Mate Jarai

I currently have availability online and in person during the week in Hove and Brighton, and on Saturday mornings at the Wilbury Clinic in Hove.

I’m a humanistic counsellor with a focus on person-centred therapy. This approach puts you at the heart of the work we do—because you are the expert in your own experience. Rather than directing the session, I follow your lead, creating a space that’s shaped by your needs, at your pace.

We’ll work in the ‘here and now’, meaning you’re free to bring whatever feels most important in the moment. My role is to be fully present with you—to offer deep empathy, unconditional positive regard, and authentic connection. I’ll listen with care and without judgement, seeking to truly understand you and help you better understand yourself.

Together, we’ll explore what’s going on for you, and work toward a more grounded, honest, and authentic sense of self.

Hi there and a warm welcome. My name is Maté.

I know that life can sometimes feel overwhelming—whether you’re carrying the weight of past experiences, going through a difficult change, or simply wanting to gain a better understanding of yourself, your thoughts, and your behaviours. Whatever has brought you here, counselling can offer a space to pause, reflect, and begin to make sense of what you’re going through.

I’m a Humanistic Counsellor, specialising in person-centred therapy. In this approach, you—the client—lead the way, because you are the expert on your own experience. We’ll work in the ‘here and now’, meaning each session is your space to bring whatever is on your mind, and together we’ll explore it from there, at your own pace.

Person-centred therapy is grounded in three core conditions: empathy, congruence, and unconditional positive regard. This means I aim to deeply understand your perspective, without judgement, and to meet you with honesty, authenticity, and respect.

Every client is unique, with their own way of experiencing the world. While my foundation is person-centred, I also draw from other humanistic approaches—such as Transactional Analysis and Gestalt—working with life scripts and, when appropriate, using creative methods. All of this is done through a client-centred lens, tailored to your needs.

I’m a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (Â鶹ԭ´´), which means I work to high professional and ethical standards so that you can feel safe and supported in our sessions. I also believe that learning and growth never really stop—both for myself and for the people I work with. It’s a real privilege for me to walk alongside clients as they heal, grow, and reconnect with their sense of self.

I work both in-person and online. I really do believe in the benefits of both, so it’s really up to you, the client, to decide what might work best for you.

If you’d like to take that next step, I’d be glad to hear from you.

If you're interested in starting counselling—or returning to it after some time away—I’d love to hear from you.

You can reach out via email or through the contact form onb my website. Please feel free to include a bit about the kind of support you're looking for, any particular issues you’d like to explore, and your general availability for sessions.

I offer a free 20-minute online consultation where we can talk about what you’re hoping for from therapy, how I work, and whether we feel like a good fit.