enough to shift the layers of feelings held in the body. Dance Movement Psychotherapy (DMP), based under the Arts therapies, offers an alternative to traditional talking therapies.
DMP is a relational process that encourages experimentation and playfulness through creative and symbolic expression, focusing on the interconnectedness of the body and mind. DMP can be particularly effective for addressing feelings held within the body: trauma or stress. DMP may release stuckness, help with relational issues, and help you to develop a stronger body-mind connection.
Sometimes it may feel that words are not enough to shift the layers of feelings held in the body. Dance Movement Psychotherapy (DMP), based under the Arts therapies, offers an alternative to traditional talking therapies.
DMP is a relational process that encourages experimentation and playfulness through creative and symbolic expression, focusing on the interconnectedness of the body and mind. DMP can be particularly effective for addressing feelings held within the body: trauma or stress. DMP may release stuckness, help with relational issues, and help you to develop a stronger body-mind connection.

Life, in all of its wonders, can be challenging. I offer an empathetic, compassionate and attuned response, tailored to meet each client’s unique needs. I am registered to work with both adults and children. I frequently help clients struggling with anxiety and depression as well as relationship and addiction issues. I often work with people who have experienced trauma both as children and adults. A lot of my work has centered on helping people who have experienced trauma within close relationships. Therapy offers a space for you to be heard and listened to, wholly. I will walk alongside you on your journey of self discovery.
Life, in all of its wonders, can be challenging. I offer an empathetic, compassionate and attuned response, tailored to meet each client’s unique needs. I am registered to work with both adults and children. I frequently help clients struggling with anxiety and depression as well as relationship and addiction issues. I often work with people who have experienced trauma both as children and adults. A lot of my work has centered on helping people who have experienced trauma within close relationships. Therapy offers a space for you to be heard and listened to, wholly. I will walk alongside you on your journey of self discovery.

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.

Hello, I’m Charlotte. In seeking counselling, there may be things about you or your life that you are finding hard or would like to change. Life has many ways of being challenging that might lead you to feel your life is not how you want it to be. I am a qualified counsellor with experience of working with a wide range of issues and creating a space in which you may feel safe to bring all the parts of yourself and your experience. I offer my warmth, compassion and empathy to help you face your issues with increased clarity and insight, leave behind things that no longer serve you and move ahead with your life more comfortably.
Hello, I’m Charlotte. In seeking counselling, there may be things about you or your life that you are finding hard or would like to change. Life has many ways of being challenging that might lead you to feel your life is not how you want it to be. I am a qualified counsellor with experience of working with a wide range of issues and creating a space in which you may feel safe to bring all the parts of yourself and your experience. I offer my warmth, compassion and empathy to help you face your issues with increased clarity and insight, leave behind things that no longer serve you and move ahead with your life more comfortably.

It can be really unsettling to deal with negative emotions by ourselves and to not know what we can do to help ourselves to feel better. I have been guiding clients for 16 years to achieve a resilient emotional stability and a more balanced sense of self-worth.
It can be really unsettling to deal with negative emotions by ourselves and to not know what we can do to help ourselves to feel better. I have been guiding clients for 16 years to achieve a resilient emotional stability and a more balanced sense of self-worth.

Offering trauma informed, de-medicalised and inclusive Art Psychotherapy sessions to children, adolescents and adults. With a particular interest in (but not limited to) working with neurodiversity, depression, low mood, anxiety, trauma, intergenerational patterns, gender transition/dysphoria, and bereavement. I believe that accessing the unconscious through the act of creating can increase feelings of empowerment, agency and ownership of your own story when words alone are not enough. Adopting a therapeutic approach which is relational and rooted in psychodynamic practice.
Offering trauma informed, de-medicalised and inclusive Art Psychotherapy sessions to children, adolescents and adults. With a particular interest in (but not limited to) working with neurodiversity, depression, low mood, anxiety, trauma, intergenerational patterns, gender transition/dysphoria, and bereavement. I believe that accessing the unconscious through the act of creating can increase feelings of empowerment, agency and ownership of your own story when words alone are not enough. Adopting a therapeutic approach which is relational and rooted in psychodynamic practice.

Our day to day lives involve so many demands that it can be an effort to take a break and give some proper attention to our own wellbeing. Talking through your concerns with someone who is not part of your life gives you the freedom to focus on yourself. I will listen with compassion and understanding and I'll get to know your experience of being you. I won’t tell you what to do or what choices to make because you know yourself better than anyone. I will support your exploration of what you're dealing with and what’s not working, and together we can consider what changes you might want to make.
Our day to day lives involve so many demands that it can be an effort to take a break and give some proper attention to our own wellbeing. Talking through your concerns with someone who is not part of your life gives you the freedom to focus on yourself. I will listen with compassion and understanding and I'll get to know your experience of being you. I won’t tell you what to do or what choices to make because you know yourself better than anyone. I will support your exploration of what you're dealing with and what’s not working, and together we can consider what changes you might want to make.

In my practice, the therapeutic relationship is a space where difficult life experiences can be worked through. I take an integrative approach, in which I encourage you to be curious about how your difficulties relate to previous experiences and your expectations for yourself and others. This often brings up feelings that can seem unwelcome and I work with you to help you understand unwanted emotions and connect to your body. My approach aims to deepen your self-awareness in the here-and-now as this helps you to understand and feel compassion for yourself, and be okay in who you are.
In my practice, the therapeutic relationship is a space where difficult life experiences can be worked through. I take an integrative approach, in which I encourage you to be curious about how your difficulties relate to previous experiences and your expectations for yourself and others. This often brings up feelings that can seem unwelcome and I work with you to help you understand unwanted emotions and connect to your body. My approach aims to deepen your self-awareness in the here-and-now as this helps you to understand and feel compassion for yourself, and be okay in who you are.

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.

Sometimes painful memories, strong feelings and intrusive thoughts become too overwhelming to manage. When this happens, it's not unusual to feel anxious, low in mood or just aware of feeling "stuck". You might be thinking "what's happening to me", and with no apparent answer, this can make things can feel unpleasant, destabilised, even frightening. Or you might feel that something more specific, like a bereavement, relationship breakdown or traumatic experience have made life seem more of a struggle and less of a pleasure. This is often the point when we seek help from someone.
Sometimes painful memories, strong feelings and intrusive thoughts become too overwhelming to manage. When this happens, it's not unusual to feel anxious, low in mood or just aware of feeling "stuck". You might be thinking "what's happening to me", and with no apparent answer, this can make things can feel unpleasant, destabilised, even frightening. Or you might feel that something more specific, like a bereavement, relationship breakdown or traumatic experience have made life seem more of a struggle and less of a pleasure. This is often the point when we seek help from someone.

Hello! My name is Iain and I work as a counsellor on line and in person across Sussex in multiple locations. I have experience of working with all age groups including teens, young adults and mature clients. I am an integrative humanistic counsellor, with the ability (and experience) to pull on other modalities to support the journey of my clients whom I work with in a relaxed, non-judgemental and confidential environment. It is very much us the working together as a team. I have a strong belief in the long-term benefits of counselling and therapy and having experienced my own positive, personal journey.
Hello! My name is Iain and I work as a counsellor on line and in person across Sussex in multiple locations. I have experience of working with all age groups including teens, young adults and mature clients. I am an integrative humanistic counsellor, with the ability (and experience) to pull on other modalities to support the journey of my clients whom I work with in a relaxed, non-judgemental and confidential environment. It is very much us the working together as a team. I have a strong belief in the long-term benefits of counselling and therapy and having experienced my own positive, personal journey.

Hi, I’m Tim and I can help if you struggle with addictions, relationship issues, anxiety, depression or ADHD. My approach is rooted in the understanding that you have the capacity to change and that therapy is an important part of this process. I offer an empathic, authentic and non-judgemental space that focuses on you achieving your therapy goals.
Hi, I’m Tim and I can help if you struggle with addictions, relationship issues, anxiety, depression or ADHD. My approach is rooted in the understanding that you have the capacity to change and that therapy is an important part of this process. I offer an empathic, authentic and non-judgemental space that focuses on you achieving your therapy goals.
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- Worthing
How does your Counsellor compare?
Number of Counsellors in Portslade
50+
Average cost per session
£60
Counsellors in Portslade who prioritize treating:
94% | Anxiety |
92% | Self Esteem |
91% | Relationship Issues |
89% | Depression |
81% | Stress |
68% | Bereavement |
66% | Life Transitions |
Average years in practice
9 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
83% | Aviva |
75% | AXA PPP |
50% | WPA |
How Counsellors in Portslade see their clients
94% | In Person and Online | |
6% | Online Only |
Gender breakdown
73% | Female | |
25% | Male | |
2% | Non-Binary |
FAQs - About Therapy and Counselling
How can I find a therapist in Portslade?
Search for nearby therapists or counsellors by inputting your city, postcode, or a provider’s name into the search bar. From there, you can filter providers by the issues they treat, cost, insurance, gender, and other factors to find providers who are well-suited to your needs. To navigate between locations within the same country, enter a new city or postcode into the search bar.
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Is everyone in the Psychology Today Therapy Directory a licensed therapist?
Counsellors and Psychotherapists listed in the directory are members of the main professional associations, mainly the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and the UK Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP). Most Psychologists in the directory are accredited members of the British Psychological Society (BPS) and/or are registered in the Health and Care Professions Council (HPCP).
Providers whose professional membership or primary credential has been verified by Psychology Today are signified by a “Verified” symbol. Given that professional memberships are not a statutory requirement for psychotherapists and counsellors in the UK, certain qualified professionals or organisations may choose not to maintain such memberships despite possessing the necessary qualifications. They may be selectively included without the “Verified” seal.
Providers whose professional membership or primary credential has been verified by Psychology Today are signified by a “Verified” symbol. Given that professional memberships are not a statutory requirement for psychotherapists and counsellors in the UK, certain qualified professionals or organisations may choose not to maintain such memberships despite possessing the necessary qualifications. They may be selectively included without the “Verified” seal.
What’s the difference between a psychologist, a therapist, and a counsellor?
Counsellors, psychotherapists and psychologists can all provide counselling or talking therapy and have credentials and experience that enable them to do so in the UK. Psychologists have earned a degree in psychology and many are members of the British Psychological Society (BPS) and have completed a postgraduate qualification in a specialism. Counsellors and Psychotherapists are not required to have a psychology degree, but to belong to a professional organisation such as the BACP or UKCP, they are required to have completed a training course as well as clinical and supervision hours.
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.
How much does therapy cost?
The cost of therapy depends on a number of variables, including location and the therapist’s experience and training. On average, a therapy session in the UK could be between £30 - £60 when seeing a counsellor and £60 - £150 and up when seeing a clinical psychologist. If you have private insurance, your plan may cover some if not all of your sessions. You should contact your insurance provider to determine if they provide coverage for therapy sessions and to determine what, if any, requirements they might have in order for your sessions to be covered, such as a referral from your GP or medical specialist.
What are more affordable or low cost therapy solutions?
Many therapists offer sliding scale payments, usually on a limited number of slots, which consists in an agreement between the therapist and a client to pay a reduced rate. Therapists who provide such arrangements often consider the client's income or ability to pay, but the extent of the discount is ultimately at the therapist's discretion. Furthermore, while group therapy may have different goals and benefits compared to individual therapy, it can be a more affordable solution to address certain types of issues.
If you are struggling to access therapy due to budget constraints, you could also consider public funded mental health services. The NHS Talking therapies programme offers free of charge counselling for common mental health problems like anxiety and depression. The service is available to anyone registered with a GP, though you do not necessarily need to be referred by your GP and can refer yourself directly to a Talking therapies service. The service will provide different solutions, including group and individual therapy, for a limited number of sessions which are generally up to six.
If you are struggling to access therapy due to budget constraints, you could also consider public funded mental health services. The NHS Talking therapies programme offers free of charge counselling for common mental health problems like anxiety and depression. The service is available to anyone registered with a GP, though you do not necessarily need to be referred by your GP and can refer yourself directly to a Talking therapies service. The service will provide different solutions, including group and individual therapy, for a limited number of sessions which are generally up to six.
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.
Is online therapy a good option?
Therapy conducted online can be just as effective as in-person therapy, as long as there is a strong alliance between the client and the therapist. To find a therapist who provides telehealth services to clients in your area, click “Online Therapy” on the directory homepage and search by your city or town or your postcode.
Are therapy sessions confidential?
Therapists who are part of a professional organisation such as the BACP, the UKCP, or BPS are bound by an ethical framework that requires them to uphold a confidentiality agreement. Confidentiality is a crucial part of the therapeutic relationship and only under specific circumstances, such as when there has been participation in a criminal act or act of terror, or if there is potential or known harm to the client or others, will a therapist be obligated to break the agreement. These exceptions to the confidentiality agreement are usually discussed during the initial consultation.