Couples Counselling in Shoreham-by-Sea

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Steve Perkins
Psychotherapist, MSc, MBACP Accred
1 Endorsed
I also work with couples on a limited basis.
I work with a broad range of difficulties. Some clients come with a specific issue or moment of crisis; others are trying to understand patterns that have been playing out for years. Over time, my work often centres on people experiencing relational insecurity, chronic self-doubt, or patterns that feel resistant to change.
I also work with couples on a limited basis.
I work with a broad range of difficulties. Some clients come with a specific issue or moment of crisis; others are trying to understand patterns that have been playing out for years. Over time, my work often centres on people experiencing relational insecurity, chronic self-doubt, or patterns that feel resistant to change.
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MB Counselling
Psychotherapist, PsychD, MNCPS Acc.
1 and couples counselling using an integrative approach that enables individuals and couples to move forward from being stuck by difficult and complex experiences that have happened out of their control in their lives.
I offer both 1.1 and couples counselling to people struggling with a number of issues including: Anxiety & depression identity & self esteem, Anger, Rejection and attachment problems and gender issues. Also a variety of Relationship issues such as seperation and divorce affairs domestic violence and also couples trying hard to mend relationships.
1 and couples counselling using an integrative approach that enables individuals and couples to move forward from being stuck by difficult and complex experiences that have happened out of their control in their lives.
I offer both 1.1 and couples counselling to people struggling with a number of issues including: Anxiety & depression identity & self esteem, Anger, Rejection and attachment problems and gender issues. Also a variety of Relationship issues such as seperation and divorce affairs domestic violence and also couples trying hard to mend relationships.
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Melinda Filo Smith
Counsellor, MA, HCPC-Art Therap.
Waitlist for new clients
Hello, I'm a psychologist and trauma therapist with extensive experience of working with people who experienced abuse, loss, depression, anxiety, substance misuse, physical health issues. I use different techniques and approaches throughout the therapeutic process based on the client's needs. I combine counselling with CBT, EMDR and arts therapy, but I also use breath work, visual exercises and parts work in my practice. I mainly work online but also offer in person sessions in Shoreham-by-sea, West Sussex.
Hello, I'm a psychologist and trauma therapist with extensive experience of working with people who experienced abuse, loss, depression, anxiety, substance misuse, physical health issues. I use different techniques and approaches throughout the therapeutic process based on the client's needs. I combine counselling with CBT, EMDR and arts therapy, but I also use breath work, visual exercises and parts work in my practice. I mainly work online but also offer in person sessions in Shoreham-by-sea, West Sussex.
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Mandy Randall-Gavin
Counsellor, BACP
Serves Area
Low self-esteem, relationship issues, trauma, loss and bereavement, or just not knowing why you're feeling the way you do.
I work in a compassionate and non-judgemental way, whether we work face-face in the room, online, or walk & talk. We'll work together, in a safe, and private space, where you can express how you think, feel and behave. We work with what's in the space between us. If you're fed up of holding on to 'stuff', maybe it's time to release it safely.
Low self-esteem, relationship issues, trauma, loss and bereavement, or just not knowing why you're feeling the way you do.
I work in a compassionate and non-judgemental way, whether we work face-face in the room, online, or walk & talk. We'll work together, in a safe, and private space, where you can express how you think, feel and behave. We work with what's in the space between us. If you're fed up of holding on to 'stuff', maybe it's time to release it safely.
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Lucy Anne Dolan
Psychotherapist, MUKCP
2 Endorsed
Serves Area
I offer an attachment-informed, relational humanistic counselling which emphasises the importance of the therapeutic relationship within which I attempt to offer acceptance and understanding for whatever you wish to bring.
In providing a compassionate and equal relationship, it is my hope to collaborate with you to bring about personal growth. I experience working with trauma and a special interest in relationships including non-traditional relationships (polyamory, open- relationships) and sex. I also work with couples therapeutically and offer ENM coaching.
I offer an attachment-informed, relational humanistic counselling which emphasises the importance of the therapeutic relationship within which I attempt to offer acceptance and understanding for whatever you wish to bring.
In providing a compassionate and equal relationship, it is my hope to collaborate with you to bring about personal growth. I experience working with trauma and a special interest in relationships including non-traditional relationships (polyamory, open- relationships) and sex. I also work with couples therapeutically and offer ENM coaching.
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Danielle Uphill
Psychotherapist, MA, MBACP Accred
Serves Area
Does your relationship feel stuck?
I'm trained in couples therapy through Relate and work integratively, drawing on systemic, psychodynamic, and attachment-based approaches. Whether you're dealing with infidelity, communication breakdown, life transitions, or fertility challenges and childlessness, I create a safe space where difficult emotions can be explored without judgment.
Does your relationship feel stuck?
I'm trained in couples therapy through Relate and work integratively, drawing on systemic, psychodynamic, and attachment-based approaches. Whether you're dealing with infidelity, communication breakdown, life transitions, or fertility challenges and childlessness, I create a safe space where difficult emotions can be explored without judgment.
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Jon Crawley
Counsellor, DCounsPsych, MNCPS Acc.
2 Endorsed
Serves Area
As a registered Psychotherapeutic Counsellor & Therapist (Dip Couns, MNCPS Accred), I work with individuals and couples on a short, medium, and long-term basis.
Whether you are struggling with a specific issue from your past or present, or the build-up of everyday life, I provide a safe therapeutic space where we can work together to explore your thoughts, feelings, and behaviours to uncover in-depth understanding and achieve permanent positive change for you.
As a registered Psychotherapeutic Counsellor & Therapist (Dip Couns, MNCPS Accred), I work with individuals and couples on a short, medium, and long-term basis.
Whether you are struggling with a specific issue from your past or present, or the build-up of everyday life, I provide a safe therapeutic space where we can work together to explore your thoughts, feelings, and behaviours to uncover in-depth understanding and achieve permanent positive change for you.
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Jo Hemmings
Psychologist, FMBPsS
Serves Area
Shortlisted for BPS President Elect, 2024 - 26, I am based in welcoming counselling rooms in one of Brighton & Hove's famous Regency Squares, East Sussex, I specialise in relationship counselling, marriage counselling and singles coaching.
My specialities are relationships, dating and confidence. I also specialise in discreet and effective counselling for celebrities and reality TV contestants through any concerns that arise from the price of fame. I also advise TV producers on the psychological assessment of contestants, both in the selection process, during series and aftercare.
Shortlisted for BPS President Elect, 2024 - 26, I am based in welcoming counselling rooms in one of Brighton & Hove's famous Regency Squares, East Sussex, I specialise in relationship counselling, marriage counselling and singles coaching.
My specialities are relationships, dating and confidence. I also specialise in discreet and effective counselling for celebrities and reality TV contestants through any concerns that arise from the price of fame. I also advise TV producers on the psychological assessment of contestants, both in the selection process, during series and aftercare.
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Dr Anna Chiara Sicilia
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Serves Area
I am able to support both individuals and couples.
As a Chartered Clinical Psychologist I am trained in a range of therapies and can offer an integrative approach tailored to your needs. I specialise in working with individuals and couples from the LGBTQI+ community and people who work in the creative industry. I have extensive experience working as a trauma specialist and am trained in EMDR.
I am able to support both individuals and couples.
As a Chartered Clinical Psychologist I am trained in a range of therapies and can offer an integrative approach tailored to your needs. I specialise in working with individuals and couples from the LGBTQI+ community and people who work in the creative industry. I have extensive experience working as a trauma specialist and am trained in EMDR.
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Iain McNulty-Ringshaw
Counsellor, BACP
Serves Area
I work with clients 18+ including young adults & mature clients, both as individuals & as couples.
I have extensive experience working with many different issues and in many different areas including: Anxiety, Trauma, Personal internal conflict, Relationship issues, Family issues, Bereavement, Adoption & Fostering, LGBTQ+ & Gender as well as general concerns, worries and thoughts (amongst other areas).
I work with clients 18+ including young adults & mature clients, both as individuals & as couples.
I have extensive experience working with many different issues and in many different areas including: Anxiety, Trauma, Personal internal conflict, Relationship issues, Family issues, Bereavement, Adoption & Fostering, LGBTQ+ & Gender as well as general concerns, worries and thoughts (amongst other areas).
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Sarah Jones
Counsellor, MBACP Accred
Serves Area
There are moments in life that can affect us deeply, whether they happened recently or are rooted in the past. These can have a powerful impact on how we feel and function. You might be feeling overwhelmed, confused, or stuck in patterns that are hard to understand or manage. These experiences can shape how we think, feel, and behave, often without us realising. You might want things to change, or feel ready to change something within yourself. This is where counselling can support you. I recognise and value the unique qualities you already bring, and I offer a compassionate, non judgemental space.
There are moments in life that can affect us deeply, whether they happened recently or are rooted in the past. These can have a powerful impact on how we feel and function. You might be feeling overwhelmed, confused, or stuck in patterns that are hard to understand or manage. These experiences can shape how we think, feel, and behave, often without us realising. You might want things to change, or feel ready to change something within yourself. This is where counselling can support you. I recognise and value the unique qualities you already bring, and I offer a compassionate, non judgemental space.
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Debbie Retfalvy
Counsellor, MBACP Accred
Serves Area
Hello, my name is Debbie, I am a psychotherapist, supervisor & tutor for Broadway and BACPT. I work combining pluralistic and humanistic approaches to therapy, my focus is on both flexibility and understanding your inner experiences. We will explore various therapeutic methods, drawing from different theories and techniques to suit your individual needs and preferences. At the same time, prioritising empathy and unconditional positive regard, fostering a deeply supportive and non-judgmental environment where you can explore your thoughts, feelings, and experiences. Together, working towards your goals, honouring your unique journey.
Hello, my name is Debbie, I am a psychotherapist, supervisor & tutor for Broadway and BACPT. I work combining pluralistic and humanistic approaches to therapy, my focus is on both flexibility and understanding your inner experiences. We will explore various therapeutic methods, drawing from different theories and techniques to suit your individual needs and preferences. At the same time, prioritising empathy and unconditional positive regard, fostering a deeply supportive and non-judgmental environment where you can explore your thoughts, feelings, and experiences. Together, working towards your goals, honouring your unique journey.
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Brian Farrell
Counsellor, DCounsPsych, MBACP
Serves Area
My person-centred modality carries the core belief that we are all born innately good. Things happen to us along our journey in life. Learnt behaviour and experiences shape our thoughts and feelings in our development. We can repeat our reactions to circumstances when they occur in adulthood. We can become unconscious of our behaviours because of the busy lives we lead. It's as if our experiences stick to us like "papier mache' " in the developmental years, forming a different self. This can be an uncomfortable and unwelcome reality that we want to change in adulthood or when it becomes painful, but we often do not know how to.
My person-centred modality carries the core belief that we are all born innately good. Things happen to us along our journey in life. Learnt behaviour and experiences shape our thoughts and feelings in our development. We can repeat our reactions to circumstances when they occur in adulthood. We can become unconscious of our behaviours because of the busy lives we lead. It's as if our experiences stick to us like "papier mache' " in the developmental years, forming a different self. This can be an uncomfortable and unwelcome reality that we want to change in adulthood or when it becomes painful, but we often do not know how to.
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Carolyn Hextall
Counsellor, MNCPS Acc.
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
Perhaps a relationship is in crisis, has ended, or someone you love has died.
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.
Perhaps a relationship is in crisis, has ended, or someone you love has died.
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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Addiction Counselling Sussex
Counsellor, MBACP
Online Only
Hello my name is James I founded Addiction Counselling Sussex to work with people who are suffering from the impact of addiction. I have extensive experience working with people affected by substance misuse, gambling addiction. However addiction can manifest in many different ways. My support can also stretch to family members or friends who have been impacted by someone else’s addiction or behaviours. My practice is currently online – providing a flexible affordable service.
Hello my name is James I founded Addiction Counselling Sussex to work with people who are suffering from the impact of addiction. I have extensive experience working with people affected by substance misuse, gambling addiction. However addiction can manifest in many different ways. My support can also stretch to family members or friends who have been impacted by someone else’s addiction or behaviours. My practice is currently online – providing a flexible affordable service.
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The Therapy Clinic
Psychotherapist, MSc, MUKCP
Serves Area
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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Tanya Nielson
Psychotherapist, MBACP Accred
Serves Area
Not accepting new clients
You may be struggling with current losses, relationship difficulties, adversity, or have a sense of longing that you cannot make sense of.
I draw upon a number of psychological models including those that focus on our developmental experiences.I have some useful tools and whether this be sand tray, mindfulness or art to support the work. I also have trainings in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy(CBT) and Eye Movement Desensitisation (EMDR).
You may be struggling with current losses, relationship difficulties, adversity, or have a sense of longing that you cannot make sense of.
I draw upon a number of psychological models including those that focus on our developmental experiences.I have some useful tools and whether this be sand tray, mindfulness or art to support the work. I also have trainings in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy(CBT) and Eye Movement Desensitisation (EMDR).
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Giovanni Felice Pace
Psychologist, MSc, HCPC - Couns. Psych.
They are drawn to therapy as an ongoing investment in awareness, relationship, and inner freedom — a confidential space to explore complexity, rediscover meaning, and live with greater authenticity and emotional depth.
I offer a reflective, relational space to explore what feels painful, uncertain, or unfulfilled. My work is grounded in depth psychotherapy, focusing on trauma, identity, and the unconscious. Together we attend to what lies beneath the surface, allowing insight, transformation, and a renewed sense of connection and aliveness to emerge over time.
They are drawn to therapy as an ongoing investment in awareness, relationship, and inner freedom — a confidential space to explore complexity, rediscover meaning, and live with greater authenticity and emotional depth.
I offer a reflective, relational space to explore what feels painful, uncertain, or unfulfilled. My work is grounded in depth psychotherapy, focusing on trauma, identity, and the unconscious. Together we attend to what lies beneath the surface, allowing insight, transformation, and a renewed sense of connection and aliveness to emerge over time.
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Neil Hall
Counsellor, MNCPS Acc.
2 Endorsed
Online Only
If you struggle with issues, such as anxiety, depression, relationship problems, or self-doubt, feel stuck or overwhelmed and may not know how to move forward or might just be looking to develop as a person.
To help clients effectively, it's important to listen attentively, communicate clearly, and provide a safe space for their sessions. Staying up-to-date with industry trends, and treating clients with respect and empathy are also key factors in ensuring their satisfaction and success.
If you struggle with issues, such as anxiety, depression, relationship problems, or self-doubt, feel stuck or overwhelmed and may not know how to move forward or might just be looking to develop as a person.
To help clients effectively, it's important to listen attentively, communicate clearly, and provide a safe space for their sessions. Staying up-to-date with industry trends, and treating clients with respect and empathy are also key factors in ensuring their satisfaction and success.
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Dr Hannah Graydon
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Couns. Psych.
PTSD and complex presentations), bereavement, self esteem and stress, for example, as well as couples therapy.
Registered counselling psychologist with over 10 years experience of working with people with a range of difficulties from mild to severe and enduring. As a counselling psychologist I draw upon a variety of evidence based models in order to support you in the most effective way. Trained in humanistic, psychodynamic, CBT , mindfulness and EMDR. This means I can deliver treatment that is specifically designed for your needs. Experienced across a variety of settings (young people’s services, charities such as Mind, NHS), I currently work in the NHS and run a private practice for adults and young people.
PTSD and complex presentations), bereavement, self esteem and stress, for example, as well as couples therapy.
Registered counselling psychologist with over 10 years experience of working with people with a range of difficulties from mild to severe and enduring. As a counselling psychologist I draw upon a variety of evidence based models in order to support you in the most effective way. Trained in humanistic, psychodynamic, CBT , mindfulness and EMDR. This means I can deliver treatment that is specifically designed for your needs. Experienced across a variety of settings (young people’s services, charities such as Mind, NHS), I currently work in the NHS and run a private practice for adults and young people.
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Couples Counselling
Does couples counseling work?
Research shows that couples counseling is effective; it can reduce relationship distress and improve emotional awareness, communication, empathy, intimacy, and overall relationship satisfaction. For example, emotionally focused therapy was found to be effective for about 75 percent of couples, and those benefits lasted at least two years.

When should a couple seek counseling?
Couples can benefit from counseling if they consistently struggle in their relationship. They may have lost the ability to communicate effectively, become entrenched in harmful patterns, begun to fight more than usual, broken the other’s trust, suffered from a mental or physical illness, or faced any number of other challenges. Many therapists offer free consultations, so if a couple isn’t sure whether therapy is necessary, asking directly can provide clarity.

How can I get my partner to go to couples therapy?
The decision to seek couples therapy is often driven by one partner, who then convinces the other to participate. When discussing the idea, the initiator should be direct and assertive. They can state the problems they see and explain how the relationship would benefit from therapy. In more serious cases, they can also explain how their relationship may suffer without making any changes or seeking professional help.

How does a couple prepare for couples counseling?
The anticipation of beginning couples counseling can be difficult—sometimes more difficult than the first session itself. Taking a few moments to reflect can allay those concerns: What are the current challenges? When and how did they begin? What do they want the relationship to look like in the future? Reflecting on these questions can help individuals or couples articulate their goals. Of course, the therapist will also ask questions and guide couples through the process.