Al Renton

I’m a humanistic integrative therapist based in Brighton, offering both in-person and online counselling.

You might be coming to therapy with a sense that something doesn’t quite feel right - perhaps you feel overwhelmed, stuck in familiar patterns, or disconnected from yourself or others.  At times, it can be hard to put this into words, but you may know that something needs attention.

Therapy offers a space to slow things down and begin to make sense of your experience.  Together, we can explore what’s been shaping how you feel and relate, at a pace that feels manageable and supportive.

My approach is warm, thoughtful, and collaborative. I draw on humanistic and integrative ways of working, which means I’m guided by you - your experiences, your pace, and what feels most important to bring.  Alongside this, I offer gentle curiosity and reflection to help deepen your understanding of yourself.

I don’t see therapy as a process of fixing what’s “wrong,” but as an opportunity to reconnect with yourself in a more honest and compassionate way.  This might involve getting to know parts of yourself you’ve had to set aside, and finding new ways of being that feel more aligned and sustainable.

If something here resonates, you’re welcome to get in touch whenever you feel ready.

I can support you with:

Adoption and questions around identity, belonging, and early relationships.  I have completed specialist Adoption Support Counselling training, and am fully certified by the Albany Centre.

Bereavement and loss, including complex or unresolved grief

Feelings of abandonment, disconnection, or difficulties in relationships

I also welcome you if you’re carrying experiences that are harder to name, but feel important to explore.

I offer a free 30 minute introductory session, either online or in person, to find out what is bringing you to counselling, and to see whether we might go on to work together.

I’m a humanistic integrative therapist based in Brighton, offering both in-person and online counselling.

You might be coming to therapy with a sense that something doesn’t quite feel right - perhaps you feel overwhelmed, stuck in familiar patterns, or disconnected from yourself or others.  At times, it can be hard to put this into words, but you may know that something needs attention.

Therapy offers a space to slow things down and begin to make sense of your experience.  Together, we can explore what’s been shaping how you feel and relate, at a pace that feels manageable and supportive.

My approach is warm, thoughtful, and collaborative. I draw on humanistic and integrative ways of working, which means I’m guided by you - your experiences, your pace, and what feels most important to bring.  Alongside this, I offer gentle curiosity and reflection to help deepen your understanding of yourself.

I don’t see therapy as a process of fixing what’s “wrong,” but as an opportunity to reconnect with yourself in a more honest and compassionate way.  This might involve getting to know parts of yourself you’ve had to set aside, and finding new ways of being that feel more aligned and sustainable.

If something here resonates, you’re welcome to get in touch whenever you feel ready.

I have a particular interest in working with experiences of adoption, bereavement, and feelings of abandonment.  These can shape how we see ourselves and relate to others, sometimes in ways that feel difficult to understand or shift alone.  I have completed specialist Adoption Support Counselling training, and am fully certified by the Albany Centre.

Therapy can offer a space to gently explore these experiences, and the impact they may still hold.