Peter Hutt Counselling Brighton & Hove Helping you make your life better

Person Centred Counsellor. Counselling in Hove and Brighton. Weekday, Evening and Weekend Counselling.

Whatever you are finding difficult to deal with in your life, I can help you to explore it with warmth and understanding in a confidential, non-judgemental space. I work with individuals in quiet, comfortable surroundings in both Central Brighton and in Hove.

I am a Person Centred Counsellor. That means our counselling sessions will not about me or my opinions, they will be about you and whatever issues you want to talk about. You will be free to speak about anything at all and I will listen to you with empathy and without judgement. Why not get in touch now for a low cost initial counselling session?

You could be thinking about coming to me for counselling for a variety of reasons.You may have a specific issue such as a bereavement, anxiety, depression, work related stress, drink or drug abuse, relationship problems, obsessive behaviour or addictions. Perhaps you are experiencing general feelings of worthlessness or low self-esteem. Or do you have an underlying sense of ‘impending doom' that never seems to go away? Whatever it is that is troubling you I can help.

It’s a big step asking for help, so I will not keep you waiting. Contact me now by text, email or phone and I will reply at the earliest possible opportunity.

Our counselling sessions will help you to understand yourself and we can do that in various ways. For example, we might try to identify negative or destructive cycles in your life, so that we could explore them. We would try to find out the reasons behind them and then look for ways to prevent them from happening over and again. At the same time we would be identifying more positive cycles which benefit your well-being. Counselling gives you a real opportunity to discover more about yourself and what triggers any feelings or emotions that you struggle with or find difficult to understand. As your counsellor I will give you time and space to talk about anything you want to explore.

As a Person Centred Counsellor, I will be genuine and authentic in our counselling relationship. I do not wear a 'counsellor hat'. So I will help you find solutions to your problems with honesty and integrity. My own experiences during more turbulent and difficult times in my life, along with a wide range of work and training help me to relate to and empathise with you and your struggles. My aim as a counsellor is to be able see things from your perspective in order to empathise with you and your thoughts and feelings. I believe that this is the best way for us to work together in order to work towards finding a solution.

If you are struggling with alcohol problems, prescription or illicit drug abuse, problem gambling, gaming, internet or other obsessive behaviour, then I can draw on my deep understanding of addiction and all the associated issues. I am a trained alcohol and addiction counsellor and have my own personal experience of addiction, alcoholism and recovery.

This has given me a good working knowledge of recovery and of the 12 step program, which was enhanced by time spent counselling and key-working in a well regarded Brighton and Hove residential rehab.

My unique combination of work as a counsellor and my life experience helps me to understand your difficulties and enables me to help you explore personal issues and obstacles, whether they are current problems or experiences from your past that are still affecting the way you feel in your day to day life. Together, we can work towards strengthening your inner resources in order to build your confidence and help you to feel more optimistic about your future.

You might be seeking counselling because you suffered childhood abuse, trauma or abandonment. You may be struggling with generalised anxiety disorder, a personal loss or a bereavement. Perhaps you feel generally troubled, but can't quite work out why or are living with a constant sense of unease which you can't seem to shake off.

Who comes to see me for counselling?

• Men, women, transmen or transwomen
  
• Couples, same sex or opposite sex
  
• Anyone suffering from depression, anxiety, bereavement, loss, anger issues
  
• Employees who are stressed or are feeling bullied at work
  
• People who suffered childhood trauma or abuse
  
• Some who may have attachment difficulties, loss of self-belief, or low self-esteem
  
• Gamblers, gamers, drinkers or drug users and/or their partners
  
• People who are just struggling to cope with everyday life
  
• I meet with night workers, shift workers, 9-5 Monday to Friday workers
  
• Anyone who wants a safe, confidential place in which to talk
  

I have counselling rooms in Brighton and in Hove.