More than one feeling | Mental Health

As human beings, we rarely experience just one emotion at a time. So often, life brings us situations that stir up a mix of feelings — joy alongside fear, relief alongside sadness, or even love and anger together. These layered emotions can feel confusing or contradictory, and many people find it difficult to hold them, sometimes pushing feelings aside or denying them altogether. Yet when emotions are ignored, they often surface in other ways, leaving us unsettled or stuck.More Than One Feeling was born out of the understanding that our inner lives are rich and complex, and that making space for all of our emotions is a powerful step toward healing. In therapy, there is room to explore the full spectrum of what you feel, without judgement. By welcoming every part of your emotional world, I can help you uncover deeper self-understanding and supports a path toward clarity, balance, and wholeness.

Hi, I'm Suzy Cheal,Counselling Psychologist and Psychotherapist

I am a psychodynamic psychotherapist with over ten years of experience of working therapeutically with children, young people and adults. I offer a collaborative and client directed approach, responding to the issues and concerns you feel are important to discuss. I specialise in working with trauma, relationships, neurodivergence, gender dysphoria, expats and third culture individuals using therapeutic approaches of psychodynamic psychotherapy, EMDR, CBT and somatic awareness.

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Are you:

Neurodiverse or suspect you might be? Maybe you have received a diagnosis of autism or ADHD and are looking to make sense of it?

Experiencing burn out - feeling exhausted, shut down, hopeless, withdrawing from social interaction or struggling to complete daily activities?

Finding relationships difficult and wanting to understand why and how to change?

Interested in understanding how your past experiences may be affecting the present day?

If you answer yes to any of these questions

I can help you.

10+

Years Of Experience

NHS, private practice and working internationally

Therapy offers a supportive, non-
judgemental space

This is to reflect on and process past and current experiences, to come to new
understandings and find new ways of thinking and relating to others.

I am aware that asking for help can be a challenging step, so well done for taking it. I
also have certainty that therapy can help people to understand themselves and to
create the change that they desire, and I look forward to working with you to
undertake that.

Compassion

Integrity

Personal Growth

Flexible Options

Safe Space

Confidential

About me

I am a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (reg 393419) and the Health and Care Professions Council (reg PYL046487). I have professional indemnity insurance. My practice is confidential and complies with GDPR and works within the BACP and HCPC ethical frameworks

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Having worked in Rwanda and Azerbaijan, I bring lived experience and specialist insight into the lives of expats, international families and third culture kids. I now work in both the NHS and private practice in the UK, with a continued focus on trauma, identity and the complexity of living in a world that often doesn’t reflect who we are.

I affirm each person’s right to define their own identity and experience. I’m mindful of how wider systems, including race, sexuality, class, culture and ableism shape our emotional lives. My clients often describe me as thoughtful, consistent and validating, someone who helps them feel seen, understood, and able to relate to themselves and others in new ways.

Doctorate in counselling psychology

Certificate in EMDR with children and adolescents

MSc psychodynamic counselling and psychotherapy with children and adolescents

Certificate in Sensorimotor Psychotherapy for Trauma Themes

I am a registered member of the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy. I have professional indemnity insurance. My practice is confidential and complies with GDPR and works within the BACP ethical framework.

Challenges I work with

Human emotional life is rich and complex. Many of us seek therapy not because something is “wrong” with us, but because we want to understand ourselves more deeply, make sense of recurring patterns, and find relief from pain or confusion. The areas below describe some of the themes that often bring people to therapy and reflect the kinds of experiences we might explore together.

Trauma

Dissociation

Depression

Anxiety

Relationship difficulties

Neurodivergence (Autism and ADHD)

Gender dysphoria

Identity

Third Culture Kids

What is therapy?

My approach is informed by a variety of different therapeutic approaches, predominantly psychodynamic, somatic based, EMDR and CBT theories, and is always client led and trauma informed.

🌱 Holistic Approach

🏡 Confidential Space

🧠 Personalized Care

🤝 Compassionate Professionals

⏳ Flexible Scheduling

EMDR

EMDR is especially well-known for its effectiveness in treating traumatic memories, whether these come from a single event or from experiences that have built up over time. Traumatic memories can become “frozen” in the nervous system, replaying as flashbacks, nightmares, or intense emotional reactions that feel out of proportion to the present moment. By helping the brain safely reprocess these memories, EMDR allows them to be integrated rather than re-lived. Research shows it can be particularly helpful for people living with post-traumatic stress, but it is also effective for those whose trauma is less obvious yet still deeply impactful.

Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a therapeutic approach that helps people process distressing memories and experiences that may feel “stuck.” Often, when something overwhelming happens, the mind doesn’t fully file the memory away in the past. Instead, it can remain vivid—showing up in the body, in emotions, or in repeating thought patterns. EMDR supports the brain’s natural ability to heal by gently re-activating these memories in a safe setting and encouraging them to be reprocessed so they no longer carry the same intensity. During EMDR, you are invited to recall an experience while engaging in bilateral stimulation, often through eye movements, sounds, or gentle tapping. This back-and-forth rhythm helps the brain connect the unprocessed memory with more adaptive information and perspectives. Over time, the memory itself remains, but the painful emotional charge softens. What once triggered distress can begin to feel like something that has truly moved into the past, rather than something you are still reliving in the present.Many people describe EMDR as both empowering and transformative. Instead of needing to talk through every detail of a painful event, the process works at a deeper, neuropsychological level, allowing the mind to re-organise and make sense of what happened. Clients often notice a greater sense of calm, resilience, and clarity after EMDR—finding that their feelings, thoughts, and body responses are more aligned with the present rather than tied to old wounds. In this way, EMDR doesn’t erase the past but helps free you to live more fully in the present.

Psychodynamic Psychotherapy

Psychodynamic psychotherapy is a therapeutic approach that focuses on the underlying patterns of thoughts, feelings, and relationships that shape how we experience life. Often, the difficulties we face in the present are connected to earlier experiences or unconscious processes that we may not yet fully understand. In therapy, space is created to explore these deeper layers, bringing what is hidden into awareness. This gentle uncovering can help make sense of feelings that feel confusing or overwhelming and open up new ways of relating to ourselves and others.

At the heart of psychodynamic work is the therapeutic relationship itself. The safe and consistent space between therapist and client becomes a place where old patterns can emerge and be experienced in a new way. By reflecting on these dynamics together, it becomes possible to notice how past experiences shape current relationships and self-perceptions. Over time, this process allows unhelpful patterns to loosen, and more authentic, flexible ways of being to develop.Psychodynamic psychotherapy is not just about insight but also about transformation. As unconscious conflicts are understood and worked through, clients often experience greater emotional freedom, self-acceptance, and resilience. The goal is not to erase the past but to integrate it, so that old wounds lose their power to dictate the present. In this way, psychodynamic therapy supports lasting change, helping people feel more connected to themselves and more able to navigate life’s challenges with clarity and confidence.

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) is a practical and collaborative approach that focuses on the relationship between thoughts, feelings, and actions. The difficulties we experience day to day are often reinforced by habitual patterns of thinking that shape how we interpret and respond to the world around us. In CBT, these patterns are explored with curiosity and structure, helping to bring greater awareness to the beliefs and assumptions that may be keeping old cycles in place. Through this process, clients begin to develop a clearer understanding of how their inner dialogue influences emotion and behavior.

At the heart of CBT is the development of new skills that can be applied beyond the therapy room. Together, therapist and client identify specific goals and use tailored techniques – such as thought records, behavioural experiments, or mindfulness exercises – to test and shift unhelpful perspectives. Over time, this approach supports emotional balance, confidence, and a greater sense of agency in handling life’s challenges. Rather than delving into the unconscious, CBT offers a grounded and empowering way of creating change in the present.

Somatic Psychotherapy

Somatic psychotherapy is a body-based approach that recognises the deep connection between physical sensations, emotions, and the nervous system. Where traditional talking therapies focus primarily on thoughts or memories, somatic work gently brings attention to the felt experience of the body. It helps clients notice subtle shifts in posture, breath, and tension that often reflect underlying emotional states or past experiences held in the body. By developing mindful awareness of these sensations, individuals learn to listen to their body’s signals and begin to restore a sense of safety and presence in the here and now.

Approaches such as Sensorimotor Psychotherapy integrate this bodily awareness with psychological understanding. Rather than revisiting traumatic memories in detail, the emphasis is on regulating the nervous system and releasing the physiological patterns of stress or fear that may remain after overwhelming events. Through gentle pacing and attention to the body’s natural rhythms, clients build resilience and expand their capacity to tolerate emotion without becoming overwhelmed. Over time, this process supports greater integration between body and mind, allowing for deeper healing and a renewed sense of vitality and ease.

My Approach

In our first session, I’ll invite you to share what brings you to therapy and what feels most important for us to explore together. My approach is client-led, I won’t set an agenda, but I’ll be there to think with you and support you in making sense of your experiences. We’ll begin by exploring how you relate to yourself and others, and I may ask about life events or relationships that have shaped you. There’s no rush, what matters most is that you feel safe, supported, and understood as we begin.

Over time, therapy becomes a space where we can reflect on the past and present, and discover new ways of responding to what feels painful or stuck. Progress might look like gaining new insight into a situation, finding language for something that’s been hard to express, or feeling calmer and more able to manage emotions. These changes often unfold gradually and they are always personal to you.

I don’t usually set structured homework but I may suggest something to reflect on between sessions, if it feels relevant. Ultimately, it’s your choice, and our work together will always be led by what feels right for you.

Frequently Asked Questions

Therapy can help with anxiety, depression, stress, trauma, relationship challenges, grief,life transitions, self-esteem, and more.

Where are sessions based?

Sessions can take place online or in person at a counselling practice in Hove.

What are the fees?

Session fees are £60 for 50 minutes online; £70 for in person

How often can we meet?

Therapy works best when we meet consistently and regularly, scheduling sessions for the same time and day each week. Weekly sessions are recommended, however, fortnightly and monthly sessions are also possible.

What happens if I need to cancel?

Sessions can be cancelled or rescheduled with 48 hours notice. Under 48 hours notice means a session can be charged for, even if you do not attend.

Contact

Contact me for a free 15 minute introductory call to decide if I am the right therapist for you

Embracing every feeling, discovering new possibilities