Stephen Perkins

In Shoreham-by-Sea I offer daytime, evening and limited weekend appointments.

I also see a small number of clients in the City of London, primarily through private referral.

To maintain depth and continuity of work, I usually work with a limited number of clients at any one time.

Sessions are available in person in Shoreham, online across the UK and internationally, and occasionally in London.

I work with adults facing personal, professional and psychological difficulties, offering formulation-led integrative therapy grounded in depth and practical clarity. I also work with couples on a limited basis.

Many people who come to see me are functioning well outwardly but feel caught in patterns that are difficult to resolve alone. These may include recurring relational insecurity, chronic self-doubt, anxiety, or longstanding emotional patterns that persist despite insight.

Over time I have found that my practice tends to centre on thoughtful and capable adults who want to understand themselves more deeply and make meaningful changes in their lives. I have a particular interest in entrenched relational patterns, attachment-related difficulties, obsessive or over-mentalising styles, and the longer-term effects of early emotional separation, including boarding school experiences.

My approach is formulation-led. Together we build a clear understanding of how a particular pattern developed, how it sustains itself, and what maintains it now. This allows us to focus either on deeper psychological change or on immediate practical challenges, depending on what is most helpful for you.

I offer professional and confidential psychotherapy and counselling in Shoreham-by-Sea and online for clients throughout the UK and internationally.

Steve Perkins – Consultant Psychotherapist & Clinical Supervisor

BSc (Hons), PGDip (Dist) Integrative Counselling & Coaching, MSc (Dist) Psychotherapy

CSAccred (AAC), MBACP (Accred), FBCTP

Author of Moral Singularity

My clinical approach is integrative, drawing on several psychological traditions including cognitive, psychodynamic, existential, gestalt and transactional analysis, alongside coaching approaches where appropriate.

Working integratively reflects the view that no single psychological model fully captures the complexity of human experience. Instead, different perspectives can be brought together thoughtfully depending on the needs of the client.

Taken together, this approach helps clients understand longstanding emotional patterns while also supporting practical movement and change where appropriate.

Before training as a psychotherapist I spent over twenty years working in finance, leading large teams in high-pressure professional environments. This background informs my understanding of leadership pressure, responsibility, performance and professional identity alongside deeper psychological work.

I am an Accredited Member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and a Fellow of the British College of Therapeutic Professionals (BCTP). I undertake regular professional training and supervision in line with ethical and professional standards.

An initial consultation is an opportunity for us to talk about what has brought you to therapy and what you would like from the work. It is also a chance for both of us to see whether we feel a good fit to work together.

Some people arrive with a clear aim. Others feel stuck or uncertain about what they need. Either is entirely fine. Therapy can still be helpful.

My style in the room is warm, thoughtful and engaged. I offer support and, where helpful, constructive challenge to help you move beyond familiar patterns and towards meaningful change.

Consultations typically last 40–50 minutes.

You are welcome to contact me by email at

steve@whitestonetherapy.com

or visit

www.whitestonetherapy.com

for further information about my work.

In Shoreham-by-Sea I offer daytime, evening and limited weekend appointments.

I also see a small number of clients in the City of London, primarily through private referral.

To maintain depth and continuity of work, I usually work with a limited number of clients at any one time.

Sessions are available in person in Shoreham, online across the UK and internationally, and occasionally in London.

I work with adults facing personal, professional and psychological difficulties, offering formulation-led integrative therapy grounded in depth and practical clarity. I also work with couples on a limited basis.

Many people who come to see me are functioning well outwardly but feel caught in patterns that are difficult to resolve alone. These may include recurring relational insecurity, chronic self-doubt, anxiety, or longstanding emotional patterns that persist despite insight.

Over time I have found that my practice tends to centre on thoughtful and capable adults who want to understand themselves more deeply and make meaningful changes in their lives. I have a particular interest in entrenched relational patterns, attachment-related difficulties, obsessive or over-mentalising styles, and the longer-term effects of early emotional separation, including boarding school experiences.

My approach is formulation-led. Together we build a clear understanding of how a particular pattern developed, how it sustains itself, and what maintains it now. This allows us to focus either on deeper psychological change or on immediate practical challenges, depending on what is most helpful for you.

I offer professional and confidential psychotherapy and counselling in Shoreham-by-Sea and online for clients throughout the UK and internationally.

Steve Perkins – Consultant Psychotherapist & Clinical Supervisor

BSc (Hons), PGDip (Dist) Integrative Counselling & Coaching, MSc (Dist) Psychotherapy

CSAccred (AAC), MBACP (Accred), FBCTP

Author of Moral Singularity

My clinical approach is integrative, drawing on several psychological traditions including cognitive, psychodynamic, existential, gestalt and transactional analysis, alongside coaching approaches where appropriate.

Working integratively reflects the view that no single psychological model fully captures the complexity of human experience. Instead, different perspectives can be brought together thoughtfully depending on the needs of the client.

Taken together, this approach helps clients understand longstanding emotional patterns while also supporting practical movement and change where appropriate.

Before training as a psychotherapist I spent over twenty years working in finance, leading large teams in high-pressure professional environments. This background informs my understanding of leadership pressure, responsibility, performance and professional identity alongside deeper psychological work.

I am an Accredited Member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and a Fellow of the British College of Therapeutic Professionals (BCTP). I undertake regular professional training and supervision in line with ethical and professional standards.

An initial consultation is an opportunity for us to talk about what has brought you to therapy and what you would like from the work. It is also a chance for both of us to see whether we feel a good fit to work together.

Some people arrive with a clear aim. Others feel stuck or uncertain about what they need. Either is entirely fine. Therapy can still be helpful.

My style in the room is warm, thoughtful and engaged. I offer support and, where helpful, constructive challenge to help you move beyond familiar patterns and towards meaningful change.

Consultations typically last 40–50 minutes.

You are welcome to contact me by email at

steve@whitestonetherapy.com

or visit

www.whitestonetherapy.com

for further information about my work.

Appointments are available throughout the week.

I offer a small number of clinical supervision places to fellow therapists. My emphasis is on providing a confidential, supportive and encouraging environment in which to review client work and reflect on your practice.

I have a particular interest in working with complex or entrenched clinical presentations and in supporting thoughtful, formulation-led practice.

My approach to supervision is integrative and I value flexibility and creativity, while remaining grounded in clear professional and ethical frameworks.

Supervision sessions can be held in person (Shoreham-by-Sea) or online.

I hold a BPS-accredited certificate in supervision.

As a supervisor, I’m broadly influenced by the Hawkins & Shohet (2006) model, alongside integrative and relational perspectives. This allows space to attend to client material, the therapeutic relationship, and the wider professional context, while remaining responsive to the individual supervisee and their way of working.

I’m an Accredited Member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and a Fellow of the British College of Therapeutic Professionals (BCTP). I undertake regular professional training and supervision in line with ethical requirements.

An initial supervision session is an opportunity for us to talk about your practice, the kind of supervision you’re looking for, and to see whether we feel a good fit to work together.

We can discuss practicalities, frequency, and any particular areas of interest or focus.

You’re welcome to contact me via steve@whitestonetherapy.com

Or visit www.whitestonetherapy.com for further details.

I offer daytime and some evening appointments.

I offer a small number of clinical supervision places to fellow therapists. My emphasis is on providing a confidential, supportive and encouraging environment in which to review client work and reflect on your practice.

I have a particular interest in working with complex or entrenched clinical presentations and in supporting thoughtful, formulation-led practice.

My approach to supervision is integrative and I value flexibility and creativity, while remaining grounded in clear professional and ethical frameworks.

Supervision sessions can be held in person (Shoreham-by-Sea) or online.

Please see my website: www.whitestonetherapy.com for further details.

I hold a BPS-accredited certificate in supervision.

As a supervisor, I’m broadly influenced by the Hawkins & Shohet (2006) model, alongside integrative and relational perspectives. This allows space to attend to client material, the therapeutic relationship, and the wider professional context, while remaining responsive to the individual supervisee and their way of working.

I’m an Accredited Member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and a Fellow of the British College of Therapeutic Professionals (BCTP). I undertake regular professional training and supervision in line with ethical requirements.

An initial supervision session is an opportunity for us to talk about your practice, the kind of supervision you’re looking for, and to see whether we feel a good fit to work together.

We can discuss practicalities, frequency, and any particular areas of interest or focus.

You’re welcome to contact me via steve@whitestonetherapy.com

Or visit www.whitestonetherapy.com for further details.