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Depression Counselling · Portslade
Depression Counselling in Portslade
Depression Counselling 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
Depression Counselling 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
Depression Counselling 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.
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 depression counselling itself
Depression counselling here is steady and structured: we focus on the low mood, lost motivation and disconnection affecting you now, and on rebuilding the energy, routine and self-worth that hold a day together.
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 depression counselling 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 depression counselling in Portslade can help
Lost motivation
Help with drive, focus and finishing tasks.
Isolation
Support for withdrawal and feeling numb.
Energy and routine
Rebuilding the rhythms that hold a day together.
Self-worth
Gently challenging a harsh inner voice.
Reconnection
Finding your way back to the parts of life that feel distant.
Depression Counselling in Portslade
Why people in Portslade come for depression counselling
In a hard-working community like Portslade, low mood is not always something people feel able to voice. Depression often shows up as exhaustion, loss of motivation or a quiet withdrawal rather than obvious sadness, and pushing through it alone only tires you further. Depression counselling offers a steady, unhurried space to make sense of what you are carrying and rebuild the rhythms of a day at a realistic pace. My room is a short hop east in Hove, easily reached by road or rail, and secure video sessions bring the same support home when that is easier.
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
Depression Counselling 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.
What if I don't have the motivation to attend?
Low motivation is part of depression, not a sign you are unsuited to therapy. Working online removes the journey, which is often the hardest part on a flat day.
Will I have to talk about my whole past?
Only as much as helps. We focus on what is weighing on you now and on small, doable steps, rather than analysing everything that has ever happened.
Can counselling help alongside antidepressants?
Yes. Many people do both; talking therapy and medication work on different things, and I am glad to work alongside your GP.
Reaching out feels like a big step from Portslade, how do I start?
With a free fifteen-minute call, no obligation, just a chance to see if we fit. From there we can meet in my Hove room, a short hop east, or online, whatever feels most comfortable. There is no pressure and no judgement.
How do I arrange depression counselling and get to Hove from Portslade?
When motivation is low, I keep booking simple: a free fifteen-minute call, then a session. From Portslade it is a short train hop of a couple of stops to Hove, or ten minutes on the bus along New Church Road. If leaving home feels hard, we can start online.
How much is depression counselling, and how does it compare to NHS support in Portslade?
Sessions are £80 for sixty minutes, £100 for ninety and £120 for two hours, after a free consultation. Free NHS Talking Therapies for Brighton & Hove accepts self-referrals without a GP, though waits can drain momentum; private sessions mean help with low mood begins straight away.
Can I have depression counselling online from Portslade, or is coming in better, and are evenings available?
Either suits depression. On flat days, video from home spares the short trip; other weeks, the ten-minute journey into Hove and a change of scene can help. We can alternate, and evening and weekend appointments work well when energy is unpredictable.
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.
Depression Counselling 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.
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Prefer to meet remotely? The same depression counselling is available online by secure video across the UK, or see online counselling by region.