Brighton and Hove Counselling | Counsellor in East Sussex

Welcome to Brighton and Hove Counselling

Counselling and therapy for individuals and couples in a safe, comfortable and private setting

Hello and thank you for visiting.

My name is Paul and I am an experienced counsellor who specialises in working with people who suffer with anxiety, depression, panic attacks, low self-esteem, childhood trauma, relationship difficulties and family conflict.

I am a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and I offer face-to-face appointments in a safe, private and comfortable therapy room in Hove or Brighton

Speak in Confidence

Counselling is a process where you can speak in confidence to a professional therapist in a safe, non-judgemental space where you will be heard and understood.

i am an integrative counsellor which means that I use elements of different therapeutic approaches including Person Centred Therapy and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy to help you explore the issues which are causing you distress.

Some of the things which are troubling you may be painful and upsetting to talk about, but we will explore them together with sensitivity, compassion and without judgement.

How can counselling help me?

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 feel anxious and stressed, are finding life overwhelming or are finding it difficult to switch off from your thoughts? Perhaps you are feeling withdrawn or have a sense of sadness, hopelessness and despair? Maybe you are getting angry more easily and are struggling to regulate your emotions? Or perhaps you are experiencing relationship difficulties?

If you are experiencing any of these emotions then counselling can really help you to make sense of the underlying issues which are causing these painful feelings, and to develop new insights which will enable you to move toward sustainable change and healing.

How can I find the right therapist?

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 please don’t hesitate to contact me either by email or telephone so that we can arrange a free 20-minute, no obligation phone appointment where we can discuss what you would like to get out of therapy and you can ask me any questions you may have about how I work and what the process involves.

“I had a very positive experience working with Paul on issues around depression, isolation and loneliness. With Paul’s help I learned so much about myself and how I process emotions, enabling me to make real progress which I’m confident will continue going forward. From day 1 Paul really listened, showed real empathy and made me feel incredibly supported.” TC

What issues can counselling help with?

People come to me for help with a wide range of issues. Here are a few of the more common difficulties that can be supported through counselling:

Anxiety

Depression

Panic attacks

Childhood trauma

Grief, loss or bereavement

Problems with addiction

Trauma and post-traumatic stress

Self harm

Low self-esteem

Loss of confidence

Anger management

Relationship difficulties

Couples counselling

Domestic and child abuse

Professional memberships

I am a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP), which means I have met their criteria for qualified and experienced therapists and work in accordance with their ethical framework.

My location

I work from a private and confidential therapy room in Hove and see clients from the surrounding Brighton and Hove area and all over Sussex

What can I expect?

Counselling sessions will last for 50 minutes. We will meet weekly at the same time and place where I will offer you a confidential, safe and non-judgemental space to talk about and explore your thoughts and feelings

Fees

Each 50 minute session costs £55 for individuals and £75 for couples

It's very important that you find a therapist who is right for you so i am very happy to offer a free initial 20 minute call so that I can find out a bit more about you and explore what sort of therapy might be most helpful for you.

Get in touch

Feel free to contact me if you have any questions about how counselling works, or to arrange an initial assessment appointment. This enables us to discuss the reasons you are thinking of coming to counselling, whether it could be helpful for you and whether I am the right therapist to help.

You can also call me on 07540 270 994 if you would prefer to leave a message or speak to me first. I am happy to discuss any queries or questions you may have prior to arranging an initial appointment.

All enquires are usually answered within 24 hours, and all contact is strictly confidential and uses secure phone and email services.

Frequently asked questions

This depends entirely on what you want and need. In our first session together we can find out more about what's going on for you and what your expectations and goals are. Some clients want and need longer term therapy, and other clients need only 6-12 sessions. Either way you are in control and there is no obligation to stay longer than you want to.

We would meet each week at a safe and confidential therapy room in Hove.

Consistency and momentum are very important in therapy so it's important that we meet each week except for planned holidays and sickness. However if you need to cancel individual sessions outside of that then you can do so with 48 hours notice. If at any time you would like to stop therapy completely then you can do so with a minimum of one weeks notice, but it's a good idea to avoid stopping therapy suddenly or abruptly if possible so that we can work towards a planned ending.