Counselling

Counselling in Brighton & Hove

A Safe Space for Healing & Support – Compassionate Therapy to Help You Navigate Life’s Challenges

At Float Spa Hove, we understand that life isn’t always easy. Whether you’re coping with grief, stress, anxiety, low mood, or major life transitions, professional counselling can offer the guidance and support you need. Sometimes, it helps just to talk—to be truly heard in a confidential, non-judgmental space where you can explore your emotions, gain clarity, and find a way forward.

Our experienced therapist, Gary, provides a tailored approach to counselling, helping you work through loss, uncertainty, low self-esteem, and emotional struggles at a pace that feels right for you. If you’re feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or simply not yourself, therapy can be a transformative step toward a lighter, more balanced future.

 

Counselling in Brighton & Hove – A Safe Space for Healing & Support

Why Consider Counselling?

Counselling isn’t just for crisis moments—it’s a valuable tool for self-discovery, personal growth, and emotional wellbeing. It can help if you’re experiencing:

Grief & loss – Navigating the pain of losing a loved one, pet, relationship, or job
Stress, anxiety & overwhelm – Managing life’s pressures with greater ease
Low mood & depression – Finding clarity and emotional resilience
Self-esteem & confidence struggles – Building a stronger sense of self-worth
Sleep difficulties & restlessness – Learning techniques to calm the mind and body
Fear of change & uncertainty – Coping with life transitions and decision-making
Weight management & emotional eating – Addressing the mind-body connection

Many people seek counselling without fully knowing why they feel the way they do—they just know something isn’t right. That’s where therapy can help uncover the root causes of emotions and patterns, providing clarity and relief.

Meet Your Counsellor – Gary

Gary is an experienced psychodynamic/integrated therapist who brings together a range of counselling techniques to support and guide each client uniquely. He specialises in bereavement, grief, and loss but also helps individuals facing stress, anxiety, and self-doubt.

Free 15-minute telephone consultation – To ensure you feel comfortable before starting therapy
A personalised, flexible approach – Tailored techniques that suit your individual needs
Options for in-person, online, telephone & walk-and-talk therapy – Making therapy accessible and adaptable

For many, talking while moving—rather than sitting face-to-face—can make opening up feel easier. That’s why Gary offers walk-and-talk therapy, where you can combine fresh air with counselling, giving the mind and body the space to process emotions naturally.

What to Expect from a Counselling Session

Each session lasts 50 minutes – Offering a structured yet flexible approach to therapy
Confidential, professional support – A safe space to talk openly and without judgment
A pace that suits you – No pressure, just support tailored to your emotional needs

Gary has worked extensively with Cruse Bereavement Support, offering compassionate guidance to those processing grief. However, his experience extends across a wide range of emotional challenges, ensuring that every client receives the support they need.

Counselling & Hypnotherapy – A Holistic Approach

Gary is also a qualified hypnotherapist, certified with the National Hypnotherapy Society. Hypnotherapy can be integrated into your counselling sessions, offering:

🌿 Progressive Muscle Relaxation (PMR) – A technique to ease anxiety and physical tension
🌿 Supportive hypnotherapy scripts – Helping with self-confidence, stress, and emotional balance
🌿 Additional tools for change – Breaking unhelpful patterns and building new, positive habits

Professional Qualifications & Accreditations

Accredited with the National Counselling & Psychotherapy Society (NCPS)
Professional Diploma in Psychotherapeutic Counselling (Prof. Dip Psy C.)
Certified with the Association for Counselling and Therapy Online
Trained in Bereavement Counselling
Certified Hypnotherapist (National Hypnotherapy Society)

Why Choose Counselling at Float Spa Hove?

Experienced & accredited therapist – Specialising in grief, stress, and emotional wellbeing
Free initial consultation – Ensuring a good fit before committing to therapy
Flexible therapy formats – In-person, online, telephone, and walk-and-talk sessions
A compassionate, non-judgmental space – Talk openly and at your own pace
A holistic approach to mental wellness – Integrating hypnotherapy and relaxation techniques

Book a Counselling Session at Float Spa Hove

If you’re looking for counselling in Brighton & Hove, Gary provides professional, compassionate support to help you navigate life’s challenges. Whether you’re experiencing grief, stress, anxiety, or uncertainty, talking to a therapist can help you gain clarity, resilience, and emotional balance.

📅 Book a free 15-minute consultation today and take the first step towards healing, by filling out the form below.

Meet Our Therapist

Gary Jessop

Gary Jessop

After taking a sabbatical from his high-pressure job in the financial markets to circumnavigate the world as a member of an ocean racing sailing team, Gary decided to leave behind the high-risk high-reward working environment. He made the leap and into a new career and retrained to become a psychodynamic therapeutic counsellor and hypnotherapist. Now he takes his insight from the demands of working in London, Asia and across the Far East, and the emotional ...
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