Find a Psychodynamic Therapy Therapist in Brighton & Hove

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I am a psychodynamic psychotherapist and have experience working with couples and individuals from many different contexts and life stages. I am a registered member of BACP and a member of Tavistock Relationships Association of Psychotherapists and Counsellors where I work as a visiting clinician.

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I completed my post-graduate psychotherapy training at Tavistock Relationships, an internationally renowned institution for couple psychotherapy, training and research. Prior to training as a psychotherapist I worked in psychiatric research and mental health law.

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I am a warm, personable and compassionate counsellor and have experience of working with a diverse range of clients and problems in person, online and by telephone for both short and long term periods. I help clients to explore their issues, relationships and history in order to enable them to facil...

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I have worked in various therapy settings including short-term interventions and assessments for Mind and as a Student Counsellor for London Metropolitan University. I am a BACP accredited Person-Centred Experiential Counselling for Depression practitioner and a Royal National Institute of the Blind...

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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 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 professionals in Brighton...

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A very warm welcome! As a counsellor I know support and understanding are key to moving forward positively, and as a human being I know this is easier said than done. For whatever reason you are looking at this today, speaking with a counsellor can open new perspectives, increase self-awareness an...

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In addition to my private practice, I am a counsellor with the NHS, based at Sussex Cancer Centre working with people affected by cancer directly and as caregivers or family members. I have a background of 25 years teaching English and in education which, at its best, is also about connection, relat...

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I have worked as an NHS Psychoanalytic Child & Adolescent Psychotherapist since 2008, and in private practice since 2016. I treat people up to age 25, across a range of mental-health and emotional presentations. I work adaptively and with sensitivity according to individual need.

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I completed 2 years of Infant Observation Studies, followed by 4 years training in Psychoanalytic Child & Adolescent Psychotherapy. I have worked 20 years in the NHS, 3 years as a Group Worker in an adolescent psychiatric inpatient unit, then 17 years as a Psychotherapist in Child & Adolescent Menta...

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If you’ve tried talk therapy or other therapies but still feel stuck, you’re not alone. Many of my clients find me after trying various approaches. I offer something different: a powerful, integrative process that goes beyond talking—working with the body, subconscious, and emotional patterns ...

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I hold a Level 5 Diploma in Analytical Hypnotherapy & Psychotherapy and a BSc in Psychology. I’m accredited by the ACCPH and fully insured. My additional training includes Eye Movement Therapy, Post-Traumatic Stress, Reiki, Crystal Healing, and inclusive practices in LGBTQIA+ and anti-racism work.

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I’m Jayne, a trauma-informed psychotherapist and counsellor with over 15 years’ clinical experience working in the NHS, charity sector, and private practice. I help uncover the layers holding you together, enabling you to learn the shadows of the past, understand yourself and thrive. I work...

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I’m trained to Master’s level, with over 15 years’ direct clinical experience working in the NHS, charity sector and private practice. But although I’ve got bags of experience and qualifications, I didn’t get here the conventional way. I left school without any qualifications, and worke...

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I am an integrative (psychodynamic-existential) psychotherapist. Practising psychodynamically, I believe that patterns in our ways of being and attachments from childhood tend to be unconsciously replicated into adulthood and that through curious exploration, with a non-judgemental, compassionate ot...

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I worked for many years as a medical doctor, developing an understanding of the integration of mind and body and it's impact on wellbeing and health. During this time, I embarked on my own depth, relational psychotherapeutic journey and this, combined with the mental-health presentations that I was ...

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I have been practising psychonalysis for almost 15 years. I work with adults, adolescents and children, and also mother and baby relationship. I treat a wide range of mental problems such as depression, anxiety, gender related issues, anger, loss, trauma, body image and psychoses. I love what I do a...

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Social psychology Bachelor degree. Psychoanalytic training for 20 years. MA Psychoanalysis and Contemporary Society (Brunel University, London)

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I'm an experienced and caring integrative therapist, working relationally, dynamically and flexibly with couples and adults.

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I bring a wealth of professional experience to support you on a journey - at your own pace - to discover how relationships might feel more authentic and fulfilling. I also see individuals for therapy.

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**Free initial consultations available - thereafter sessions are charged at £60 and I offer a flexible approach to therapy which allows you to book in, subject to availability, at times and intervals which suit you** My goal, with regard to therapy, is simple: I am here to empower you through t...

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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 proved helpful within my therapeutic practice as I see it as my job to empower my clients and to ensure that they exit therapy with the tools that the...

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Welcome to my page, I invite you to take your time in getting to know me as it's important you choose the right therapist for you. Looking for a therapist can be overwhelming as there are many counsellors working in varied ways, how can you find out what's right for you? I hope the next section ...

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Aside from my busy Private Practice, I have been a positive placement mentor for the YMCA. I have been a counsellor and an assessor for some time with a superb charity offering low-cost counselling in west Sussex. LIFE.......

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Hello, I am an experienced integrative counsellor, working in charities and other services in London and Brighton over the past nine years, and very much hope to support you now. I have particular experience and interest in working with trauma, attachment histories and relationships, addictions, exi...

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I decided to retrain as a counsellor in 2013, following many positive experiences of therapy in helping me through my own life challenges and then feeling in a position to ‘give back’. I honour being able to be deeply present alongside people in their vulnerability. I have previously also worke...

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In 2014, I enrolled in the professional training programme at Lambeth College. I studied for three years, training as an integrative counsellor. The training gave me a thorough grounding in the principles of psychodynamic and Person-Centred Theory. During my training, I took a placement at the ...

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I have worked in a variety of industries including theatre and film, catering, financial services and journalism. I grew up in a small village in Devon where my parents were the local doctors. After leaving school I trained as an actor and worked in theatre, television and film for 25 years. ...

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I offer psychodynamic psychotherapy and EMDR on both a short and long term basis for anyone whose problems have become too overwhelming to face alone or who find themselves ‘stuck’ and unable to move on in life. This could involve working through past traumas, identifying unhealthy thought pro...

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Prior to training as a counsellor and psychotherapist in 2012, I worked for over 20 years as an IT project manager within the corporate environment, a project manager within education and social enterprises and more recently, as Clinical manager for a counselling charity. Alongside private practi...

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I'm a psychotherapeutic counsellor working in Brighton and Hove. Counselling can offer you a safe space to explore your feelings, thoughts or behaviours and I welcome you to bring whatever you wish to bring. I have worked in mental health since 2017 and have worked with individuals as well as groups...

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I have previously worked supporting adults with complex mental health needs in a therapeutic community in London. In the past I also worked seeing clients for a low-cost psychotherapy service in Brighton. I have a background in clinical psychology which currently allows to provide short term-therapy...

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Hello! I’m Clara (they/them), I am an Integrative Psychotherapist offering psychotherapy and creative therapies as an art therapy trainee . I work with all types of people and I have experience across a diverse range of mental heath settings such as the NHS, Macmillan, Spectra and the NHS Sussex G...

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My practice is Neurodiverse affirmative. I work with Gender Sex Relationship Diversity frameworks and Queer Theory. I am Trans, Intersex and Gender Diverse affirmative and Trauma Informed. I celebrate diversity in all variations. I offer a free 15 min initial phone consultation.

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​I am a Group Analyst and I offer psychodynamic psychotherapy to individuals and conduct psychotherapy groups. I have full clinical membership of UKCP. I qualified at the Institute of Group Analysis, London. I maintain membership of the IGA and of the Group Analytic Society International (GASi). ...

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Prior to training as a therapist, I spent almost 20 years' working therapeutically with adolescents, both in care and education settings; most of this within Therapeutic Community settings. My interest in how people developed and how they could work together to bring about positive changes in their ...

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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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My name is Theresa. If you feel lost, stuck, unable to move on or have problems too overwhelming to face alone please contact me. I realise that starting therapy can be a hard decision. This is why I offer a free 30 minute meeting to discuss your situation and to give us a sense of how we might wo...

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Prior to practicing as a counsellor I worked for many years supporting those suffering from the effects of trauma, anxiety, depression and substance abuse. I have worked at the Women's Centre in Brighton as well as hostels for those in active addiction with complex trauma and mental health needs.

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I am a psychodynamic psychotherapeutic counsellor working in Brighton and Hove and online. I know that starting therapy can be a hard decision or feel overwhelming but I will offer a safe and non-judgemental space in which we can work together to explore whatever it is that you wish to bring. I ...

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I have previously worked seeing clients for a bereavement charity and for a low-cost psychotherapy service in Brighton. In addition to my client work I am a lecturer in Psychodynamic Counselling and Psychotherapy at The University of Brighton. Prior to this I did a PhD in English Literature and taug...

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You are the ‘Tree of Life’ We are truly exceptional and gifted human beings to have made it to this point of our lives with the difficult circumstances and challenges we have been given. At times it might feel that nobody could understand or process the multi-layers of bewilderment we hav...

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The stages of therapy: 1. Assessment and road map and trajectory of the healing process 2. Establishing stability and balance in one’s body using a somatic approach. 3. Recognition of one’s own core inner strength and potential, and our resources. 4. Regulation of our emotions, and ...

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My therapeutic approach is best described as ‘Integrative’ which means that I bring together different schools of thought such as Psychodynamic, Gestalt, Humanistic, Existential and the Transpersonal. This enables me to draw upon a wide range of therapeutic styles which I tailor to your specific...

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After 6 years of training as psychotherapist, I was awarded an MA in Integrative and Transpersonal Psychotherapy by the University of Northampton, through CCPE (Centre for Counselling and Psychotherapeutic Education, Warwick Crescent, London W2 6NE). I have also a BSc (Hons) degree in homeopathy, w...

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Chadia is a highly qualified psychodynamic therapist, offering both in-person and online therapy sessions tailored to meet the individual needs of her clients. She is a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP), ensuring that her practice adheres to the hi...

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Chadia holds a Postgraduate Diploma (PGDip) in Psychotherapy, which equips her to provide in-depth therapeutic work focused on accessing unconscious defenses. This specialized training allows her to help clients explore and address childhood trauma, as well as other deeply rooted issues that may be ...

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Hello, I’m Jess, an accredited BACP therapist with a Postgraduate Diploma in Psychodynamic Counselling. I offer a warm, supportive, and non-judgemental space for individuals to explore what’s troubling them. I believe therapy can be a place of real self-discovery and change, where you are suppor...

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Before becoming a therapist, I had a varied professional life, which gives me a deep appreciation for the many pressures people face in their personal and working lives. As part of my therapeutic work, I’ve supported clients from diverse backgrounds and life stages, and I have particular experienc...

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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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A psychotherapist with United Kingdom Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP) accreditation and British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) registration, I specialise in providing support to adults (particularly young adults) and adolescents. I have clinical experience working with a wide ...

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I previously practised as a lawyer in the City. I therefore understand the dynamics of high pressure, competitive environments which people may find themselves in. I am qualified as a lawyer both in the UK and South Africa. I emigrated from South Africa to the UK as a young adult. I still have s...

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I am a Humanistic Counsellor in Brighton, which means I keep you at the centre of our work, and support you to work with the issues that you bring. I provide a warm and accepting, non-judgemental confidential and therapeutic space for clients to understand themselves more fully. Ultimately leading t...

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I hold a BSc and MSc in Psychology. After 16 years of working in Clinical Research in both pharmaceutical companies and charities, working in the UK and Switzerland I qualified in 2020 with a Diploma in Humanistic Counselling. I have specialist experience in Counselling Cancer Patients and their fa...

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Welcome, I'm Tim and my aim is to provide you with a confidential and safe environment where you can talk freely about what has brought you here. I have extensive experience of working with addiction, anxiety and depression, trauma, ADHD and relationships. I have worked in various healthcare set...

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I have been practising as a therapist since 2009 and have worked in various different settings both in the public and private sector including occupational health, residential treatment and the criminal justice sector. I have also been in private practice since 2012 and bring a wealth of experience ...

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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 am a qualified Psychotherapist, registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP); UPCA and of the UK Council for Psychotherapy. I can offer Therapy sessions in both English and Portuguese.

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My experience as a Counsellor at an University setting and privately gave me the opportunity to work and support a wide range of clients from different genders and backgrounds with a variety of psychological difficulties including low mood; depression; anxiety; relationship difficulties; bereavement...

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Hello, I am a qualified professional Art Therapist, registered with the British Association of Art Therapists (BAAT) and British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) registered Healthcare Professionals Council (HCPC) I have trained with Place2be to deliver play therapy sessions for...

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I have worked in education with children aged 5–15 and have supported individuals living with learning difficulties. With over 10 years of experience, I have helped clients navigate challenges related to autism (ASD), ADHD, low mood, confidence, anxiety, social relationships, and family conflict. ...

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Hello, and welcome. I’m a psychodynamic psychotherapist with over 20 years of experience supporting individuals through deep, meaningful therapeutic work. I offer a calm, reflective space where you can explore what’s troubling you, at your own pace and without judgment. Throughout my career, ...

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I have specialist experience and training in working with trauma in a variety of setting. I have worked for the past 10 years at The British Red Cross and Refugee Council offering therapy to refugees and asylum seekers; helping people process experiences of displacement, loss, and rebuilding a sens...

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I can help you if you are experiencing family difficulties, relationship problems, and have low self-confidence. I can also support you if you are struggling with an earlier or recent bereavement, or carrying a sense of loss or sadness in other ways - for who you are, what might have been, or on beh...

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I am a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (MBACP). I have a background in teaching and pastoral work and bring an understanding of the pressures and difficulties experienced by those who work in education. I can help you if you are struggling in the wor...

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I am an experienced Psychotherapist and Counsellor. UKCP & BACP registered. www.sorensentherapy.space

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I have experience working within IAPT/NHS primary care. I have worked with individuals and as a group facilitator in addiction treatment and with students in higher education. I currently work privately.

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I am an accredited Cognitive Analytic Therapist (ACAT registered) with over 30 years' experience working in mental health in an NHS setting. I am also a senior mental health nurse registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC). Alongside my private practice I work as a Cognitive Analytic Th...

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I am a trained Mental Health Nurse and qualified CAT therapist. For thirty years I have worked in a variety of NHS settings including Primary and Secondary Care mental health services and Crisis Services. I currently work as a therapist in a specialist NHS outpatient eating disorder service a...

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I'm available for both in person and online sessions. I have significant experience supporting people through bereavement and loss, and I have a special interest in adoption and the many experiences that can surround it, including identity, belonging, and family relationships.

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My background is in gardening and bodywork - both need time, space, and the right kind of pressure to change. Therapy is much the same - paying attention, sometimes getting a bit messy and letting something new take shape. If anything here resonates, you are welcome to get in touch.

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Are you arguing with your partner all the time? Or perhaps there aren't arguments, but an atmosphere that makes every day life difficult to get through when you're around each other. You might have found out your partner is having an affair. Or maybe things are just a bit tough and you need some sup...

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I have 9 years experience working with couples and individuals - at Relate Brighton and privately. I offer a space where we can work practically to help improve communication quickly, which eases the tension and reduces arguments. This then enables more emotional conversations to be possible, tackli...

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I'm a warm, compassionate, empathic counsellor, who works from a psychodynamic approach. I know from experience how hard life can be, and how counselling can help you relieve distress, anxiety and depression. Counselling with me is a calm and safe place to talk, where what you say is confidential be...

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I worked for many years with young people with disabilities, including autism and ADHD, and then more recently with adults who suspect that they may have one or both of these conditions, or who have been recently diagnosed and I work in a neurodiversity affirming way. I worked at a local counselli...

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Hi, I’m Mali, welcome to my profile, Taking the first step to reach out and ask for help is challenging, I offer a safe space for you to be able to talk through aspects of your life without receiving judgment. I can empathise with how nerve wracking it is to choose a counsellor, this why I off...

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My journey to becoming a counsellor started with a degree in psychology, I enjoyed learning about different psychological theories and mental health conditions. This lead me to the decision to go back into education to train to become a counsellor. This started with a level 2 Award in Counselling Sk...

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I'm a highly qualified Systemic couple and family psychotherapist and mental health clinician with twenty years of experience working in the NHS mental health services. I'm registered with the Association of Family Therapy and accredited with the UK Council for Psychotherapy. I completed my training...

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I'm a highly qualified Systemic couple and family psychotherapist and mental health clinician with twenty years of experience working in the NHS mental health services. I'm registered with the Association of Family Therapy and accredited with the UK Council for Psychotherapy. I completed my training...

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My name is Sonia and I am a Psychosexual and Relationship Therapist.

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I have worked within the NHS doing Psychosexual Therapy with individuals and couples. I also have over 30 years of experience working within Health and Social Care. I worked with both adults and children with complex trauma, supporting with issues such as sexual abuse, domestic abuse and mental heal...

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There are numerous motivations for seeking the support of a therapist; a specific current issue or crisis, enduring emotional or relational difficulties, loss, or bereavement. The desire for personal insight, growth, self-development and many more. During times of uncertainty, it can be helpful ...

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I have significant experience in the field of addiction and hold specialist expertise in this area; attending to the addiction issue or addictive process while also working on addressing the underlying traumas which have led to the addictive cycle. I also work with family members in order to help th...

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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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Before becoming a counsellor I worked in many areas including construction, education and the performing arts. This broad experience has given me the opportunity to interact with people from all walks of life. I became a counsellor after experiencing first-hand the difference counselling ...

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I have been working for a local low-cost counselling service for the last two years seeing a broad range of clients with a variety of issues. I have also worked as a counsellor for the BIMM institute in Brighton and I am currently working with an employee counselling service.

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I’m an integrative therapist with over 20 years of experience working with children, young people, and adults. I offer a warm, relational, and creative approach, adapting how I work to suit the individual needs of each person or family I support. I provide a safe, compassionate space for those ...

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I began my career working in therapeutic communities, supporting children and young people affected by attachment disruption, relational trauma, and loss. Since then, I’ve continued to work across a variety of settings and remain deeply committed to helping people move forward after experiencing A...

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I feel passionately about the benefits of therapy as I have personally found it immensely valuable in helping me make choices in life and to work through difficult issues that have affected me. I am an Accredited member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) which m...

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In addition to my private practice, I have also worked as a therapist for different charities, the NHS, private health company and employee assistance programme. I have experience of working with a range of different clients with various presenting issues. I am currently working in the charity...

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