My Approach
My approach is based on the belief that our past, especially early experiences, shapes who we are today. Exploring these patterns can reveal why we feel stuck or repeat unhelpful behaviours in relationships or work. Humanistic therapy supports greater self-understanding and helps you make choices that align with what truly matters to you.
About Me
I am a UKCP-accredited Humanistic Psychotherapist and EMDR-trained practitioner with a background in education and the music industry.
My belief is that we all have the resources needed to heal and make changes in our emotional well-being. I provide a down-to-earth counselling style for people who feel they need support to explore themselves or simply a need to be witnessed and heard. I offer the opportunity to talk openly in a trusted, confidential and safe environment.
I have my therapy dog, Paddy, in the room with me when I work with clients. He is a specially bred and trained therapy dog, hypoallergenic, and very gentle.
I work with
- Individuals
Special Interests
Like all UKCP registered psychotherapists and psychotherapeutic counsellors I can work with a wide range of issues, but here are some areas in which I have a special interest or additional experience.
Experiences of abuse can deeply affect our sense of self, safety, and trust in others. From a humanistic perspective, therapy offers a compassionate space to process these experiences, rebuild self-worth, and begin to restore a sense of empowerment and connection.
Anxiety often arises when we lose touch with our sense of safety or authenticity. From a humanistic perspective, therapy can help you explore the underlying causes of your anxiety, understand what it may be communicating, and reconnect with your capacity for calm, choice, and self-trust.
Depression can leave you feeling disconnected, hopeless, or stuck. From a humanistic perspective, therapy focuses on understanding your emotional world with empathy and curiosity, helping you reconnect with meaning, vitality, and a stronger sense of self.
You said:
Can you alert me to any psychotherapy genomes in Brighton or Hull currently?
ChatGPT said:
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You said:
Can you alert me to any psychotherapy jobs in Brighton or Hove currently?
ChatGPT said:
Yes — there are currently a number of psychotherapy-/therapist-related job opportunities around Brighton & Hove. Here are some highlights:
🔍 Examples
On Indeed, “Psychotherapist / Psychological Therapist” roles in Brighton show up regularly (e.g., practitioner psychologist, psychological therapist).
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LinkedIn
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On Totaljobs there are “Psychotherapist” jobs within 10 miles of Brighton; part-time options are also present.
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On Sussex Psychological Therapy Centre’s website: Associate Therapist / CBT / EMDR roles in Brighton & Hove are being advertised — flexible working hours, remote & face-to-face.
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On the site for Brighton & Hove Psychotherapy (a local practice), they state they are “recruiting new associates … in Hove and Lewes” for face-to-face and online work.
Brighton and Hove Psychotherapy
✅ Recommendation
If you’re looking for psychotherapy-jobs in that area, I’d suggest:
Setting up job alerts on major job boards (Indeed, Totaljobs, CharityJob) using keywords like “Psychotherapist”, “Psychological Therapist”, “CBT Therapist”, “Associate Therapist” plus location “Brighton & Hove”.
Checking local independent practices directly (they often offer associate work) such as the Sussex Psychological Therapy Centre and the Brighton & Hove Psychotherapy practice.
Ensuring your credentials (e.g., CBT accreditation, EMDR training, registration if required) are up to date, as many adverts list these as desirable.
Considering flexible or part-time work if you prefer it — some roles mention flexibility.
If you like, I can scan and send you a live list (with links) of ALL current psychotherapy-job openings in Brighton & Hove (with filtering by e.g., full-time vs part-time) and we can set up a weekly alert. Would you like me to do that?
You said:
I am a qualified EMDR psychotherapist. how should i list my qualification on my profile
ChatGPT said:
Here are a few professional, polished ways you can list your EMDR qualification on your profile — depending on the platform and the context (e.g., website bio, directory, LinkedIn, or CV):
💼 For professional directories or your website
I am a UKCP-accredited Humanistic Psychotherapist and EMDR-trained practitioner.
or
I am a UKCP-accredited Humanistic Psychotherapist, qualified in EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing).
If you’ve completed an accredited training (e.g., EMDR Europe, EMDR Association UK, or EMDR Institute), specify that:
I am a UKCP-accredited Humanistic Psychotherapist and EMDR Europe-accredited practitioner.
📄 For CVs or LinkedIn
Qualifications / Training:
EMDR Practitioner (EMDR Europe Accredited Training, [Year])
UKCP-Accredited Humanistic Psychotherapist
[Other relevant training, e.g., Trauma-Focused CBT, Mindfulness-Based Therapy]
🧠 For a short public bio
I am a UKCP-accredited Psychotherapist with additional training in EMDR for trauma and anxiety-related difficulties.
or
I specialise in trauma-focused therapy and am trained in EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing).
If you tell me who the profile is for (e.g., Psychology Today, BACP directory, your own website, or LinkedIn), I can tailor the phrasing precisely to that format and tone. Would you like me to do that?
You said:
keep this the same but shorten to 640 chracyers
I am a UKCP-accredited Humanistic Psychotherapist and EMDR-trained practitioner with a background in education and the music ind. My therapeutic philosophy is grounded in the belief that the past shapes our present, in particular experiences from our early formative years. Exploring the impact of these experiences can help to understand why we feel stuck or why we continue to repeat unhelpful patterns and behaviours in our intimate relationships, our friendships or our professional lives. Humanistic therapy helps to discover what is truly important to you and what is not, and thereby helps you make better and more informed choices.
ChatGPT said:
Here’s your revised version trimmed to under 640 characters while keeping your tone and meaning intact:
I am a UKCP-accredited Humanistic Psychotherapist and EMDR-trained practitioner with a background in education and the music industry. My approach is based on the belief that our past, especially early experiences, shapes who we are today. Exploring these patterns can reveal why we feel stuck or repeat unhelpful behaviours in relationships or work. Humanistic therapy supports greater self-understanding and helps you make choices that align with what truly matters to you.
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You said:
write a short couple of sentences around anxiety from a humanistic psychotherapist
Your profile will include a full list of attributes which you can help clients with under ‘What I can help with’, see instructions above for how to edit this. But you can also choose to highlight up to five areas in which you have a special interest or additional experience, and say a little about them here.
ChatGPT said:
Anxiety often arises when we lose touch with our sense of safety or authenticity. From a humanistic perspective, therapy can help you explore the underlying causes of your anxiety, understand what it may be communicating, and reconnect with your capacity for calm, choice, and self-trust.
You said:
and the same for abuse
ChatGPT said:
Experiences of abuse can deeply affect our sense of self, safety, and trust in others. From a humanistic perspective, therapy offers a compassionate space to process these experiences, rebuild self-worth, and begin to restore a sense of empowerment and connection.
You said:
and depression
ChatGPT said:
Depression can leave you feeling disconnected, hopeless, or stuck. From a humanistic perspective, therapy focuses on understanding your emotional world with empathy and curiosity, helping you reconnect with meaning, vitality, and a stronger sense of self.
You said:
and family
ChatGPT said:
Family relationships can shape how we see ourselves and how we relate to others. From a humanistic perspective, therapy can help you explore family dynamics with compassion and insight, understand old patterns, and find new ways of relating that feel more authentic and supportive.
Types of Therapies Offered
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Types of sessions
- Face to Face - Long Term
- Face to Face - Short Term
- Online Therapy
Office
Phoenix Therapy Practice14 St. Georges Place Brighton
BN1 4GB
United Kingdom (UK)
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Phoenix Therapy Practice,Brighton, 14 St. Georges Place.
BN1 4GB.
United Kingdom (UK)
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