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Sarah-Jayne Wakefield

newhorizonsadmin — Wed, 22 Jul 2026 08:08:53 +0000

UKCP Psychotherapist | Integrative & Transpersonal Therapy supporting emotional
healing, relational awareness, and deeper inner exploration.

Relationships Difficulties Life transitions Trauma Health Issues Anxiety Neurodiversity
Abuse Anxiety Depression b
I offer a supportive, grounded, and reflective space for those seeking help with life’s
challenges, as well as a deeper understanding of themselves.
You may be feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or simply aware that something needs
attention—even if you’re not yet sure what that is.
My approach is both intuitive and informed. Alongside a compassionate presence, I work
actively and may offer thoughtful challenge or bring attention to what feels just beneath
the surface, in service of deeper awareness and growth.
My work is integrative and transpersonal, attending to both emotional wellbeing and the
deeper layers of meaning, purpose, and inner experience. Many of the people I work with
are seeking not only relief from current difficulties, but a deeper exploration of
themselves and their patterns.
I draw on relational, somatic, and creative approaches—including dreams, meditation,
and mindful awareness—to help you explore patterns, process experience, and reconnect
with your inner resources, from which qualities such as resilience, courage, and clarity
can emerge.
Alongside this, I integrate insights from neuroscience to support an understanding of how
experiences are held in the brain and body, particularly in relation to stress, trauma, and
regulation, and how meaningful, lasting change can emerge over time.
I have extensive experience working with complex emotional and relational dynamics,
and bring a depth-oriented, relational approach to my work.

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Karla Chabinova

newhorizonsadmin — Mon, 06 Jul 2026 13:15:17 +0000

Life can sometimes leave us feeling disconnected, overwhelmed, or unsure of who we are becoming. As an Integrative Humanistic Therapist, I offer a warm and supportive space to pause, reflect, and find your way forward.

Drawing on mindfulness, meditation, yoga, somatic approaches, and trauma-informed practice, I support people experiencing anxiety, stress, emotional overwhelm, trauma responses, trauma recovery, and periods of transition. I also support women navigating perimenopause and menopause, offering holistic support that recognises the emotional, physical, and identity shifts these transitions can bring.

My work is shaped by a deep respect for each person’s story, culture, and unique way of experiencing the world.

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Jane Evans

newhorizonsadmin — Fri, 17 Apr 2026 10:34:01 +0000

Hi, my name is Jane and I am an integrative therapist who specializes in trauma and abuse. I also have a particular interest in relational work and attachment theory (how a disrupted bond with our main caregiver can impact our ability to feel safe within relationships).
You might feel stuck or alone in your situation, perhaps caught up in repetitive ways of thinking, struggling to come to any solution. Our emotions are clues to what is really going on for us. I will help you to go beneath the surface of the problem and understand what is driving thoughts, feelings or behaviours.
A safe space helps us to explore ourselves at a deeper level. My training and life experience informs a broad-minded, non-judgemental acceptance of whatever you choose to bring to therapy.
I frequently work with panic, anxiety, and depression. This might be trauma with a ‘little t’, meaning emotional distress due to the cumulative impact of multiple events such as bullying, verbal abuse, emotional neglect, or criticism. I also work with sexual abuse or major trauma, including PTSD.

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Joana Vieira Manchester

newhorizonsadmin — Tue, 17 Mar 2026 11:08:40 +0000

I am a qualified Psychosexual and Relationship Therapist. I completed my training at CICS – Contemporary Institute of Clinical Sexology. This contemporary and pluralistic training equipped me with a diverse therapeutic toolkit, including interventions from a wide range of modalities such as CBT, Humanistic, Gestalt, etc. This breadth allows me to collaborate with clients in creating a tailored therapeutic plan that respects their unique needs, histories and hopes for change.
Central to my practice is the creation of a safe, non judgmental, and inclusive environment where clients can explore personal topics at their own pace.
My approach is person centred, trauma informed, and grounded in science, with a strong commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
I draw from a holistic biopsychosocial lens to help clients understand themselves and their relationships with greater clarity. I balance compassion with gentle challenge, supporting clients to develop emotional resilience, self acceptance and further ways of relating.
My background in Biomedical Engineering and IT programming, shaped my appreciation for systems, complexity and the interplay between mind and body. My journey from engineering to therapy reflects a shift from binary, solution focused thinking to an approach that embraces nuance, curiosity, and genuine human connection. One of my natural skills is to listen beyond words.
At the heart of my work is a simple intention: to support clients on their journey to having healthier and fulfilled sex lives and relationships with others and themselves.
My practice supports clients with a wide range of concerns related to: erections, low desire, pain, orgasms, sexuality or gender identity, kinks and fetishes, compulsive sexual behaviour, sexual health, fertility, childhood sexual abuse, intimate partner violence or sexual violence.
I am a registered member of the College of Sexual and Relationship Therapists – COSRT and I abide by their Code of Ethics and Practice.
I offer individual and relationship therapy in both English EN) and Portuguese (PT), available online or in person in the Brighton and Hove area.

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Nikki Youngs

newhorizonsadmin — Sat, 14 Feb 2026 11:52:55 +0000

As a qualified counsellor with a warm, friendly and open manner, I bring a wealth of experience to my work, both with individuals and families from a variety of different backgrounds.
My own life experience combined with extensive training and professional qualifications allows me to connect with people throughout different life stages in a warm, genuine way.
Whether you find it hard to build secure personal relationships, need help in understanding the full impact of childhood trauma in adult life or have unresolved family issues that make harmonious relationships difficult to maintain or maybe you are struggling with a loss or bereavement; I can provide a safe, confidential space in which we can work together to explore, make sense of and understand your thoughts and feelings.
My experience and background includes the following:
Working with Individuals and young people who have suffered trauma.
Families working through challenging times such as divorce, bereavement, attachment issues, abuse, fostering and adoption.
Time spent working with individuals and families in a hospice coping with loss, bereavement and end of life care.
People affected by sexual, physical or emotional abuse.
With over 25 years combined experience as a social worker working with families, 12 of which specialised in the foster care sector, I’ve seen first-hand how the attachment styles of parents and carers can shape how we view life and most importantly, how we view ourselves.
Through my work as a councillor helping others to deal with loss, childhood and adult trauma, miscarriage, bereavement and life-limiting illnesses, I feel privileged to have helped my clients promote a better understanding of how these issues affect us and how to move forward in ways that feel authentic to them.
I am a Humanistic Integrative counsellor, meaning that I use different counselling approaches as required depending on what feels right for you to explore the areas in your life.
Through a gentle approach, our working relationship will become one where you’ll feel safe to explore your thoughts and feelings, and over time build a stronger sense of self-awareness.
I can offer both face-to-face and online sessions as required.

I know that taking the first step in seeking help can feel frightening and perhaps a little daunting, but my hope is that our counselling sessions will provide a safe and calm space for you to talk freely and without fear or judgment.
I look forward to hearing from you and please don’t hesitate to get in contact with any questions about me or the therapy I can offer.
Nikki.

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Debbie Kellaway

newhorizonsadmin — Fri, 06 Feb 2026 14:39:01 +0000

Hello. My name is Debbie. I am one of the Directors at New Horizons Network Ltd.
Bringing more than a decade of experience in therapeutic work, I am passionate about helping others create a future that is more in line with their true authentic selves and their dreams. For many of us, our life experiences through childhood and beyond can halt or hinder us from flourishing in our lives. My work is rooted in helping individuals unlock their potential by identifying and overcoming internal and external beliefs, fears and other potential obstacles stopping them from moving forward. I believe deeply in our capacity to change how we think, feel, and interact with the world, and I’m committed to guiding others toward positive, lasting change.
My journey into mental health was shaped by personal experiences of poor mental health, both in my own life and among my family and friends. This led me on a path of self-discovery and professional growth, which fuels my dedication to helping others break free from negative patterns and achieve the lives they desire.
I have a particular interest in working with individuals who have been affected by emotionally immature or narcissistic parents, or who have been in relationships that have undermined their sense of self-worth and confidence. Life transitions such as leaving home, marriage, parenthood, menopause, and aging can also profoundly impact our identity and well-being, and I’m passionate about supporting clients through these changes.
In addition to mental health, I’m deeply invested in health and wellbeing, recognizing that cultivating healthy habits is a lifelong journey. I understand the challenges of breaking free from negative behaviours and thoughts, often used as coping mechanisms in an incongruent life. My goal is to help clients explore healthier ways to live, aligned with their true desires.
I offer and have experience in Counselling, Psychotherapy, Coaching, and Supervision. My experience spans both private practice and the NHS Talking Therapies service (formerly known as Improving Access to Psychological Therapies – IAPT). I take an integrative approach to therapy, with a particular focus on Person-Centred Experiential Counselling for Depression (PCE-CfD). I offer a safe space which is empathic, understanding, non-judgemental, and collaborative.
As an Accredited Member of the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP), I adhere to the highest ethical standards in my practice. I have contributed to the development of several counselling services, always striving to make therapy and coaching more accessible. Additionally, I offer clinical supervision to counsellors, coaches, and trainees, and have facilitated online groups.

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