Counsellor in Brighton | Sue Burchett

EMDR and IFS Counsellor in Brighton, Sue Burchett

Welcome

I’m a Humanistic Counsellor based in Brighton and accredited by the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). With over 15 years’ experience, I offer a warm, compassionate, and non-judgemental space where you can feel heard, understood, and supported as you navigate life’s challenges.

I work with adults from a wide range of backgrounds and have particular experience supporting neurodivergent clients, including autistic and ADHD individuals, whether newly diagnosed or exploring these identities later in life. I welcome diversity in all its forms and aim to create a therapeutic relationship that feels respectful, collaborative, and safe.

My approach is integrative and rooted in Humanistic values, meaning your individual experience remains at the centre of our work together. Alongside talking therapy, I draw on Internal Family Systems (IFS), EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing), a NICE-approved trauma therapy, as well as somatic and mindfulness-based approaches. These approaches can help us explore emotional, psychological, and physical experiences in a way that feels manageable and supportive.

Clients come to therapy for many different reasons, including:

• Autism and ADHD, including late diagnosis
• Anxiety and depression
• Trauma and complex trauma (CPTSD)
• Childhood experiences and bullying
• Relationship and family difficulties
• Workplace stress, redundancy, and career challenges
• Health-related issues
• Self-esteem and identity
• Sexual orientation and gender identity

Alongside my private practice, I work as a Specialist Mentor at the University of Brighton, supporting neurodivergent students and students experiencing mental health challenges in higher education. I also work as a Specialist Coach through Access to Work, offering tailored workplace support for neurodivergent adults.

I currently offer counselling in Brighton near Queen’s Park and Grantham Road, as well as online sessions via Zoom.

Education, Qualifications and courses

EMDR Parts 1-3 EMDR – Nexus, Dr I Santos

Internal Family Systems Levels 1 and 2 – IFS Institute UK

PGCert in Autism and Asperger Syndrome – Sheffield Hallam

Duo counselling – Patched, Brighton

Diploma in Humanistic Counselling – West Kent College

Certificate in Counselling Skills – Wealden College

Diploma in Stress Management – National Council of Psychotherapists

BA (Hons) in Sociology and Psychology

“I just wanted you to know how much you have helped me. I will miss the sessions, I do feel I can move on. Thank you.”
Your skills have got the best out of our sessions and your gentle encouragement has enabled me to be on the right road. I really cannot thank you enough for the journey you have enabled me to take. You have eased a lot of the pain that I was experiencing. I feel I have moved from a place of unrest to a place of greater understanding and things are beginning to calm. You have empowered me to move forward.”
“I was very nervous and anxious about having counselling again due to bad previous experiences however, my sessions with Sue were not only 100% professional but understanding, thought provoking, emotional in a positive way. I felt I could trust Sue and she made me feel significant and listened to”.
“Thank you so much for all the sessions. They have had a profoundly positive effect on me.”

EMDR and IFS Counsellor in Brighton, Sue Burchett

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