Business Details
Your Trusted Mental Health Therapy Partner in Brighton & Hove
Phoenix Therapy Practice is a dedicated mental health service provider committed to delivering accessible, high-quality therapeutic support. With a team of experienced practitioners, we offer a diverse range of evidence-based therapies tailored to individual needs, including cognitive behavioural therapy, EMDR, person-centred therapy, and creative arts approaches. Our mission is to make mental health care affordable, with flexible pricing options and low-cost sessions for those in need. We prioritise inclusivity, offering services in multiple languages and ensuring accessibility at our Hove location. Our practitioners, many of whom are registered with leading professional bodies, bring decades of combined experience in addressing complex mental health challenges.We believe in the transformative power of therapy to foster emotional well-being, resilience, and lasting psychological change. Our approach is grounded in empathy, ethical practice, and a deep understanding of the long-term impact of mental health difficulties. By providing free initial consultations, we ensure clients find the most suitable therapist for their unique circumstances. Our commitment to community extends to supporting individuals affected by cancer and those navigating life transitions. Through careful clinical supervision and adherence to professional standards, we maintain the highest levels of care and accountability.
Services
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
EMDR Therapy
Person Centred Counselling
Creative Arts Therapy
Mindfulness Practice
Psychodynamic Counselling
Trauma Informed Therapy
Gestalt Psychotherapy
Somatic Trauma Therapy
Integrative Psychotherapy
Highlights and features
- We offer free initial consultations with experienced practitioners
- Our team includes UKCP, BACP, and HCPC registered professionals
- We provide low-cost therapy options for those with financial constraints
- Therapy available in 8 languages including Arabic, Polish, and Russian
- Our Hove centre offers partially accessible facilities for disabled clients
Associations and certifications
- UKCP
- BACP
- HCPC
- BPC
Services
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
Our cognitive behavioural therapy helps clients identify and modify negative thought patterns and behaviours. This evidence-based approach effectively treats anxiety, depression, and stress-related conditions through structured, goal-oriented sessions. Practitioners work collaboratively with clients to develop practical coping strategies for long-term mental wellbeing.
EMDR Therapy
Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing therapy addresses trauma and PTSD symptoms by processing distressing memories. This specialised treatment helps reduce emotional distress through guided eye movements and bilateral stimulation techniques. Our EMDR practitioners have advanced training in trauma recovery and complex mental health needs.
Creative Arts Therapy
Creative arts therapy utilises artistic expression to explore emotional experiences and improve mental health. Clients engage in various creative modalities including drawing, movement, and role-play to enhance self-awareness. This approach particularly benefits those who find verbal communication challenging or traumatic experiences difficult to articulate.
Mindfulness Practice
Our mindfulness-based interventions teach present-moment awareness to reduce stress and improve emotional regulation. Clients learn meditation techniques and mindful breathing exercises to manage anxiety and depression. This approach integrates seamlessly with other therapeutic modalities for comprehensive mental health support.
Psychodynamic Counselling
Psychodynamic counselling explores unconscious patterns influencing current behaviour and relationships. Through in-depth exploration of past experiences, clients gain insight into recurring emotional difficulties. This long-term therapeutic approach fosters profound personal growth and lasting psychological change through consistent weekly sessions.
People
Dr. Eva Coleman
Director
With forty years' experience, Dr. Coleman is a UKCP-registered psychoanalytic psychotherapist. She established Brighton Therapy Centre and Threshold Women's Counselling, bringing expertise in severe mental health difficulties and clinical leadership to Phoenix Therapy Practice.
Mel Bates
Arts Therapist
A qualified arts therapist with systemic practitioner training, Mel specialises in attachment theory and trauma work. With experience at Respond charity and the Chrysalis Project, she provides clinical supervision and creative arts therapy for adults and children.
Zo Boden-Stuart
Gestalt Psychotherapist
Zo combines Gestalt psychotherapy with academic psychology expertise, focusing on anxiety, trauma, and relationship issues. With seven years' practice experience, she integrates creative approaches like drawing and movement to enhance therapeutic outcomes for clients.
Dee Churchfield
Humanistic Counsellor
BACP-registered Dee offers person-centred counselling with somatic trauma therapy integration. Her background in residential childcare and film industry collaboration informs her holistic approach to treating trauma, anxiety, and depression.
Rachael McKeown
Psychodynamic Counsellor
An accredited BACP member with postgraduate psychodynamic training, Rachael specialises in anxiety, depression, and relationship difficulties. Her Cambridge psychology background enhances her ability to address unconscious patterns affecting present-day mental health.
Questions
What therapeutic approaches do you offer?
We provide cognitive behavioural therapy, EMDR, person-centred therapy, creative arts therapy, psychodynamic counselling, and mindfulness-based approaches to address diverse mental health needs.
How can I access low-cost therapy sessions?
We offer reduced-rate sessions with trainee therapists and newly qualified practitioners. Contact us directly to discuss your financial circumstances and available options.
Are your therapists professionally accredited?
All our practitioners are registered with leading professional bodies including UKCP, BACP, and HCPC, ensuring adherence to strict ethical and professional standards.
Do you offer online therapy sessions?
Yes, we provide video-link and telephone consultations for initial assessments and ongoing therapy, ensuring accessibility for clients unable to attend in person.
Can I choose my preferred therapy location?
We have therapy centres in Hove and Brighton. While we try to accommodate location preferences, availability may affect final placement decisions.
What accessibility options exist at your premises?
Our Hove centre offers ground-floor therapy rooms with step-free access arrangements. The Brighton location has first to third-floor rooms without lift access.
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