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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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Hannah James

newhorizonsadmin — Mon, 06 Jul 2026 15:31:15 +0000

My name is Hannah, and I am an Integrative Counsellor and Registered Member of the BACP (British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy).

I specialise in supporting adults and children and young people affected by trauma, including sexual abuse, domestic abuse, and the longer-term emotional impact of these experiences. I also work with anxiety, grief, relationship difficulties, and challenges related to self-esteem and emotional wellbeing.

I offer a consistent, stable and supportive therapeutic relationship, where you can explore your experiences at a pace that feels safe for you. This may include both present-day difficulties and past experiences that continue to affect how you feel today.

My approach is person-centred and integrative, which means I adapt how I work to meet your individual needs. You remain at the centre of the process, and together we can explore what feels most helpful for you. I draw on a range of therapeutic approaches, including CBT-informed techniques, to support understanding, emotional regulation, and change.

Training and qualifications

Diploma in counselling

Level 6 Certificate in supervision

Diploma in CBT skills

Certificate in child psychology

BSc in psychology

Working with children and young people certificate

The flash technique certificate

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Phil Smith

newhorizonsadmin — Mon, 20 Apr 2026 13:04:50 +0000

I’m Phil, a qualified Integrative Humanistic Counsellor, including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy skills, and BACP Registered Member. I provide personalised counselling for adults (18+) in a confidential and supportive environment. Counselling is not a one-size-fits-all process, each person’s journey is unique, and sessions can take different forms depending on your needs and what feels most helpful at the time. Some people benefit from traditional talking therapy, others from structured approaches, and some enjoy creative ways of exploring thoughts and feelings. My aim is to work in a way that fits your pace, your comfort, and your individual journey. Sessions are offered online, by telephone, and face-to-face, providing flexibility to suit different lifestyles and circumstances. My practice is built on respect, collaboration, and recognising the individuality of every client. The counselling space is warm, safe, and non-judgemental, where experiences are listened to, feelings are valued, and personal insights are encouraged.

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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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Emma Tester

newhorizonsadmin — Sat, 14 Feb 2026 12:10:24 +0000

Hello, my name is Emma. I’m a warm, compassionate an experienced counsellor, and I’m passionate about supporting people through life’s challenges. I provide a safe supportive space where you can explore your feelings at your own pace without fear of judgement.
I work with adults and young people ( aged 14 plus) experiencing a wide range of concerns, including anxiety, low self-esteem, relationship issues, bereavement and identity related challenges.
My approach is integrative drawing on person-centred, cognitive behavioural (CBT) and other therapeutic modalities. This means I tailor our sessions to suit your unique needs and goals. Together we can work towards building resilience, developing coping strategies, and finding a way forward. I offer sessions online via zoom or face-to-face depending on what feels most comfortable for you. My specialist areas of interest include bereavement, self-esteem and identity issues.

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Debbie Wicks

newhorizonsadmin — Sat, 14 Feb 2026 11:46:07 +0000

Hello, I’m Debbie. I’m a qualified counsellor trained in both person-centred therapy and CBT, offering a calm, gentle space where you can talk openly about whatever you’re going through. I believe therapy is most effective when you feel truly heard, respected, and free to be yourself. My aim is to help you explore your thoughts and feelings at a pace that feels comfortable for you.

As a registered member of the British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy (BACP), I work within their ethical framework to ensure our sessions remain safe and professional.

My experience includes supporting people with anxiety, loneliness, addiction-related difficulties, trauma, and low self-esteem. My approach is collaborative and shaped around what you need from therapy. When helpful, I may gently offer simple coping strategies or CBT-informed techniques to support day-to-day life.

I understand that reaching out for counselling can feel like a big step. If what I offer resonates with you, you’re warmly invited to get in touch so we can explore whether working together feels right for you.

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Sally Woods

newhorizonsadmin — Fri, 13 Feb 2026 16:18:14 +0000

I hold a Degree in Integrative Counselling, an approach informed by a range of theoretical perspectives including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Psychodynamic, and Person-Centred models. This allows me to tailor my approach to each individual, recognising that every person’s experience and journey are unique.

In addition, I hold a Diploma in Gestalt Counselling, which integrates a variety of creative techniques to help clients explore, process, and make sense of their thoughts and emotions.

I believe that the therapeutic relationship between client and counsellor is central to the healing process. Building a safe, trusting, and compassionate connection enables you to explore challenges and work towards meaningful change at a pace that feels right for you.

My Approach I often incorporate creative interventions within my sessions, using symbols and metaphor to support emotional expression. For clients who may find it difficult to put their feelings into words, these creative tools can provide an alternative and powerful means of communication and understanding.

Experience My professional experience spans a range of therapeutic and wellbeing settings. I have worked within the NHS and currently work in hospice care, supporting clients in managing their emotional wellbeing through both counselling and complementary therapies.

I have designed and facilitated wellbeing workshops to help individuals manage stress, anxiety, and depression—giving me extensive experience supporting those who are distressed, facing life-limiting illness, or coping with bereavement.

In my private counselling practice, I have supported clients dealing with:

• Childhood trauma

• Depression and anxiety

• Relationship difficulties

• Bereavement and loss

• Trauma and emotional distress

I also have experience working with neurodivergent clients, including those with Autism and ADHD, providing a sensitive and understanding environment tailored to individual needs.

Appointments I offer counselling sessions both online and face-to-face. My practice is based in Highcliffe, where I provide a comfortable, confidential, and welcoming space.

Each appointment lasts 50 minutes, and we can meet weekly or fortnightly, depending on what best suits your needs.

Reaching out for counselling can feel daunting, and finding a counsellor you feel comfortable with is an important part of the process. To help you decide if I’m the right fit for you, I offer a free 10-minute, no-obligation telephone consultation.

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Vick Ashley

newhorizonsadmin — Fri, 06 Feb 2026 14:33:35 +0000

Providing a safe and healing space, I help people unravel patterns of behaviour and styles of attachment in their relationship to others and themselves. I am person-centred and utilise many different modalities – including Humanistic, TA, IFS (parts work) as well as some elements of CBT and ERP if appropriate. I work very intuitively and often focus on somatic work, exploring how, why and where the body holds and processes trauma and use psychoeducation to help clients understand themselves. I am a trained meditation teacher and utilise this when appropriate, alongside co and self-regulation techniques. I believe that creating a trusting relationship together is of primary importance, allowing you to share as much as you feel safe to – for some people this can be the first time they have felt able to be truly real – especially for people who have experienced trauma and developed patterns of once necessary but now unhelpful protection behaviours or thoughts. I welcome everyone and invite you to try counselling as a means to find calmness, clarity and empowerment.

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