In Person Counselling in Eastbourne
A warm welcome to my profile page. I have over twenty years experience working in mental health, and I'm here to offer compassionate, non judgemental support, be that with managing the stresses of everyday life, making personal changes or navigating your way through a crisis. People are individuals, and I'm commited to the idea that the support they receive should reflect this and come from a place of positive personal empowerment. I truly believe that difficult times and challenges offer an opportunity for personal growth and development, but also that you don't just have to 'survive' them ,you can come out thriving.
A warm welcome to my profile page. I have over twenty years experience working in mental health, and I'm here to offer compassionate, non judgemental support, be that with managing the stresses of everyday life, making personal changes or navigating your way through a crisis. People are individuals, and I'm commited to the idea that the support they receive should reflect this and come from a place of positive personal empowerment. I truly believe that difficult times and challenges offer an opportunity for personal growth and development, but also that you don't just have to 'survive' them ,you can come out thriving.
As an existential counsellor and psychotherapist I work with individuals who are seeking to improve their situation in life. You might be suffering from anxiety, depression, addiction, or just wanting to reflect on your position in the world and the decisions that have brought you to the present moment. Whatever the issue might be, talking through your problems can bring new light to how you see yourself and those around you.
As an existential counsellor and psychotherapist I work with individuals who are seeking to improve their situation in life. You might be suffering from anxiety, depression, addiction, or just wanting to reflect on your position in the world and the decisions that have brought you to the present moment. Whatever the issue might be, talking through your problems can bring new light to how you see yourself and those around you.
I provide a safe, non-judgmental environment where we work together towards your own wellbeing, and to overcome any struggles you are facing. I work with individuals and couples. I am open minded and non-discriminatory. I have experience working with those who struggle with Anxiety, Depression, and Suicidal thoughts. I also have experience working with those who are facing big changes in their lives – through retirement, career changes, health issues and relationship challenges. As a male counsellor, I have particular insight into the male world, but I work equally with men and women in exploring their questions and challenges
I provide a safe, non-judgmental environment where we work together towards your own wellbeing, and to overcome any struggles you are facing. I work with individuals and couples. I am open minded and non-discriminatory. I have experience working with those who struggle with Anxiety, Depression, and Suicidal thoughts. I also have experience working with those who are facing big changes in their lives – through retirement, career changes, health issues and relationship challenges. As a male counsellor, I have particular insight into the male world, but I work equally with men and women in exploring their questions and challenges
Are you feeling overwhelmed, burnt out, or struggling to support your child or teen through life’s challenges? Whether you’re a parent, carer, or young person, I’m here to provide support. I specialise in helping families cope with stress, anxiety, loss, neurodiversity, and chronic health conditions. Together, we can work through these difficulties, building resilience, emotional balance, and stronger connections within your family. My compassionate, tailored approach ensures you feel heard, understood, and supported every step of the way.
Are you feeling overwhelmed, burnt out, or struggling to support your child or teen through life’s challenges? Whether you’re a parent, carer, or young person, I’m here to provide support. I specialise in helping families cope with stress, anxiety, loss, neurodiversity, and chronic health conditions. Together, we can work through these difficulties, building resilience, emotional balance, and stronger connections within your family. My compassionate, tailored approach ensures you feel heard, understood, and supported every step of the way.
Are there parts of you that feel unrepresented, hidden, depressed, anxious, angry, or judged by others? We aren't born feeling this way, have you ever wondered how you got to where you are now? My clients come to me because they trust I can weather the hard places we visit together. We need to be able to talk about the harder things in life, and I would like to offer you the space for this; a space of acceptance, warmth, and goodwill. Let's connect the dots of where you are now, how you got here, and work towards where you'd like to be. Please know that all parts of you are welcome with me. There is hope and there can be healing.
Are there parts of you that feel unrepresented, hidden, depressed, anxious, angry, or judged by others? We aren't born feeling this way, have you ever wondered how you got to where you are now? My clients come to me because they trust I can weather the hard places we visit together. We need to be able to talk about the harder things in life, and I would like to offer you the space for this; a space of acceptance, warmth, and goodwill. Let's connect the dots of where you are now, how you got here, and work towards where you'd like to be. Please know that all parts of you are welcome with me. There is hope and there can be healing.
Hello. Are you struggling with the impact of traumatic or difficult experiences in your life? Feeling frightened, sad, stuck in unhelpful patterns of thinking about yourself or relating to others? Therapy could help you to move forward in your life. My priority in working with you would be to help you to understand how the feelings, thoughts or behaviours that you are struggling with now are linked to experiences in your life. We would then think about how you can develop new ways of being, that fit more with how you want your life to be. I have over 20 years experience of working with people struggling with various concerns.
Hello. Are you struggling with the impact of traumatic or difficult experiences in your life? Feeling frightened, sad, stuck in unhelpful patterns of thinking about yourself or relating to others? Therapy could help you to move forward in your life. My priority in working with you would be to help you to understand how the feelings, thoughts or behaviours that you are struggling with now are linked to experiences in your life. We would then think about how you can develop new ways of being, that fit more with how you want your life to be. I have over 20 years experience of working with people struggling with various concerns.
I work with midlife and older women who are struggling with anxiety, depression, stress and burnout. You may be experiencing low-mood, low self-esteem and loss of confidence. You may feel life has no meaning, caught in repeating patterns. You may be worried about your health, your energy, your weight, your future, your relationships, your sense of wellbeing. If you have reached the point of despair, that no matter what you do nothing seems to work and you've given up, know that you are not alone. I've been there myself and I know how confusing and scary this can be.
I work with midlife and older women who are struggling with anxiety, depression, stress and burnout. You may be experiencing low-mood, low self-esteem and loss of confidence. You may feel life has no meaning, caught in repeating patterns. You may be worried about your health, your energy, your weight, your future, your relationships, your sense of wellbeing. If you have reached the point of despair, that no matter what you do nothing seems to work and you've given up, know that you are not alone. I've been there myself and I know how confusing and scary this can be.
18 years experience as a Psychotherapist. Online Counselling provided for those isolated at home. It’s very normal to need help when life is challenging or distressing. Such upsets might be because of loss, anxiety, depression or maybe due to childhood neglect, abuse or trauma. Some people simply want to learn more about themselves. Whatever the reason, counselling is a way to help you discover more of who you are, your resilience, find strength and determine a successful strategy that works for you.
18 years experience as a Psychotherapist. Online Counselling provided for those isolated at home. It’s very normal to need help when life is challenging or distressing. Such upsets might be because of loss, anxiety, depression or maybe due to childhood neglect, abuse or trauma. Some people simply want to learn more about themselves. Whatever the reason, counselling is a way to help you discover more of who you are, your resilience, find strength and determine a successful strategy that works for you.
My clients are men who recognise the value of seeking support for their mental well-being. While perhaps successful in many areas of life, men often experience challenges with stress, relationships, anxiety, depression or finding meaning and purpose. I help clients in self-exploration and personal growth, and help to facilitate lasting positive change and a deeper understanding of oneself.
My clients are men who recognise the value of seeking support for their mental well-being. While perhaps successful in many areas of life, men often experience challenges with stress, relationships, anxiety, depression or finding meaning and purpose. I help clients in self-exploration and personal growth, and help to facilitate lasting positive change and a deeper understanding of oneself.
Are you feeling anxious, stressed or burnt out? Have you experienced trauma and want help to feel safe again? Maybe you are either diagnosed or self-diagnosed with autism, ADHD and/or dyslexia and you’re struggling in a world that doesn’t seem to be designed for you? You might feel like everything is spinning out of control and you’re too overwhelmed to know how to respond? Perhaps you even believe you’re too much for others to cope with and a burden on your friends and family?
Are you feeling anxious, stressed or burnt out? Have you experienced trauma and want help to feel safe again? Maybe you are either diagnosed or self-diagnosed with autism, ADHD and/or dyslexia and you’re struggling in a world that doesn’t seem to be designed for you? You might feel like everything is spinning out of control and you’re too overwhelmed to know how to respond? Perhaps you even believe you’re too much for others to cope with and a burden on your friends and family?
If you decide to work with me it will be rather like setting out on a journey together. On that journey I’ll be your fellow traveller, companion and guide. Whether or not your reason for coming to see me is an external situation that’s impacting your life, a key part of our time together will be to explore your inner world. As we explore that world together you may develop greater insight into patterns of thought and behaviour that served you once but now limit you; you may find alternative ways of approaching difficulties; you may discover a way of being in the world that is more in tune with who you truly are.
If you decide to work with me it will be rather like setting out on a journey together. On that journey I’ll be your fellow traveller, companion and guide. Whether or not your reason for coming to see me is an external situation that’s impacting your life, a key part of our time together will be to explore your inner world. As we explore that world together you may develop greater insight into patterns of thought and behaviour that served you once but now limit you; you may find alternative ways of approaching difficulties; you may discover a way of being in the world that is more in tune with who you truly are.
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Hi there, Are you feeling the stresses of Covid 19? Does life feel hard to deal with right now? I'm Sonia Stiles and I am a trained Counselling Therapist with 14 years of experience. As a member of the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy (MBACP), I work within the BACP Ethical Framework of Data Protection and Confidentiality. I specialise in Couple Therapy and Family Therapy. I help you address any friction and arguing in relationships that pull people apart and cause more hurt and upset. I do this by looking at the individuals with a caring and nurturing approach to enable everyone to look at the bigger picture.
Hi there, Are you feeling the stresses of Covid 19? Does life feel hard to deal with right now? I'm Sonia Stiles and I am a trained Counselling Therapist with 14 years of experience. As a member of the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy (MBACP), I work within the BACP Ethical Framework of Data Protection and Confidentiality. I specialise in Couple Therapy and Family Therapy. I help you address any friction and arguing in relationships that pull people apart and cause more hurt and upset. I do this by looking at the individuals with a caring and nurturing approach to enable everyone to look at the bigger picture.
Counselling, Psychotherapy, Therapeutic Coaching in Bexhill on Sea, Eastbourne, Brighton (face-to face) and beyond (by Skype). I qualified as a psychotherapist from the University of Sussex nearly 20 years ago, having gained a BSc (Honours) degree in Psychology in the late 1990s. My previous career was as a translator/interpreter in Higher Education. My work is underpinned by the psychodynamic (Freudian) approach which helps clients to understand how past relationships may be influencing their present issues such anxiety, generalised anxiety disorder, relationships, depression and many other personal difficulties.
Counselling, Psychotherapy, Therapeutic Coaching in Bexhill on Sea, Eastbourne, Brighton (face-to face) and beyond (by Skype). I qualified as a psychotherapist from the University of Sussex nearly 20 years ago, having gained a BSc (Honours) degree in Psychology in the late 1990s. My previous career was as a translator/interpreter in Higher Education. My work is underpinned by the psychodynamic (Freudian) approach which helps clients to understand how past relationships may be influencing their present issues such anxiety, generalised anxiety disorder, relationships, depression and many other personal difficulties.
Having musculoskeletal injury and chronic pain can be tough, especially when it affects how you feel, how you feel about yourself, and stops you doing the things you love. I’m a personable psychologist who specialises 100% in injury and chronic pain. Research shows that if you understand your pain, you hurt less. So together, we can explore your pain experience, answer your questions, and find ways for you to get back in control of your recovery and being you again. My support uses a unique blend of psychology support, latest knowledge from pain science that tells us how and why we feel pain, and wellbeing promotion.
Having musculoskeletal injury and chronic pain can be tough, especially when it affects how you feel, how you feel about yourself, and stops you doing the things you love. I’m a personable psychologist who specialises 100% in injury and chronic pain. Research shows that if you understand your pain, you hurt less. So together, we can explore your pain experience, answer your questions, and find ways for you to get back in control of your recovery and being you again. My support uses a unique blend of psychology support, latest knowledge from pain science that tells us how and why we feel pain, and wellbeing promotion.
I am a UKCP accredited psychodynamic psychotherapist holding a membership with the College of Psychoanalysis and Jungian Analysis. My main modality is psychodynamic, although I integrate different approaches such as art, music therapy and body awareness work. I prefer to work collaboratively to help us choose the best approach that will meet your needs. I have a high degree of skill and understanding of underlying issues and difficulties that may not be obvious to you. I practice in a warm, empathetic, and compassionate way.
I am a UKCP accredited psychodynamic psychotherapist holding a membership with the College of Psychoanalysis and Jungian Analysis. My main modality is psychodynamic, although I integrate different approaches such as art, music therapy and body awareness work. I prefer to work collaboratively to help us choose the best approach that will meet your needs. I have a high degree of skill and understanding of underlying issues and difficulties that may not be obvious to you. I practice in a warm, empathetic, and compassionate way.
There are times in your life when you may encounter difficult challenges, feel overwhelmed, stuck & find yourself struggling. You don't need to face this alone. As a Counselling clinician I integrate a range of counselling approaches aiming to work alongside you towards a better understanding of yourself & the issues you are going through. My approach is Humanistic Integrative & Person Centred based which means I tailor the way I work to suit the needs of each person.
There are times in your life when you may encounter difficult challenges, feel overwhelmed, stuck & find yourself struggling. You don't need to face this alone. As a Counselling clinician I integrate a range of counselling approaches aiming to work alongside you towards a better understanding of yourself & the issues you are going through. My approach is Humanistic Integrative & Person Centred based which means I tailor the way I work to suit the needs of each person.
As a counsellor specialising in trauma, I understand how difficult it is to function with the intrusive symptoms that come from being exposed to a traumatic event/s, such as the flashbacks, avoiding people and places that bring up uncomfortable feelings, or just feeling on edge all of the time. Trauma can also take a terrible toll on those closest to you while you struggle to deal with overwhelming emotions. Taking the first steps to see a counsellor, even if it’s not your first time, requires immense courage, that's why I believe in creating a comfortable, empathic space where you can feel truly understood, supported and safe.
As a counsellor specialising in trauma, I understand how difficult it is to function with the intrusive symptoms that come from being exposed to a traumatic event/s, such as the flashbacks, avoiding people and places that bring up uncomfortable feelings, or just feeling on edge all of the time. Trauma can also take a terrible toll on those closest to you while you struggle to deal with overwhelming emotions. Taking the first steps to see a counsellor, even if it’s not your first time, requires immense courage, that's why I believe in creating a comfortable, empathic space where you can feel truly understood, supported and safe.
I am based at the Practice Rooms, Brighton and my office in Wilmington, East Sussex. I have a life long fascination in the nature of us as humans and in particular our emotional lives. I am interested in how complicated we all are. Sometimes it can help to take time out to try to understand ourselves better, and how we are in the world, for example, ‘Why do I keep making the same mistakes?’, ‘’Why am I so fearful, stressed or unhappy?' or ‘How did I get here?’. Therapy can help to work through some of the complexities in our lives or to make sense of and mourn painful experiences and to keep a sense of creativity and meaning alive.
I am based at the Practice Rooms, Brighton and my office in Wilmington, East Sussex. I have a life long fascination in the nature of us as humans and in particular our emotional lives. I am interested in how complicated we all are. Sometimes it can help to take time out to try to understand ourselves better, and how we are in the world, for example, ‘Why do I keep making the same mistakes?’, ‘’Why am I so fearful, stressed or unhappy?' or ‘How did I get here?’. Therapy can help to work through some of the complexities in our lives or to make sense of and mourn painful experiences and to keep a sense of creativity and meaning alive.
Hi, I am an experienced, qualified counsellor with many years experience of working with clients and families living with a diagnosis/ disability, Autism, ADHD, Sensory Processing Issues. This can be a challenging time for everyone and I can provide a safe, non judgemental space where individuals or families can bring their experiences and process their feelings. Clients have told me that this has help transform their lives, learning strategies and feeling empowered. You have already started the process by looking for a Counsellor, it is important to get the right person for you, so take your time.
Hi, I am an experienced, qualified counsellor with many years experience of working with clients and families living with a diagnosis/ disability, Autism, ADHD, Sensory Processing Issues. This can be a challenging time for everyone and I can provide a safe, non judgemental space where individuals or families can bring their experiences and process their feelings. Clients have told me that this has help transform their lives, learning strategies and feeling empowered. You have already started the process by looking for a Counsellor, it is important to get the right person for you, so take your time.
John trained in Psychology at London and Oxford Universities. He then worked as an internal consultant for Unilever Research Laboratories until 2003. In 2004 he trained in Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, holding an honorary lectureship at Derby University, before moving to the NHS providing CBT for teenagers. He now works privately for adults and children.
John trained in Psychology at London and Oxford Universities. He then worked as an internal consultant for Unilever Research Laboratories until 2003. In 2004 he trained in Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, holding an honorary lectureship at Derby University, before moving to the NHS providing CBT for teenagers. He now works privately for adults and children.
