Couples and Relationship Therapists

The therapy clinic Brighton

Our couples and relationship therapists have experience in working with a diverse range of clients and relationships and expertise in a range of models including Emotionally Focussed (EFT), Gestalt, Psychodynamic and Integrative approaches.

Kate has been working with couples for over 10 years following an initial training in Couples Therapy at Tavistock Relationships before going on to undertake the complete training in Emotionally Focussed Couples Therapy which she has gained Certification in. Kate is also trained in Family Therapy and  works therapeutically with various relationship presentations – including Families, adult siblings and separating couples. As Lead Practitioner at The Therapy Clinic Kate oversees the Couples Therapy programme as well as supervising the work of other Couples therapists.

Rem is a BACP-accredited Psychodynamic Psychotherapist specialising in relationship therapy at The Therapy Clinic. She has gained her expertise over numerous years of practice in various settings, including the charity and private sectors. Her guidance has helped both individuals and couples establish meaningful connections and enhance communication.

Drawing from her core training in Psychodynamic Psychotherapy, as well as her additional couples focussed training in Gottman Therapy. Tailoring her approach to the particular needs of her clients, Rem works with couples to identify and address patterns of thinking, communicating and behaviour that may be contributing to a feeling of distress or disconnection in a relationship.

Sue is an accredited therapist registered with the United Kingdom Council for Psychotherapy (UKC). She holds a master’s degree in Systemic Psychotherapy, gained at the Tavistock Clinic, London. As a systemic Psychotherapist Sue has extensive experience within the NHS and other mental health settings as well as in private practice. 

Sue also has additional training in Emotionally Focused Couple Therapy (EFcT) and Emotionally Focused Individual Therapy (EFiT). 

EFT is a non-blaming approach to therapy which pays attention to how our thoughts, feelings and attachments impact our interactions, behaviours and relationships. Sue offers a safe space for couples and individuals to explore presenting issues to better understand themselves, each other and their relationships. 

Professional Memberships include International Center for Excellence in Emotionally Focused Therapy (ICEEFT) & British Emotionally Focused Therapy (BEFT).

Sue offers both couples and individual therapy on-line and in-person.

Ruth is a qualified humanistic integrative counsellor who  joined the couples therapy team at The Therapy Clinic having completed further training in Emotionally Focussed Therapy (EFT). EFT is an evidenced based model informed by Attachment Theory and incorporates ideas from Gestalt, Person Centred and Systemic Psychotherapy. She brings in compassion, mindfulness and understanding of attachment to support couples to meet each other in new ways of being and vulnerability.

Alongside her work with couples at The Therapy Clinic, Ruth also works with adult individuals through her private practice.

Matthew is a qualified psychodynamic therapist with BACP accreditation pending. He completed a Postgraduate Diploma in Psychodynamic Counselling and Psychotherapy at the University of Brighton

Before training as a therapist, Matthew worked in the creative and educational sectors -experience that continues to shape his reflective, relational approach. He is interested in how people express themselves, relate to others, and make sense of their inner lives.

Matthew offers a warm, thoughtful space where clients can explore difficult feelings, relationship patterns, and the impact of early experience. He sees therapy as a collaborative process of deepening self-understanding and opening up the possibility for change – especially when the therapeutic relationship feels steady, respectful, and engaged.

Grounded in psychodynamic thinking, Matthew listens closely not just to what is said, but also tries to connect with what may be going on underneath. He supports clients in making sense of themselves and the way in which past experiences and relationships might unconsciously shape how they feel, and relate in the present.

Claire is an individual and couple psychodynamic psychotherapist. She is a registered member of BACP and is a member of Tavistock Relationships Association of Psychotherapists and Counsellors, where she trained and works as a visiting clinician.

Claire has experience of providing therapy to couples and individuals from many different contexts and life stages. Psychodynamic therapy can help you to develop a deeper understanding of yourself and your relationships, working together to try to make sense of your experiences and understand how current feelings and behaviour are shaped by your internal worlds. Claire provides a secure and confidential space to support and challenge you, helping you to think more deeply about what emerging unconscious patterns might mean. If you feel stuck and unable to find a way forward, psychodynamic couple therapy can help you develop and find new ways of relating and living your life.

Julia has been involved in psychotherapy and mental health for 25 years practicing as a psychotherapist, trainer and supervisor in Brighton, Hove and Lewes. Julia works with individuals, couples and groups and initially trained in gestalt therapy at The Gestalt Centre, London whereby she obtained an MA in psychotherapy. Gestalt therapy is a holistic and integrative therapy with roots in psychoanalysis.

Specifically with couples, Julia works to build understanding of the relationship pattern, supporting the couple to explore their relationship in the present situation of the consulting room and through structured conversations with the therapist.  The gestalt method facilitates awareness of how couples interact and gives space for each person to explore their experience in this interaction. This may develop a formulation which can be used by the couple to increase understanding and to create conditions for change.

Julia has a background in the arts, as well as experience in mental health services and for many years worked in and managed a Mind/NHS therapy service. She has experience of working with people from a very diverse background and is committed to the ethos embedded in the Therapy clinic, offering accessible and responsive therapy to the community. She is registered with the UKCP and works in line with their Code of Ethics.

Niall is an experienced Relationship Counsellor and Clinical Supervisor, registered with BACP,. He worked for Relate from 1996 to 2021, and now has a private practice in Brighton.

Niall works with individuals and couples experiencing a range of psychological and relationship issues. Niall’s therapeutic approach is flexible and responsive, informed by psychodynamic understanding, along with a behavioural focus, according to the needs of the client/s. He believes it can be helpful to look at past experiences and identify patterns of relating, to better understand current circumstances.

Everyone’s story is unique and Niall is respectful of people’s differences and preferences. He provides a non-judgemental space to allow the client/s to work through their concerns. Niall offers both short and long term counselling.