Hello.  I’m Paul Atkinson.  I hope you find the information you need on this website.  Do contact me should you need further information.

I work with difficulties such as trauma, anxiety, depression, stress and in the enhancement of confidence and performance.

I have worked as a therapist for 25 years.  I have postgraduate training in counselling/psychotherapy and clinical hypnosis, and consultant status in Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing (EMDR).  I am accredited as a Senior Practitioner by the BACP and a Consultant by EMDR Europe.

I have worked in Higher Education, the NHS, the Third Sector and independent practice as a therapist, supervisor, service manager and trainer of therapists.

In my therapeutic practice I integrate EMDR, cognitive behavioural procedures, clinical hypnosis and mindfulness.

I have a particular interest in the treatment of post traumatic experiences: I was a contributor to NICE National Clinical Practice Guideline No. 26 – Post-traumatic stress disorder: the management of PTSD in adults and children in primary, secondary and community care.

I work mainly in Brighton & Hove, but can travel to undertake clinics or training/supervision in other areas.  I charge £60 per hour for self-referring clients, and a varying fee for clients who are referred by agencies.  If you’re thinking of embarking on therapy, I’d be pleased to answer any questions you might have before deciding whether or not to proceed.