Anxiety and worry
When your mind will not settle and everything feels urgent.
Counselling and Therapy · Shoreham-by-Sea
Counselling and Therapy in Shoreham-by-Sea
Counselling and Therapy for Shoreham-by-Sea and the surrounding area, in person or online. Shoreham-by-Sea, on the river Adur, is known for its houseboats, beach, airport and lively high street. 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 Shoreham-by-Sea
Counselling and Therapy for Shoreham-by-Sea, at a glance
- Known for
- Shoreham Beach, the houseboats, the Adur ferry footbridge and Shoreham Airport
- Area
- Adur & Worthing, East/West Sussex
- Getting to the Hove room
- From Shoreham the coast road or a short train ride brings you east through Southwick and Portslade to Hove in around fifteen to twenty minutes.
- Local NHS / support route
- NHS West Sussex Talking Therapies
- Format
- In person at my private Hove room, or by secure video UK-wide.
Shoreham-by-Sea is home to Shoreham Port, Brighton City (Shoreham) Airport - the UK's oldest licensed airfield - and the headquarters of engineering company Ricardo.
Life in Shoreham-by-Sea
Counselling and Therapy for people in Shoreham-by-Sea
Shoreham-by-Sea gathers around the river Adur, where the famous houseboats line the bank and the Ferry Bridge links the town to the shingle spit of Shoreham Beach. The old High Street, the Norman church of St Mary de Haura, the Marlipins Museum and the Ropetackle arts centre give it a lively, creative feel, while the little airport keeps its own charm just upriver. It is a characterful, tight-knit town where people value community and independence. When life gets difficult, having a confidential counselling room a short way east in Hove offers welcome privacy, easily reached by road or rail, and online sessions provide the same support without leaving Shoreham at all.
Areas covered
Neighbourhoods in and around Shoreham-by-Sea
Shoreham BeachEast StreetThe High StreetRopetackleOld ShorehamSouthlandsKingston Buci
Wherever you are in Shoreham-by-Sea, the work is the same, a calm, confidential space shaped around you.
The local picture
The local picture in Shoreham-by-Sea
These figures are local context from official sources, not a description of you, but they show the scale of what people in and around Shoreham-by-Sea are living with, and why local support matters.
24.5% 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 14.5% of patients aged 18+ in 2024/25, above 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.
From Shoreham the coast road or the train brings you east through Southwick and Portslade to Hove in around fifteen to twenty minutes. Shoreham-by-Sea Station sits on the main line, with frequent trains to Hove and a short walk on to Western Road. There is parking near the room. Online video sessions are always available if you would rather not travel.
Book a free 15-minute callWhat I help with
How counselling and therapy in Shoreham-by-Sea 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 Shoreham-by-Sea
Why people in Shoreham-by-Sea come for counselling and therapy
For all its lively, creative feel around the Ropetackle and the old High Street, Shoreham's tight-knit character can make private struggles harder to speak about. Counselling and therapy offers a confidential space for whatever you are carrying, from anxiety and low mood to stress or feeling stuck, with nothing needing a name before you begin. The room is a short way east in Hove, around fifteen to twenty minutes by road or a direct train, and the same sessions run online by secure video whenever you would rather not make the trip.
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 Shoreham-by-Sea
My counselling sits alongside the help available locally. In Shoreham-by-Sea, you can refer yourself directly to NHS West Sussex Talking Therapies 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.
Shoreham-by-Sea questions
Counselling and Therapy in Shoreham-by-Sea: common questions
Where do Shoreham-by-Sea sessions take place, and can I meet online instead?
In a private room at Intergen House on Western Road in central Hove. From Shoreham the coast road or a short train ride brings you east through Southwick and Portslade to Hove in around fifteen to twenty minutes. Every service is also available by secure video across the UK, so you can meet from any private space in Shoreham-by-Sea 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 Shoreham?
It is at Intergen House on Western Road in central Hove, east of Shoreham. A direct train from Shoreham-by-Sea Station reaches Hove in a few minutes, or the coast road takes around fifteen to twenty minutes by car or bus. Online video sessions are always available too.
Is the train from Shoreham to Hove direct for counselling appointments?
Yes. After a free fifteen-minute call, Shoreham-by-Sea Station puts you on the main coastal line, with direct trains east through Portslade to Hove in a few minutes, then a short walk to Western Road. The coast road by car or bus is just as simple, and online sessions are there too.
How much is counselling, and can I get it free on the NHS in Shoreham?
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, though waits can be long, so many Shoreham clients prefer starting privately without a delay.
Is online counselling as good as coming in, and do you work evenings for Shoreham?
Yes. With a direct train, many Shoreham clients pop in for face-to-face sessions, but online video is just as confidential and effective for busy weeks. Others prefer the calm room away from a tight-knit town. Evening appointments are available, and you can blend both easily.
Is the train from Shoreham to Hove direct?
Yes. Shoreham-by-Sea Station is on the main coastal line, and trains run directly east through Portslade to Hove in a few minutes, leaving a short walk to Western Road. The coast road by car or bus is just as straightforward. When you would rather stay put, online sessions are there.
Counselling and Therapy in Shoreham-by-Sea, 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: Southwick, Lancing, Portslade. See all areas I cover.
All counselling & therapy in Shoreham-by-Sea: 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.