Counselling in East Sussex
No matter what brings you to therapy, it is important. You might be finding that distressing thoughts or feelings are getting in the way. Or perhaps you experience numerous unpleasant physical symptoms. Emotional response is a normal response, but understandably, it can be unpleasant, and might feel uncertain what to do when it happens. Sometimes we all need a bit support and guidance; we don't have to deal with everything on our own, especially when it gets tough. I offer evidence-based therapies within a context of kind, supportive therapeutic relationship. I currently work for mental health organizations and in private practice.
No matter what brings you to therapy, it is important. You might be finding that distressing thoughts or feelings are getting in the way. Or perhaps you experience numerous unpleasant physical symptoms. Emotional response is a normal response, but understandably, it can be unpleasant, and might feel uncertain what to do when it happens. Sometimes we all need a bit support and guidance; we don't have to deal with everything on our own, especially when it gets tough. I offer evidence-based therapies within a context of kind, supportive therapeutic relationship. I currently work for mental health organizations and in private practice.
I approach therapy from a systemic and integrative perspective, my experience has shown me that people and their lives, are complex, layered, and multifaceted. So, any therapeutic approach should reflect and accommodate this. It can be useful to consider how past relationships have become patterns for current ones. Working together to explore family and background experiences can prove useful when considering current issues. I work with adults (18+) face to face at my practice in Hove or by Zoom. My approach is supportive, collaborative and reflective, aiming to deepen your self-understanding and help you to explore choices.
I approach therapy from a systemic and integrative perspective, my experience has shown me that people and their lives, are complex, layered, and multifaceted. So, any therapeutic approach should reflect and accommodate this. It can be useful to consider how past relationships have become patterns for current ones. Working together to explore family and background experiences can prove useful when considering current issues. I work with adults (18+) face to face at my practice in Hove or by Zoom. My approach is supportive, collaborative and reflective, aiming to deepen your self-understanding and help you to explore choices.
Dr Ciaran McHale
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Brighton BN1
Coming along to therapy for the first time can feel exposing. It's important to remember that you are not alone in any difficulties you're facing. I aim to create a safe, non-judgmental space for my clients to talk, think and grow. Therapy can be about making specific changes so that life feels more meaningful, rewarding or less overwhelming. Or it can simply be an opportunity to be properly heard, to reflect and get to know yourself better. I am a HCPC-registered senior Clinical Psychologist working privately and in an NHS community service.
Coming along to therapy for the first time can feel exposing. It's important to remember that you are not alone in any difficulties you're facing. I aim to create a safe, non-judgmental space for my clients to talk, think and grow. Therapy can be about making specific changes so that life feels more meaningful, rewarding or less overwhelming. Or it can simply be an opportunity to be properly heard, to reflect and get to know yourself better. I am a HCPC-registered senior Clinical Psychologist working privately and in an NHS community service.
If you find yourself overthinking events of the past, overthinking actions you have taken, or feeling preoccupied with how others see you. Counselling can help you to explore these feelings, to ask ourselves whether our ways of thinking are benefitting us. I am here to support you, forming a relationship with your counsellor is the foundation to being able to open up and build trust to get the most out of working together. Together we will look at what has brought you to counselling and what you hope to gain from this experience.
If you find yourself overthinking events of the past, overthinking actions you have taken, or feeling preoccupied with how others see you. Counselling can help you to explore these feelings, to ask ourselves whether our ways of thinking are benefitting us. I am here to support you, forming a relationship with your counsellor is the foundation to being able to open up and build trust to get the most out of working together. Together we will look at what has brought you to counselling and what you hope to gain from this experience.
Early intervention services are run and developed by Anna Castanedo, a Certified Behaviour Analyst (BCBA) and Early Start Denver Model (ESDM) Certified Therapist. Anna has extensive experience of working with individuals with Autism spectrum disorders and other learning disabilities with ages ranging from 15 months - 16 years old with an expertise in the younger group of children (1-5 y.o.). She has worked across numerous settings such as nurseries, mainstream primary schools, an ABA school, special needs secondary schools and home settings.
Early intervention services are run and developed by Anna Castanedo, a Certified Behaviour Analyst (BCBA) and Early Start Denver Model (ESDM) Certified Therapist. Anna has extensive experience of working with individuals with Autism spectrum disorders and other learning disabilities with ages ranging from 15 months - 16 years old with an expertise in the younger group of children (1-5 y.o.). She has worked across numerous settings such as nurseries, mainstream primary schools, an ABA school, special needs secondary schools and home settings.
Susan Harriet Chiswell Jones
Counsellor, MA, MBACP Snr. Accred
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Eastbourne BN20
I offer a safe, holding space for you to explore your issues, needs and goals and this may be short or long term therapy, both very effective in their own way and it is up to you to decide. Through the process of exploration I aim to help you become more aware of yourself and others, thus making empowering choices in your life, bringing about positive change and enhancing self esteem. I value the healing effect of the therapeutic relationship and how this can deeply facilitate transformation in both our inner and outer lives.
I offer a safe, holding space for you to explore your issues, needs and goals and this may be short or long term therapy, both very effective in their own way and it is up to you to decide. Through the process of exploration I aim to help you become more aware of yourself and others, thus making empowering choices in your life, bringing about positive change and enhancing self esteem. I value the healing effect of the therapeutic relationship and how this can deeply facilitate transformation in both our inner and outer lives.
Hello, my name is Kath and I am a person-centred counsellor. I offer an introductory half hour session at no cost so you can get a sense of whether you feel you would like us to work together. I understand that taking that step to call can be hard, I may not always be able to answer the phone but please do leave a message and I will return your call as soon as I can.
Hello, my name is Kath and I am a person-centred counsellor. I offer an introductory half hour session at no cost so you can get a sense of whether you feel you would like us to work together. I understand that taking that step to call can be hard, I may not always be able to answer the phone but please do leave a message and I will return your call as soon as I can.
Hi, I’m Daniela and for the past 7 years I have helped people make changes so they can live more fulfilling and joyful lives. Growing up in a high conflict environment I became curious about psychology to learn alternatives way to communicate , that didn’t end in an argument . This led me to train as a therapist and later as a systemic practitioner at Tavistock , as I understand how people can’t be viewed in isolation but as part of a broader network. I believe that the key to creating lasting change is in improving the quality of our relationships and noticing the patterns that makes us feel stuck .
Hi, I’m Daniela and for the past 7 years I have helped people make changes so they can live more fulfilling and joyful lives. Growing up in a high conflict environment I became curious about psychology to learn alternatives way to communicate , that didn’t end in an argument . This led me to train as a therapist and later as a systemic practitioner at Tavistock , as I understand how people can’t be viewed in isolation but as part of a broader network. I believe that the key to creating lasting change is in improving the quality of our relationships and noticing the patterns that makes us feel stuck .
Do you feel worried about your child's anxiety, low self-esteem or angry moods? Unsure how to help, leaving you feeling exhausted and helpless? I am a fully qualified, dedicated therapist, experienced and passionate about working creatively with children from the age of four. I use elements of play and art therapy, drawing from my experience as a primary school counsellor. I aim to provide a safe, therapeutic environment in which your child can be themselves and speak freely. Beginning to recognize and work through difficult emotions, often for the first time, results in increased emotional balance and confidence.
Do you feel worried about your child's anxiety, low self-esteem or angry moods? Unsure how to help, leaving you feeling exhausted and helpless? I am a fully qualified, dedicated therapist, experienced and passionate about working creatively with children from the age of four. I use elements of play and art therapy, drawing from my experience as a primary school counsellor. I aim to provide a safe, therapeutic environment in which your child can be themselves and speak freely. Beginning to recognize and work through difficult emotions, often for the first time, results in increased emotional balance and confidence.
Hello and a warm welcome. Sometimes it can be hard to find the right counsellor, especially if you are feeling lost, anxious, low or completely overwhelmed by life. The process of finding someone who you feel comfortable with can be confusing and perhaps a little daunting and yet it is so important to find the right person for you. I hope this goes some way to helping you making that decision. Something may have happened in your life such as a loss, a traumatic event, a relationship breakdown, or you may just feel you have ‘lost’ yourself along the way. Perhaps you feel lonely, confused, trapped or in complete despair?
Hello and a warm welcome. Sometimes it can be hard to find the right counsellor, especially if you are feeling lost, anxious, low or completely overwhelmed by life. The process of finding someone who you feel comfortable with can be confusing and perhaps a little daunting and yet it is so important to find the right person for you. I hope this goes some way to helping you making that decision. Something may have happened in your life such as a loss, a traumatic event, a relationship breakdown, or you may just feel you have ‘lost’ yourself along the way. Perhaps you feel lonely, confused, trapped or in complete despair?
When life feels challenging, daunting or unfulfilling, it’s usually a result of trauma, difficult life events or relational issues. This can make you feel anxious, depressed and not quite yourself. Trauma sounds scary, but it isn’t always what you think it is. Sometimes trauma is the result of a big, dramatic event in your life. Sometimes, it’s an accumulation of difficult everyday events. You might feel a bit alone, disconnected or misunderstood, and you probably picked up some negative thoughts and habits as a way to cope.
When life feels challenging, daunting or unfulfilling, it’s usually a result of trauma, difficult life events or relational issues. This can make you feel anxious, depressed and not quite yourself. Trauma sounds scary, but it isn’t always what you think it is. Sometimes trauma is the result of a big, dramatic event in your life. Sometimes, it’s an accumulation of difficult everyday events. You might feel a bit alone, disconnected or misunderstood, and you probably picked up some negative thoughts and habits as a way to cope.
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Dr Lizzie Sargeant
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Verified Verified
Hi, I'm Dr Lizzie Sargeant, a Clinical Psychologist and I have trained to doctorate level in evidence-based psychological therapies. You may be reading this as you are seeking therapy. I am always struck by the strength in those that want to actively work in therapy to make things more manageable or fulfilling in their lives. It is a brave endeavour to develop trust in working with a therapist to support to making change at a vulnerable time. I have extensive experience of working with adults (18 plus) across a number of different difficulties.
Hi, I'm Dr Lizzie Sargeant, a Clinical Psychologist and I have trained to doctorate level in evidence-based psychological therapies. You may be reading this as you are seeking therapy. I am always struck by the strength in those that want to actively work in therapy to make things more manageable or fulfilling in their lives. It is a brave endeavour to develop trust in working with a therapist to support to making change at a vulnerable time. I have extensive experience of working with adults (18 plus) across a number of different difficulties.
Coming to therapy can be a big step and it feels different to other social situations. The space is there for you to use how you wish. Maybe it's to talk about feelings of depression, a bereavement or a health concern. Perhaps work and family life has been rocky recently but you can't put your finger on why. We can use the space to explore these things and understand what might be underneath the difficulty.
Coming to therapy can be a big step and it feels different to other social situations. The space is there for you to use how you wish. Maybe it's to talk about feelings of depression, a bereavement or a health concern. Perhaps work and family life has been rocky recently but you can't put your finger on why. We can use the space to explore these things and understand what might be underneath the difficulty.
We all experience times in our lives which feel overwhelming. It may be the constant dread that comes with anxiety, the inability to feel and pleasure in life because of depression you feel in the grip of a controlling behaviour. Whatever is dominating your life and draining it of pleasure, you can change things. I am an experienced and fully qualified psychotherapist and hypnotherapist I can help free you from this pain.
We all experience times in our lives which feel overwhelming. It may be the constant dread that comes with anxiety, the inability to feel and pleasure in life because of depression you feel in the grip of a controlling behaviour. Whatever is dominating your life and draining it of pleasure, you can change things. I am an experienced and fully qualified psychotherapist and hypnotherapist I can help free you from this pain.
Across 9 years of psychodynamic therapy practice, I have evolved an approach informed by my concurrent practices as artist and gardener: nurturing, growth and transformation infuse our work together, both informing and cultivating the discovery of where and how we can live in ourselves and the world. The work of therapy resides in a space that we cultivate together - a space where meaning can be made or found - it is a place in the clearing. Here, lives and held views can be encouraged to be found, to be heard, and to potentially transform.
Across 9 years of psychodynamic therapy practice, I have evolved an approach informed by my concurrent practices as artist and gardener: nurturing, growth and transformation infuse our work together, both informing and cultivating the discovery of where and how we can live in ourselves and the world. The work of therapy resides in a space that we cultivate together - a space where meaning can be made or found - it is a place in the clearing. Here, lives and held views can be encouraged to be found, to be heard, and to potentially transform.
My name's Chris and I'm a UKCP-registered psychotherapist working with individuals and couples in Hastings, East Sussex. I'm committed to helping you explore your experience, challenges, and unique place in the world. I work with clients from all backgrounds and affirm cultural and identity diversity. I am practiced in helping clients with relationship, sexual and intimacy issues, as well as adverse childhood experiences. Maybe you are feeling generally low or anxiousoffeel that your life lacks focus, purpose, or meaning. Alongside you, I can help you make sense of your situation.
My name's Chris and I'm a UKCP-registered psychotherapist working with individuals and couples in Hastings, East Sussex. I'm committed to helping you explore your experience, challenges, and unique place in the world. I work with clients from all backgrounds and affirm cultural and identity diversity. I am practiced in helping clients with relationship, sexual and intimacy issues, as well as adverse childhood experiences. Maybe you are feeling generally low or anxiousoffeel that your life lacks focus, purpose, or meaning. Alongside you, I can help you make sense of your situation.
I offer an attachment-informed, relational humanistic counselling which emphasises the importance of the therapeutic relationship within which I attempt to offer acceptance and understanding for whatever you wish to bring. I look to create a safe space where you can bring your whole self and explore anything you wish in your own time. I've worked with people experiencing a wide range of psychological, emotional, sexual and relational issues. I also work with couples in a collaborative and compassionate way looking to foster good communication.
I offer an attachment-informed, relational humanistic counselling which emphasises the importance of the therapeutic relationship within which I attempt to offer acceptance and understanding for whatever you wish to bring. I look to create a safe space where you can bring your whole self and explore anything you wish in your own time. I've worked with people experiencing a wide range of psychological, emotional, sexual and relational issues. I also work with couples in a collaborative and compassionate way looking to foster good communication.
Hello, I’m Alex. I’m an experienced counsellor offering online and in-person sessions. I believe that talking about personal experiences in a supportive environment can lead to positive, long lasting change. There are many reasons why you might be seeking therapy, perhaps there are specific challenges you’d like to work through, aspects of yourself you’d like to understand better, goals you’d like to work towards or find a greater sense of meaning and purpose in your life. Whatever your reasons may be, my role is to support you through that process.
Hello, I’m Alex. I’m an experienced counsellor offering online and in-person sessions. I believe that talking about personal experiences in a supportive environment can lead to positive, long lasting change. There are many reasons why you might be seeking therapy, perhaps there are specific challenges you’d like to work through, aspects of yourself you’d like to understand better, goals you’d like to work towards or find a greater sense of meaning and purpose in your life. Whatever your reasons may be, my role is to support you through that process.
I am an experienced, welcoming and open-minded counsellor. Exploring in-depth what is troubling us with someone who is really listening, not just to your words but to the person behind them, can in itself be a healing process. It may also bring to light beliefs and ways of living that are holding you back. I draw on a range of integrative talking therapies (including Internal Family Systems). When something more is needed than talking alone, Brainspotting (a somatic therapy that evolved out of EMDR) can offer a gentle but powerful way to access deeper areas of the brain where emotional difficulties arise.
I am an experienced, welcoming and open-minded counsellor. Exploring in-depth what is troubling us with someone who is really listening, not just to your words but to the person behind them, can in itself be a healing process. It may also bring to light beliefs and ways of living that are holding you back. I draw on a range of integrative talking therapies (including Internal Family Systems). When something more is needed than talking alone, Brainspotting (a somatic therapy that evolved out of EMDR) can offer a gentle but powerful way to access deeper areas of the brain where emotional difficulties arise.
I believe we all hold the power to heal ourselves. It takes courage to face our insecurities and discomfort that can leave us feeling stuck, overwhelmed or confused. You don't have to struggle alone, sometimes we could use a little support. My role as your therapist is to work with your unique process and guide you to reconnect with your own healing energy- So you can start to trust yourself to make the changes you need and achieve your personal goals from a balanced place of clarity and confidence.
I believe we all hold the power to heal ourselves. It takes courage to face our insecurities and discomfort that can leave us feeling stuck, overwhelmed or confused. You don't have to struggle alone, sometimes we could use a little support. My role as your therapist is to work with your unique process and guide you to reconnect with your own healing energy- So you can start to trust yourself to make the changes you need and achieve your personal goals from a balanced place of clarity and confidence.
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Number of Counsellors in East Sussex
800+
Average cost per session
£60
Counsellors in East Sussex who prioritize treating:
| 90% | Anxiety |
| 85% | Depression |
| 81% | Self Esteem |
| 78% | Relationship Issues |
| 76% | Stress |
| 68% | Bereavement |
| 64% | Trauma and PTSD |
Average years in practice
9 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
| 64% | Aviva |
| 62% | AXA PPP |
| 49% | Vitality |
How Counsellors in East Sussex see their clients
| 84% | In Person and Online | |
| 16% | Online Only |
Gender breakdown
| 76% | Female | |
| 23% | Male | |
| 1% | Non-Binary |