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Psychological therapy in Brighton and Hove
My name is Dr Anna Chiara Sicilia and I am a Chartered Clinical Psychologist practicing in Brighton and Hove. I am registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) and accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS). I have specialist training in Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy and I adopt an integrative approach in my clinical work, drawing from a range of psychological approaches to best suit the needs of the person, including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Cognitive Analytic Therapy (CAT).
I currently work as a Senior Clinical Psychologist for the NHS in an adult mental health team and I offer private psychological therapy in Brighton and Hove. I can offer psychological therapy for a range of difficulties including:
Low mood and depression
Anxiety and stress
Anger management
Bereavement and grief
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
Phobias
Life changes and transitions
Sexuality and gender identity
Feeling generally "stuck"
Work-related stress and difficulties in the workplace
Relational difficulties
Physical, emotional and sexual abuse
Trauma reactions, including Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and complex trauma
Trauma therapy and EMDR in Brighton and Hove
Trauma and abuse can have a significant impact on our day-to-day life and can significantly impact on our relationship with ourselves, the world and people. I have a specialist interest in trauma-informed and trauma-focused therapy, including EMDR and Trauma-focused CBT. Talking about difficult memories from our past can feel overwhelming as we may worry that people will judge and criticise us. Trauma-focused therapy can be a powerful tool to enable you to reflect on / process difficult events from your past and to start feeling more able to take positive risks to live a more fulfilling life.
Therapy for healthcare professionals
I am particularly interested in the links between stigma and lived experience of mental health in healthcare professionals. Being a psychologist or healthcare professional does not make us immune to being vulnerable. However, there is still significant stigma around healthcare professionals' lived experience of mental health difficulties and this can lead to difficulties in accessing support and disclosing when we are struggling. I hope to provide a safe and confidential therapeutic space to reflect and work through difficulties that may or may not be related to the work environment.
