The Blended Counselling Practice · Brighton & Hove
Counselling for men and women
A space to talk. No judgement. No pressure.
Individual counselling for all adults 18 and over. Face-to-face, walk & talk, online across the UK, or by phone.
What brings you here today?
- Are you feeling anxious?
- Are you stressed?
- Are you feeling burnt out?
- Are you grieving?
- Are you feeling upset and angry?
- Are you feeling unhappy and don't know what to say or where to start?
- Need a space to talk, rant, and get something off your chest?
I'm here for you. Held in a confidential setting. You don't have to be alone.
Wherever you find yourself, we can work through it together.
Whoever you are, you're welcome here.
I'm Gary Jessop, a counsellor based in Brighton and Hove. I work with all adults, 18 and over — men, women, and anyone who feels they could use somewhere to talk.
Some people arrive carrying stress at work, relationship pressures, grief or burnout. Others simply have a persistent sense that something isn't right. You don't need to have the right words, or know exactly what's wrong, to start.
I'm here to support people when they need it, for as long as it's useful. Whatever you're bringing, we can begin wherever you are.
A free 15-minute phone call
If you'd like to know whether I'm the right fit before committing to anything, the easiest place to start is a free 15-minute phone call. No pressure and no obligation — just a chance to ask questions and get a feel for how I work.
Gary's empathetic approach helped me navigate one of the toughest periods of my life.
Why "Blended"?
A friend once reminded me of that old line: "it does what it says on the can". That was the idea behind the Blended Counselling Practice — the blending is in how sessions can be taken.
When I set the practice up, it was during Covid. Before that, counselling was almost always face to face. Then life changed, and online quickly became a normal way to talk to someone. That shift is where the Blended Counselling Practice was born.
So we can meet in the therapy room, out walking, online, or on the phone. What matters is that the way we meet suits you — and that can change over time as life does.
Face-to-face
Float Spa, Hove
Walk & Talk
Brighton beach or South Downs
Online
Anywhere across the UK
Phone
From wherever you are
All session formats are priced the same, and you're welcome to change your mind about which one works.
A focused site for men
Men's Counselling and Support
Sometimes men don't find what they're looking for. So I've set up a separate, focused website called Men's Counselling and Support — built for men, and for the family and friends looking for help on someone else's behalf.
It may grow into something more; for now it's a place where the support is easier to find when it's needed.
Session Pricing
All session types are priced the same - face-to-face, online, phone, and walk-and-talk.
50 minutes per session
- Review session in the fourth meeting to plan for the future
- Option to continue with more sessions or plan an ending
- Endings are important and thoughtfully planned together
90 minutes per session
- Longer time for deeper exploration
- Works particularly well for walk-and-talk sessions
- Available for all session types
All session formats - face-to-face, online, phone, and walk-and-talk - are priced the same.
I kindly ask for 48 hours' notice to cancel or reschedule. Where this isn't possible, the full session fee will apply - though I always appreciate a message and am happy to have a conversation if something unexpected comes up.
Getting Started / What Happens Next and How I Work
Reaching out for support can feel like a big step - and it's completely okay if you're feeling unsure or nervous about it.
If you feel ready, click the Get in Touch button and send me a brief email. You don't need to explain everything - just a few lines about what's bringing you here and a request to arrange an initial call is enough.
We'll then arrange a telephone consultation. This isn't a therapy session, but a gentle first conversation - a chance for us to introduce ourselves, for you to share what feels comfortable, and to ask any questions. Finding the right fit matters.
If you decide to continue, we'll arrange your first session at Float Spa, where there is a calm and welcoming reception. From there we'll meet in the therapy room, or, if you'd prefer, we can begin with a Walk and Talk session outdoors.
I usually suggest starting with six sessions, with a check-in around session four to reflect on how things are feeling and decide together what's next. Your time slot will be reserved for you, with flexibility where possible if life changes.
You don't need to have the right words or all the answers before reaching out. We can begin wherever you are.
