The Hove Counselling Practice releases a guide to couples therapy in Brighton & Hove, addressing communication, infidelity, addiction, neurodiversity and parenting challenges. The guide responds to local pressures including high housing costs and commuting strain affecting relationships.
-- The Hove Counselling Practice has released a guide to couples therapy in Brighton & Hove, addressing relationship challenges shaped by the region's specific pressures. The guide responds to local conditions including high housing costs, commuting strain, and cost-of-living stress, which contribute to relationship difficulties across the city. According to the Health Counts 2024 survey—the largest wellbeing study conducted in Brighton & Hove, involving over 16,700 adults—24% of residents recorded low happiness scores, while 38% recorded high anxiety scores, with more people experiencing mental health challenges compared to England. The guide focusses on five themes: communication and conflict, emotional distance and disconnection, infidelity and betrayal, neurodiversity, and new parenting stress, with support available both online and in-person.
More information is available at https://thehovecounsellingpractice.co.uk/couples-therapy-brighton-and-hove-guide
Claire Sainsbury, the therapist behind the guide and lead practitioner at The Hove Counselling Practice, created the resource to provide evidence-based reassurance for couples considering professional support. "Couples are often unsure how effective therapy would be for their particular situation and may be overwhelmed by the wide range of modalities available" says Sainsbury. "The aim, in compiling the guide is to hopefully reduce the overwhelm and equip couples with the core information to move forward confidently with therapy". As regards the effectiveness of therapy, Ms.Sainsbury, also notes research that shows that approximately 70-75% of couples experience meaningful improvement through Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), one of the modalities covered in the guide. Online couples therapy has been found equally effective as in-person sessions, with EFT delivered online achieving around 70% of couples reporting meaningful improvements. These outcomes offer reassurance to couples who may feel anxious or sceptical about whether relationship support can produce tangible results.
Claire Sainsbury is a fully accredited member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (MBACP), holds a Master's degree in counselling, and has earned an Advanced Level 3 certification in Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT Tapping). The guide covers major therapeutic modalities, including Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), the Gottman Method, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), psychodynamic therapy, and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT). Rather than applying a single fixed method, Claire tailors her approach to what each couple needs, drawing on the breadth of her training to support the guide's scope.
Brighton & Hove's diverse population shapes the guide's inclusive coverage of relationship complexity. According to the Health Counts 2024 survey, 28% of residents identify as LGBQ+, and 5% identify as trans, non-binary, or intersex. The city is home to a significant number of neurodivergent individuals, particularly those with ADHD, who experience unique communication and emotional processing patterns in relationships. The guide recognises that local pressures—including high cost of living, commuting to London, and housing strain—act as core stressors that shape how couples communicate and maintain intimacy. Both online and in-person formats ensure accessibility for couples across different circumstances and needs.
The guide is structured to cover key themes such as emotional disconnection, communication breakdowns, trust repair, conflict resolution, and sexual intimacy, alongside common obstacles couples face and guidance on choosing the right therapeutic approach. It also includes information on the Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT) which works directly with the body's stress response by sending calming signals to the brain's stress centre. This makes it particularly useful for persistent relationship patterns and unresolved wounds that talking alone may not fully address. The guide serves both couples considering therapy for the first time and those already engaged in the process who want to understand their options more clearly.
The Hove Counselling Practice offers both online sessions and in-person appointments in Hove. Individual sessions are priced at £90, while couples sessions are £110. Couples do not need to be in crisis to seek support—early intervention consistently produces better outcomes, according to relationship research. Contact can be made by phone on 07947 073298 or through the practice website, where the first conversation provides clarity about next steps. Online therapy delivers the same level of professionalism and effectiveness as in-person sessions, offering flexibility for couples managing demanding schedules or mobility challenges.
For further details, visit https://thehovecounsellingpractice.co.uk
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Name: Claire Sainsbury
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Organization: The Hove Counselling Practice
Address: 126 Shirley St Brighton and Hove, Hove, England BN3 3WG, United Kingdom
Website: https://thehovecounsellingpractice.co.uk
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