COUNSELLING SERVICES LIST Mind in Brighton and Hove is unable to recommend any particular counselling services. This list has been updated in May 2015 but you are always advised to confirm costs and services with the organisation concerned. Note that services sometimes have a waiting list and there can be changes to how services are delivered, so please do check directly with any agency you wish to use, this list is a guide to local services only. We suggest you check the qualifications, supervision and the ethical principles of any service you contact. There are two sections: the first section – ‘Counselling and Talking Therapies – Free/Low Cost’ - gives details of organisations in Brighton and Hove that offer lower cost, free or discounted counselling services or therapies to local residents; the second section - ‘’Directories of Private Therapists’ - gives details of registering bodies and organisations that provide lists and directories you can use to find a local counsellor or therapist – we cannot guarantee these practitioners will be low cost/free/discounted. COUNSELLING AND TALKING THERAPIES – FREE/LOW COST Service Tel # Cost AGE UK (Brighton) Counselling Service 01273 720 603 The people who use the counselling service choose what they feel able to pay – there is no means testing but they are asked to contribute between £10 and £25 per session 01273 207 010 Free 29-31 Prestonville Road, Brighton BN1 3TJ Website: www.ageuk.org.uk/brightonandhove/ E-mail: info@ageuk-bh.org.uk Counselling for people aged 50+ living in the Brighton and Hove area with a qualified counsellor who can visit your home if necessary. ALTERNATIVES PREGNANCY COUNSELLING CENTRE 21-23 Clarendon Villas, Hove, BN3 3RE Website: http://www.alternatives-brighton.org/ E-mail: Form on website. Initiative of local churches, member of BACP, providing counselling, support and information to people facing an unplanned pregnancy or a pregnancy loss (postabortion or -miscarriage). Counselling offered to partners. Monday 10am – 5pm Tuesday 10am – 5pm Wednesday 10am – 5pm Updated July 2015 – Advice and Information Service- Mind in Brighton and Hove AS YOU ARE The Corner House, 45 Southwick Street, Southwick, West Sussex Website: www.asyouarecentre.co.uk Email: info@asyouarecentre.co.uk Offers counselling and group work for depression, stress and anxiety, bereavement, relationship difficulties and more. For people living in Brighton, Hove, Portslade, Southwick, Shoreham, Lancing and Worthing. They offer group work, couple or individual sessions – up to 24 weekly 50 minute sessions. BHT MENTAL HEALTH AND WELLBEING SERVICE 01273 871 576 (press option 2 for As You Are) Monday & Tuesday evenings 6-9pm and Saturdays Free assessment, sliding scale of £8 - £35 per session, £16 to £40 for duo/couples counselling. 10-1pm OR 07952 754 859 OR 07507 706 478 01273 929 471 Free 03457 304030 Free to BPAS clients 01273 833 722 Free Second Floor 27-29 North Street, Brighton BN1 1EB Website: www.bht.org.uk/services/mental-health-andwellbeing/ E-mail: wellbeing@bht.org.uk Offering individual counselling up to 8 sessions for residents of Brighton and Hove. They work with those experiencing emotional difficulties or mental ill health, providing qualified counsellors. BPAS Wistons Clinic, 138 Dyke Road, Brighton, East Sussex BN1 5PA Website: https://www.bpas.org/clinics.php?clinic=24 Offers pregnancy and termination-of-pregnancy counselling, as well as counselling at any point after having an abortion. BREAKEVEN SUSSEX Brighton Business Centre,95 Ditchling Road, Brighton, East Sussex BN1 4ST Website: www.breakeven.org.uk E-mail: Info@breakeven.org.uk Provide free specialist counselling for anyone affected by problem gambling. Updated July 2015 – Advice and Information Service- Mind in Brighton and Hove BRIGHTON AND HOVE WELLBEING SERVICE 03000 020 060 Free NHS service Call the Wellbeing Services admin team on: 0300 002 0060 The counselling is a free of charge NHS funded Talking Therapies provision. 01273 746222 Sessions for carers are funded so free to the client Website: www.bics.nhs.uk/patient-information/brightonand-hove-wellbeing-service/ Email: BICS.brighton-and-hove-wellbeing@nhs.net An NHS service of qualified mental health specialists and support workers who are trained to provide short term therapeutic interventions and talking therapies. They support people with emotional and psychological difficulties and provide help with employment issues and other practical or social issues for those receiving therapy. Talking therapy and workshops on depression, anxiety, confidence, assertiveness and stress are available. Access is via GP referral or to self-refer contact the service directly. BRIGHTON WOMEN’S CENTRE 72 High Street, Brighton BN2 1RP Website: www.womenscentre.org.uk Email: julesmercy@womenscentre.org.uk Brighton Women’s Centre Counselling Service works in partnership with the Brighton and Hove Wellbeing Service. We receive referrals when counselling is understood as the most appropriate support at a Wellbeing Service assessment. . The Wellbeing Services assessment is a general assessment for psychological therapies including Counselling and CBT. Our team of experienced counsellors offer short term counselling to women who experience anxiety and/or depression due to a range of circumstances and life experiences. To book an assessment appointment either speak to your GP, complete an application form online on the Wellbeing Services website BICS.Brighton-and-HoveWellbeing@nhs.net CARERS CENTRE BRIGHTON AND HOVE 18 Bedford Place, Brighton, BN1 2PT Website: www.thecarerscentre.org Email: info@thecarerscentre.org Limited-availability, free counselling for carers service. This is provided by two local specialist agencies, the Rock Clinic and Relate, and commissioned by the Council/NHS. Carers can access 8 sessions from either of these providers if they are caring for someone aged 18 and up, who is a Brighton and Hove resident and is not in residential or nursing home care. If the service is not Updated July 2015 – Advice and Information Service- Mind in Brighton and Hove available at the time a carer is referred, they will be signposted to alternative sources of counselling. Professionals should make a referral using the online referral form or making phone contact with the Carers Centre. Urgent referrals to duty team: CAMHS, The Aldrington Centre, New Church road, Hove, 01273 718680 BN3 4AG, (9am-5pm Website: www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/content/children-and- Monday to education/childrens-services/child-and-adolescent-mental- Friday) health-services-camhs Specialist counsellors and psychiatrists for children and their families. All referrals should go to the above address. Cont. overleaf The forms can be found on the Brighton and Hove council Out of hours Website non-urgent: CHILD AND ADOLESCENT MENTAL HEALTH SERVICE (CAMHS) The Community CAMHS teams are based in Kings House (Kings House, Grand Avenue, Hove, BN3 2L) and can be reached for pre referral discussion / advice on numbers opposite. Free service as part of the NHS 0300 5000 101 Pre-referral consultation: East Brighton 01273 293481 Teen to adult personal Advisors ( TAPA) can be N.E. Brighton contacted by calling CAMHS or via YMCA / YPC see here: 01273 290359 http://www.wheretogofor.co.uk/tapas-teen-to-adultCentral B+H personal-advisors/ 01273 290545 E. Brighton & Hove 01273 294411 CRUSE Bereavement Care, BRIGHTON AND HOVE Community Base, 113 Queens Road, Brighton BN1 3XG Website: www.cruseeastsussex.org.uk/ Email: brighton@cruse.org.uk Helpline@cruse.org.uk Cruse offer help to all bereaved people. Personal counselling or group drop in. Support sessions for bereaved people with practical and emotional problems. Office hours 9-12 Mon Tues Thurs Fri. Answerphone at other times. Drop in groups Wednesday mornings 1012.15 the first hour is for newcomers to Cruse. Counselling 01273 234 007 Mon, Tues, Thu, Fri 9.00-12.00 National Helpline 0844 477 9400 Weekdays 9.30 -5pm with additional hours ‘til 8pm on Tues Weds and Thurs evenings. Updated July 2015 – Advice and Information Service- Mind in Brighton and Hove Free CITY COLLEGE OF BRIGHTON AND HOVE Student Support Office, Rm PT2.14, 2nd floor Pelham Tower, City College Brighton & Hove, Pelham Street, Brighton, East Sussex, BN1 4FA Website: http://www.ccb.ac.uk/public/collegelife/counselling Counselling available to all full or part-time students at the City College of Brighton & Hove. Usually offered between 6 and 12 weekly sessions, though longer term counselling may be available in some cases. The FED Online 01273 667788 (main switchboard) Free to full or part-time students at City College of Brighton & Hove 01273 894040 The initial assessment appointment is free, subsequent sessions are usually between £5£20 per session, but this can be discussed with your counsellor. 01825 724323 Free to those with Acquired Brain Injury and their relatives/ carers. Centre for independent living, Montague House Somerset Street Brighton & Hove East Sussex BN2 1JE Website: www.thefedonline.org.uk/counselling E-mail: info@thefedonline.org.uk Provide a low cost, confidential, independent and accessible counselling service for disabled people, their families, friends and carers, with contracts of up to 24 weekly sessions. Headway - Hurstwood Park (covers Brighton ) Headway house, Jackies Lane, Newick, East Sussex, BN8 4QX Website: http://www.headway-hp.org.uk/ourservices/clients/counselling-services/ Email: info@headway-hp.co.uk trudy.mayes@headwayhp.co.uk Offers up to 24 sessions of 1 on 1 counselling to survivors of Acquired Brain Injury and their relatives/carers, provided at Headway House in Newick, Montague House in Brighton and The Chaseley Trust in Eastbourne. For more information or to make a referral contact the Counselling Manager Trudy Mayes on the above e-mail address. Updated July 2015 – Advice and Information Service- Mind in Brighton and Hove 01273 265913 Free NHS service. 01273 911680 Fee based on a sliding scale from £1-£40 depending on what you can afford, agreed on a weekly basis. Free for those who aren’t working or can’t afford to pay. MARRIAGE CARE 0800 389 3801 Cassidy Centre, St Mary's Church, 5 Surrenden Road, Preston Park, Brighton, BN1 6PA Website: www.marriagecare.org.uk Email: online web form Local branch of national organisation. Counselling for those experiencing relationship difficulties Mobile friendly / landline : 01159 934255 Runs on contributions, amount to be discussed. Sessions cost them £40, but donate what you can afford – no minimum. Male Sexual Problem Clinic Contact: Hove Poly Clinic, Neville Ave, Hove, BN3 7HY Clinic: Mile Oak Medical Centre Chalky Road, Portslade BN41 2WF Website: http://www.sussexcommunity.nhs.uk/services/servicedetail s.htm?directoryID=16321 Referrals by GP for over 18s. (Physical investigations must have been completed before a referral can be mad). A psychosexual therapist accredited with the College of Sexual & Relationship Therapists, provides help, advice and therapy for men and their partners for whom there is a sexual problem be it organic or psychological in origin. Maximum of six 50 min sessions. Examples are erectile dysfunction, ejaculatory disorders, desire disorders. Mankind UK 1 Brunswick Road, Hove Bn3 1DG Website: www.mankinduk.co.uk Email: admin@mankindcounselling.org.uk Offers one on one counselling for men who have been sexually abused, and for partners, family, and friends of men who have been sexually abused; couple counselling; and therapeutic groups.1-1 counselling and group sessions offered Partners family and friends service A space for clients and a significant other to talk and listen in a structured setting. Updated July 2015 – Advice and Information Service- Mind in Brighton and Hove NHS Contraception and Sexual Health Clinic and Pregnancy Counselling Service 01273 242091 Free NHS service 01273 242091 or attend the drop in from 2pm to 7pm any weekday afternoon. Free for those that meet criteria 0207 7001323 Free Morley St. CASH Service, Morley Street, Brighton, BN2 9RE Website: http://www.sussexcommunity.nhs.uk/services/servicedetail s.htm?directoryID=16324 E-mail: Jane.rimmington@nhs.net Provides counselling for people who wish to discuss sexual-health related issues. OASIS 11 Richmond Place, Brighton, BN2 9NA Website: http://www.oasisproject.org.uk/ E-mail: info@brightonoasisproject.co.uk Young Oasis Centre runs a therapy service for children and young people affected by a family member’s substance misuse; they may offer up to 16 sessions of individual therapy for those that meet criteria. PACE 34 Hartham Road,, London, N7 9JL Website: http://www.pacehealth.org.uk E-mail: info@pacehealth.org.uk Offers one to one counselling online, by e-mail and by phone to people who are LGBTQ or would like to explore issues around sexuality or gender identity. Also offers relationship counselling online, by e-mail or by phone, and has a youth counselling service run by an LGBTQ counsellor. Monday RELATE 01273 697997 9.30am 12.30pm, Thursday 3.30pm 6.30pm 58 Preston Road, Brighton BN1 4QF Website: www.Relate4u.org Email: reception@brightonrelate.org.uk or online form Counselling for couples, families and individuals. Relationship and sex therapy. They also have funded Updated July 2015 – Advice and Information Service- Mind in Brighton and Hove Carers and prostate counselling free. Other sessions £56.00 per 50 mins but Relate have a bursary scheme which helps services for carers up to 8 sessions and people with or recovering from prostate cancer can access 10 sessions free. Right Here Brighton & Hove people who need counselling but cannot afford to pay in full. To book a place, text (or e-mail) your name, date of birth, and contact number to: Free 01273 622822 Helpline and contact line during office hours Monday to Friday. Free for 13-16 year olds. Parents of 5-12 year olds asked to pay a nominal fee. Fees for adults operate on a sliding scale, and no one will be stopped from accessing therapy if they cannot afford to pay. Rock East 01273 621 841 Weekdays open 10.00am - 1.00pm, 2.00 – 4.00pm Income related charges Assessment Individual Interview £10.00 Low cost Counselling Scheme - £15.00 Reduced Psychotherapy £5 -£15 Up to full cost at £50.00 Right Here, Youth Advice Centre, 65 Blatchington Road, Hove, BN3 3YJ Website: http://right-here-brightonandhove.org.uk/ E-mail: rh.activities@ymcadlg.org Runs a group walking activity designed to support 6 young people aged 18-25 who are experiencing social anxiety or isolation, involving 1-to-1s with a counsellor before and 07850500420 after the walk. The walk itself is in Stanmer Park, and involves ice-breaker games and discussions, supported by two counsellors as well as the activity coordinator and a Right Here volunteer. RISE ( Formerly known as Women’s Refuge) PO Box 889, Brighton,BN2 1GH Website: www.riseuk.org.uk Email – Web based form Rise supports anyone who has been affected by domestic abuse. Therapy is available to anyone who has experienced domestic or intimate partner violence, emotional and sexual abuse and coercive control, including children and young people. Clients are usually offered 12 weekly sessions of 50 minutes each. Self-refer via telephone helpline or drop-in. Drop in Domestic Abuse Surgery provides advice, support, and access to the service on Weds 9-12 at Hove Town Hall. ROCK CLINIC Two locations Rock East - 270 Eastern Road, Brighton BN2 5TA Rock West – 8 Western St, Brighton BN1 2PG Website: www.rockclinic.org.uk Email: Rock East office@rockclinic.org.uk Rock West reception@rockclinic.org.uk A cooperative of clinic practitioners provide a wide range of therapeutic approaches at affordable costs. Individual, couple and family SPEAKEASY Rock West 01273 326826 same hours 01273 684856 No Website or e-mail. Community group using a variety of locations in Brighton and Hove. A group of fully qualified and experienced person - centred Updated July 2015 – Advice and Information Service- Mind in Brighton and Hove Flexible depending on what you can afford, but usually minimum £10 counsellors offering low cost counselling to people on benefits or low incomes. No limit to the number of sessions provided. (formerly SUMMERHAYES) 31A High Street, Newhaven, BN9 9PD Website: http://sussexcommunity.org.uk/wellbeingsafety/counselling/ Email: counselling@sussexcommunity.org.uk Sussex Community Counselling and The Haven Project are charged £12 - £40 depending on income, initial assessment £10. Sussex Community Counselling Low cost counselling for anyone aged 16+, up to 12 sessions offered. Support for Survivors of Suicide is a free service. SUSSEX COMMUNITY COUNSELLING 01273 519108 The Haven Project – Low cost counselling for people who have been sexually abused or raped, up to 18 sessions offered. Support for Survivors of Suicide – Free service offering one to one and group support across East Sussex to anyone who is thinking about suicide, or affected by suicide or attempted suicide. Face to face or telephone support offered where appropriate. SURVIVORS NETWORK COUNSELLING SERVICE 01273 203380 Postal address: Survivors' Network, 6a Pavilion Buildings, Brighton, BN1 1EE Website: www.survivorsnetwork.org.uk Email – counselling@survivorsnetwork.org.uk Email - help@survivorsnetwork.org.uk ( support) Counselling for self identifying women aged over 14, and young men aged 14 -18, who have experienced rape or sexual abuse at any time in their lives. There is a waiting list. Contact by phone or e-mail to self-refer. Updated July 2015 – Advice and Information Service- Mind in Brighton and Hove Clients are requested to donate whatever they can afford. Inability to donate does not exclude one from being able to access this service. Free to those under 18. SUSSEX REHABILITATION CENTRE COUNSELLING SERVICE 01273 242164 Free 01273 204 050 Helpline and online chat open 5- 9pm week days, Sat and Sun 57pm. Operates on a sliding scale – unwaged = £5/session, earning less than £10,000 per year = £7.50-£10/session, scale goes up to earning over £25,000 per year = £35 per session. Brighton General Hospital, Elm Grove, Brighton BN2 3EX Service only for people who attend the Sussex Rehabilitation Centre and their carers. Counselling service for those living with an amputation, for amputees, their families and carers and patients who have had a stroke, head injury or other neurological condition. SWITCHBOARD Brighton & Hove LGBT Switchboard, Community Base, 113 Queens Road, Brighton, BN1 3XG Website: http://switchboard.org.uk/ E-mail: brighton.manager@switchboard.org.uk Offers up to 12 low-cost face to face counselling sessions with a counsellor who identifies as LGBT, working with a range of issues including but not only those to do with sexual or gender identity difficulties. . Proud2Connec t @ relate 01273 697 997 TERRENCE HIGGGINS TRUST 01273 764200 Also offers relationship and family counselling via their PROUD2CONNECT service in partnership with Relate, with LGBT counsellors – this service is not low cost but a bursary scheme is available for low incomes. Free service Terrence Higgins Trust 61 Ship Street Brighton BN1 1AE Website: www.tht.org.uk/ Email: info@tht.org.uk This counselling service is available to anyone over 18 affected or infected by HIV or for gay men living in Brighton or Hove. They can usually offer support via an interpreter to someone for who English is not their first language. TPP COUNSELLING CLINIC- part of The Preston Practice (TPP) TPP is an independent practice of psycho-therapeutic counsellors, psychotherapists and therapists offering a Updated July 2015 – Advice and Information Service- Mind in Brighton and Hove Their Counselling Clinic offers up to 12 sessions at £5 for either individuals or couples. If you require more than range of psychological treatments and services in Brighton, Hove, Eastbourne, London and across the South East for people over 16, individuals and couples. They also offer LGBT affirmative therapy. Their Counselling clinic is a low cost counselling service for unwaged, volunteers and carers operate from St Richard’s Community Centre in Hove (Portslade) on Mondays, 9am-9pm. Website: http://theprestonpractice.co.uk/5/Services/LowCost-Therapy.html Email: counsellingclinic@theprestonpractice.co.uk 12 sessions, a further course of 12 sessions at the Counselling Clinic can be requested subject to needs assessment and counsellor availability. UNIVERSITY OF BRIGHTON Counselling is free to any current University of Brighton students Counselling service A variety of contacts see below list. Website: www.brighton.ac.uk/current-students/mystudent-life/health-and-wellbeing/need-to-speak-tosomeone/index.aspx Eastbourne Location Trevin Towers, Gaudick Road, Eastbourne Email counsellingeastbourne@brighton.ac.uk Falmer Location E wing, Checkland Building, Falmer Email counsellingfalmer@brighton.ac.uk Grand Parade Location Student Services, main building, Grand Parade Email counsellinggrandparade@brighton.ac.uk Hastings Location Havelock Road, Hastings Email hastingsstudentservices@brighton.ac.uk Moulsecoomb Location Manor House, Moulsecoomb Place, Moulsecoomb Email counsellingmoulsecoomb@brighton.ac.uk Eastbourne 01273 643845 Falmer 01273 643584 Grand Parade 01273 643187 Hastings 01273 644643 Moulscoomb 01273 642895 BACP registered counsellors provide students a safe, confidential environment to discuss concerns, allowing time to reflect, discover new options and possibilities, and learn strategies to cope with life's stressors. Appointments can be made by phone, by email or by visiting the local Student Services office. Appointments are available at all sites on weekdays throughout term time, and some limited appointments are available during vacations. They will contact about counselling by email, telephone, letter and text message. If you're in the School of Education, you may be able to Updated July 2015 – Advice and Information Service- Mind in Brighton and Hove make use of the online e-counselling service See link for details (480k pdf). This is an online type of therapy that takes place via an exchange of emails. UNIVERSITY OF SUSSEX University Counselling Services, Health Centre Building, University of Sussex, Falmer, Brighton. BN1 9RW Website: www.sussex.ac.uk/counselling/appointments Email: counsellingreception@sussex.ac.uk 1-1 counselling, workshops and groups for students and their partners. Usually people requiring 1-1 counselling will be offered up to six, 50min sessions. Access to 1+-1 therapy is by reception interview to discuss if counselling is appropriate for you. To make an appointment either call, drop in, e-mail or use the student web service. 01273 678156 Free to students and their partners 01273 711 633 Free Drop-In appointments can be used for a one-off 20-30 minute appointment with a counsellor to discuss anything that's troubling. These appointments can only be booked up to one working day in advance. No forms are needed. UCS Offers: Individual psychodynamic therapy, Cognitive behavioural therapy, Dynamic Interpersonal Therapy, Group therapy Systemic therapy for student couples, Eating Disorders Group Drug and Alcohol Counselling programme, Manage your Mood Workshops, Procrastination Workshop, Insomnia Workshop. YOUNG PEOPLES CENTRE (YPC) 69 Ship Street, Brighton BN1 1AE Website: http://youngpeoplescentre.co.uk/counselling E-mail: ginny.roads@impact-initiatives.org.uk The Young Peoples’ Centre provides a range of services for vulnerable young people aged 13 to 25, who have multiple needs related to their physical, mental and sexual health. They provide free, confidential counselling to young people aged 13 to 25 years old in Brighton and the surrounding area. Or text 07704 273888 Online Counselling Service E-motion Website: www.e-motionbh.org.uk/ YPC also offer an online counselling service called Emotion. It is an exchange of emails between client and counsellor. It’s similar to face to face counselling except you write to your counsellor about any issues, feelings or concerns that are on your mind. Updated July 2015 – Advice and Information Service- Mind in Brighton and Hove YMCA – Downs Link Group Community Counselling Service for 13-25 year olds. Held at 65 Blatchington Road, Hove BN3 3YJ Email: community.counselling@YMCA.dlg.org Free of charge, usually offered around 12 sessions, evening appointments available. Young people can selfrefer or be referred by other services. Young people can also go to the Youth Advice Centre (YAC) to be referred, drop in between 3pm and 6pm Mon – Fri , 2nd Floor, Ovest House, 58 West Street, Brighton BN1 2RA. All counselling sessions are by appointment only, there is a waiting list – around 2-3 months at time of writing. 07793 438198 (counselling) Free YAC: 0800 721 0789 or 01273 828828 or 07912 271160 DIRECTORIES OF PRIVATE THERAPISTS – costs may vary, these are not specifically free/low cost. British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) 01455 883300 BACP House, 15 St. John’s Business Park, Lutterworth, Leicestershire LE17 4HB Website: www.bacp.co.uk Email: bacp@bacp.co.uk A directory of accredited counsellors and psychotherapists is provided on the website. Clients can find someone who belongs to a register approved by the Professional Standards Authority for Health and Social Care. British Psychological Society (BPS) St Andrew’s House, 48 Princess Road East, Leicester LE1 7DR Website: www.bps.org.uk Email: enquiries@bps.org.uk BPS is the representative body for psychology and psychologists in the UK. They provide an online searchable ‘Directory of Chartered Psychologists’ So you can find someone in your area. 0116 254 9568 Psychotherapy Sussex Website: www.psychotherapy-sussex.org.uk Email: online form A register of over 60 psychotherapists practising in Brighton and Hove and across Sussex who have completed professional training with a reputable organisation. They offer individual, group, child and couple analytic psychotherapy. Limited low cost therapy. They provide an online searchable database to enable you to find a therapist. They do not provide a phone number BABCP (British Association for Behavioural and Cognitive ) 0161 705 4304 Psychotherapies), Imperial House, Hornby Street, Bury, Lancashire BL9 5BN Website: www.babcp.com Email: babcp@babcp.com Provide an online searchable directory of accredited cognitive behaviour Updated July 2015 – Advice and Information Service- Mind in Brighton and Hove therapists at the above website. You can specify if you need your therapist to speak an additional language to English. British Psychoanalytic Council British Psychoanalytic Council, Unit 7, 19-23 Wedmore Street, London Website: www.psychoanalytic-council.org Email: mail@psychoanalytic-council.org A professional association and regulator of the psychoanalytic psychotherapy profession. They provide an online searchable database of practitioners to enable you to find a therapist. 020 7561 9240 Counselling Directory Website: www.counselling-directory.org.uk List of counsellors and psychotherapists who are members of a recognised professional body. They provide a searchable online database of counsellors offering couples or individual counselling. 0844 8030 240 Sussex Counselling Website: www.sussex-counselling.co.uk Provides an online searchable directory and paper directory of local qualified private counsellors, using a variety of disciplines, called the Sussex Counselling Directory of Counsellors. They do not provide a telephone number UKCP (UK Council for Psychotherapy) 2nd Floor, Edward House, 2 Wakley Street, London EC1V 7LT Website: http://www.ukcp.org.uk/ Email: info@ukcp.org.uk Provides an online searchable directory of accredited psychotherapists and psychotherapeutic counsellors. You can search by type of therapy, including child and adolescent therapy, and areas of expertise. 020 7014 9955 Updated July 2015 – Advice and Information Service- Mind in Brighton and Hove