Emerging Purpose

My name is Greg Donaldson and I work as a Psychotherapist in Brighton and online. My private practice in both areas encompasses individual psychotherapy and supervision services. My approach is integrative with a transpersonal perspective. 

 

Sometimes we can lose our purpose in life and we start to wonder what it’s all about.

Listen to me speaking about psychosynthesis therapy, psychedelic integration and depth psychology on the Mind manifest Podcast 

I am a psychotherapist and supervisor working in Brighton and online. I hold a post-graduate diploma in psychosynthesis counselling and an MA in psychosynthesis psychotherapy.

I was part of the Imperial College team who were researching the comparative effects of psilocybin and SSRIs on Major Depressive Disorder.

I also currently work at Hammersmith Medical Research Centre as a psychedelic therapy guide

My name is Greg Donaldson and I work as a psychotherapist and supervisor in Brighton and online.

I hold a post-graduate Diploma in Psychosynthesis counselling, and an MA in Psychosynthesis psychotherapy awarded by the Psychosynthesis Trust

I am an experienced psychotherapist in Brighton and works closely with the needs of each individual to address questions and issues of immediate concern as well as those of a deeper and more profound nature.

External events can sometimes precipitate a crisis. At each stage of life, feelings of losing control can be brought on by such things as identity challenges, lack of clear life direction and an inability to make productive decisions, relationship and sexual problems, anger management issues and violent feelings, depression and despair, isolation and loneliness, bereavement and loss of love and support, body related anxiety, eating disorders, addictions, trauma of any kind, infertility and challenges with having a family, pregnancy and the stresses of parenting, family tensions, the challenges of children and young people, career changes, illness and accidents, divorce, retirement and ageing, and the death of those you love. There are many moments of change and therefore potential for feeling overwhelmed throughout our lives, during which additional help is needed.

Often however, there is nothing specific that seems to be causing someone pain and suffering. Chronic feelings of unhappiness, shame, guilt, self-consciousness, self-hate, despair and depression frequently persist without obvious reasons or causes.

Some people simply feel that they are drifting and would like a deeper sense of purpose & meaning in their lives.

There is no ‘right reason’ to start therapy, nor a ‘right time’. Struggling with any aspect of your life is something that therapy can aid you with.

“Life is difficult. This is a great truth, one of the greatest truths. It is a great truth because once we truly see this truth, we transcend it. Once we truly know that life is difficult – once we truly understand and accept it – then life is no longer difficult. Because once it is accepted, the fact that life is difficult no longer matters.” 

M Scott Peck 

I offer psychotherapy and supervision in Brighton and Online offering weekly 60 minute sessions.

I have full public liability insurance and am a registered member of the UK Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP). I also attend regular supervision and keep up to date with regular CPD (Continuing professional development)

I offer a free 20 minute zoom session to potential clients. This is not a therapy session, it’s a chance for us to meet and discuss your needs. I can also answer any questions you may have. If you wish to book an intro zoom session please contact me via email and I will come back to you with availability. 

Once the decision is made to continue we will establish a ‘contract’ that we both feel comfortable with. This will make clear the confidential nature of the sessions, the cancellation policy and establish our commitment to working together in regular weekly sessions. 

In all cases the sessions are best conducted on a consistent weekly basis to gain the most out of the work together. Sessions can be face to face or on zoom or a mixture of both.

I have a 48 hour cancellation policy although I will always try and be flexible and offer an alternative time and day If I can. If the session is cancelled within this time the full session fee will be liable.

All sessions run between 50-60 minutes. 

My fees are;

Individuals – £75.00

Supervision- £75.00

I do also offer concessionary rates when available

I offer Psychotherapy in comfortable, private counselling rooms in the Seven Dials area of Brighton.

After an initial consultation I am also able to offer Zoom sessions at an agreed time each week.

I am an experienced UKCP qualified Psychotherapist offering psychotherapy and supervision in Brighton & Online. Please email me at gregory.donaldson@gmail.com  to arrange an initial consultation.