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Psychological healthcare services delivered by compassionate, personable and professional practitioners.

If you think that you or someone you are concerned about maybe experiencing distress about their gender identity or gender dysphoria then do not hesitate to contact the team at Psychology Sussex now.  

Gender Dysphoria refers to the distress that can arise from there being a mismatch between the gender one experiences themselves to be, or identifies as, and the sex/gender assigned to them at birth. This can sometimes lead to feeling that one is at odds with certain aspects of one’s body, especially if these biological aspects of our bodies do not align with the gender we experience ourselves to be. Gender dysphoria can manifest physically, psychologically, and emotionally and may be experienced as one or more of these, to varying levels and at different times. It is important to note that not all people who experience themselves as being a different gender to the one assigned to them at birth will experience distress.  

The stigma that is unfortunately all too often faced by those experiencing gender dysphoria can lead to feelings of stress and shame, especially if the support of friends and family is not forthcoming. This can compound the difficulties one may be experiencing and make it harder to seek support.  

At Psychology Sussex we have practitioners experienced in working with clients who may be considering or motivated to transition, or who may have already done so, including two psychologists who are members of the Gender Recognition Panel (GRP). We are used to working with children, adolescents, their families and adults experiencing gender dysphoria. All of our psychologists – both adult and child & adolescent psychologists – are experienced in supporting clients who experience a variety of gender identities. These include, but are by no means limited to, individuals who identify as gender neutral, gender queer, non-binary, androgynous and neutrois.  

Psychology Sussex adopt a non-discriminatory approach to gender dysphoria.  

If you think that you or someone you are concerned about maybe experiencing distress about their gender identity or gender dysphoria then do not hesitate to contact the team at Psychology Sussex now. 

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  • Administration Team

    Our administration team are always around to help clients attend their appointments or when you need to contact the office. They are responsible for booking appointments, taking calls and payments and are always at the end of a phone during extended office opening hours to help with any queries you have. 

    Jack Hobbs-Veli    – Senior Administrator
    Katy Linfield         – Administrator
    Sandra Jarrad         – Administrator

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Locations
Our head office is located in central Hove, a short walk away from the seafront and Hove train station. We are also able to offer services from Worthing, Eastbourne and Haywards Heath. On site and home visits can also be arranged
Contact Details
  • Psychology Sussex.
  • 6 The Drive
  • Hove, Sussex
  • BN3 3JA
  • Telephone +44 (0) 1273 778123
  • Fax +44 (0) 1273 776266

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Equal opportunities
Psychology Sussex is an equal opportunities practice and employer and does not discriminate on the grounds of disability, gender, religion, ethnicity or sexual orientation. To find out more about a particular area of our work, or how we can help you, please don't hesitate to contact us