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.

Sessions are £65 for individuals and £85 for couples. 

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 for individuals and £40.00 for couples.  

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.

As a Relationship Therapist, I am flexible and responsive to how you want to work as a couple.  In my work with couples I may: 

• witness and facilitate difficult conversations between you
• share with you how I observe the relationship between you
  
• explore how each of your childhoods and/or previous relationships may affect your relationship 
  
• offer psycho-education
  
• suggest exercises and tasks to work on at home between sessions. 
  

Couples come to therapy for a number of reasons; - to maintain a relationship which is essentially working well, because the relationship has hit a crisis point or perhaps to consider ending  your relationship in a kind and respectful way. 

Of course our experiences as individuals affect our relationships and it may be that as a couple, you have been affected by issues including bereavement, parenting issues, difficulties around sex, menopause or infertility. 

My role is to offer support and facilitation as you work towards whatever you want to change or achieve. 

As a Relationship Therapist, my focus is on how you are together; I work on the assumption that as a couple, it's likely that you're jointly responsible for the challenges you face, and that jointly, you'll be working together, - each making some changes, and listening to the other's perspective - to improve your relationship. 

I am warm, authentic and responsive, and sometimes, gently challenging.  I integrate a number of theories and perspectives including Gestalt, Transactional Analysis and Person Centred Approach into my work

As well as working with relationships, I have a wealth of experience working with individual adults. My areas of specialism include family conflict, bereavement, chronic illness, anxiety and depression. I also supervise other therapists, supporting them in their client work. 

I offer either short term work (8-12 sessions), or open ended sessions. 

Fees for Relationship Therapy are: 

£85 for 50 minutes 

£125 for 75 minutes 

Please see my other listings for more detail about my work with individuals. 

It's really important that you choose a therapist that you both feel happy with. Therefore, I offer an initial session at the reduced price of £40. 

This is an opportunity for me to find out more about the two of you, your relationship together, and what brings you to therapy. Importantly it's also a chance for you to ask me any questions you may have about the counselling process.

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. 

Sessions are £65 for individuals and £85 for couples. 

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 for individuals and £40.00 for couples.

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.

I'm a BACP Accredited, Humanistic Integrative counsellor and supervisor. I'm warm, approachable, authentic and dynamic. In my supervisory work, I aim to offer support, encouragement and helpful challenge.

I view the supervisory relationship as a safe, collaborative space where you can reflect on your interventions and the theoretical basis for your work, explore unconscious processes between you and your clients or discuss your professional development and training. We might also look at working creatively, review the development of your practice, explore ethical issues, or take note of how you are caring for yourself.

I work with a blend of Gestalt, TA and Person Centred Approach, and am also informed by Attachment Theory, Clarkson’s Five Relationship Model and Egan’s Solution Focussed model.

My specialisms are bereavement, anxiety, family conflict, relationships and depression.

I also have particular interest in supporting therapists in the practical, developmental and psychological aspects of transitioning from trainee to private practitioner.

I am offering supervision at a reduced fee until the end of 2024, while I work towards my Diploma in Supervision

I am working towards my Diploma in Supervision at Connexus in Hove.

Towards achieving this qualification, I am offering low cost supervision for work with individual adults (18+) until the end of 2024.

I am offering 50 minute supervision sessions in person or online at £35 until the end of 2024. Longer sessions may also be available.

I have been in practice since 2018. I hold a Diploma in Integrative Humanistic Counselling from Wealden Institute. In my work, I invite relational depth and exploration of psychological processes, alongside supporting clients to identify and bring about the changes they wish to make.

Additional training includes

Certificate in Working with Couples (Connexus)

ACTO Certificate in Online and Telephone Counselling

Using Sand Tray as a Therapeutic Tool

Please do get in touch if you would like to arrange an initial conversation.

For more information, my website is below.

https://annamurphycounselling.co.uk

I am working towards my Diploma in Supervision at Connexus in Hove. 

Towards achieving this qualification, I am offering low cost supervision for work with individual adults (18+) until the end of 2024.

I am offering 50 minute supervision sessions in person or online at £35until the end of 2024. Longer sessions may also be available. 

I have been in practice since 2018. I hold a Diploma in Integrative Humanistic Counselling from Wealden Institute. In my work, I invite relational depth and exploration of psychological processes, alongside supporting clients to identify and bring about the changes they wish to make. 

Additional training includes 

• Certificate in Working with Couples (Connexus) 
  
• ACTO Certificate in Online and Telephone Counselling
  
• Using Sand Tray as a Therapeutic Tool 

Please do get in touch if you would like to arrange an initial conversation.

For more information, my website is below.

https://annamurphycounselling.co.uk

Please get in touch if you would like to arrange an initial 30 minute conversation (free of charge).