Counselling and Psychotherapy in Brighton and Hove as well as online
We Cannot Control What Happens to Us – The Freedom to Respond
Life is unpredictable, and trying to control everything can leave us stressed and anxious. This blog explores how existential therapy helps you focus on what you can influence—your responses, choices, and meaning-making—building resilience, self-awareness, and personal growth even in uncertainty.
Navigating Cancer and Menopause: Why Talking and Therapy Matter
On World Menopause and Cancer Awareness Day, I share my personal journey through breast cancer and treatment-induced menopause — a double trauma many women face in silence. From hot flushes, brain fog, and exhaustion to the deep emotional impact of identity loss and loneliness, navigating cancer and menopause can feel overwhelming. In this blog, I explore why talking matters, how counselling can help women rebuild meaning and confidence, and why raising awareness today is so important. If you’re experiencing menopause after cancer treatment, you are not alone — support is available.
Your Thoughts Aren’t Facts: How Counselling Can Support You in Managing Negative Thinking
We all experience thoughts that pop into our minds unexpectedly. Some pass quickly, while others can overwhelm us and affect our mood. Common examples include “I’m not good enough,” “I’ll never succeed,” or “Everyone is judging me.” It’s important to remember: Thoughts Are Not Facts. They are interpretations, assumptions, or fears — not objective reality.
Living With Cancer or a Brain Tumour: Coping, Grief, and Finding the New You
Receiving a life-changing diagnosis can feel like the ground has shifted beneath you. I know this personally — I’ve faced cancer and a brain tumour — and I understand how disorientating, frightening, and profoundly sad it can be. In a moment, the future you imagined can feel out of reach, and the person you thought you were suddenly feels like someone from a different life.
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