Rachael Cowie (my pronouns are She/her)

Hello, I'm Rachael. I'm an Integrative Psychotherapist, and I offer both long-term and short-term therapy to adults in Brighton and Hove. I provide a space that is safe, calm and confidential, so that you may share whatever is going on for you, without judgement. I consider you to be the expert on your life, and my role is to sit alongside you, as we make sense together, as an act of collaboration and co-creation. 

We all experience periods where we need some additional support to manage a difficult situation, work through a particular issue, or understand something from our past. Whilst friends and family can be a huge source of love and support, speaking to someone impartial can really help us to make sense of things in a new light. I believe that whilst relationships can be a source of wounding, they are ultimately where we can also mend and heal. The process of healing looks and feels very different for each of us, but I feel that therapy, at the right time in our lives, can provide a sacred space which is conducive to such healing, propelling us into new ways of being. I work slowly and mindfully, and encourage creative processes and use techniques such as mindfulness and breathwork. 

I have experience working with a range of issues, such as anxiety, depression, bereavement, loss, low self-worth, family conflict, self-harming, trauma, eating issues and issues relating to identity, gender, sexuality and relationship diversity, as well as socio-political oppression. My practice is LGBTQIA+ affirmative. I also speak Italian, and can work with individuals who wish to use both English and Italian in the sessions. I have an MSc in Integrative Psychotherapy, as well as a Clinical Postgraduate Diploma in Integrative and Psychodynamic Counselling from the Metanoia Institute. I am a registered member of the UKCP and follow their ethical framework. I also attend regular clinical supervision and CPD to support my work. If you are interested in meeting, we would organise an exploratory consultation where we establish if we can work together. We would then agree on a day and time for us to meet weekly for a 50-minute session. The cost of individual sessions is £70 per hour, payable by bank transfer. I am able to offer concessions in some circumstances.