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Hi, I am Julie and been practising with people from all over the world since 2013, working in English or French. I offer a non-judgemental, warm and reflective space in which to build emotional and psychological resilience. Are you suffering from anxiety or depression? Feeling 'different' from other...

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Before settling in the UK 15 years ago and starting a career in psychoeducation and counselling, I lived in Europe, East and South Asia. I worked in Africa and the Middle East. While discovering the needs, struggles and hopes of other peoples, I learnt more about myself and my own culture. I learnt ...

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Warm and down to earth therapist offering calm and compassionate in-person and online counselling to adults, children and young people. - I work from therapy rooms in central Hove (both on Church Road and at The Engineerium) and in central Hurstpierpoint. - I offer a free 15-minute consultati...

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- My experience includes providing a counselling service in various sectors and settings including hospices, schools, colleges, charities and within the community. - To date my work has ranged from supporting children, teenagers, adults and the elderly with varied and sometimes complex needs. ...

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My name is Kristina and I am a fully qualified and well-established psychotherapist and supervisor in Brighton and Hove. I have an MSc in Psychotherapy and hold full clinical membership with the UKCP as well as a registered member of the BACP.  My work is predominantly influenced by body-oriented p...

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Before training as a psychotherapist I worked in prisons, youth offending teams, and the probation service, as a fully qualified substance misuse and recovery support worker. These roles included, advocacy, supporting victims of crime and survivors of abuse, trauma informed psychosocial 1-1 interven...

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You might be feeling anxious, overwhelmed or confused about aspects of your life around parenthood, work, a bereavement or other life experiences or relationships. Depression, feeling sad, angry or anxiety might be holding you back to experience feelings of joy and contentment. I am a Mid Susse...

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Life can be very hard and relationships with ourselves and the people around us are very important and can be stressful and unsettling. Having supported a wide range of clients, I believe that every person is unique and when in a safe environment can draw from strengths. This motivated me to beco...

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I am an Existential Psychotherapist offering short-term and open-ended Existential psychotherapy, either in-person in Brighton (UK), or online. I have a Doctorate (DProf) in Existential Psychotherapy from the New School of Psychotherapy and Counselling. I am a fully accredited clinical member of...

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Prior to working as a psychotherapist, I spent numerous years working across the charity, NGO and mental health sectors, in countries spanning Europe, South America and Africa. I have experience working with people in a large variety of settings and situations; from ex-child soldiers to corporate ex...

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Hello, and thank you for visiting. I’m a fully qualified Clinical Psychologist (HCPC registered) with over 20 years’ experience supporting adults, young people and families across a wide range of mental health challenges. I truly love my work and feel privileged to walk alongside people as they ...

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I bring many years of clinical experience working across both private and NHS settings. My career has spanned hospitals, adult mental health, sexual health, special needs, child development, and Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS). Alongside my private practice, I currently lead a...

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Hello, I’m Richard, an integrative therapist with over 17 years’ experience. I work with adults of different ages and backgrounds who are experiencing emotional or relational difficulties, coping with the effects of past experiences, navigating neurodivergence or major life changes, or simply tr...

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I’ve been practising as a therapist since 2009 and have an established practice in central Hove, alongside offering online therapy. Alongside my clinical practice, I’ve taught on a counselling diploma course, teaching therapeutic theory and counselling skills and facilitating personal developmen...

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Hi, I’m Rosie (she/her), a Brighton-based therapist offering in-person and online sessions. I work within the Humanistic tradition, grounded in Existential-Phenomenological therapy. That means I’m interested in your lived experience—how you make sense of the world, your relationships, and your...

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Alongside my private practice, I’ve worked in the charity sector supporting minoritised communities, including people from refugee backgrounds and, as a volunteer therapist, with trans-inclusive women experiencing hardship. I have experience working with neurodivergence (including autism and ADHD)...

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I am a humanistic integrative therapist offering individual and couples therapy. My approach is to listen to you while creating a warm, friendly and supportive environment. Our relationship grows with openness, honesty, and trust. This is all underpinned by working to the BACP Ethical FrameworkÂ...

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I have a licence to practice from the Counselling & Psychotherapy Central Awarding Body for both individual and couples therapy.  I am a registered member of The British Association for Counsellors and Psychotherapists.  ​ I have overcome some of my challenges using personal therapy with posit...

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I am a warm, caring, highly experienced Therapist (since 2000). My aim is to help clients to reduce their mental & emotional distress & to resource them, within the counselling process, to improve their quality of life. On a Therapeutic journey with me, you will build resilience, reduce anxious thou...

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I qualified as an Integrative Counsellor in 2018, having previously practiced as a Dramatherapist in London since 2000 (Individual & Group Work). I am a specialist in Women's Health (having worked at Women & Health Camden 1994-2007) and am a qualified University Counsellor & Specialist Mentor. I hav...

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I bring empathy, hope and creativity to my work. I am interested and curious about what it means and feels like to be you, and I really believe in the power of the therapeutic relationship as a vessel for growth and change. It is a privilege to do this work, and to be a part of the exploration of yo...

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Before doing my post-graduate therapist training at the University of Brighton, I worked as a primary teacher in the UK and in Asia, with a specialism in children's emotional wellbeing. I also worked with new mothers supporting them at what can be a very challenging time.

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Even the most difficult emotions are easier to understand when they’re explored with care, curiosity and support. Providing a calm and confidential space where you can make sense of those feelings, my values of empathy & social justice align with a passion for helping others navigate through chang...

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NCPS Accredited psychotherapeutic counsellor (MNCPS Acc.), BACP Registered member (MBACP) - psychologist (GMBPsS), psychotherapist and IEMT Practitioner (Integral Eye Movement Therapy) - trained in a pluralistic approach and firmly grounded in person-centred philosophy. MA & BSc in Psychology - g...

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Choosing a therapist can feel overwhelming. With so many different approaches and personalities, finding the right fit is often one of the most important parts of the process. I am a pluralistic psychotherapist working with adults aged 18 and over in Brighton & Hove and online. My approach is rel...

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Alongside my private practice, I work as a clinical supervisor and have experience supporting both qualified practitioners and trainees. My professional training includes CPCAB Levels 4 and 5, together with a First-Class Honours degree in Reflective Therapeutic Practice. I have worked with client...

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Simon is an experienced Integrative and Transpersonal Psychotherapist who offers a flexible approach tailored to each individual. Simon became a therapist because he loves working with people and helping them better understand themselves, what motivates them and what makes them tick. He sees bei...

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Simon trained at the Centre for Counselling and Psychotherapy Education (CCPE), completing a four-year Diploma in Integrative and Transpersonal Psychotherapy. He has experience working with a diverse range of clients and a broad range of difficulties, including anxiety, perfectionism, relationshi...

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Before becoming a counsellor, I spent many years working in the building industry. I have also worked in education and have a background in stand-up comedy and performance poetry. These experiences brought me into contact with people from all walks of life and taught me the value of authentic human ...

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I have been working for a local low-cost counselling service seeing a broad range of clients with a variety of issues. I have also worked as a counsellor for the BIMM institute in Brighton. I currently work for an employee counselling service, seeing clients from the police, universities and local a...

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I look forward to getting to know you. The relationship we have is an important part of therapy and finding the therapist that suits you is the most important thing. I offer a low cost first session to enable this. I have 14 years of experience, worked in a number of settings and trained in a num...

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I have worked for over 15 years as a psychotherapist for adults in Brighton and Hove: with the NHS in 5 trusts, the Rock Clinic, a substance misuse service , a cancer service and privately. My undergraduate degree was in Philosophy at Warwick University where I became interested in contine...

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I’m a qualified humanistic counsellor based in Brighton, offering both in-person and online sessions. Whether you're feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or simply in need of a safe space to talk, I’m here to support you. You might be asking yourself... Why do I keep feeling anxious, low, or discon...

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I was born in Budapest in 1988, and spent much of my early life moving between countries due to my parents’ work. The experience left me with questions around identity and belonging that I carried well into adulthood. Over time, I’ve come to see how these challenges shaped my path—and ultimate...

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I have many years experience offering mindfulness based psychotherapy sessions to clients of all ages, experiences and walks of life. Having trained at the Karuna Institute and Middlesex University, I hold an MA in Core Process Psychotherapy, a contemplative practice drawing on Buddhist principles a...

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I have over 20 years experience within the international charity sector working with people affected by deep trauma, abuse and hardships. I have worked as a coach and a management trainer with clients including Oxfam, RNLI and the Metropolitan Police. I have also worked in the creative industries, ...

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I am a fully qualified, UKCP registered Psychotherapist in private practice. I work with my clients usually in person and in an open ended, longer term process.

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Being a therapist is about being available to connect with insight, compassion and open curiosity into the being of another human. In this work I find all my rich and varied life experience drawn together with meaning and yet set aside to be able to explore your world of experience without assumpti...

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I have experience working with a wide range of issues, with adults and young people, including – Depression / Bereavement / Relationships / Stress/ Anxiety.

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I have been working therapeutically with adults and young people for over 13 years. I also offer clinical supervision. Previous to my therapeutic work I worked in radio and music.

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Hi there. Well done on getting to this point - I remember how overwhelming it can be when you’re looking for a therapist. How are you supposed to choose? I’m Lizzy (she / her) and I’m a queer humanistic therapist from Brighton. I have extensive experience in working with clients from across...

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I have a postgraduate diploma in Humanistic Psychotherapeutic Counselling from the University of Brighton. I have extensive experience in working with clients from across the LGBTQIA+ and relationship diversity spectrum (poly / ENM), as well as neurodivergent clients.

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My work intersects somatic psychology and existential psychotherapy. I work with individuals, couples and families. I have ten years of experience in working with children and teenagers at schools, and adults in the private, public and charity sectors. Throughout my years working in this field, ...

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I am a Counselling Psychologist registered with HCPC, BPS Chartered Counselling Psychologist, Psychotherapist accredited with BACP (British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy) and Clinical Psychologist trained in Argentina. I am also an EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessin...

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I have been a therapist for more than a decade. My purpose in life is to support others in their journey, to be of service and to create safe spaces where exploration and compassion are felt and lived. I have worked with healing the body in many modalities (massage, Cranio-Sacral therapy, Reflexo...

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I have a deep love for holism, I believe in an approach to life that moves towards inclusion rather than reduction, where our deepest questions can be held in the mirror of many angles, this is why I have dedicated my life to studying many forms of therapeutic interventions and connections. I am v...

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Hello and a warm welcome to you. I'm Kim, and I'm a qualified humanistic psychotherapeutic counsellor working with adults of all ages, backgrounds and life experiences. Whatever you are bringing to counselling, I offer a safe, confidential space where you can pause and reflect, without fear of judge...

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I have a postgraduate diploma in humanistic psychotherapeutic counselling from the University of Brighton. I also have specialist training in grief and loss. For several years I was a bereavement volunteer at Cruse, where I also co-facilitated one of the first online support groups in East Sussex. I...

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Hi I'm Alex- a Level 7, MSc qualified Integrative Counsellor and Psychotherapist with experience supporting individuals through a wide range of emotional and psychological challenges and needs, with particular experience around Trauma-Informed Therapy. I am also registered with the BACP and align my...

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Integrative; CBT, Person Centred, Psychodynamic

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I believe that everyone can benefit from counselling. Maybe you are struggling with anxiety or depression, or feelings of loss following a bereavement. Perhaps you are experiencing a specific crisis or feel like you have lost your way in life and don’t know where to turn. Whatever it is that is tr...

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I have experience of working in the charity sector and at a low-cost counselling service, as well as running my own private practice. Prior to training as a psychotherapist, I worked in a busy commercial environment so I also have a strong understanding of the stresses of the modern workplace. I ha...

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Sometimes life is really hard. Whether it's problems with relationships, anxiety, depression or intrusive thoughts about traumatic events or things we've done wrong in the past, we all struggle at times. We can get overwhelmed with guilt for not coping, shame for having failed and sometimes w...

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I am a BACP and NCPS registered psychotherapeutic counsellor. My training was integrative with a focus upon person centred therapy, which means that whilst placing your feelings and experiences at the core of our work, I can use different therapy styles to meet your needs at any given time. I ha...

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I work with people who are experiencing difficulties with stress, anxiety, depression, motivation, identity, emotional problems, work-related issues, relationship difficulties, grief and coming to terms with what life has thrown at them. As an integrative counsellor, I draw from various approache...

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My past experiences include working with adults of all ages, people with learning and physical disabilities, Adult Social Care, alcohol and drug addiction, Veterans and serving Armed Forces Personal and their families. I have also taught adults at graduate level and primary school children. Aside ...

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I offer a warm, neurodiversity-affirming space in Brighton, Lewes and online.

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Postgraduate Diploma in Humanistic Psychotherapy Certificate in Clinical Supervision Certificate in Person Centred Creative Arts

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I offer both in-person and online sessions, short or long term. For face-to-face sessions, I work from therapy rooms in the Old Steine area of Brighton. Before we begin, I offer a free 15 minute consultation. If we decide to work together we will then go ahead with weekly sessions. Each session i...

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I am a Humanistic therapist, with a post-graduate diploma from Brighton University, and am a member of the BACP (British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy). I have worked as a therapist within the NHS and with vulnerable adults in the charity sector, supporting people with varied and com...

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I work with children, adolescents and adults (CAMHS-experienced Consultant Clinical Psychologist). I help people reconnect with themselves using various techniques such as CBT, Mindfulness, Talk Therapy, Integration and Solution-Focused Therapies. I help people embrace their learning styles (AD...

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BA Psychology MA +32 Psychology EDS Professional Counselling PsyD Clinical Psychology Psychedelics: Mind, Medicine, and Culture studies TEFL (Teaching English as a Foreign Language) UKAAN ADHD Certification EMDR CAMHS

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I am a Persian-British therapist offering person-centred counselling in Brighton and online. I bring not only professional training but lived experience as an immigrant, a mother, and someone who has navigated life between cultures. These experiences give me particular sensitivity to issues of diffe...

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I arrived in the UK from Iran as a child in 1978 and have lived with the complexities of diaspora, displacement, and cultural navigation ever since. I understand what it means to feel othered, to carry multiple identities, and to search for belonging across borders and languages. I trained at the...

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Fully qualified and insured Counsellor, and registered member of the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy (MBACP) with over 15 years experience. I practice in accordance with the BACP Ethical Framework for the Counselling Professions. I'm open to working with young persons (from 1...

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With over 15 years’ experience, I’ve worked across a range of settings—including specialist agencies, counselling cooperatives, and private practice—supporting individuals through a wide variety of challenges. These include problematic drug and alcohol use, other dependencies, relationship i...

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I'm a warm, creative, empathic psychotherapeutic counsellor specialised in adults experiencing anxiety, depression and stress. Life can sometimes feel truly overwhelming and exhausting. I provide you with a space for reflection and self-healing where you can be truly heard. I offer face-to-fa...

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Originally from Spain, I have been living in Sussex for the last twenty years. Before training as a therapist, I worked in corporate communications for different organisations across Europe where I learned a thing or two about stress and burnout. I am passionate about mental health and regularly...

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I am an Integrative, Relational Therapist working with individuals, couples and people in relationship. I am based in Brighton and can work with people nationally, online, as well as in person. I work with people individually, and people in relationship. I work with people in monogamous relati...

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I am a relational, integrative therapist. My approach includes Transactional Analysis, Person Centred Approaches,  Psychodynamic and Existential Therapy. I am also experienced in drawing on CBT, DBT and Intersubjective Systems to build an open and collaborative way to working. We can use these to e...

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I’m a fully qualified, experienced practitioner, registered as both a psychotherapist and a counsellor with the UK Council for Psychotherapy and the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy. As an integrative therapist, I have been trained to use a range of appropriate theories and te...

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Beyond private practice, I have experience in an NHS setting, and have worked effectively with a full range of issues, including complex cases. Before working full-time as a therapist, I was a senior academic in the humanities. Many of my research publications engage with psychological concepts, ...

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I’m an experienced therapist and have been in practice for over 10 years. In this time, I have helped a wide range of people with a variety of problems. Perhaps you are overwhelmed by emotions or thoughts. Perhaps you feel stuck in a situation or pattern that you can’t seem to shift. You may be...

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I have a PGDip in Humanistic Psychotherapeutic Counselling from Brighton University. As well as an established private practice, I also have experience working in community and educational settings. I also work for a local women’s charity leading support groups for new mothers, and also women in m...

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I work in a sensitive and supportive way with individuals experiencing a range of difficulties, with a high focus on promoting self-understanding and empowerment.

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Prior to training as a therapist I worked in the education sector for nineteen years initially working within SEND contexts before qualifying as a secondary school teacher in 2013. During this time I witnessed over and over the power of relational bonding and connection to support with growth and ch...

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American born and raised, I bring with me a straight-talking attitude and an all-important sense of humour. My counselling training and experience takes a client first approach, underpinned by a rigorous ethical framework, and above all, confidentiality, and boundaries. I believe in the utilising ...

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I came to counselling later in life. Having grown up the daughter of one psychologist and one therapist, helping and supporting others has been part of me from the start. Originally trained as a fine artist and art historian, I bring a creative lens to my counselling work. My decision to focus my...

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Hi, I’m Matt (he/him), a BACP registered Humanistic Therapist. I offer face to face sessions in Brighton and Hove and also work online and via telephone. Experiencing difficult feelings and struggling emotionally at times is a natural part of life. I can support you with this by making problems f...

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After qualifying from the University of Brighton, I completed an Advanced Level 5 Qualification in Counselling Children and Young People. I recently completed a BACP and Open University Course: Working Therapeutically with trans (inc. non-binary people): What does good look like? I completed CPD o...

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My academic and professional background spans psychology, philosophy, education and therapeutic counselling. This has given me a broad foundation for understanding both the psychological processes that shape us and the personal meanings we attach to our experiences. I hold a Level 4 Diploma in Th...

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I was born in Chicago, USA to British parents. I later moved to South Africa, where I completed my university studies in psychology and philosophy. Living in different cultural environments throughout my life has shaped my curiosity about people and the different ways we understand ourselves, our re...

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Hello there. I'm 54 and work as a Counselling Psychologist. I work with individuals, couples and groups both short-term (i.e. up to 12 weeks) and longer-term. As the client-therapist relationship is so important I offer a complementary initial session so we can get to know what it's like to be wi...

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I've been a Psychologist man and boy. My early career was as a Business Psychologist before re-training as a Counselling Psychologist about 15 years ago. With this background in business, I continue to offer support for work-related issues e.g. stress. I have also worked with a number of treatmen...

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I qualified as a therapist with a Distinction and I also have an MA in Psychology and a BA in Philosophy. Free initial consultations are available - thereafter sessions are charged at £60 with a flexible approach which allows you to book in, subject to availability, at times and intervals which su...

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After completing my MA in Psychology I was a teacher for a good few years and also ran a design business - those years and experiences have certainly all proved helpful within my therapeutic practice and I see it as my job to empower my clients and to ensure that they exit therapy with the tools tha...

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Hi, I am Nathalie, welcome to my profile. I understand taking the first steps to reach out for therapy are difficult. Please let me help you by offering a free in person or virtual consultation to explore your needs. Struggling can feel isolating- you may feel no one understands what you are goin...

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I am an integrative therapeutic counsellor and therapist and work with adults. I have worked for the NHS, the council and charity sectors offering therapeutic support for many years. In addition to my clinical work I offer mental health training and reflective practice to educational professiona...

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