Dr Brian Solts BA (Oxon), DClinPsych, AFBPsS, MInstGA
Having trained as a clinical psychologist and group analytic psychotherapist within the NHS, I have mainly worked with individuals, couples and groups over the age of 18. I see human relationships and social relatedness as central to mental health and wellbeing. My therapeutic practice is informed by ‘relational models’ such as attachment theory, group analytic and psychodynamic theories, in the context of a person’s unique upbringing, their sociocultural & spiritual background, and their development through life.
I offer initial psychological assessments and consultations to help someone understand their presenting difficulties. I would think with them about the type of therapy that might help most, for instance psychodynamic psychotherapy, CBT (cognitive behavioural therapy), IPT (interpersonal psychotherapy) or systemic work for couples. We would develop a psychological formulation based on how we come to understand the best way forward.
I worked in the NHS for 33 years within adult mental health community mental health teams, psychiatric inpatient and specialist services, as well as acute medical hospitals and sexual health services for people affected by HIV/AIDS. I was appointed as a Consultant Clinical Psychologist in 2004, leading andmanaging services, and supervising others in their work.
Since 2023, I have worked independently in private practice, offering face-to-face sessions in Brighton or online.
I can help with these kinds of problems:
- Depression, including postnatal depression;
- Loss and bereavement; complex grief
- Anxiety related problems including stress
- Relationship and family issues, including adverse childhood events
- Work related problems
I offer:
- Brief psychological therapy
- Focused Psychodynamic Psychotherapy
- Interpersonal therapy (IPT)
- Longer Term Group Analytic Psychotherapy
- Time-limited group work
In addition I provide:
- Clinical Supervision
- Clinical Consultations for Qualified Psychologists and Psychotherapists
- Teaching and Training
- Team facilitation and development work
Professional qualifications and code of ethics:
- Member of the British Psychological Society (BPS) (70234), the Institute of Group Analysis (IGA) and the Group Analytic Society International (GASI). Qualified individual & group IPT practitioner and supervisor and a member of IPT-UK (https://www.iptuk.net) and the international society for IPT (ISIPT) https://interpersonalpsychotherapy.org
- Regulated by the Health & Care Professions Council (PYL21151) as a Practitioner Psychologist.
- Fully insured and abide by the codes of ethics and practice within my professional associations: the Health & Care Professionals Council (HCPC), the British Psychological Society (BPS), the Institute of Group Analysis (IGA) and IPT-UK.
- DBS checked and registered with the Information Commissioners Office (ICO)
Please do leave me a message if you would like to discuss how I might be able to help you, either through our practice telephone number 01273 682544 or via email by filling in the contact form.