Mary Cade

I currently have availability.

If you're facing challenges like anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, or feeling overwhelmed, you’re not alone.

You might feel disconnected from your true self, like you’ve lost your identity or are wearing a mask to meet others' expectations, all while suppressing your own feelings. Maybe you're feeling stuck, lonely, or lacking direction, and it’s hard to pinpoint why.

Seeking support can be tough, especially when life feels overwhelming, but you don’t have to do it alone. I offer a compassionate, safe space to pause, reflect, and make sense of your emotions, moving at your pace.

As a Humanistic counsellor, I work holistically, focusing on you as a whole person rather than just your problems. I believe the therapeutic relationship is key to meaningful change, and feeling heard, seen, and accepted is essential to healing.

I use a blend of approaches, including Gestalt teqniques, mindfulness, and creative tools- particularly when words are hard to find. Gestalt therapy helps raise awareness of your thoughts, feelings, and behaviours in the present, making it easier to reconnect with yourself and move forward.

I also have a strong interest in identity, meaning, and unconscious patterns, which shapes my reflective approach to help you better understand yourself.

Alongside my private practice, I've worked within the NHS, volunteered with Samaritans, and currently support young people in high-support accommodation.

Outside of counselling, I'm a mother of three with a passion for meditation, Buddhism, and fitness - practices that emphasise the connection between mind and body, balance, and self-awareness.

I offer one-on-one, confidential counselling sessions both in-person in Hove and online, depending on your needs.

I offer a free 15-minute introductory phone call, during which we can determine if we're a good match for each other.

Sessions are 50 minutes in length, either online or from my home in Hove, and are held weekly.