Anna Murphy

Mondays 9am-2pm

Tuesdays 10am-8pm

Thursdays 10am-2pm

I am a Humanistic therapist, which means I believe in your innate ability to think for yourself, to grow, develop and heal. I'm warm, authentic and compassionate and I'll support you as you explore and bring about the changes you want to make.

In our sessions, we'll focus on whatever feels helpful for you. You might wish to explore how your history or childhood affects you now, and perhaps question old beliefs or patterns of behaviour. You might need compassionate support, or space and time to talk about what's happening for you right now. I'll also be sensitive to any contextual issues you want to look at, whether they're day to day, existential, political or environmental.

My training includes Person Centred Therapy, Gestalt and Transactional Analysis. I combine these three models so that I can offer therapy that's tailored to you. Often it's enough just to talk, to hear yourself out loud and be heard and understood by someone else. If it's useful to you, we might sometimes work with creative techniques, like drawing or writing, or we might explore how you experience emotion in your body, as well as your mind.

At the start of our work, we'll talk about what you'd like to get from counselling. This might be something very specific or it may be more abstract. It's also fine if you don't know what you'd like to achieve, or don't want to work with any kind of goal in mind. I want to be as useful to you as possible, so from time to time, we'll take a look at how you feel our sessions are going.

I'll offer you a safe and confidential space. I bring my real self to our work and I'll be alongside you, to notice, reflect, listen, empathise and gently challenge. I will meet you as a whole person; not only your struggles but all that you are.

I offer face to face counselling at New Road Psychotherapy. The building is conveniently located in the centre of  Hove and the rooms are comfortable and beautifully decorated. I also work on at New Road's clinic in the centre of Brighton, and on Zoom.

I have particular experience with the following areas:

Anxiety

Depression

Bereavement

Transitional life events

Chronic pain

Life-altering illness

Relationship difficulties and family relationships

Challenges of young adulthood

I am a registered and accredited member of the BACP and adhere to their ethical framework.

I have also worked in a non-therapeutic role, with women who have experienced domestic abuse. 

Because I know it's important for you to choose the right therapist to work with, I offer an initial session for the reduced price of £30.00.  

Our initial session will last up to 50 minutes. This is a chance for me to find out what you'd like to get from counselling. It's also an opportunity for you to ask any questions and to see if you feel I'm a good fit for you as a therapist.

Mondays 10am-2pm

Tuesdays 10am-9pm

Thursdays 10am-2pm

I am a Humanistic therapist, which means I believe in your innate ability to think for yourself, to grow, develop and heal. I'm warm, authentic and compassionate and I'll support you as you explore and bring about the changes you want to make. 

My training includes Person Centred Therapy, Gestalt and Transactional Analysis. I combine these three models so that I can offer therapy that's tailored to you. Often it's enough just to talk, to hear yourself out loud and be heard and understood by someone else. If it's useful to you, we might sometimes work with creative techniques, like drawing or writing, or we might explore how you experience emotion in your body, as well as your mind.

We'll focus on whatever feels helpful for you. You might wish to explore how your history or childhood affects you now, and perhaps question old beliefs or patterns of behaviour. You might need compassionate support, or space and time to talk about what's happening for you right now. I'll also be sensitive to any contextual issues you want to look at, whether they're day to day, existential, political or environmental.

At the start of our work, we'll talk about what you'd like to get from counselling. This might be something very specific or it may be more abstract. It's also fine if you don't know what you'd like to achieve, or don't want to work with any kind of goal in mind. I want to be as useful to you as possible, so from time to time, we'll take a look at how you feel our sessions are going.

I'll offer you a safe and confidential space. I bring my real self to our work and I'll be alongside you, to notice, reflect, listen, empathise and on occasion, gently challenge. I will meet you as a whole person; not only your struggles but all that you are.

I offer face to face counselling at New Road Psychotherapy.  The building is conveniently located in the centre of Brighton and the rooms are bright and welcoming. I also work on Zoom or on the phone. 

I have particular experience with the following areas:

Anxiety

Depression

Bereavement

Transitional life events

Chronic pain

Life-altering illness

Relationship difficulties  and family relationships

Challenges of young adulthood

I am a registered and accredited member of the BACP and adhere to their ethical framework.

I have also worked in a non-therapeutic role, with women who have experienced domestic abuse. 

Because I know it's important for you to choose the right therapist to work with, I offer an initial session for the reduced price of £30.00.

Our initial session will last up to 50 minutes. This is a chance for me to find out what you'd like to get from counselling. It's also an opportunity for you to ask any questions and to see if you feel I'm a good fit for you as a therapist.