Miguel Fernandez Castillo

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About me

”Wanderer, there is no path, we make our path as we walk” (Antonio Machado)

My approach is collaborative and non-judgemental. Whether you are dealing with anxiety, burnout, or identity shifts, our goal is to move towards greater autonomy and emotional freedom.

If you feel like you’re constantly "people-pleasing," struggling to set boundaries, or finding it hard to communicate how you really feel, we can work together to figure out why.

I offer an active, down-to-earth approach. We’ll look at the "roles" you might be playing in your life—perhaps acting like the "rescuer" or feeling like you have to be the "strong one"—and explore where those habits came from. My goal is to help you move away from old, automatic ways of reacting so you can feel more in control of your choices today.

My experience includes working with individuals facing anxiety, depression, grief, relationship challenges, and personal growth; supporting clients in both individual and couples therapy settings.

I work both in fluent English or Spanish.

Training, qualifications & experience

Focus: Relationship issues, anxiety, life transitions, and identity.
Modalities: Transactional Analysis (Relational & Classical)
Qualifications: Diploma in Psychotherapeutic Counselling MNCPS (Acc); Stage 4 Advanced Clinical Training (Connexus Institute).
Professional Status: Qualified Counsellor and Advanced Trainee Psychotherapist. Working toward the international 'Certified Transactional Analyst' (CTA) qualification and full UKCP registration.
Professional Body
: NCPS Accredited Registrant; Registered Trainee Member of UKCP, UKATA & EATA;.
Training: 4 years of Advanced Clinical Training (eq. Level 7) and level 6 Diploma in Psychotherapeutic Counselling at Connexus Institute. Level 3 Award in Counselling Skills and Theory at Brighton MET College. BA Communications Degree in Audiovisual Media at Complutense University, Madrid.
Languages: Fully bilingual in English and Spanish.

I work privately as a therapist in Brighton & Hove (face to face and online) and I offer in person psychotherapeutic counselling as part of Inside Matters, a hollistic practice in Eastbourne.

I also support my community, volunteering with MindOut, counselling LGBTQ+ individuals with a range of mental health challenges. 

Additionally, I work as a Patient Advisor for the NHS, providing guidance and support to individuals navigating healthcare services. These roles have deepened my understanding of the complexities of mental health and reinforced my commitment to creating a safe, inclusive, and supportive space for clients.

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Accredited register membership

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Areas of counselling I deal with

Therapies offered

Fees

£30.00 - £65.00

Concessions offered for

  • Low income
  • Keyworkers
  • OAPs
  • Students
  • Trainee counsellors
  • Unemployed
  • Refugees

Health Insurance/EAP

  • Vitality
  • Allianz
  • Aviva
  • WPA

Additional information

Free first 15 minute call or half a price first session.

I offer concessions on a sliding scale, please contact me for details.

When I work

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Eastbourne, East Sussex, BN21

Brighton, East Sussex, BN1

Type of session

In person
Online
Phone

Types of client

Young adults (18-24)
Adults (25-64)
Older Adults (65+)

Key details

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Additional languages

Spanish

Online platforms

Microsoft Teams
Zoom

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