Hastings Therapy Centre

14/11/2025

So you want to try psychotherapy. But what does it actually do?

An interesting read if you're thinking about starting therapy but, like many, are a bit overwhelmed by choice and where to start!

From psychoanalysis to existential therapy, there’s a bewildering variety of approaches – with one thing in common

05/11/2025

Next Friday is the first session of our brand new winter writing group.

This two-hour monthly group session is facilitated by Helen Gilbert, psychotherapist, writer and group facilitator, focusing on writing exercises designed to reflect on the winter hours.

It's a small group and spaces are booking up, so make sure you buy your tickets soon! More details can be found at the link below.

Welcome to Winter: A reflective writing group for the winter months., Fri 14 Nov 2025 - Fri 20 Feb 2026 - Welcome to Winter. A reflective writing group in Hastings running monthly throughout the winter. This two-hour monthly group session is facilitated by Helen Gilbert, psychotherapist, writer and....

03/11/2025

Low-cost therapy is available 🚨

If you live in Hastings & Rother, are unemployed, earning less than the living wage or receiving state support such as benefits, you can access our 24 sessions of low-cost therapy now.

Simply book your initial consultation through the link in our bio.

This is made possible thanks to funding received from The Goodwill Fund for Hastings and St Leonards at Sussex Community Foundation. Thank you! Sussex Community Foundation

Note: initial consultations will only be bookable whilst we have the funding to offer this service. We have limited space and do not operate a waiting list.

31/10/2025

Welcome to Winter: a reflective writing group for the winter months.

Psychotherapist, writer and group facilitator Helen Gilbert, is running a brand new two-hour monthly group writing session to carry you through the winter months.

The aim is to discover how you can get more out of your writing and how your writing can get more out of you, with writing exercises designed to reflect on the winter hours.

It will be a small group limited to 8 spaces, so make sure to book your spot asap! Book here - https://www.tickettailor.com/events/stillspacetherapy/1901296

10/09/2025

COMING UP

This weekend our very own Kerry Evans and Helen Gilbert are running a sold out workshop at Hasting Book Festival!

‘The Therapeutic Power of Writing’ is an interactive workshop that will explore how you can get more out of your writing and how your writing can get more out of you.

It will include the neuroscience on why writing and storytelling are good for wellbeing, the use of writing in psychotherapy, overcoming writers block and more.

Thank you to Hastings Book Festival 2025 for having us. It’s all kicking off this week, so check out their programme for more events!
https://www.hastingsbookfest.org/events/workshop-the-therapeutic-power-of-writing

28/07/2025

Read July's issue of the Therapeutic Thread here! https://mailchi.mp/brightontherapycentre/therapeutic-thread-july-2025

03/06/2025

We’re hiring!

Vacancies in both Brighton AND Hastings, we are looking for highly skilled therapists to join our management team at an exciting time of growth for our organisation.

Whether you are newly qualified or an experienced practitioner, we would love to hear from you.

More information about the role and how to apply can be found on our website - https://hastingstherapycentre.org.uk/join-the-team/ -centre-manager

Deadline: 2nd July!

14/05/2025

Did you know that 17% of Hastings residents report experiencing depression? That's 5% more than the national average.

This week is Mental Health Awareness Week. It can be hard to start a conversation about mental health, but talking does help.

Whether that's talking to people in your community, your family or friends. Or you can talk to us.

24/04/2025

We are very excited to say that all profits from sale of this beer will go towards funding our low and no-cost therapy for people in our community!

Thank you so much to The Hastings Project for the support and for choosing us as one of your charities to support. If you fancy trying some, you can find them on their online shop.

🍋 🍇🌴 FRESH PALE 🌴🍇🍋

We have a fresh batch of our 4.8% Pale Ale. A development on the previous recipe, with more tropical notes to compliment the zesty, citrus-laden profile.

Grist of Extra Pale, Wheat and Oats, with Cashmere, Motueka and Riwaka hops.

Delish.

This batch is all for the wonderful people of the . Specifically, profits will go towards helping with financial assistance in securing vital therapy for vulnerable people within the community.

AVAILABLE ON OUR WEBSHOP NOW.

Brewed as ever with the good people of

15/04/2025

“People are scared of breakdowns,” he says. But “a breakdown is the old you dying. Your brain is resetting itself. It’s taking care of you.”

David Williams lost his mother, his marriage fell apart and he was diagnosed with a brain tumour. But it took one more blow to bring him to tears

17/03/2025

Around on 10th April? Come and find us here!

📣Pints with Purpose is nearly here📣

Join us for an evening filled with community spirit, THP beers and incredible local initiatives. Whether you’re here for the beer, live music, the delicious food or to connect with inspiring local charities, this event is all about coming together for a good cause!

What’s in store?
💛 Meet the changemakers – get to know local charities making a real impact in our community. Whether you’re interested in volunteering, donating or just learning more, this is your chance to engage and get inspired
🍺 Beers by – sip on a pint brewed by THP while supporting a meaningful cause
🎵 Live music – by the wonderful .twangueros
🍴 Mouthwatering food from

Charities involved:

🗓️ Mark your calendars, bring your friends and let’s turn pints into purpose.

05/09/2024

Today is International Day of Charity so we wanted to hop on and say a huge thank you to everyone who makes our charitable work possible.

Thanks to the commitment of our therapists who dedicate their time to low-cost work, our grant funders, individual donors, and full-fee paying clients, we are able to provide high quality therapy to people who otherwise couldn’t afford it.

This work can make a huge difference to people’s lives, and we are grateful to everyone who joins us in this mission!