Kate Winter

I am a Psychodynamic Counsellor and I offer therapy to adults experiencing a broad range of difficulties. I am a Registered Member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and abide by their Code of Ethics.

I have worked in a variety of settings including the Police Service and Rape Crisis, and am experienced in working with clients who have experienced trauma in all forms, whether in early years, adult life or both. With additional training and experience working as a Yoga Teacher and Personal Trainer, I am particularly interested in the mind body connection and use of psychotherapy to explore this.

Psychodynamic psychotherapy is based on the premise that unconscious thoughts and beliefs developed in infancy are at the root of our experiences as adults. As a result, we may find ourselves developing particular defences and repeating patterns in relationships. The aim of psychodynamic psychotherapy is therefore to bring what is unconscious into consciousness in a held and supportive environment. Through doing so, clients can explore alternative ways of being in the world and bring about lasting change.

My academic and professional qualifications:

BA (hons) Sociology - The University of Warwick

PGDip Psychodynamic Psychotherapeutic Counselling - The University of Brighton

MSc Psychotherapy - The University of Brighton (ongoing)

Yoga Teacher - 500hr accreditation with the Yoga Alliance

Personal Trainer - REPs accredited

I have also undertaken specialist training on working alongside Trans, gender diverse and questioning people. 

I am based at Phoenix Therapy Practice and in central locations in Brighton and Hove. I am able to offer online sessions for anyone who cannot attend in person due to accessibility or location.

Sessions last 50 minutes and occur at the same time and place each week. Although I see merit in short term therapeutic approaches, my experience is that the development of a supportive therapeutic relationship is key in yielding longer lasting benefits. I therefore usually work with clients on a long term basis. Please contact me if you would like to work with me but feel unsure about how much time and money you can commit. 

My aim is provide a supportive space and I am passionate about making counselling and psychotherapy available to people of all socio-cultural and economic backgrounds. I therefore particularly welcome clients from marginalised groups and have some availability for clients who need to pay a reduced fee due to low income.

During a first session I will ask you what brings you to therapy now. It is likely that I will also ask about your family and relationship history. However, I endeavour to be client-led and treat every person on an individual basis.