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Westgate Psychotherapy and counselling in Lewes

Welcome to Westgate Psychotherapy. Counselling and Psychotherapy situated in the heart of Lewes, East Sussex. 

We are experienced integrative psychotherapists working relationally with people with a broad range of difficulties and problems in open-ended ways. We are members of BACP and UPCA and abide by their ethical codes of conduct.

 

Psychotherapy and Counselling in Lewes for Anxiety, Trauma & Relationship Difficulties

 

Experienced integrative psychotherapists offering warm, relational support in the heart of Lewes, also serving Ringmer, Plumpton, Seaford, Brighton, and surrounding areas.

We are members of BACP and UKCP and abide by their ethical codes of conduct.

 

How Therapy Helps

People often seek therapy when life feels overwhelming, stuck or confusing. Together we can work on:

  • Anxiety — easing worry, panic, overthinking and physical tension

  • Depression — finding steadiness, motivation and emotional clarity

  • Relationship concerns — improving communication, boundaries and connection

  • Trauma — processing difficult experiences safely and gradually

Therapy offers a confidential space where you can slow down, feel understood and begin to make sense of what’s happening inside you.

 

Our Counsellers & Psychotherapists

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Dr Joe Hinds

MSc, P/G Dip; DPhil

I am an experienced Psychotherapist and Psychologist integrating understandings from the psychodynamic and humanistic traditions. I am guided by the person in therapy and emphasise the importance of the therapeutic relationship for greater self-awareness and development.

I am a qualified supervisor and I am also interested in harnessing the natural environment (Ecotherapy) as a therapeutic medium for groups and individuals. 

Photographed by Lisa Barnard 

Isabel Bostwick

MSc. PGDip.

I am an integrative psychotherapist in Lewes offering therapy for adults and older teens dealing with anxiety, depression, trauma, neurodivergence, relationship difficulties and disordered eating. I provide a supportive, relational space to explore difficult emotions, strengthen coping strategies and work toward greater stability and wellbeing. My practice combines evidence‑based approaches with a warm, grounded style, helping clients feel more confident, connected and resilient.

 

What Sessions Are Like

Sessions are calm, steady and paced to your needs. You can expect:

  • A confidential space to talk openly

  • Gentle exploration of emotions and patterns

  • Support in managing anxiety and low mood

  • Space to understand relationship dynamics

  • Trauma‑informed work at a safe, manageable pace

  • Tools to build resilience and emotional regulation

Therapy can be weekly or fortnightly depending on what feels right for you.

Who We Work With

  • Adults

  • Older teens

  • People experiencing anxiety or depression

  • Individuals navigating trauma

  • Those struggling with relationship difficulties

  • Neurodivergent clients

  • People dealing with disordered eating

If you’re unsure whether therapy is right for you, a brief consultation can help you decide.

Book a Free Consultation

A free, no commitment conversation can help you get a sense of whether therapy feels like a good fit.

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