Sam De Gruchy

I currently have availability for online sessions for London clients. I do not have any current availability for in-person sessions.

You might find troubling emotions, memories, experiences or patterns are leaving you feeling overwhelmed, stuck or perhaps lost - therapy can help with this and much more. I support clients with releasing such blocks, leading to greater appreciation and compassionate understanding of themselves, with improved clarity and freedom in their lives.

There is a saying ‘the truth will set you free’ and I fully believe this to be the case. The difficulty is that our own subjective truths can often be obscure (even to ourselves), or may have been shut down, blocked or masked in response to the words or actions of ourselves or others. Our experiences of vulnerability to date have often been challenging or hurtful and lead us to further fear being our authentic selves. I offer a space to undo this process, to explore your authenticity with trust and compassion, and release difficult emotions or patterns that may currently be working overtime to protect you.

My intention is to support you in aiming up, whilst at the same time being patient, caring and compassionate with how things are for you right now. 

I am an Integrative therapist and I work relationally from a person-centred base

One of the main benefits of Integrative therapy is flexibility and a dynamic approach, integrating several modalities. It is rooted in our collective humanness, tailored to your personal experience. I support clients with a wide range of difficulties including anxiety, anger, depression, self-esteem, relationships, life direction, identity, existential and spiritual difficulties. 

The ‘relational’ aspect is just as important. Therapy takes place in a relationship, and working in a relational way means leaning into this, because a real and genuine relationship creates the space for the real you to emerge and be witnessed. The therapeutic alliance between therapist and client is the fertile ground within which you can grow in true self-confidence, as well as improving boundaries and trust in relation to others.

Lastly, a ‘person-centred base’ is about trusting your personal process and respecting your autonomy. I believe each person has the right to self-determine their own process and life choices, and my practice is rooted in this humanistic principle. The person-centred base means that we recognise that although with therapeutic support, you are still in the driver’s seat. It means not only growing in confidence, but also clarity and a sense of direction increasingly available to you outside and beyond therapy.

I am here alongside you in your process, to support you in feeling more centred in your life with greater clarity, autonomy and self-compassion. It is a welcoming space to heal and grow from a place of depth and understanding.

Free 20 minute initial consultation

If you are interested in beginning work together, I invite you to a free 20 minute video consultation as an open opportunity to connect and introduce to each other.

First full session

Once agreed, we will discuss options for arranging full 60 minute sessions. The first of these will be gently structured around an assessment: landing into the space, deepening understanding of difficulties you might be experiencing, and identifying your intentions and goals for therapy.

Sessions thereafter

60 minute sessions are held weekly and open-ended (i.e. without commitment for a specific quantity of sessions), though we may mutually agree otherwise.

Longer sessions are an option subject to availability.

Cancellation

Kindly note I operate a 48 hour cancellation policy

I see clients in-person in central Brighton throughout the week, with some limited availability in Hove on Thursdays. 

I see online clients at varying times during the week. 

You might find troubling emotions, memories, experiences or patterns are leaving you feeling overwhelmed, stuck or perhaps lost - therapy can help with this and much more. I support clients with releasing such blocks, leading to greater appreciation and compassionate understanding of themselves, with improved clarity and freedom in their lives.

There is a saying ‘the truth will set you free’ and I fully believe this to be the case. The difficulty is that our own subjective truths can often be obscure (even to ourselves), or may have been shut down, blocked or masked in response to the words or actions of ourselves or others. Our experiences of vulnerability to date have often been challenging or hurtful and lead us to further fear being our authentic selves. I offer a space to undo this process, to explore your authenticity with trust and compassion, and release difficult emotions or patterns that may currently be working overtime to protect you.

It is my intention to support you in aiming for your vision, whilst at the same time being patient, caring and compassionate with how things are for you right now. 

I am an Integrative therapist and I work relationally from a person-centred base

One of the main benefits of Integrative therapy is flexibility and a dynamic approach, integrating several modalities. It is rooted in our collective humanness, tailored to your personal experience. I support clients with a wide range of difficulties including anxiety, anger, depression, self-esteem, relationships, life direction, identity, existential and spiritual difficulties. 

The ‘relational’ aspect is just as important. Therapy takes place in a relationship, and working in a relational way means leaning into this, because a real and genuine relationship creates the space for the real you to emerge and be witnessed. The therapeutic alliance between therapist and client is the fertile ground within which you can grow in true self-confidence, as well as improving boundaries and trust in relation to others.

Lastly, a ‘person-centred base’ is about trusting your personal process and respecting your autonomy. I believe each person has the right to self-determine their own process and life choices, and my practice is rooted in this humanistic principle. The person-centred base means that we recognise that although with therapeutic support, you are still in the driver’s seat. It means not only growing in confidence, but also clarity and a sense of direction increasingly available to you outside and beyond therapy.

I am here alongside you in your process, to support you in feeling more centred in your life with greater clarity, autonomy and self-compassion. It is a welcoming space to heal and grow from a place of depth and understanding.

Free 20 minute initial consultation

If you are interested in beginning work together, I invite you to a free 20 minute video consultation as an open opportunity to connect and introduce to each other. 

First full session

We will discuss options for arranging full 60 minute sessions. The first of these will be gently structured around an assessment: landing into the space, deepening understanding of difficulties you might be experiencing, and identifying your intentions and goals for therapy.

Sessions thereafter

60 minute sessions are held weekly and open-ended (i.e. without commitment for a specific quantity of sessions), though we may mutually agree otherwise.

Longer sessions are an option subject to availability.

Cancellation

Kindly note I operate a 48 hour cancellation policy.

I currently have availability for online sessions for Jersey clients. I do not have any current availability for in-person sessions. 

You might find troubling emotions, memories, experiences or patterns are leaving you feeling overwhelmed, stuck or perhaps lost - therapy can help with this and much more. I support clients with releasing such blocks, leading to greater appreciation and compassionate understanding of themselves, with improved clarity and freedom in their lives.

There is a saying ‘the truth will set you free’ and I fully believe this to be the case. The difficulty is that our own subjective truths can often be obscure (even to ourselves), or may have been shut down, blocked or masked in response to the words or actions of ourselves or others. Our experiences of vulnerability to date have often been challenging or hurtful and lead us to further fear being our authentic selves. I offer a space to undo this process, to explore your authenticity with trust and compassion, and release difficult emotions or patterns that may currently be working overtime to protect you.

It is my intention to support you in aiming for what you envision, whilst at the same time being patient, caring and compassionate with how things are for you right now. 

I am an Integrative therapist and I work relationally from a person-centred base

One of the main benefits of Integrative therapy is flexibility and a dynamic approach, integrating several modalities. It is rooted in our collective humanness, tailored to your personal experience. I support clients with a wide range of difficulties including anxiety, anger, depression, self-esteem, relationships, life direction, identity, existential and spiritual difficulties. 

The ‘relational’ aspect is just as important. Therapy takes place in a relationship, and working in a relational way means leaning into this, because a real and genuine relationship creates the space for the real you to emerge and be witnessed. The therapeutic alliance between therapist and client is the fertile ground within which you can grow in true self-confidence, as well as improving boundaries and trust in relation to others.

Lastly, a ‘person-centred base’ is about trusting your personal process and respecting your autonomy. I believe each person has the right to self-determine their own process and life choices, and my practice is rooted in this humanistic principle. The person-centred base means that we recognise that although with therapeutic support, you are still in the driver’s seat. It means not only growing in confidence, but also clarity and a sense of direction increasingly available to you outside and beyond therapy.

I am here alongside you in your process, to support you in feeling more centred in your life with greater clarity, autonomy and self-compassion. It is a welcoming space to heal and grow from a place of depth and understanding.

Free 20 minute initial consultation

If you are interested in beginning work together, I invite you to a free 20 minute video consultation as an open opportunity to connect and introduce to one another.

First full session

We will discuss options for arranging a full 60 minute session. The first of these will be gently structured around an assessment: landing into the space, deepening understanding of difficulties you might be experiencing, and identifying your intentions and goals for therapy.

Sessions thereafter

60 minute sessions are held weekly and open-ended (without commitment for a specific quantity of sessions), though we may mutually agree otherwise. 

Longer sessions are an option subject to availability.

Cancellation

Kindly note I operate a 48 hour cancellation policy