Anxiety and worry
When your mind will not settle and everything feels urgent.
Counselling and Therapy · Portslade
Counselling and Therapy in Portslade
Counselling and Therapy for Portslade and the surrounding area, in person or online. Portslade, just west of Hove, blends the historic Old Village with Portslade-by-Sea and the harbour. From my room in nearby Hove I offer a calm, confidential space to do this work.
BACP registered member25+ years of experienceLived experience
ConfidentialA safe, private space
Person-centredThe therapy fits you
In and around Portslade
Counselling and Therapy for Portslade, at a glance
- Known for
- Portslade Old Village, the harbour and Victoria Recreation Ground
- Area
- Brighton & Hove, East/West Sussex
- Getting to the Hove room
- Portslade is a short hop east along New Church Road or the coast road, around ten minutes by car or bus, or two stops on the train to Hove.
- Local NHS / support route
- the Brighton and Hove Wellbeing Service
- Format
- In person at my private Hove room, or by secure video UK-wide.
Portslade adjoins Shoreham Port, a working harbour on the Portslade and Southwick coast with long-established quayside industry.
Life in Portslade
Counselling and Therapy for people in Portslade
Portslade holds two characters in one place. Up the hill, the Old Village keeps its flint cottages, the ancient church and the manor, while down towards the sea Portslade-by-Sea runs along the working edge of Shoreham Harbour. Mile Oak and Southern Cross fill in between, and Victoria Recreation Ground gives families a green heart to the town. It is a practical, down-to-earth community where people get on with things, and where reaching out for help is not always easy to talk about. A quiet, confidential counselling room a short way east in Hove keeps things private, and for those who would rather not travel at all, online sessions work just as well from home.
Areas covered
Neighbourhoods in and around Portslade
Portslade Old VillagePortslade-by-SeaMile OakSouthern CrossBoundary RoadStation RoadAldringtonVictoria Recreation Ground area
Wherever you are in Portslade, the work is the same, a calm, confidential space shaped around you.
The local picture
The local picture in Portslade
These figures are local context from official sources, not a description of you, but they show the scale of what people in and around Portslade are living with, and why local support matters.
26.7% of adults reported a high anxiety score in 2022/23, above the England average of 23.8%. Source: OHID Fingertips – Self-reported wellbeing: high anxiety score (2022/23).
recorded depression on GP registers stood at 14.1% of patients aged 18+ in 2024/25, below the England average of 14.3%. Source: OHID Fingertips – Depression: QOF prevalence (2024/25).
Local data last reviewed June 2026. Each figure shows the year and links to the official source it was read on.
The counselling and therapy itself
Counselling and therapy here is one steady starting point for whatever you are carrying, anxiety, low mood, addiction, relationships or the past, integrative and led by you, so we begin with what matters most and shape the work around you.
The approach is the same wherever you come from, so rather than repeat it on every page you can read it in full, the methods, what each session covers and fees, on the main counselling and therapy page and on how I work.
Sessions in person or online
Sessions take place in a private, comfortable room at Intergen House on Western Road in central Hove, held to the strict BACP confidentiality you would expect. We begin with a free fifteen-minute call to check we are a good fit, and the same sessions are available by secure video if travelling is difficult or you would simply prefer it.
Portslade sits just west of Hove, so the room is close. The coast road and New Church Road lead east into central Hove in around ten minutes by car or bus, and the train from Portslade Station reaches Hove in a couple of stops, with a short walk on to Western Road at the other end. Online video sessions are always an option if getting across is difficult.
Book a free 15-minute callWhat I help with
How counselling and therapy in Portslade can help
Low mood and depression
For the flatness, exhaustion and loss of interest that drain the colour from things.
Addiction and habits
Alcohol, drugs, gambling or behaviours that have stopped feeling like a choice.
Relationships
Conflict, distance and trust, as a couple or on your own.
Trauma and the past
When something you have been through still shapes your present.
Life feeling stuck
For the big transitions, losses and crossroads that leave you unsure which way to turn.
Counselling and Therapy in Portslade
Why people in Portslade come for counselling and therapy
In a practical community like Portslade, where people tend to get on with things, quietly struggling can feel like something to keep to yourself. Counselling and therapy offers a confidential space for whatever is weighing on you, from anxiety and low mood to stress or feeling stuck, with no need to have it all worked out first. The room is a short way east in Hove, around ten minutes along the coast road or a couple of stops by train, and for anyone who would rather not travel, online sessions work just as well from home.
A free, unhurried first step
Not sure if it is right for you? A free fifteen-minute call is a no-obligation way to talk it through.
Book a free 15-minute callFinding support in Portslade
My counselling sits alongside the help available locally. In Portslade, you can refer yourself directly to the Brighton and Hove Wellbeing Service for free NHS talking therapy, with no GP referral needed.
Seeing me privately usually means you can start sooner and stay with the same counsellor throughout, working at greater depth and pace; the two can run side by side, and I am glad to work alongside any NHS or GP support you already have.
Other local and national support verified for this area includes:
If you need urgent help now
This is not a crisis service. If anyone is in immediate danger call 999. For urgent mental health support, call NHS 111 and choose the mental health option. The Samaritans are free, day or night, on 116 123, or text SHOUT to 85258.
Portslade questions
Counselling and Therapy in Portslade: common questions
Where do Portslade sessions take place, and can I meet online instead?
In a private room at Intergen House on Western Road in central Hove. Portslade is a short hop east along New Church Road or the coast road, around ten minutes by car or bus, or two stops on the train to Hove. Every service is also available by secure video across the UK, so you can meet from any private space in Portslade or blend the two.
I'm not sure exactly what's wrong, can I still come?
Absolutely. You do not need a label or a clear problem to begin. We start with whatever is weighing on you most and find the thread together; if something more specific would help, I will say so.
What's the difference between counselling and psychotherapy?
Counselling tends to focus on what is happening now and can be shorter; psychotherapy goes deeper into long-standing patterns and usually runs longer. We can start with counselling and go deeper if it helps.
How many sessions will I need?
There is no fixed number. Some people come for a handful of sessions, others for longer; we review together regularly rather than committing you to an open-ended course.
Where is your counselling room, coming from Portslade?
It is at Intergen House on Western Road in central Hove, just east of Portslade. The coast road and New Church Road get you there by car or bus in around ten minutes, and Portslade Station is a couple of stops from Hove. Online sessions are there too.
How do I get to your Hove room from Portslade for counselling?
Book a free fifteen-minute call, then travel the short distance east. Portslade Station is a couple of stops from Hove on the same line, a few minutes' ride, or the New Church Road buses take around ten minutes. From Hove Station it is a short walk to Western Road.
How much is counselling, and can I get it free on the NHS in Portslade?
Fees are £80 for an hour, £100 for ninety minutes and £120 for two hours, with a free fifteen-minute consultation. Free NHS talking therapies are available via your GP or self-referral, but waits can be long, so many Portslade clients prefer starting privately and close to home.
Is online counselling as effective as coming in, and do you work evenings for Portslade?
Yes. With Hove so close, many Portslade clients pop in for face-to-face sessions, but online video is just as confidential for busy or difficult weeks. The work is equally effective either way. Evening appointments are available, and you can freely mix in-person and online across the month.
Is Portslade Station handy for getting to the Hove room?
Yes. Portslade Station is on the same line as Hove, just a couple of stops east, and the journey takes only a few minutes. From Hove Station it is a short walk or bus to Western Road. Buses along New Church Road are another easy option, and online sessions are there too.
Counselling and Therapy in Portslade, whenever you are ready
A free fifteen-minute call is the simplest place to start, no obligation, just a chance to see if we are the right fit.
Also available nearby: Hove, Southwick, Hangleton. See all areas I cover.
All counselling & therapy in Portslade: Addiction · Substance Use · Drinking Problems · Anxiety · Depression · Relationship · Trauma · Psychotherapy.
Prefer to meet remotely? The same counselling and therapy is available online by secure video across the UK, or see online counselling by region.