Counselling and Psychotherapy in Brighton and Hove as well as online
Starting Therapy and Working Together- Questions to Ask Your Therapist
If you’re considering starting therapy, it’s natural to wonder what to expect and to ask your therapist how they work. It's okay to try a few therapists and find the right fit for you. You need to feel safe and comfortable to really open up and speak your mind. The right therapist can make a real difference in your life, so it’s worth taking your time with the decision.
This guide will help you feel more confident before your first session and know what to look for when choosing the right therapist for you.
Living with a Hidden Disability: Being Seen in an Invisible World
During Invisible Disabilities Week — Did you know that 1 in 5 people live with a disability, and around 80% of these are hidden? Living with a hidden disability can be incredibly tough, isolaating and deeply felt — not just because of the physical or emotional symptoms, but because the world often isn’t built to see or understand them.
As someone who lives with a brain tumour and has been through cancer, I understand first-hand how invisible disabilities can shape every aspect of life — from work and friendships to self-worth and mental health.
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.