Michael O'Rourke

Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday I have limited daytime availability. Monday and Friday daytimes and evenings are free for bookings.

I offer both short-term (6-12 sessions) and longer term therapy. I work by looking at what’s going on now, and also what early childhood was like, as there are often links between early difficulties and family problems and how adults are now coping. 

I am skilled at working with anxiety, depression, identity issues and relationship concerns, to name a few. I work with members of the LGBT community and understand the uniqueness of growing up LGBT. I am experienced in the cycle of addiction and the difficulty of giving up something which has been a reliable way of shielding us from pain. I can help you understand this cycle and look at ways of leading a life which is free from compulsive drinking, eating, sexual behaviour or pornography. Where appropriate, I use EMDR therapy. This is an NHS approved eye movement therapy to process trauma and PTSD.

I support women and men who have experienced Intimate Partner Violence (IPV), including controlling and abusive behaviour.

I look forward to seeing how I can help with what is causing you difficulty or holding you back. If you are simply feeling 'stuck' and need to explore your feelings around where you are in life, talking it through with me can be a freeing and clarifying process.

I have a private practice in Hastings, E.Sussex where I see clients in-person. I also see clients by Zoom. I offer supervision to other therapists  - I completed my Diploma in Supervision at the Institute of Group Analysis (IGA) in London and provide supervision for one hour at a fee of £65.00.

During our first session I will ask some questions about your upbringing and what you feel is causing you difficulty now. We can then work towards helping you understand what the issues are and the best way of dealing with them. 

Mondays and Fridays daytime and evenings, Saturday mornings. 

I am completing my Diploma in Supervision at the Institute of Group Analysis (IGA) in London. While training my fee for 50 minute supervision is £30.00 and will rise to £55.00 in August when my training is complete. Therapists who start working with me while I am training will be offered a continuation fee of £45.00. 

I work by supporting individuals and groups to reflect on their client work. I avoid providing ‘answers’ but aim to work collaboratively to uncover what the client and therapist might be experiencing.  Supervision is an opportunity to create an environment rich in creativity and reflection; theoretical approaches are used to inform how the work is progressing, but the most important task is to see the person underneath the presentation. 

I work as a Clinical Manager for Brighton Therapy Centre, where I see clients and supervise therapy trainees in a group setting.  In addition to my core therapy training, I hold a BSc in Reflective Therapeutic Practice and a Masters in trauma and violence.  I have many years experience at Director level in corporate healthcare, so offer a wealth of experience for trainee and qualified therapists alike.