Don’t hold back when you have an appointment with a psychotherapist in Hove

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More and more people have been seeking counselling in Sussex in recent years, and while it’s gratifying to know we as a society are becoming better at facing our issues, it should be noted that some patients are still a little too reluctant to talk openly. This is a great shame, because those patients who don’t get to the nitty gritty are surely only denying themselves an opportunity to reach the true heart of the problem. This often makes the solution that much more difficult to achieve.

 

The worldwide web has made it so much easier for anyone to find a Crawley psychotherapist these days, and of course it enables members of the public to book appointments without having to ask their friends and family members for recommendations. This is always a benefit, because of course there are some men and women who are happy to talk through their problems with others but there are some who would prefer to only discuss such matters with a psychotherapist in Brighton or just about anywhere else in the UK. This is yet another illustration of the fact that we’re all different and we all have our own outlook on life.

 

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It’s easy to see why some people would struggle to speak openly at times, especially if they are seeking help with a serious problem. One of the more prevalent issues in the modern era is gambling addiction, a matter that can become increasingly difficult in part because of the ease of online gambling. It’s a sad yet inevitable fact that addicts can lose a significant sum of money in a matter of minutes, and those that are chasing the high of winning can get into a great deal of financial hardship.

 

If you speak to any Crawley psychotherapist about such matters, the chances are they will tell you that each individual patient has his or her own unique patterns of gambling. Some will be addicted to gaming machines that are found in many of our high street betting shops, while others might prefer to visit greyhound stadiums or racecourses and bet on races as they take place. For others, it may be playing cards, buying lottery tickets and scratch cards or perhaps even playing online bingo. No wonder the average psychotherapist in Caterham knows there are different ways to treat the problem.

 

Seeking Sussex therapy is the first step on the road to potential recovery

 

There was a time not so many years ago when a gambling addiction was a relatively rare thing, but these days it has become an issue that affects so many individuals and families. Whether an addict is betting on sports, card games, bingo or just about anything else, it’s important to remember that problems can be overcome, and the solution can be found far more quickly if the sufferer has professional help to turn to. Every Hove psychotherapist will have experience in dealing with such issues.

 

It seems that many marriages and other relationships are feeling the strain as well these days and dealing with problems in this area can be somewhat difficult. There are times when even the most seemingly successful marriage comes to an end, and in some cases they could have been saved if a Crawley psychotherapist had been brought in at an earlier stage. Perhaps one of the major problems is not realising that help is even needed, and by the time this realisation comes up it could perhaps be too late to save anything at all.

 

A friend of mine needed to contact a psychotherapist in Hove recently, and she had always been one of those people who seemed so assured and so capable of coping with just about anything. She had, and still has, a strong marriage, a couple of lovely kids, a good job that pays well and, luckily, she still has her health. The catalyst for her problem was when her father, with whom she had always been close, had started to suffer heart problems. As her beloved dad’s health continued to deteriorate, she found it increasingly hard to cope, and in the end it was starting to affect her marriage.

 

Unfortunately, her father died a few months later, and she found the whole process so difficult. She had always wanted to be the main organiser of the funeral, and she and her father had already discussed the finer points of the event in the past. As the big day approached, she become more and more upset, and she had to rely on the help of others to organise the funeral. The good news, although it came rather late, was that she got back on her feet with help from a skilled and experienced psychotherapist from Hove.

Movie nights are so much better when they start in the best Sussex pubs

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I like nothing better than seeing a good movie, and if the evening begins with a delicious meal in one of the good restaurants in Brighton then so much the better. I’m a big fan of going to the cinema, but one of my pet peeves is the price of food and drinks in the movie theatre itself. I would much rather visit a top quality Sussex gastropub and have a proper meal with a couple of glasses of wine, because I feel this represents much better value for money.

 

While I enjoy an eclectic range of films, I particularly like rom-coms. My favourite one of all has always been When Harry Met Sally, a 1989 offering that starred Meg Ryan and Billy Crystal. It’s perhaps best known for a scene in a restaurant in which Meg Ryan faked an orgasm, an eventuality that you are unlikely to ever witness in the best place to eat in Sussex, I would imagine. When it comes to evening dining Brighton has a great deal to offer the world, but iconic movie settings are unlikely to feature on the list.

 

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When I’m in the mood for the type of fine dining Sussex has become famous for, I like to choose one of those chic little restaurants that are to be found in the Lanes area of Brighton or perhaps in the back streets of Worthing. I love the fact that I live in an area which has become synonymous with culinary excellence, and another bonus is that a number of superb rural pubs in West Sussex can be found in attractive, tranquil villages which would not look out of place on the lid of a biscuit tin or a chocolate box.

 

Another aspect of movie nights which I don’t enjoy is when another viewer makes too much noise during the film showing. I find it very hard to concentrate on the dialogue when someone is constantly rustling sweet wrappers or slurping on their drink. The occasional sounds are not a problem at all, but some individuals seem to be forever making noises. Thankfully, I won’t usually be one of them because I would have already eaten in one of my favourite pubs in Sussex by the time I queue up at the cinema in order to see the latest blockbuster.

 

Gastropubs in Sussex are not just about small portions and delicate dining

 

If I am planning to see a film that is longer than the usual offerings, I tend to book a table at one of the pubs in East Sussex that specialise in heartier meals. I especially like classic British dishes such as bangers and mash, steak and chips or even toad in the hole, usually washed down by a couple of ice cold beers or a glass or two of red wine. Once I have had enough and my belly is happily full, I then head to the movie house and settle in for some action.

 

There was a time when I went off the cinema a little and preferred instead to wait until a movie that I wanted to see became available on cable TV. There was no particular reason to make me stay away, it was just that I’d had a change of heart. Those days are gone now, and I see films in all their glory on a big screen and with top of the range sound. As long as I savour some time in the best Sussex gastropubs before seeing the film I am a very happy person indeed.

 

If you are yet to discover the type of fine dining Brighton has become famous for, it may be time to find out for yourself why it has become so popular in the past few years. This is a wonderful region in which to enjoy a holiday, thanks to a great selection of landmarks, some superb shops and of course a picturesque waterfront. Long walks along the promenade in Brighton are a particularly pleasant activity, especially when the sun is shining and the weather is warm. If you like the view, you’ll like it even more from the i360 observation tower, as long as you have a head for heights.