Ali Lewis
I am a BACP accredited psychotherapeutic counsellor. My counselling approach is integrative and geared to meet your difficulties; I work with a range of psychotherapeutic techniques: psychodynamic, cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) and mindfulness.
I have 25 years experience working one to one with people, primarily, as psychotherapeutic counsellor, but also as an occupational counsellor within the field of mental health, and as a university neurodivergence and mental health tutor.
As a counsellor I have worked in a wide range of settings, in the NHS, in occupational health services, in employer assisted programmes, as a telephone counsellor, as a support counsellor in return to work programmes, for private companies, and in private practice.
My role as a counsellor is to facilitate an awareness and curiosity of your past and present experiences; so enabling you to gently veer from repeating unhelpful patterns of reacting to situations, to others, and toward yourself. I work with you in a safe and confidential space. The relationship I have with you is of principal importance, and all we talk of is confidential. I am not there to judge you or tell you what to do, but to support you through the process of exploration.
The ethical underpinning of my work is based on the BACP Ethical Framework: with a commitment to equality and inclusiveness in my work; I am open to differing backgrounds, sexual orientation, gender, race, health difficulties and disability. I have a particular interest in dyslexia and ADHD.
My qualifications: BA (hons), Post Graduate Diploma in Counselling, Post Graduate Diploma in Guidance and Assessment, Post Qualifying Cert in CBT, Post Graduate Cert in Dyslexia Diagnosis and Assessment, Diploma in Relational Mindfulness, PATOSS Practicing Certificate.
If you want to make contact with me and organise an initial assessment session without obligation, please e-mail me on: info@roomtotalkbrighton.co.uk or telephone me on 07786 061184 to arrange an appointment.
Susana Belzunce-Segarra
I am a BACP accredited and experienced psychotherapeutic counsellor, Interpersonal Psychotherapist and clinical supervisor. My work as a private practitioner and for the NHS spans over 20 years. I provide time limited interventions and open ended therapy for clients who present with wide range of difficulties commonly associated with depression, loss, change, identity and relationship difficulties.
My theoretical approach is psychodynamic and I integrate other theories and techniques to suit your individual needs. Fundamentally, I believe that our early relationships form the template which influences our current relationship experience so I bring a relational focus to all of my work. What that means is that as your counsellor I would be curious about your relationship story, past and present and help you bring awareness to the potential protective but often unhelpful patterns that have evolved over time and which can lead to distress, loss of authentic self and unhappiness.
It is within the context of a collaborative relationship with you that I foster safety, your self awareness, your personal growth so you can begin to better navigate your life and your relationships outside the counselling room. I offer you warmth, compassion and empathic understanding within strict confidentiality boundaries.
I have experience of working with depression, anxiety, loss, complicated grief, relationship and family issues, life changing transitions, childhood trauma including sexual abuse.
Over the years I have worked with clients from many different backgrounds. My practice abides by principles of equality and diversity including gender, sexual orientation, race and disability. I am fluent in English and Spanish.
My qualifications:
BA (hons)
PGD Pshychotherapeutic Counselling (Sussex University)
Interpersonal Psychotherapy (Anna Freud Institute, IPT Uk)
Interpersonal Psychotherapy Supervisor (Anna Freud Institute, IPT Uk)
If you want to make contact with me and organise an initial assessment session without obligation, please e-mail me on: info@roomtotalkbrighton.co.uk or telephone me on 07881 647541 to arrange an appointment.