Counselling in Brighton and Hove

Hi, I’m John. I trained in Humanistic Counselling at the University of Chichester, where I received my Diploma of Higher Education (DipHE). I am fully insured, hold an up-to-date DBS check and am a registered member of the BACP.

I work in an integrative way. This means that I draw upon a number of different modalities and techniques and incorporate them into the way I work. My main influences are person-centred, Gestalt and existential. All of these complement each other and provide a flexible and responsive approach to my practice that reflects the humanistic philosophy I follow.

The relationship between client and counsellor is key to growth, and I work in a relational way. It is not about having all the answers. It is about building a connection that feels safe enough for the questions to come out. In that kind of relationship, people can start to hear themselves more clearly. They can begin to trust that what they are feeling makes sense, even if it is painful or confusing.

Over the years, I have worked with many clients and, while I do not focus on a specific speciality, I have significant experience working with anxiety, depression, relationship issues, low self-esteem and a lost sense of purpose.

I have worked in community counselling charities and addiction services, as well as in private practice. This has allowed me to work with a diverse range of people and experiences.