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I am an experienced counsellor and cognitive behaviour (CBT) psychotherapist offering short or longer-term therapy in the Brighton and Hove area. I also offer group and individual mindfulness training and supervision.
Counselling and Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) are kinds of ‘talking therapy’ that are helpful for a
wide range of problems, needs and issues. You may be seeking help or support for a specific difficulty,
or you may be interested in personal development or broader life concerns.
Being both a counsellor and a cognitive behaviour (CBT) therapist means I can be flexible in my approach and tailor my work to suit your needs. Since 2006, I have worked with many people to address a wide range of issues relating to mental health, psychological wellbeing and meaningful living. I have worked as a staff therapist for various mental health services including: Brighton and Hove NHS Primary Care Counselling Service; Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust; the Priory Hospital; and Aurora CBT Ltd. I am currently an associated therapist with Brighton Therapy Centre and Elysium Clinic in Hove.
I have a particular interest in mindfulness, having trained extensively in mindfulness-based practices since the 1990s. This informs the personal and professional approach to my work. I also have written extensively on the subject. I have been facilitating regular Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) courses since 2007, and run workshops for service users, employees and psychotherapy trainees. I also offer mindfulness-based supervision.
My initial professional training was a BACP-accredited Diploma in Counselling at the Gestalt Centre in London. I am also a BABCP-accredited cognitive behaviour (CBT) therapist, having completed post-graduate training while working in the NHS. I am a fully trained EMDR practitioner.
I am a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and an accredited member of the British Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapies (BABCP) and am bound by their ethical frameworks for good practice. I am listed with the UK Network for Mindfulness-Based Teacher Training Organisations. Please contact me if you would like to book an appointment or if you require further information. If you are not sure about therapy, I am happy to discuss what the best options might be for you.
Next 8-week Mindfulness for Everyday Living course in Brighton:
23 October - 11 December 2019. Eight Wednesday evenings (7.15 - 9.15pm)
Venue: Brighton Therapy Centre, New Road, Brighton. Cost: £160 (includes all course materials)
Info & booking: please call BTC on 01273 626444 or email info@brightontherapycentre.org.uk.
Next 6-week Mindfulness for Everyday Living course in Brighton:
24 September - 5 November 2019 (break: 15 October). Six Tuesday evenings (7.30 - 9.30pm)
Venue: Sundial Clinic, St James's St, Brighton. Cost: £130 (includes all course materials).
Info and booking: contact me.
Befriending Anxiety (introductory mindfulness-based course):
Spring 2020 (dates tbc). Wednesday evenings (7.15 - 9.15pm)
Info & booking: please call BTC on 01273 626444 or email info@brightontherapycentre.org.uk.
Next Saturday morning mindfulness practice session:
Autumn 2019 (date tbc). Booking as above.
Counselling and Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) are kinds of ‘talking therapy’ that are helpful for a
wide range of problems, needs and issues. You may be seeking help or support for a specific difficulty,
or you may be interested in personal development or broader life concerns.
Being both a counsellor and a cognitive behaviour (CBT) therapist means I can be flexible in my approach and tailor my work to suit your needs. Since 2006, I have worked with many people to address a wide range of issues relating to mental health, psychological wellbeing and meaningful living. I have worked as a staff therapist for various mental health services including: Brighton and Hove NHS Primary Care Counselling Service; Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust; the Priory Hospital; and Aurora CBT Ltd. I am currently an associated therapist with Brighton Therapy Centre and Elysium Clinic in Hove.
I have a particular interest in mindfulness, having trained extensively in mindfulness-based practices since the 1990s. This informs the personal and professional approach to my work. I also have written extensively on the subject. I have been facilitating regular Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) courses since 2007, and run workshops for service users, employees and psychotherapy trainees. I also offer mindfulness-based supervision.
My initial professional training was a BACP-accredited Diploma in Counselling at the Gestalt Centre in London. I am also a BABCP-accredited cognitive behaviour (CBT) therapist, having completed post-graduate training while working in the NHS. I am a fully trained EMDR practitioner.
I am a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and an accredited member of the British Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapies (BABCP) and am bound by their ethical frameworks for good practice. I am listed with the UK Network for Mindfulness-Based Teacher Training Organisations. Please contact me if you would like to book an appointment or if you require further information. If you are not sure about therapy, I am happy to discuss what the best options might be for you.
Next 8-week Mindfulness for Everyday Living course in Brighton:
23 October - 11 December 2019. Eight Wednesday evenings (7.15 - 9.15pm)
Venue: Brighton Therapy Centre, New Road, Brighton. Cost: £160 (includes all course materials)
Info & booking: please call BTC on 01273 626444 or email info@brightontherapycentre.org.uk.
Next 6-week Mindfulness for Everyday Living course in Brighton:
24 September - 5 November 2019 (break: 15 October). Six Tuesday evenings (7.30 - 9.30pm)
Venue: Sundial Clinic, St James's St, Brighton. Cost: £130 (includes all course materials).
Info and booking: contact me.
Befriending Anxiety (introductory mindfulness-based course):
Spring 2020 (dates tbc). Wednesday evenings (7.15 - 9.15pm)
Info & booking: please call BTC on 01273 626444 or email info@brightontherapycentre.org.uk.
Next Saturday morning mindfulness practice session:
Autumn 2019 (date tbc). Booking as above.