Adults Counselling in Brecon

I am a highly experienced Consultant Clinical Psychologist and Child & Family Psychotherapist with over twenty years experience working with Children, Adolescence (CAMHS), Families and Adult mental well being. My clinical services are based in Hastings and Brighton. I provide psychological clinical services to help with psychological distress such as anxiety, low mood, poor self-esteem, complex trauma and eating disorders. I offer a friendly, flexible and holistic approach, providing a range of therapeutic interventions tailored to the individual's or families' needs.

You may be currently experiencing a difficulty or loss in your life and feel stuck and unable to move forward. You may be struggling with a range of difficult emotions. Perhaps, like many others you have had experiences that were traumatic and you are looking to find a way of working past these so that you can move on in your life. You may be feeling depressed, anxious, confused, angry or perhaps lost. We can all experience overwhelming emotions at times in our lives and seeking support can often be daunting but you’ve taken that first step. I believe that with the right support, we all have the means to negotiate life’s challenges.

Mental health can manifest in different ways for different people. For many, it is hidden beneath the surface as we get on with our daily lives the best we can. Anxiety, depression, low self-worth, anger, guilt, shame are all normal feelings but if we become overwhelmed by them this is a sign that we need support. When I started counselling 19 years ago, I found that many of the people I worked with had experienced a history of trauma in their lives including childhood abuse, attachment issues, sexual violence, domestic violence and bullying. This is why I decided to focus my training and research on trauma specific strategies.

My name is Carla, I have a BSc Hons Degree in person-centred counselling awarded from the University of Derby. I am also a member of the BACP. I work from home in a private purpose-built office in Sandbach. I have experience working in the field with children and adolescents as I completed my training hours at Sandbach Girls School.  I also have experience counselling adults .

My name is Andreia-Marisa Carvalho and I am a Clinical Psychologist with the objective of facilite the way where you can find your own resources to enhance your personal development because like a human being you have the ability to be resilient and obtain the changes in your behaviour. The therapy will be mainly focused on the clinical approach where your individuality and integrity are protected. You can benefit from the therapy in different issues such as parenting, maternity, child and adolescent behaviour, older adults , racial identity and migratory bereavement.

My work is with children, young people and young adults who are finding it difficult to manage difficulties relating to mood, anxiety, educational challenges, exam anxiety, transitions between school and university, and both expected and unexpected life changes. In addition to this, I have specialist skills and experience in working with children, young people and adults on the autism spectrum (some of whom may also have associated learning disabilities). I also have significant experience working with looked after children, both within fostering and residential care settings.

I am passionate about working with Children, Teenager’s and Adults . For the last 16 years I have built a range of specialisms, working in various roles across Dorset. Those I have supported have faced many issues including bereavement, trauma, anxiety, family breakdowns, low self-esteem and depression. ​

As a man you may be experiencing confusion, stress or despair around your role and how to meet new expectations of emotional openness. Perhaps it feels like no one understands you and how hard you try to be a good person. Maybe you want to be less stressed and angry, enjoy some inner peace, and rekindle your spark for life again which was sucked out of you a long time ago. Perhaps you feel fear, shame or isolation, and just want to be confident and self-assured again. Or you may be a woman seeking to understand the behaviour of important men in your life.