Rima

Ms Rima Wansa

Psychotherapist (Registered)

“I am an experienced integrative counsellor and psychotherapist working in both private practice, and the voluntary sector. I offer both long and short term counselling/psychotherapy to individuals. I am accredited by the NCPS (Prof.), as well as a Registered Member of the BACP (Accred)”

About Me

As an experienced integrative psychotherapist, I offer a collaborative space for individuals to explore their unique concerns. We can work together for short or long terms, adapting our sessions to your pace and needs. My aim is to help you gain clarity and find constructive ways forward. Drawing on various approaches, I tailor support so you can make sense of challenges. Clients seeking a flexible, personalised approach from a registered professional often find our sessions a good fit.

Approach

Working across private practice and the voluntary sector has shaped a practical, collaborative way of working where your pace and priorities guide each session. In Brighton, Dubai or online I blend focused listening with gentle structure, offering short tasks, reflective exercises or mindfulness prompts between meetings when helpful, and I shift pace for grief, relocation or addiction concerns. Sessions tend to balance emotional exploration with clear steps you can try outside therapy. People seeking steady, personalised support often find this approach useful.
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Basic Information

In-person

Services

Services Offered:

  • Psych & Diagnostic Assessment

    Formal psychological testing to identify conditions, understand cognitive and emotional functioning, and guide treatment planning.

  • Advocacy

    Services that help individuals navigate healthcare, education, or social systems to ensure their mental health needs are recognised and met.

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  • Counseling

    A form of talk therapy providing a safe, confidential space to explore feelings, thoughts, and behaviours with a trained professional.

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  • Wellness Support

    Holistic support focused on overall well-being, including stress management, lifestyle balance, and building sustainable healthy habits.

  • Mindfulness

    The practice of paying deliberate attention to the present moment without judgement, used to reduce stress and increase awareness of automatic reactions.

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  • Online Therapy

    Therapy sessions conducted over video call, phone, or secure messaging, using the same professional methods delivered remotely.

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  • Psychoanalysis

    An in-depth therapy that explores unconscious patterns, early experiences, and inner conflicts to produce lasting psychological change, typically involving frequent sessions.

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  • Psychoeducation

    Structured information provided about a mental health condition (what it is, why it occurs, and what strategies can help) as part of the therapeutic process.

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  • Psychotherapy

    In-depth therapeutic work that explores patterns in thoughts, emotions, and relationships to produce lasting psychological change.

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  • Supervision

    Professional oversight for therapists and counsellors, providing guidance, ethical support, and reflective space for their clinical work.

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  • Guided Visualisation

    A relaxation technique in which a therapist guides you through calming mental imagery to reduce stress, anxiety, or pain.

Works With:

  • All ages
  • Adults
  • Elderly

Area of Expertise

Scope of Practice:

  • Relationship Issues

    Difficulties in romantic relationships, including communication problems, trust breakdowns, conflict patterns, or uncertainty about the relationship's future.

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  • Addiction

    A compulsive dependence on a substance or behaviour, such as alcohol, drugs, or gambling, that causes harmful consequences to health, relationships, or daily life.

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  • Life Transitions

    Major life changes, such as relocation, retirement, parenthood, or career shifts, that disrupt routine and require psychological adjustment.

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  • Grief & Loss

    The emotional, physical, and psychological response to the death of a loved one or another significant loss.

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  • Cross-Cultural

    The psychological challenges of living between two or more cultures, including identity conflicts, acculturation stress, and difficulties with belonging.

  • Mood Disorder

    A category of mental health conditions, including depression and bipolar disorder, in which a person's emotional state is significantly and persistently disrupted.

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  • Stress / Burnout

    The body and mind's response to prolonged or excessive demands. When sustained, it can lead to emotional exhaustion, detachment, and reduced functioning (burnout).

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  • Relocation / Expat

    The psychological challenges of moving to a new country or city, including loneliness, culture shock, identity shifts, and loss of social support.

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  • PTSD

    Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, a condition that develops after a traumatic event, causing flashbacks, nightmares, hypervigilance, and emotional numbness.

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  • Suicidal Thoughts

    Thoughts about ending one's own life, ranging from passive wishes to active plans. This is a sign of severe emotional distress that requires professional support.

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Professional Title:

  • Psychotherapist (Registered)

    A psychotherapist who is formally registered with a regulatory or professional body in their jurisdiction.

Credentials

Qualifications

Bachelor of Arts in Psychology

Richmond College: The America University

Year: 1996

Professional Diploma in Psychotherapeutic Counselling

Chrysalis

Year: 2020

Sophro-Analyste Integrative (Integrative Sophro-Analyst)

Institut Europeen de Sophro-Analyse

Year: 2017

Memberships

British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP)

Counsellor / Psychotherapist

Membership: 396269

Service Areas

Brighton Therapy Centre

In-person

Dubai, Brighton & Hove

United Kingdom

Dubai, United Kingdom