I have over 20 years of experience enabling adults and young people to make sense of chaos and helping them to mend broken hearts and minds. I am a registered MBACP counsellor, psychotherapist and supervisor with a MA and Post-Graduate Diploma in Person-Centred Counselling and Psychotherapy. As a long-standing practitioner and Supervisor I enable less experienced colleagues to understand what is going on in their therapeutic work with clients. Counselling and Psychotherapy work has included: Private Practice; the EAP based within Occupational Health at George Eliot Hospital; Leicester College; and PPC (UK) Ltd. Volunteering included Open Door, NW Leicestershire MIND and as the Editor of the BACP RACE Journal. I taught on counselling programmes at North Warwickshire and Hinckley College and with the Open University on Death and Dying and Introduction to Counselling modules until 2016.

 

I have a background in pastoral care in Higher Education, providing one-to-one guidance to students, so I have an understanding of the issues young adults can face. I was inspired by the new lease of life my own counsellor helped me to achieve, and felt empowered to help others get in touch with their best self, through understanding and acceptance, which led me to train as a counsellor. My aim is to help you explore difficult situations, behaviours and outlooks in your life and work with you to find acceptance. As an integrative counsellor I have a person-centered, creative yet structured approach to sessions. I combine a variety of methods that work for you, including psychodynamic techniques and sometimes Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) approaches. I have a personal research interest in pre-menstrual mood disorders.

I provide counselling, life coaching, online support and complimentary therapies in Brighton and Hove. If you are looking for Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), psychotherapy, online therapy, international retreats and online counselling support, I can help! Learn how to manage anxiety, depression, anger, bereavement, work stress, career changes, Learning Disorders, Asperger's, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), build confidence, teach parenting skills, improve self-esteem and more. It’s good to talk. I offer a non-judgement, safe place so that you can off load or be supported.

Hi my name is Marianna and as an integrative counsellor, I am experienced with working with a diverse range of individuals. I have worked in the NHS for over 14 years skilled at facilitating positive change to groups and individuals of all ages. As a counsellor I have worked at Listening Ear Merseyside, The Rape and Sexual Abuse Centre (RASA) and at The University of Liverpool. I currently work with a range of Employee Assistance Programmes and as an associate for North West Safe Haven Trauma Centre.

I offer support with low mood, depression, worry, anxiety, panic as well as relationship issues such as domestic violence, affairs or divorce. Similarly, I offer therapy for people impacted by trauma, loss or grief , work related difficulties, pregnancy, childbirth and life events/changes. Prior clients tell me I am compassionate, honest, culturally sensitive and down-to-earth in my approach. After studying Psychology, I worked in Adult Mental Health working with people experiencing huge change and emotional instability. Later, as a counsellor within a College setting I offered therapy to students managing bullying, exam stress, identity/relationship issues and self-harm. I have also worked as a Counsellor/Psychotherapist in the NHS providing brief therapy for people referred by their GP for mild-severe depression or anxiety. In addition, I have managed therapeutic teams and services supporting trainee counsellors and therapists working towards accreditation. Some of the settings I have worked in include: - Prison services - In-patient/outpatient Mental Health - Wellbeing Clinics - Colleges - Employment Services - Minority Community Groups - GP/NHS Clinics In additional to my private practice, I work as an online therapist supporting individuals referred by their GP/IAPT service for brief therapy. Areas I have experience and interest in are: - emotional and psychological wellbeing - personal development - sadness, sense of feeling stuck, lack of motivation and drive to include clinical depression - stress, anxiety, worry and panic to include physiological symptoms (irritability, panic attacks) - grief, loss and adjustment: bereavement, major life transition i.e. loss of job; child; parent - self identity: family role/status, cultural identity; self-esteem and self worth - self-regulation: difficulties in managing/experiencing emotions as well as self-harm - change or conflict in relationships: divorce, domestic violence, childbirth - Uncertainty/loss of direction - Expat issues

About me I'm a counselor and psychotherapist who works with adults and young people. I offer 1-1 and group therapy, Clinical supervision, teaching on counselling courses, online therapy and couples counselling. I have a credible professional reputation in the public service sector and have been working with adults and young people for the last 20 years. I'm also accredited by the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy. My approach is non-judgmental and I offer a secure and nurturing therapeutic space to help you through your difficulties and anxieties at your own pace. I work with all issues that can cause distress, anxiety and depression that can lead to phobias, addictions, self-destructive emotions which create destructive consequences in life for people. I have a lot of experience of working with the effects of trauma and can help you rebuild a grounded sense of self from the often shattering experience of trauma. Also as I have been working in the field for a long time I have a lot of experience in most areas of difficulty. My service report for my part-time counselling job indicated I have a 86 % success rate. I believe in allowing people the space to explore what they need in the time they need to do this. People always comment on my warm and nurturing presence and my ability to really understand what they are going through. I believe a lot of problems can make you feel isolated in the world and having some to talk to who truly listens helps you feel acknowledged and accepted. If you feel this sounds right for you then call me on the number or drop me an email. I will conduct a small telephone referral assessment before we begin the work. In which we will set the time for your first session. I believe in providing people with the best possible service for their money. That's why I am very disciplined with my own care. As scientific research highlights that the therapist engaged in their own psychological health through mindfulness or other practices similar are more in-tune with their clients empathically. As a teacher of counselling, I understand that ethically it is important that you are in the best of health so you can support someone else. As it affects the ability to offer the conditions necessary for change to happen. You pay for a high-quality service when choosing me as your therapist and I will always be genuine and caring and most importantly treat you with respect and dignity. You will always find me helpful when you email me and from that point on you make the decision yourself.

Hi . I 'm Steph. Thank you for looking at my profile. It is not easy to choose who is the right person to talk with so I can only hope you like my picture and give me the chance to help you with your worries .I am an experienced therapist who enjoys being with people and helping them with their concerns. I have a down to earth and open approach and a good listener. My style is being Person Centred which means my aim is to focus all my efforts into helping you to deal with the issues you are struggling with. I offer " A Way Forward" , a confidential space for you to explore your worries and concerns in a safe environment where you will not be judged. I offer you the chance to take back control of your life allowing you to move forward. To discover "you " again and for you to move forward with your life. Contact me if you want any more information and I will be happy to help.

I am a BACP accredited psychotherapist, counsellor and clinical supervisor with over ten years’ experience in charitable organisations, private practice and online. As I work within a humanistic integrative model, I have experience with the various modalities of counselling and am comfortable adapting it to individual needs. I am also specialised in working with sexuality, sexual health, gender issues and severe mental health problems due to my varied roles in the mental and sexual health sector. Whatever reason you may want therapy for, I try to create a safe space by focusing on individual experience by setting aside biases, prejudices and assumptions. By working together I hope that we can develop new perspectives to your problem by affirming and challenging the client to become more self-confident and self-aware.

I work in all areas of general counselling and psychotherapy, but I have three particular areas of interest; men's mental health issues, working with classical musicians/singers and issues deriving from birth order and the early experience of sibling relationships.