Our Therapists
At Brighton Therapy Centre, most of our practitioners are self-employed. They are BTC-approved, which means they meet our high ethical and professional standards, participate in continuous professional development training and clinical supervision, and maintain appropriate insurance. They all have enhanced DBS certificates and maintain membership with a professional regulatory body such as the BACP or UKCP.
Our range of therapists are spread across four levels, each of which reflects the individual’s experience and training:
Trainee
Experienced therapists in training who are developing their practice with mentoring and supervision at Brighton Therapy Centre.
Graduate
Fully qualified therapists or counsellors. They are registered members of the BACP or equivalent professional body.
Associate
Therapists with considerable post-qualification experience and higher-level training within the profession. They are either accredited by BACP or registered with UKCP, BPC or BPS.
Senior Associate
Therapists with over 10 years post-qualification experience who, as well as meeting the requirements of Associate, have a particular specialism or expertise.
Click on the boxes for more details:
Aditi Bhonagiri
Humanistic Integrative Therapist
Alice Hartmann
Integrative Psychotherapist
Alicia Meseguer
Psychodynamic Psychotherapist
Anita McGovern
Integrative Humanistic Therapist
Claire Lim
Psychotherapeutic Counsellor
Clara Fantoni
Integrative Psychotherapist & Art Psychotherapist Trainee
Corinne Brandon
Trainee Integrative Arts Psychotherapist
David Owen
Psychoanalytic Psychotherapist
David Sagar
Psychodynamic and EMDR therapist
Debbie Broadhurst
PSYCHODYNAMIC COUNSELLOR & EQUINE-FACILITATED PSYCHOTHERAPIST
Evy Samuelsson
Integrative Therapist
Fiona Paterson
Humanistic therapist
Gioconda Vasquez
Psychoanalytic Psychotherapist
Grainne McHugh
Integrative psychotherapist and EMDR therapist
Haia Ironside
Psychodynamic Psychotherapist
Havva Mustafa
Group Analytic
Helen Hegarty
Person-centred therapist
Jo Stein
Psychoanalytic Psychotherapist
Jonathan Conway
Humanistic psychotherapist
Julie Allen
Coach
Katie Boucher
Integrative therapist
Katie Gelbart
Humanistic Integrative Therapist
Kerry Evans
Humanistic Integrative Therapist
Kieran Baine
Gestalt Psychotherapist
Liam Kirkdale
Psychodynamic therapist
Lisa Caughey
Gestalt Therapist
Louise Flowers
Psychodynamic Therapist
Lu Powell
Trainee Gestalt Psychotherapist
Lynn Ramsson
Humanistic Therapist
Marci López Levy
Group Psychotherapist
Maria Guiñazu
Humanistic Integrative Therapist
Mary George
Psychodynamic Therapist
Maureen McCamley
Psychodynamic Psychotherapist
Maya Rawal
Psychoanalytic Psychotherapist
Niki Smith
Psychotherapeutic Counsellor
Nirvana Crowley
Psychotherapist
Patricia Cooper
Psychodynamic Counsellor
Paul Salvage
Psychodynamic Psychotherapist
Phoebe Pennington
Integrative Counsellor
Rachel Egan
Trainee Psychodynamic Psychotherapist
Rima Wansa
Pluralistic Psychotherapeutic Counsellor
Ros Howell
Psychodynamic Psychotherapist
Ruby Carmichael
Humanistic therapist
Simon Brooksbank
Integrative Transpersonal Psychotherapist
Steve Metcalf
Psychotherapist
Steve Morris
Clinical Psychologist
Sue Boyer
Gestalt Psychotherapist
Sue Griffin
Psychotherapist
Sunny Pitcher
Psychodynamic Psychotherapist
Meet Our Team
Kerry Evans (she/her)
CEO
As CEO of the Brighton Therapy Centre I am focused on developing the Centre's commitment to clinical excellence and making its services widely accessible and sustainable.
To me, accessible means affordable to all sections of our community, but it also means making our therapies welcoming and relatable. I believe that talking about therapy in a language that is easy to understand helps it become more democratic and collaborative.
I am a BACP senior accredited therapist with a PGDip and MSc from the University of Brighton and a Diploma in Supervision from the Institute of Group Analysis. I also hold a Level 7 Diploma in Executive Leadership from Imperial College/Corndel.
The therapy I offer is Humanistic in its approach, emphasizing the uniqueness of the individual and their ability to fulfil their potential given the right circumstances and support.
Prior to joining BTC I managed the services of The Sara Lee Trust where I was also Deputy CEO and a practising therapist, working mainly with clients in cancer and palliative care. Before training as a therapist I spent a decade working in the financial sector.
Mary George (she/her)
Therapy Centre Manager
I joined BTC in March 2024 as a psychodynamic therapist. In my current role as a Therapy Centre Manager, I combine my clinical practice with other areas of responsibility including referrals, fundraising, and the practitioner CPD programme.
I'm passionate about BTC's vision of making high quality therapy inclusive and accessible to all, and I enjoy helping clients find a therapist who will be a great fit for them. I have a particular interest in neurodiversity, and you can find out more about my clinical background on my BTC practitioner profile.
Katie Gelbart (she/her)
Therapy Centre Manager
I joined Brighton Therapy Centre in October 2025 as Therapy Centre Manager. Alongside my clinical work, I hold a range of operational, safeguarding and developmental responsibilities, supporting clients and practitioners across the organisation.
My role includes managing referrals to ensure clients are matched with the right therapist, leading on safeguarding so that our services are delivered in a safe and ethical way, and working on fundraising and grant applications to help keep therapy accessible to people from all walks of life. I also contribute to our CPD programmes and support the day-to-day running of the centre.
I’m passionate about challenging stigma and reducing inequality by creating an inclusive and accessible therapy space, ensuring that people seeking therapy feel welcomed and supported to connect with psychological care that meets their needs.
Ryan Pratt (he/him)
Operating Officer
I joined BTC in July 2022 in my current role, which oversees the day-to-day financial activities at BTC, maintaining the clinical systems we have in place, and providing technical assistance to those within the organisation who require it.
Another key aspect of my role is contributing to the development of new systems and solutions for BTC which further help support the community to access low-cost therapy. In 2020 I graduated from the University of Brighton with a master's degree in Aeronautical Engineering and am thoroughly enjoying applying my technical skills to this role and contributing to the wellbeing of others. Outside of work, I enjoy spending time outdoors, travelling, and live music.
Sophie Chapman (they/them)
Clinical and communications officer
I joined BTC in December 2023.
I help with the day to day running of the centre, responding to enquiries, and making sure our clinical team are supported so that BTC is able to offer the highest quality of therapy possible. I also fund raise, manage our outcome reporting and run our social media and Newsletter, so make sure you're signed up to that!
Outside of work I love to cook, knit, and watch women's football. I am currently completing my MSc in Integrative Psychotherapy at Metanoia Institute.
Kathy Hines-Watkins (she/her)
Clinical Administrator
I joined BTC in August 2022 as an administrator.
I am responsible for the day to day running of the centre on site, and responding to any enquiries you have about the services we offer. In my spare time I enjoy reading, watching films and walks in the countryside.
Maureen McCamley (she/her)
Therapist / Trauma Lead
I am a senior associate practitioner at Brighton Therapy Centre where I have been working as a clinician since 2012.
I have developed a particular interest in trauma work which has taken me from my psychodynamic roots towards a more pluralistic way of working, incorporating EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing), Internal Family Systems and neurobiology.
I have worked for many years with marginalised and minority groups and for the past 20 years a great deal of the focus has been on work with refugees and vulnerable migrants. I bring this experience to my role as Trauma Lead for Brighton Therapy Centre and, alongside the Clinical Lead, have developed our work in this area.
Our Board of Trustees
Suzanne Thompson
Chair
I am a strategic, award winning, commercially minded HRD with extensive business transformation and service delivery experience.
I'm an experienced NED, with a passion for the environment and 20+ experience in the utility sector. Strengths include excellent business understanding, driving cultural change, strong people, customer and delivery focus.
Richard Burgess Gamble
Treasurer
I am a qualified Accountant (CIMA) with over 20 years of charity and commercial sector experience, operating at both a strategic and operational level.
I have commercial experience in a wide range of sectors. I am experienced in leadership, project, finance, building, IT, risk, health & safety, and data management.
Lola Akisanya
Trustee
I am a Systemic Family Psychotherapist and Social Worker with experience across the private and public sector within the child protection and mental health fields.
I also offer mental health consultations to schools within the locality of the NHS Trust I currently work in as part of my current role.
Robert Clare
Trustee
I am a Chartered Banker (MCIBs; ACIB) with 40 years' commercial experience. I hold 8 executive director and 3 non- executive director posts across banking, technology, manufacturing and corporate finance.
I like to think I offer commercial common sense using my experience and knowledge across multiple sectors and my expertise in strategy, finance, risk, governance and leadership.
Sandeep Rai
Trustee
I have over twenty years experience in the mental health & wellbeing services field. I have worked as a social worker in the USA & the UK in strategic leadership positions which has given me a broad scope of knowledge.
Much of my work in the UK has been in the NHS or within the charity sector. I am committed to ensuring that high quality mental health services are available to a diverse range of people. I am passionate about reducing the stigma of accessing mental health services for all.
David Scully
Trustee
I am a lawyer with experience advising in the areas of charity and company law.
I have been involved in the not-for-profit sector for several years, including previous employment with Brighton Therapy Centre, where I had responsibility for regulatory compliance, finance and technology.
Knowledge Nyamaradzo
Trustee
I bring 17+ years’ experience as a registered mental health nurse, specialising in governance, service transformation, and advancing equity in healthcare.
As a trustee, I am committed to using this expertise to strengthen strategic oversight and improve outcomes for diverse communities.