Paul Chantry
BACP registered Counsellor
Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling, Diploma in Cognitive Behavioural Therapeutic Skills and Theory
Therapists
We often think that we can manage on our own, but there comes a point when we all need to reach out and seek support. Perhaps you are feeling anxious, overwhelmed or unable to switch off your thoughts. Maybe you are experiencing feelings of sadness, hopelessness and despair. You may be struggling with low self esteem, or burdened by painful memories about events in your past. Perhaps you are finding it difficult to manage your emotions or feel like you’re not quite yourself. Whatever you're feeling — you're not alone. I am a qualified counsellor and member of the BACP (British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy) with extensive experience of helping people who suffer with anxiety, depression, panic attacks, low self-esteem, relationship difficulties and family conflict. I offer face-to-face sessions in a warm, private therapy space in Hove or Brighton where we’ll work at your pace, with care, compassion, and no judgment. If you’ve never had counselling before then finding the right therapist can be confusing and intimidating, so it’s important that you take time to find the right therapist for you. As a first step I offer a free 20-minute telephone conversation or video call where we can find out a little bit more about what difficulties you are experiencing and explore how I can help.
I am an integrative counsellor which means that I use elements of different psychotherapeutic approaches to help you explore the issues which are causing you distress. My core training is Person-centred but I am also a qualified CBT therapist (Cognitive Behaviour Therapy) and couples counsellor, and I use a blended approach to help you to understand the underlying issues which are causing you pain and to develop new insights and perspectives which will allow you to move towards sustainable change and healing.
I have lived in the Brighton & Hove area for over 30 years and have worked as a therapist both in private practice and for a local charity who support families struggling with issues such as poverty, ill health, learning difficulties, bereavement, family break-up and domestic abuse.