Warm, professional counselling for people across Brighton, the South Downs and beyond. Accessible therapy that meets you where you are, wherever you are on the Sussex coast or countryside.
Sussex is a county of contrasts. From the vibrant, fast-paced energy of Brighton and Hove to the quieter rhythms of Lewes, Chichester and the rural South Downs villages, life here looks and feels very different depending on where you are. But wherever you live in East or West Sussex, the need for genuine, compassionate support when life gets difficult is universal.
I offer online therapy to clients right across Sussex, and I have come to understand the particular character of this part of England. The creative energy, the independent thinking, the strong sense of community, but also the loneliness that can exist alongside all of that. Whether you are a freelancer working from a flat in Kemptown, a parent in Haywards Heath, or a retiree on the Eastbourne seafront, online therapy gives you access to professional support without needing to navigate buses, parking, or the unpredictable coastal weather.
Brighton has a well-deserved reputation as one of the most open-minded, creative and accepting places in the UK. People move here to be themselves, to escape the rigidity they felt elsewhere, to find a community that celebrates difference. And in many ways, it delivers on that promise. But there is a less talked-about side to life in Brighton that I hear about regularly from my clients.
The cost of living has risen sharply while wages in the creative and hospitality sectors have not kept pace. The social scene can feel overwhelming if you are naturally introverted or dealing with anxiety. The pressure to be constantly positive, open and thriving can make it harder, not easier, to admit when you are struggling. And for members of the LGBTQ+ community, even in a city as welcoming as Brighton, the emotional weight of navigating identity, past rejection and societal expectations does not simply disappear.
I bring a genuinely inclusive, non-judgemental approach to my work. Whatever your background, identity or lifestyle, therapy with me is a space where you can be completely yourself without performance or explanation.
While Brighton often takes the spotlight, so much of Sussex life happens in the towns and villages that stretch from the Kent border all the way west to the Hampshire boundary. In places like Hastings, Bexhill, Worthing, Littlehampton, and the countless South Downs villages in between, daily life has its own distinct character and its own pressures.
Seaside towns in particular carry a complex emotional weight. There is real beauty in living near the coast, but many of these communities also face economic challenges, seasonal fluctuations, and a sense of being overlooked. Mental health services can be stretched thin, with long NHS waiting lists and limited local options for private therapy. If you live in a smaller Sussex town, finding a therapist who specialises in trauma, EMDR or more nuanced therapeutic approaches might mean travelling an hour or more each way.
Online therapy changes that equation completely. From your living room, garden office, or wherever you feel comfortable, you can access the same specialist support that would otherwise require a trip to London or Brighton. I work with clients in some of the quieter corners of Sussex, and the convenience and consistency of online sessions makes a real difference to whether people start therapy at all.
Sussex has always attracted people who think differently. Artists, writers, musicians, freelancers, small business owners, people who have chosen to build a life on their own terms rather than following a conventional path. I deeply respect that, and I understand that therapy needs to reflect and honour the way you live.
Creative people often experience the world intensely. That sensitivity can be a tremendous gift, but it can also make you more vulnerable to anxiety, overwhelm, self-doubt and the particular kind of burnout that comes from pouring yourself into your work. If your income is unpredictable, the financial stress can compound everything else. And if you work alone, as many freelancers and creatives do, there may not be a colleague to notice when you are not okay.
In our sessions, I will never ask you to fit into a box. My integrative approach, drawing on psychodynamic therapy, CBT, EMDR, IFS-informed work and psychosynthesis, means I can work with you in a way that respects your unique way of processing the world. We might explore patterns from your past, build practical strategies for managing day-to-day anxiety, or work through a specific traumatic experience. It depends entirely on what you need.
I am a BACP accredited counsellor and trained EMDR practitioner based in North West London, working exclusively online. This means I can offer dependable, consistent sessions to anyone in Sussex with a private space and an internet connection. All sessions are £70 for 50 minutes, making this an affordable option for professional, BACP accredited online therapy, and there are no hidden fees or complicated pricing structures.
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Therapy is not about having the right words or knowing what you want to change before you begin. It starts with simply showing up and being honest. I will take care of the rest.
If you are in Sussex and wondering whether therapy could help, I would be glad to hear from you. Book a session and let us begin the conversation.
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