Struggling With Anxiety, Stress or Burnout?
Counselling, CBT & Coaching for Professionals in London & Sussex
Overcome anxiety, depression, and stress
Work/life balance with Mindbody Counselling & Coaching
My experience
I specialise in working with busy professionals, students and parents across East & West Sussex who are experiencing anxiety and depression—both at work or study and in their personal lives. If you're feeling stretched thin, constantly stressed, or like you're just going through the motions, you've come to the right place.
The truth is, what feels like anxiety or depression is often a signal that your work-life balance has tipped too far. Many employers misunderstand these symptoms and respond with the wrong approach, leaving you feeling even more isolated.
The Hidden Causes of Workplace Anxiety & Depression
Repressing Your Feelings & Needs
You've learned to "be strong" and keep a smile on your face. But underneath, you're people-pleasing—saying yes when you want to say no, accommodating others while your own needs go unmet.
The result? You lose touch with your values, your needs, and who you really are. You're living for external validation rather than internal fulfilment.
Missing Boundaries Between Work & Life
Do you check work emails at dinner? Take calls on weekends? Feel guilty for switching off?
Here's the problem: Without clear boundaries, your nervous system never fully relaxes. You're in a constant state of "on," which prevents your mind and body from recovering.
Living in the "Rat Race" Without Realising the Cost
You're ambitious. You want to succeed. But somewhere along the way, the drive to achieve became a source of exhaustion rather than excitement.
You don't have to choose between success and wellbeing. Through counselling and coaching, we'll find a sustainable path forward.
How CBT & Talking Therapy & Coaching Can Help
Together, we'll work on:
Improving Self-Awareness
Learning to recognise your own needs, values, and boundaries—so you can stop living on autopilot and start making intentional choices.
Setting Healthy Boundaries
Creating clear lines between work and personal life, so you can truly switch off, recharge, and be present with the people you love.
Breaking Free from People-Pleasing
Understanding where this pattern came from and developing the confidence to prioritise your own wellbeing without guilt.
Managing Anxiety, Depression & Burnout
Using evidence-based CBT techniques to reduce symptoms, build resilience, and prevent future burnout.
Paul Weeden mBacp M.A
My experience
I'm a dad, musician/music producer,BACP registered therapist & coach who knows firsthand that life can change in an instant.
I've survived a sudden ruptured aortic aneurysm—a brush with death that could have ended everything. That experience reinforced what I already knew from decades of working with anxiety, depression, and trauma: life is precious, time is limited, and we can't afford to live inauthentically.
For over 25 years, I've practiced karate and martial arts. For nearly 20 years, daily yoga and meditation. I use breathwork, cold water therapy, and the Wim Hof Method—not as hobbies, but as tools for staying grounded, present, and alive.
These practices aren't separate from my therapeutic work. They are my therapeutic work. When I help clients manage panic attacks with breathwork, or recommend martial arts for building confidence, I'm sharing what's kept me sane, strong, and connected to myself.
My approach integrates:
Person centred counselling• Psychodynamic counselling • CBT • Existential psychology • Mindfulness- Embodiment Coaching
I work with professionals in Seaford, Hove, and across Sussex who are burned out, anxious, depressed, or simply tired of going through the motions.
My job is to help you make peace with your past and design a life that feels real.
I draw from teachers as diverse as Bruce Lee, Brené Brown, Jordan Peterson, and Wim Hof. From ancient philosophies like Buddhism and Stoicism. From the wisdom of the body that martial arts and yoga have taught me.
But mostly, I draw from lived experience—surviving what shouldn't be survivable teaches you what matters.
I'm not here to give you surface-level advice. I'm here to help you confront what you've been avoiding, reconnect with who you actually are, and build a life worth living—before it's too late.
Empowering You to Achieve Happiness
Personal self-development
Our individual counseling services are designed to help you overcome personal challenges and achieve your goals. I provide a supportive and non-judgmental space where you can explore your thoughts and feelings, gain insights into your behaviour and patterns, and develop strategies for positive change.
Couples Counselling
Couples counselling can help you and your partner improve communication, resolve conflicts, and build a stronger relationship. Whether you are facing challenges related to intimacy, trust, or other issues, our experienced therapists can help you work through them and achieve greater satisfaction in your relationship.
Child & Adolescent Counselling
I've been supporting children and adolescents at schools and colleges for many years. I'm fully DBS checked and my counselling services are designed to help young people overcome a range of challenges, including anxiety, depression, behavioural issues, and more.
I use evidence-based techniques to help children and teens develop coping skills, improve self-esteem, and achieve greater success in school and other areas of life.
Addiction Counselling
Addiction counselling services can help you overcome substance abuse and other addictive behaviours. I use a holistic evidence-based approach to help you develop coping skills, build a support network, and achieve lasting recovery. I recognise that addiction is often a symptom of unmet needs and trauma.
We also provide support for family members affected by addiction.
Career Coaching
My career coaching helps you identify your strengths, interests, and values, and develop a structured plan to achieve your career goals. I provide guidance on job search strategies, resume writing, interviewing skills, and the practical side of building your career—but I go deeper than traditional career advice.
- Goal setting & structured task planning – Breaking big dreams into clear, actionable daily tasks with accountability
- Habit tracking systems – Building sustainable routines that stick, with accountability check-ins
- Fear breaking – Confronting what terrifies you and doing it anyway
- Self-sabotage hacking – Identifying your patterns and rewiring them before they derail you
- Accountability partnerships – Regular check-ins to keep you on track and honest
- Overcoming creative blocks – Understanding what's really stopping you (hint: it's usually fear)
- Building unshakeable confidence – Developing belief in your work and your worth
- Time management for creatives – Structuring your day to balance creation, promotion, admin, and life
- Financial mindset shifts – Moving from "starving artist" to sustainable professional
- Dealing with rejection – Building resilience in industries full of "no"
Career Coaching for Creatives & Entrepreneurs
For Musicians, Artists, Designers & Business Owners
As a musician and producer myself, I have extensive experience helping musicians, artists, designers, and business entrepreneurs navigate the unique challenges of building creative careers. You've mastered your craft—but mastering the business side, the mental game, and the sustainable career is a completely different skill set.
Whether you're a musician struggling to book gigs, an artist afraid to price your work, a designer battling imposter syndrome, or an entrepreneur paralyzed by perfectionism—I understand. Most creative professionals and business owners struggle with the same issues: fear of failure, fear of success, imposter syndrome, procrastination, inconsistent income, and the exhausting cycle of self-doubt.
The reality? Many musicians can master their instrument but struggle to manage their music career. Many artists create brilliant work but freeze when it's time to sell. Many designers deliver incredible client work but neglect their own brand. Many entrepreneurs have game-changing ideas but can't execute consistently. Talent isn't the problem—the mental blocks are.
Common Creative Career Blocks
Fear of Failure
Paralysed by "what if it doesn't work?"
Fear of Success
Sabotaging opportunities unconsciously
Low Self-Esteem
Not believing you deserve success
Lack of Focus
Jumping between projects without finishing
Procrastination
Avoiding the work that matters most
Imposter Syndrome
Feeling like a fraud despite your skills
What We Work On Together
- Goal setting & follow-through – Breaking big dreams into achievable daily actions
- Self-discipline without burnout – Creating sustainable routines that work with your creative energy
- Overcoming creative blocks – Understanding what's really stopping you (hint: it's usually fear)
- Building confidence – Developing unshakeable belief in your work and your worth
- Time management for creatives – Balancing creation, promotion, admin, and life
- Financial mindset – Shifting from "starving artist" to sustainable professional
- Dealing with rejection – Building resilience in an industry full of "no"
- Marketing yourself authentically – Promoting your work without feeling sleazy
Special focus for musicians:
I understand the unique pressures of the music industry—performance anxiety, studio perfectionism, tour burnout, and the challenge of staying creative while hustling for gigs. We'll address both the practical career strategies and the mental health side that most "music business" advice ignores.develop self-compassion, and improve your relationships with others.
Why This Works
I'm not a business coach who's never created art or built something from scratch. I'm a working musician, producer, and someone who understands both the creative process and the entrepreneurial hustle. I've worked extensively with musicians navigating the music industry, artists building sustainable practices, designers growing their client base, and entrepreneurs launching ventures.
I combine creative industry insight with proven therapeutic approaches—CBT, goal-setting frameworks, and accountability structures that work for creative and entrepreneurial brains. We'll explore why you sabotage yourself, then build practical strategies to stop doing it.
We'll uncover the beliefs holding you back—"I'm not good enough," "real artists don't care about money," "I should be further along by now"—and replace them with ones that serve you. Whether you're a musician, artist, designer, or entrepreneur, you don't need more talent. You need clarity, confidence, and a plan.
Let's build a creative career or business that feels authentic, sustainable, and successful—on your terms.
ADHD, Autism & Neurodiversity Support
My experience with neurodiversity
I have extensive experience working with neurodiverse students and young people—from SEND schools to colleges and universities across Sussex. If you're navigating life with ADHD, autism, or other neurodivergent traits, you already know the world wasn't designed with your brain in mind.
I've worked alongside students who've been misunderstood, mislabeled, and told to "just try harder." I've supported young people in SEND schools who struggle with anxiety, meltdowns, and feeling different. I've counseled college and university students who are brilliant but overwhelmed—juggling deadlines, social expectations, and sensory overload while trying to figure out who they are.
Here's what I understand: Being neurodiverse isn't a deficit. It's a different operating system. My job isn't to "fix" you—it's to help you understand how your brain works, build strategies that actually fit your life, and reduce the anxiety and shame that often come with being neurodivergent in a neurotypical world.
What We Work On Together
- Understanding your neurodivergent traits – What ADHD or autism actually means for YOU, not textbook definitions
- Executive function strategies – Time management, organization, and planning that work with your brain, not against it
- Managing anxiety and overwhelm – Tools for sensory overload, social exhaustion, and racing thoughts
- Emotional regulation – Navigating meltdowns, shutdowns, and intense emotions
- Social skills and relationships – Understanding unspoken rules, making friends, and setting boundaries
- Self-advocacy – Asking for accommodations, explaining your needs, and standing up for yourself
- Identity and self-acceptance – Moving from shame to pride in being neurodiverse
- Academic and career support – Study strategies, exam anxiety, and workplace challenges
Late diagnosis? Many of my clients discover they're ADHD or autistic as teenagers or adults. That "aha moment" can be liberating—but also overwhelming. We'll work through what this means for you, process past experiences through a new lens, and build a future that honors how your brain actually works.
Who I Work With
SEND Students
Young people in special educational needs schools navigating emotional regulation, social challenges, and building confidence.
College Students
Managing coursework, transitions, executive function challenges, and the pressure of "adulting" with ADHD or autism.
University Students
Balancing academic demands, social life, independence, and mental health while being neurodiverse in a demanding environment.
Young Adults
Navigating early careers, relationships, and life transitions with ADHD, autism, or late diagnoses.
Contact Us
Ready to Take the First Step?
Let's work together to create lasting positive change and achieve a better work-life balance in your life.
Mindbody Counselling
1 Sandgate Cl, Seaford BN25 3LL, UK
Hours
Open today | 08:30 – 17:00 |
Contact Us
Ready to Take the First Step?
Let's work together to create lasting positive change and achieve a better work-life balance in your life.
Mindbody Counselling
Tree of Life Centre, Portland Rd, Brighton and Hove, Hove, UK
Hours
Open today | 08:30 – 17:00 |