For when life hasn't gone the way you imagined
Individual Counselling in Hove & Online
A space to feel what’s hard, and make sense of where you are.
When what you've been carrying becomes too heavy...
From the outside, life may look fine, even good on paper. You’ve probably become very good at carrying on. You tell yourself other people have it worse, or that you should have moved on by now. Perhaps you’ve tried to talk about it and been offered a silver lining, when what you needed was someone to listen.
Underneath, you might feel lonely, angry, jealous or ashamed. Friends may have moved into a different stage of life, and you’re left wondering where you fit and what comes next.
Maybe it’s grief, or something from the past that's getting harder to carry. For many of the people I work with, it’s the road to parenthood that hasn't worked out as they imagined. Whatever has brought you here, you’re welcome.
Counselling can help when...
The family you hoped for hasn’t happened
Maybe it’s infertility, miscarriage, or childlessness from a life that went in a different direction. People around you may not know what to say, and you may be left grieving something few others seem to see.
There’s room here for that grief, without pressure to find a silver lining.
Fertility treatment has taken its toll
Treatment can bring hope, waiting and loss in quick succession. Whether you’re in the middle of it, between rounds or at the end, you might be left doubting your body, your choices and who you are now.
Something is weighing on you
It could be a loss, a big change, a late ADHD diagnosis, or something from the past that still feels close. You don’t need a name for it or to be sure it fits. If you’re unsure, get in touch and we can talk it through.
Birth or early parenthood left its mark
A traumatic birth can stay with you long afterwards. So can the gap between the motherhood you pictured and the one you’re living. You might feel guilty for struggling, or alone in it.
What might feel different after counselling
Counselling gives you room to be heard, and to understand what you’ve been carrying and what you need.
After sessions, people often notice that:
they can talk about the hard things without feeling judged, or judging themselves
grief or hurt has room, and feels less heavy day to day
they feel kinder towards themselves
they feel clearer about what they want from here
Not everyone notices all of this, and it takes time. At our initial call, we can talk about what’s realistic for you. There’s no set route, and we go at your pace.
What it’s like to work with me
You don’t need to know why you feel how you do or have the right words. Many people arrive unsure where to start, and finding that out is part of the work.
In person or online
In person
Sessions are held in a calm, private room in Hove, away from the noise of home. For some the journey to and from becomes part of a way to leave the day behind first, and reflect afterwards.
Online
If you're outside of Brighton & Hove or have a tight schedules online can work well.
Fees
Introductory Call 15 - 20 mins
£-This option is free of charge.
A free 15-minute introductory call to explore your needs, ask questions, and see if we’re a good fit for working together — with no obligation to book further counselling sessions.
Ongoing sessions 50 mins - £65
Weekly sessions, held at the same time each week, available in-person in Brighton & Hove or online. Payment is required at least 48 hours in advance to secure your booking.
Cancellation and rescheduling
Please note, at least 48 hours notice is required to cancel or reschedule a session, otherwise the full fee is payable. There will be no charge for any sessions cancelled by your counsellor.
Using health insurance for counselling
I work with clients using AXA Health, Vitality, and Aviva health insurance policies that include mental health cover.
Getting started
Getting in touch can feel like a big step, especially if you're not sure you're ready. You're welcome to arrange a free call, and see if starting feels right