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Kathleen McCabe
Psychotherapist, MSc, BPC
Verified Verified
Lewes BN7
I would say that an important element of analytic work is that it helps to build real internal strength; one that can enable you to know and accept yourself. For People who are able to make use of analytic work, it can provide translatable skills that help deal with ongoing difficulties, not just the ones that brought you to therapy. Analytic therapy can be short term, but tends to be relatively long term work, dealing with issues that have likely been problematic for many years.
I would say that an important element of analytic work is that it helps to build real internal strength; one that can enable you to know and accept yourself. For People who are able to make use of analytic work, it can provide translatable skills that help deal with ongoing difficulties, not just the ones that brought you to therapy. Analytic therapy can be short term, but tends to be relatively long term work, dealing with issues that have likely been problematic for many years.
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Rhian Gower
Counsellor, MA, MBACP
Verified Verified
Lewes BN7
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.
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Esme Monir Campbell
Counsellor, MBACP Accred
Verified Verified
Lewes BN7
Sometimes we are in distress or crisis. Maybe our behaviours confuse us or those around us. We may find it hard to be authentically ourselves, or have conflicting desires or feelings. We might be struggling with acceptance of things we cannot change, or struggling with self-acceptance. Maybe we are experiencing issues in our important relationships, or simply want to understand ourselves better. Perhaps we are just struggling with feeling down and/or overwhelmed. Therapy can be a helpful space to start with all of this. By providing a safe environment to explore the things that bother us, or that matter to us most.
Sometimes we are in distress or crisis. Maybe our behaviours confuse us or those around us. We may find it hard to be authentically ourselves, or have conflicting desires or feelings. We might be struggling with acceptance of things we cannot change, or struggling with self-acceptance. Maybe we are experiencing issues in our important relationships, or simply want to understand ourselves better. Perhaps we are just struggling with feeling down and/or overwhelmed. Therapy can be a helpful space to start with all of this. By providing a safe environment to explore the things that bother us, or that matter to us most.
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Duncan Long
Psychotherapist, MUKCP
Verified Verified
Lewes BN7
Hello! A very warm welcome to you. As we face these uncertain times in our world, we find ourselves coming up against many challenges that may be exacerbating our existing internal struggles. It feels more important than ever to find some sense of certainty and purpose in these difficult times. The very idea of isolation can bring on fear and anxiety, uncertainty around our livelihoods can trigger old and new coping strategies that may feel damaging to one’s self.
Hello! A very warm welcome to you. As we face these uncertain times in our world, we find ourselves coming up against many challenges that may be exacerbating our existing internal struggles. It feels more important than ever to find some sense of certainty and purpose in these difficult times. The very idea of isolation can bring on fear and anxiety, uncertainty around our livelihoods can trigger old and new coping strategies that may feel damaging to one’s self.
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Kath Hegarty
Psychotherapist, MUKCP
Verified Verified
Lewes BN7
There are different times in our lives when we may encounter challenges in our emotional world. Transition and change can sometimes trigger these challenging feelings. For example, moving home or employment, changing relationships or friendships; life changes such as going to university or reaching age milestones. Any of these can significantly affect the way we feel about ourselves. We react in different ways to what we encounter in our environment. We might become depressed or overwhelmed by intense emotions or we might feel anxious and unable to engage in social activities. It can all become too much to manage alone.
There are different times in our lives when we may encounter challenges in our emotional world. Transition and change can sometimes trigger these challenging feelings. For example, moving home or employment, changing relationships or friendships; life changes such as going to university or reaching age milestones. Any of these can significantly affect the way we feel about ourselves. We react in different ways to what we encounter in our environment. We might become depressed or overwhelmed by intense emotions or we might feel anxious and unable to engage in social activities. It can all become too much to manage alone.
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Renate Kristoffersson
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
Lewes BN7
Working on a client-led basis I believe the unique client-therapist working relationship is the key to a positive experience where the collaborative work offers insight and deeper understanding of our true needs and desires. I will help you become more aware of unhelpful patterns in your life and support you through the process of change that can sometimes feel challenging and lonely. With a focus on supporting clients through transitional stages in life, recognising the struggle but also the potential in personal growth, I wish to encourage your own process with respect for your values, beliefs and choices.
Working on a client-led basis I believe the unique client-therapist working relationship is the key to a positive experience where the collaborative work offers insight and deeper understanding of our true needs and desires. I will help you become more aware of unhelpful patterns in your life and support you through the process of change that can sometimes feel challenging and lonely. With a focus on supporting clients through transitional stages in life, recognising the struggle but also the potential in personal growth, I wish to encourage your own process with respect for your values, beliefs and choices.
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Shahna Thurston Bsc (Hons) Pgcert
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Lewes BN7
Welcome!As a humanistic therapist in Eastbourne, I work integratively to support you through life’s challenges. Rooted in person-centred experiential principles, I tailor my approach to your unique needs, using a blend of therapeutic techniques. With extensive experience as a Social Prescriber and Recovery Worker in the NHS, I am passionate about helping people navigate anxiety, depression, addiction, self-esteem, relationship issues, isolation, bereavement, trauma, and CPTSD. Whether you’re seeking support for personal growth, emotional healing, or recovery, I am here to walk alongside you on your journey to a more fulfilling life.
Welcome!As a humanistic therapist in Eastbourne, I work integratively to support you through life’s challenges. Rooted in person-centred experiential principles, I tailor my approach to your unique needs, using a blend of therapeutic techniques. With extensive experience as a Social Prescriber and Recovery Worker in the NHS, I am passionate about helping people navigate anxiety, depression, addiction, self-esteem, relationship issues, isolation, bereavement, trauma, and CPTSD. Whether you’re seeking support for personal growth, emotional healing, or recovery, I am here to walk alongside you on your journey to a more fulfilling life.
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Wendy Snell
Counsellor
Verified Verified
Lewes BN7
I offer you a warm, compassionate and non-judgmental approach. You may want to talk about anything from family or relationship issues, anxiety, anger, depression, loss or whatever is important to you. All of us experience emotional difficulties at some point in our lives. We can find it hard to cope. Therapy provides a safe and confidential space where you can talk about what is happening in your life, explore thoughts and feelings, find ways to cope and help begin to think about a way forward. Therapy can offer general support or can focus on more specific issues.
I offer you a warm, compassionate and non-judgmental approach. You may want to talk about anything from family or relationship issues, anxiety, anger, depression, loss or whatever is important to you. All of us experience emotional difficulties at some point in our lives. We can find it hard to cope. Therapy provides a safe and confidential space where you can talk about what is happening in your life, explore thoughts and feelings, find ways to cope and help begin to think about a way forward. Therapy can offer general support or can focus on more specific issues.
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Hattie Ward
Psychotherapist, MA, BPC
Verified Verified
Lewes BN7
I am a fully qualified & accredited Psychodynamic Psychotherapist, I am registered with the BPC, British Psychoanalytic Council, the TSP, the Tavistock Society of Psychotherapists, and the BACP, the British Association of Counselling & Psychotherapy. I have many years of experience working in NHS psychotherapy services and in private practice. I work with wide-ranging issues, from anxiety and depression, through to those recovering from the impact of severe and enduring childhood trauma. ​
I am a fully qualified & accredited Psychodynamic Psychotherapist, I am registered with the BPC, British Psychoanalytic Council, the TSP, the Tavistock Society of Psychotherapists, and the BACP, the British Association of Counselling & Psychotherapy. I have many years of experience working in NHS psychotherapy services and in private practice. I work with wide-ranging issues, from anxiety and depression, through to those recovering from the impact of severe and enduring childhood trauma. ​
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Ana Mesinezi
Psychotherapist, DCounsPsych, MBACP Accred
Verified Verified
Lewes BN7  (Online Only)
I firmly believe that the therapeutic relationship is the main vessel of real change. Therapy is a journey to be embarked safely, and it can help you to deal with your pain. Together, we can try to explore that pain or uncertainty that hinders the possibility you have to live a full and meaningful life. We will work together towards your objectives; it doesn't matter how far they seem now or how painful is to think about them.
I firmly believe that the therapeutic relationship is the main vessel of real change. Therapy is a journey to be embarked safely, and it can help you to deal with your pain. Together, we can try to explore that pain or uncertainty that hinders the possibility you have to live a full and meaningful life. We will work together towards your objectives; it doesn't matter how far they seem now or how painful is to think about them.
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Sian Lamey
Psychotherapist, MBABCP
Verified Verified
Lewes BN7
Hello and welcome. Are you feeling like life is not heading in the direction you want it to? Are you feeling like your emotions are in the driving seat? Whether you are feeling Anxious, Depressed, struggling with Low self-esteem, experiencing PTSD/ cPTSD, Trauma, Grief/ Bereavement, or Stress, or you may be going through a life transition or experiencing a Long term health condition, I am here to help. I provide evidence based therapy for adults and teens aged 14+ within the Brighton and Hove area and online.
Hello and welcome. Are you feeling like life is not heading in the direction you want it to? Are you feeling like your emotions are in the driving seat? Whether you are feeling Anxious, Depressed, struggling with Low self-esteem, experiencing PTSD/ cPTSD, Trauma, Grief/ Bereavement, or Stress, or you may be going through a life transition or experiencing a Long term health condition, I am here to help. I provide evidence based therapy for adults and teens aged 14+ within the Brighton and Hove area and online.
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Daniela Gallini
MA
Verified Verified
Lewes BN7
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 .
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Rosalind Ukoko-Rivers
Counsellor, MSc, MBACP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Lewes BN7
I offer online, phone and face to face and walk therapy sessions, working under up to date risks assessments and client guidelines. I believe that each client is unique and an individual. This client - therapist working relationship, regardless of race, gender, religion, and sexual orientation, is the key to a positive and collaborative experience that offers insight and deeper understanding of our true needs and desires. I am proactive, flexible and adaptable according to your needs and requirements. I also work for Victim Support organisation. I am a qualified teacher with BA, MSc and PGCE qualifications, and DBS enhanced checked.
I offer online, phone and face to face and walk therapy sessions, working under up to date risks assessments and client guidelines. I believe that each client is unique and an individual. This client - therapist working relationship, regardless of race, gender, religion, and sexual orientation, is the key to a positive and collaborative experience that offers insight and deeper understanding of our true needs and desires. I am proactive, flexible and adaptable according to your needs and requirements. I also work for Victim Support organisation. I am a qualified teacher with BA, MSc and PGCE qualifications, and DBS enhanced checked.
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Claire Barnes
Psychotherapist, MSc, MUKCP
Verified Verified
Lewes BN7
I am a psychotherapist and group analyst and have been a therapist for nearly 30 years in many different settings. In my approach, I am interested in making connections between experiences and difficulties in the present, with events and relationships from the past. In my experience, difficulties people experience as adults can often be part of a repeated pattern. I will be curious about relationships in your life but also the way you relate to yourself and to others. This will include how it is in the therapy relationship - whether individually or group.
I am a psychotherapist and group analyst and have been a therapist for nearly 30 years in many different settings. In my approach, I am interested in making connections between experiences and difficulties in the present, with events and relationships from the past. In my experience, difficulties people experience as adults can often be part of a repeated pattern. I will be curious about relationships in your life but also the way you relate to yourself and to others. This will include how it is in the therapy relationship - whether individually or group.
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Karen Reed
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
Lewes BN7
I'm Karen Reed, founder of free2bucounselling. Our brains sustain our existence & survival, but also have an enormous potential to cause havoc; becoming our worst enemy, harshest critic, & playing the cruellest tricks that can cause mental health unrest. If you think or feel like you're struggling, overwhelmed, a bit bogged down, anxious, perhaps just not yourself these days, I'd like to help & support you through it.
I'm Karen Reed, founder of free2bucounselling. Our brains sustain our existence & survival, but also have an enormous potential to cause havoc; becoming our worst enemy, harshest critic, & playing the cruellest tricks that can cause mental health unrest. If you think or feel like you're struggling, overwhelmed, a bit bogged down, anxious, perhaps just not yourself these days, I'd like to help & support you through it.
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Dani Rose Spencer
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
Lewes BN7
Hello! I'm Dani, an LGBTQIA+ and AuDHD therapist. My pronouns are she/her. I am a fully qualified neurodivergent-affirming and creative therapist, working in Brighton. I specialise in neurodiversity. In particular, those who discovered their neurodiversity later in life. I understand the unique challenges that come with navigating this experience, and the impact it can have. I understand empaths, masking, unmasking, grieving for your inner child, as well as the struggles of autistic burnout and executive functioning. I also work with the LGBTQIA+ community, and those hoping to explore their sexuality and gender identity.
Hello! I'm Dani, an LGBTQIA+ and AuDHD therapist. My pronouns are she/her. I am a fully qualified neurodivergent-affirming and creative therapist, working in Brighton. I specialise in neurodiversity. In particular, those who discovered their neurodiversity later in life. I understand the unique challenges that come with navigating this experience, and the impact it can have. I understand empaths, masking, unmasking, grieving for your inner child, as well as the struggles of autistic burnout and executive functioning. I also work with the LGBTQIA+ community, and those hoping to explore their sexuality and gender identity.
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Tanya Nielson
Psychotherapist, MBACP Snr. Accred
Verified Verified
Lewes BN7
Not accepting new clients
Counselling and Psychotherapy can be a space to explore current or past concerns, desires and hopes. You may be wanting to get to grips with an aspect of yourself that keeps tripping you up or is holding you back in some way. You may be struggling with current losses, relationship difficulties, adversity, or have a sense of longing that you cannot make sense of. You may have experienced a sense of low self-esteem/ self-worth due to early experiences of being misunderstood or unaccepted for who you are or have experienced neglectful parenting or trauma or simply need a space in your life to figure something out.
Counselling and Psychotherapy can be a space to explore current or past concerns, desires and hopes. You may be wanting to get to grips with an aspect of yourself that keeps tripping you up or is holding you back in some way. You may be struggling with current losses, relationship difficulties, adversity, or have a sense of longing that you cannot make sense of. You may have experienced a sense of low self-esteem/ self-worth due to early experiences of being misunderstood or unaccepted for who you are or have experienced neglectful parenting or trauma or simply need a space in your life to figure something out.
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Mark Evetts
Psychotherapist, MA, MBACP
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Lewes BN8
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.
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Martine van den Berg
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
Lewes BN7
Could counselling be the support you need at the moment to improve some of the issues you are experiencing? If you are feeling alone, overwhelmed or confused about the pandemic, parenthood, work, a bereavement or other life experiences or relationships, I can offer Face to Face, zoom or phone counselling to explore this.
Could counselling be the support you need at the moment to improve some of the issues you are experiencing? If you are feeling alone, overwhelmed or confused about the pandemic, parenthood, work, a bereavement or other life experiences or relationships, I can offer Face to Face, zoom or phone counselling to explore this.
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Mark Reeves
Psychotherapist, MA, MBACP
Verified Verified
Lewes BN7
If there are aspects of your life that you find challenging and you long to break free from some of the restrictive cycles and patterns then I would love to stand alongside you and give you my full presence and support, and together we can create a safe space in which you can find the courage to risk opening to all that is within you. I offer sessions online internationally or face to face in Brighton, UK. Some of the issues I can help you explore are: Self-esteem/confidence, Anxiety, Stress, Depression, Bereavement, Relationships, Direction, Meaning & purpose.
If there are aspects of your life that you find challenging and you long to break free from some of the restrictive cycles and patterns then I would love to stand alongside you and give you my full presence and support, and together we can create a safe space in which you can find the courage to risk opening to all that is within you. I offer sessions online internationally or face to face in Brighton, UK. Some of the issues I can help you explore are: Self-esteem/confidence, Anxiety, Stress, Depression, Bereavement, Relationships, Direction, Meaning & purpose.
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Number of Counsellors in Lewes

100+

Average cost per session

£60

Counsellors in Lewes who prioritize treating:

89% Anxiety
83% Depression
83% Self Esteem
82% Relationship Issues
75% Stress
73% Bereavement
68% Trauma and PTSD

Average years in practice

11 Years

Top 3 insurances accepted

57% AXA PPP
48% Aviva
48% Bupa

How Counsellors in Lewes see their clients

90% In Person and Online
10% Online Only

Gender breakdown

79% Female
20% Male
1% Non-Binary