Simon Brown

How I help people. 

I work in a trauma informed manner in creating a compassionate and authentic therapeutic relationship with those who engage with me. We will work together with what brings you to therapy.

Within this process, I will be with you as you explore your emotions, feelings, motivational systems, beliefs, values, and self talk from the stories you have formed over the years, which can affect how you relate to yourself and the world around you. 

In all, I will work with you to find resilience, solutions, acceptance, self reliance, connectedness and peace of mind. 

Approach to Therapy

"I am committed to forging a flexible, responsive, and tailored approach to helping personal growth."

From my approach as a counsellor, I emphasize the importance of the 'here and now,' guiding individuals to identify and understand current patterns, narratives, beliefs, and values that may hinder or foster empowerment. This approach can increase self determination, independent decision making and self directed action. Moreover, we can begin to see the interplay between how trauma memories, emotions and feelings govern motivational systems, thoughts and behaviour. 

Additionally, I utilize psychotherapeutic techniques to assist clients in exploring and healing past experiences, enabling a deeper understanding and transformation of their lives. 

I create systems and methods that fit each client, rather than forcing the client to adapt to a rigid, preconceived therapeutic model.

How I work

In our sessions, I engage in an 'active and collaborative' humanistic approach. This involves attentive listening, thoughtful reflection, and sharing insights in a timely, empathetic, and compassionate manner.

As an active and dynamic therapist, I integrate therapeutic theories, psychological models, and frameworks with existential and philosophical insights to provide comprehensive support.

Along with viewing things with an humanistic understanding of how are complexities can govern our present self, I am also a firm advocate of positive psychology. This approach focuses on recognizing and cultivating your positive traits, assets and strengths.

Sessions are typically scheduled weekly, lasting 50 minutes each, though I am flexible to accommodate a cadence that suits you best, whether that be longer sessions, bi-weekly or more frequent meetings. While I prefer face-to-face interactions, I am open to online sessions or a combination of both to best fit your needs and preferences. I also offer therapeutic walks, which some people find helpful, especially those interested in mindfulness.

Getting Started

I provide a free 20-minute introductory session, available via phone or online. This initial meeting is an opportunity for us to discuss your goals and expectations. If desired, we can also start to outline a preliminary strategy for your journey ahead.

You are warmly invited to get in touch with me to talk, discuss and determine if you feel at ease and confident in pursuing a working relationship together.

I wish you the best on your journey. 

Initial contact is free via a telephone call.

• 50 minute face to face counselling £70. (Paying per session).
• 50 minute home visits £70 + expenses.
• 1 hour online or telephone call £55.

I work in Brighton and Hove. However, I am open to working outside this area should the need arise.