[Help] Mental Health help needed

[joydivisionovengloves]

Hi all. I have a family member in the Brighton area who is in need of some counseling or similar.
Would anyone be able to recommend someone or a service they or a family member / friend have seen and have had a positive experience with.
(Preferably a man)
Please DM if you don't want to be seen on this post.
Many thanks.

 

[BBassic]

I went to the Rock Clinic in Whitehawk a few years ago. Chap I saw there was called Phil (he was training so may not be there now).

Did about two years with him and it was immensely helpful.

There's also a Rock Clinic nearer Hove (I think).

Good luck, hope your family member gets the help they need.

 

[Affy]

A friend of mine went to MIND in Brighton. He said they were really good, patient and helpful.

 

[Weststander]

The Rock Clinic. Far cheaper than other private help, costs depend on the experience of the counsellor. Unlimited number of sessions if needed, unlike the NHS.

A branch south of Norfolk Square I think.

Good luck to the person.

 

[Cheggers]

A couple of years ago I attended the Rock Clinic in Brighton (near Lidl) once a week for about 10 months. Really friendly and helpful to ne. A friend contacted them late last year, but was told there was about a 6 month wait to see a counsellor. Tjat may well have decreased since though.

 

[FamilyGuy]

Pre lockdown I used a Relate (in Crawley) they were good. I have no recent experiences for them so don't know about waiting times etc.
You could also ask your GP for a referral to local services, that worked for me too.

 

[Washie]

Health in mind were brilliant for me. But the best thing is to first have your family member contact your GP. They can help massively

 

[The Clamp]

Use this link for either a rapid response or they can refer you on.

https://www.sussexpartnership.nhs.uk/MHRRS



Telephone: 0300 304 0078, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

 

[Weststander]

Use this link for either a rapid response or they can refer you on.

https://www.sussexpartnership.nhs.uk/MHRRS



Telephone: 0300 304 0078, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Literally saves lives, they take calls very seriously.

 

[Mr Banana]

It's quite hard to get an appointment at The Rock. New Road is probably good - I ran out of money with that one. Mind are great, would definitely call them. Psychology Sussex are worth looking at, and then there's the Counselling Directory which often feels a bit like Russian Roulette

 

[The Clamp]

Literally saves lives, they take calls very seriously.

Use them frequently for clients in my work. Brilliant resource.

 

[Brian Fantana]

Without wanting to pry too much, I think the best route very much depends on the nature of the issue. For instance, in my own case I suffer from OCD and have been given some great therapy by a real specialist in that area. However, if I’d have attempted the same thing with a MH professional who specialised in more traditional ‘talking therapies’, I don’t think it would have helped at all.

None of this is designed to denigrate the experience of any counsellors etc in general, but more to emphasise that if possible finding someone well matched to the condition you’re suffering from (or suspect you’re suffering from) can be absolutely crucial in getting the most effective help.

Just my twopennyworth from my own experience.

 

[joydivisionovengloves]

Thank you all for those suggestions. I'll look into them.
Once again NSC steps up to help out.

Thanks again folks.