Theo Hutchinson

Currently, I have a small number of spaces for new clients. If I do not have immediate availability for you, I’ll let you know if and when a space is likely to open.

If you’d like to get a sense of whether working together feels right, I offer a 50 minute consultation for £45. This time is a chance to ask questions and see how it feels to talk with me - there’s no pressure to commit.

You’re welcome to make contact at any time to ask about current availability.

My way of working is imaginative, compassionate, and deeply reflective. I will hold a confidential, safe and boundaried space where we can explore whatever is difficult, helping you to find your own ways to think about what is painful and distressing.​

No matter what you're going through, the aim of our work is to help you make sense of it and, together, explore what might help move your life in a new direction​.

I trained and qualified on the highly regarded Psychodynamic Counselling and Psychotherapy programme at Brighton University. I maintain a close working relationship with the psychotherapy department so that my work is informed by the broadest thinking and latest research.

I am a registered member of the British Association of Counsellors and Psychotherapists (Â鶹ԭ´´).

Before qualifying, I taught people in many settings, from children across primary school to teaching undergraduates, graduates and professionals at university.  I have worked in places of great privilege and power and places of deprivation, poverty and social exclusion.  Presently, I am a director of an alternative provision setting in Brighton which serves 11 - 17 year olds.  My broad experience keeps me open to how people meet the challenges and joys their life brings and how they navigate the systems and cultures in which they find themselves.

I welcome people from all backgrounds and of all identities.  However you understand yourself, I will endeavour to adapt my approach to suit your individual needs, pace, and way of communicating.

My practice is located in Brighton and Hove, where I offer one-to-one therapy for adults and young people. I work from a quiet room - a private, purpose-built space designed to feel calm and contained.  There’s parking nearby and good transport connections if you’re coming by train or bus.  For those who prefer or need to connect remotely, I also offer secure online sessions.

Sessions are held weekly, lasting 50 minutes. We can work together on a short-term or on an open-ended basis, depending on what you need. My commitment is always to be transparent about what I can offer and whether I am the right person to help you.

Getting started can feel difficult.  I can reassure you that when we first meet, and in any other subsequent sessions, there is no pressure to share anything before you're ready; the goal is to build and maintain a safe and secure therapeutic relationship.

Your initial consultation is charged at £45.  It is an opportunity for you to ask questions and get a feeling of who I am and how I work.  I will ask questions to get a sense of what brings you to therapy and what your hopes are for our work. 

A strong relationship with your therapist is at the very heart of meaningful change. I encourage you to meet with more than one therapist so you can gain a sense of the different ways people work and find someone who you feel comfortable and connected with.

Should you choose to continue, we will schedule a regular weekly session time. I offer both short-term and open-ended work, and we can decide together which approach feels most supportive for you. Your sessions will be 50 minutes and are charged at my standard rate.

Please feel free to reach out with any questions or to schedule an initial consultation.