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Helping you in navigating life's complexities with greater clarity and resilience.

Working together

Whether you’re navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship issues, grief, or life transitions, I offer focused, compassionate support tailored to your needs.

Location

Therapy sessions are offered to you, either in person at our warm, welcoming Hove practice rooms or online from the comfort of your home.

Fees & Availability

Sessions are available on weekday evenings (Monday to Thursday) and Saturday mornings, priced at £60 each. Availability can vary, so you're welcome to get in touch to check current openings and talk through a time and format that suits you best.

Compassionate therapy based
in Brighton and Hove

Matthew Motte, psychodynamic counsellor based in Hove

I offer you a warm, reflective and non-judgmental space where we can explore difficult thoughts and feelings together.

I’m Matthew, a qualified Psychodynamic Psychotherapeutic Counsellor based in Hove.

I offer thoughtful, compassionate therapy which explores what’s going on for you, both in the present and in light of past experiences that may be shaping your thoughts, feelings, and relationships. I aim to help you make sense of what you're feeling, deepen your self-awareness, and discover more grounded and meaningful ways of relating to yourself and others. Through our work together, you'll be supported in building resilience to navigate life’s inevitable ups and downs.

I hold a Postgraduate Diploma in Psychodynamic Counselling and Psychotherapy from the University of Brighton.

Therapy,
tailored to you

Whatever you’re going through—be it anxiety, low mood, past trauma, relationship struggles, or loss—I offer a calm, supportive space that’s responsive to your unique needs.

My training and experience allow me to work deeply in these areas, helping you discover resilience, clarity, and meaningful change

Specialities include:

  • Depression

  • Anxiety

  • Stress

  • Trauma and PTSD

  • Low mood

  • Bereavement

  • Suicidal Ideation / Planning

  • Negative self talk/image

  • Lack of self-confidence

  • Employment Issues

  • Relationship problems/endings

  • Addiction

  • Isolation/loneliness

  • Anger issues

  • Parenthood

  • Fertility / IVF

  • Domestic Abuse

Locations:

In Person:

I offer face to face conselling sessions in the Brighton and Hove area:

The Practice Rooms in Hove
160-162 Church Road, Hove BN3 2TL

 

Online:

Online sessions are also available for clients across the UK and Europe.

Feel free to reach out to explore how online sessions might support you.

Experienced psychotherapeutic counsellor in a safe, supportive environment for mental health and emotional wellbeing.

Pricing

Your first session is a chance for us to get to know each other and explore what brings you to counselling. This initial assessment lasts 50 minutes and is offered at a reduced rate of £30.

Ongoing sessions are £60 for 50 minutes, whether held in person or online. I aim to offer a safe, consistent, confidential space to support your therapeutic journey—whatever format works best for you.

If you have any questions about pricing or availability, feel free to get in touch. I'm happy to offer a free 15-minute phone call to help you decide if this is the right fit for you.

Get in touch

Whether you’re ready to begin your therapeutic journey or just have a few questions, i’m here to listen. Feel free to reach out - all enquiries are confidential and are treated with sensitivity.