Charlie Allen
Hello, I’m Charlie. Perhaps you’re feeling anxious, low or angry? Maybe there are things from your past that you need to talk about? It may be difficult to talk about these things with those closest to you, such as family or friends, whereas therapy can be a reflective space removed from your everyday life to help bring about the change you are seeking.
I’m a qualified and experienced therapist available for in-person sessions from my comfortable practice in Hove, or online. Please get in touch with any questions or concerns, and if you’re interested in scheduling a free, initial conversation to see how we might work together. It’s important that you find someone who feels like a good fit for you as your therapist, and who you feel you can trust.
Help with difficult thoughts and feelings:
I have experience working with people who have entered therapy for a host of different reasons, including:
- feeling anxious, low/depressed or angry
- difficulties or a breakdown in relationships
- a sense of being directionless or stuck
- low self-esteem and confidence
- a pervasive feeling that something’s not right, even if not knowing what or why
- work-related stress or burnout
- past or current trauma or abuse
- bereavement
Whatever you bring, I will listen deeply to you and provide a calm, confidential and non-judgmental space where we can navigate it together. I believe that therapy can bring about enhancements to your relationships, sense of place in the world, and overall feelings of fulfilment in life.
Counselling for men:
I’m experienced in working with men who have never have had any form of counselling or therapy before, and men who have previously had some counselling and wanted to deepen their self-awareness and understanding by working at greater depth. I recognise that it might be hard for some men to ‘open up’ and to seek therapy, and you may not be exactly sure about what you need or what you might talk about. That’s OK, and I will try to work with you at a pace and in a way that feels right. In my experience, some of these anxieties tend to lessen once we establish our relationship and get into the swing of our sessions.
My approach:
I work in an integrative way, meaning I value you as an individual and draw on different therapeutic perspectives to offer a way of working that’s best suited to you. I particularly draw on ideas from attachment theory and psychodynamic therapy, which emphasise the impact of your early relationships in life on how you think, feel and behave. We might also think about more existential ideas, for instance around creating more meaning to your life, and considering the choices that are available to you.
During therapy we expect to understand more about what’s happening in your life, your patterns of experience, and how this may be influenced by your past. This can help you to better make sense of your experience, and act as a foundation for growth. My aim is for us to develop understandings, meanings and solutions together, to help bring about lasting change.
Practicalities and fee:
I offer short-term and open-ended therapy. Short-term work can be useful to focus on a current, specific difficulty, whereas open-ended work enables us to explore your difficulties more extensively – and can be helpful for longer-term issues. Arranging weekly sessions at the same time each week enables us to get into the rhythm of your therapy. Sessions can be held in-person, online or a hybrid.
My standard fee per 50-minute session is £60, which applies from the first time we meet. I may be able to offer a reduced rate if paying the full fee would be a barrier for you, and feel free to enquire about this.
Next steps:
Please get in touch by phone, email or the ‘contact me’ button if you have any questions, or to schedule a free, no obligation initial conversation. Thank you.
Online and/or telephone appointments are available.
