Sam De Gruchy

I currently have availability for online sessions only for clients in London.

Sessions are 60 minutes in duration and held via Google Meet.

Overall commitment

You might find troubling emotions, thoughts, experiences or patterns are currently leaving you feeling overwhelmed, stuck or perhaps lost. My commitment to you is to support you in releasing such blocks - and in their place nurture a greater appreciation and compassionate understanding of yourself, with an improved sense of meaning, centeredness and freedom in your life.

Authenticity, Vulnerability and Intention

There is a saying ‘the truth will set you free’ and I fully believe this to be the case. The difficulty is that our own subjective truths can sometimes be obscure (even to ourselves) - or may have been shut down in response to the words or actions of those around us. Experiences of vulnerability to date have often been challenging or hurtful, and can lead us to further fear being our authentic selves. I offer a nurturing space to undo this process, to explore your authenticity with courage, trust and compassion - and to release difficult emotions or patterns that may currently be working overtime to protect you.

My intention is to be caring, patient and compassionate towards how things are for you right now, whilst at the same time aim upwards collaboratively toward your authentic potential. 

I am an Integrative therapist with a relational and person-centred focus.

Integrative: flexibility and a dynamic approach, integrating several therapeutic modalities. It is rooted in our collective humanness, and tailored to your personal experience. I support clients with a wide range of difficulties including anxiety, anger, depression, self-esteem, relationships, life direction, identity, existential and spiritual difficulties.

Relational: embracing that therapy takes place in relationship - because a real and genuine relationship creates the space for the real you to continue to emerge and be seen. The therapeutic alliance between therapist and client is the fertile ground in which you can grow in true self-confidence, as well as cultivating trust in relation to others whilst knowing and maintaining your boundaries.

Person-centred: trust in your individual process and respecting your autonomy. I believe each person has the right to self-determine their own process and life choices, and my practice is rooted in this humanistic principle. We recognise that though engaging with therapeutic support, you remain the expert of your own experience. This leads to a greater sense of self increasingly available to you outside and beyond therapy.

I am here alongside you in your process, to meet you where you need to be met.

Free initial consultation

If you are interested in beginning work together, I invite you to contact me to request a free 20 minute video consultation. This is an open opportunity to connect and there's no need to prepare. I will create the space to share or ask as much or as little as feels right for you.

First full session

We may then discuss options for arranging a 60 minute session. This will be gently structure around an assessment, involving more questions from me to facilitate landing into the space and identifying your current difficulties and aims for therapy.

Ongoing therapy

Weekly 60 minute sessions, on an open-ended basis.

Endings

I generally encourage an ending session to bring work to an end with due care and closure. However the decision to end is ultimately your own and will always be respected.

Cancellation

I operate a 48 hour cancellation policy.

In-person: in central Brighton on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays. Currently with availability on Tuesdays only. 

Online: at varying times throughout the week. 

Sessions are 60 minutes in duration and held weekly. 

Overall commitment

You might find troubling emotions, thoughts, experiences or patterns are currently leaving you feeling overwhelmed, stuck or perhaps lost. My commitment to you is to support you in releasing such blocks - and in their place nurture a greater appreciation and compassionate understanding of yourself, with an improved sense of meaning, centeredness and freedom in your life.

Authenticity, Vulnerability and Intention

There is a saying ‘the truth will set you free’ and I fully believe this to be the case. The difficulty is that our own subjective truths can sometimes be obscure (even to ourselves) - or may have been shut down in response to the words or actions of those around us. Experiences of vulnerability to date have often been challenging or hurtful, and can lead us to further fear being our authentic selves. I offer a nurturing space to undo this process, to explore your authenticity with courage, trust and compassion - and to release difficult emotions or patterns that may currently be working overtime to protect you.

My intention is to be caring, patient and compassionate towards how things are for you right now, whilst at the same time aim upwards collaboratively toward your authentic potential. 

I am an Integrative therapist with a relational and person-centred focus.

Integrative: flexibility and a dynamic approach, integrating several therapeutic modalities. It is rooted in our collective humanness, and tailored to your personal experience. I support clients with a wide range of difficulties including anxiety, anger, depression, self-esteem, relationships, life direction, identity, existential and spiritual difficulties.

Relational: embracing that therapy takes place in relationship - because a real and genuine relationship creates the space for the real you to continue to emerge and be seen. The therapeutic alliance between therapist and client is the fertile ground in which you can grow in true self-confidence, as well as cultivating trust in relation to others whilst knowing and maintaining your boundaries.

Person-centred: trust in your individual process and respecting your autonomy. I believe each person has the right to self-determine their own process and life choices, and my practice is rooted in this humanistic principle. We recognise that though engaging with therapeutic support, you remain the expert of your own experience. This leads to a greater sense of self increasingly available to you outside and beyond therapy.

I am here alongside you in your process, to meet you where you need to be met.

Free initial consultation

If you are interested in beginning work together, I invite you to contact me to request a free 20 minute video consultation. This is an open opportunity to connect and there's no need to prepare. I will create the space to share or ask as much or as little as feels right for you. 

First full session

We may then discuss options for arranging a 60 minute session. This will be gently structure around an assessment, involving more questions from me to facilitate landing into the space and identifying your current difficulties and aims for therapy.

Ongoing therapy

Weekly 60 minute sessions, on an open-ended basis.

Endings

I generally encourage an ending session to bring work to an end with due care and closure. However the decision to end is ultimately your own and will always be respected. 

Cancellation

I operate a 48 hour cancellation policy.

I grew up in Jersey and return to the island frequently, however I now only offer online sessions to Jersey clients.  

Sessions are 60 minutes in duration and held weekly via Google Meet.  

Overall commitment

You might find troubling emotions, thoughts, experiences or patterns are currently leaving you feeling overwhelmed, stuck or perhaps lost. My commitment to you is to support you in releasing such blocks - and in their place nurture a greater appreciation and compassionate understanding of yourself, with an improved sense of meaning, centeredness and freedom in your life.

Authenticity, Vulnerability and Intention

There is a saying ‘the truth will set you free’ and I fully believe this to be the case. The difficulty is that our own subjective truths can sometimes be obscure (even to ourselves) - or may have been shut down in response to the words or actions of those around us. Experiences of vulnerability to date have often been challenging or hurtful, and can lead us to further fear being our authentic selves. I offer a nurturing space to undo this process, to explore your authenticity with courage, trust and compassion - and to release difficult emotions or patterns that may currently be working overtime to protect you.

My intention is to be caring, patient and compassionate towards how things are for you right now, whilst at the same time aim upwards collaboratively toward your authentic potential. 

I am an Integrative therapist with a relational and person-centred focus.

Integrative: flexibility and a dynamic approach, integrating several therapeutic modalities. It is rooted in our collective humanness, and tailored to your personal experience. I support clients with a wide range of difficulties including anxiety, anger, depression, self-esteem, relationships, life direction, identity, existential and spiritual difficulties.

Relational: embracing that therapy takes place in relationship - because a real and genuine relationship creates the space for the real you to continue to emerge and be seen. The therapeutic alliance between therapist and client is the fertile ground in which you can grow in true self-confidence, as well as cultivating trust in relation to others whilst knowing and maintaining your boundaries.

Person-centred: trust in your individual process and respecting your autonomy. I believe each person has the right to self-determine their own process and life choices, and my practice is rooted in this humanistic principle. We recognise that though engaging with therapeutic support, you remain the expert of your own experience. This leads to a greater sense of self increasingly available to you outside and beyond therapy.

I am here alongside you in your process, to meet you where you need to be met.

Free initial consultation

If you are interested in beginning work together, I invite you to contact me to request a free 20 minute video consultation. This is an open opportunity to connect and there's no need to prepare. I will create the space to share or ask as much or as little as feels right for you.

First full session

We may then discuss options for arranging a 60 minute session. This will be gently structure around an assessment, involving more questions from me to facilitate landing into the space and identifying your current difficulties and aims for therapy.

Ongoing therapy

Weekly 60 minute sessions, on an open-ended basis.

Endings

I generally encourage an ending session to bring work to an end with due care and closure. However the decision to end is ultimately your own and will always be respected.

Cancellation

I operate a 48 hour cancellation policy.