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Talk therapy and counselling
for every mind, body and soul.

Finally feel understood.

Whatever you're bringing, you're welcome here. Your relationships, your body, your history, your desires, your dreams. The things you’ve never quite found the words for, or the space to say out loud. Or what you've spoken of, but still carry.Whether we meet online or in person, my therapy sessions are open and follow you. We shape and deepen the work together as we go.Nothing is off the table. The stuff that feels too messy, too intimate, or too strange is often tucked away in the same aisle as the magic that heals us.You don’t need to be in crisis. You don’t need a diagnosis or fancy vocab. You simply need to be curious about what might lie beneath the surface.That’s enough. You’re in the right place.

How Therapy Works

How therapy with Jaz works

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1. We have a consultation call

We begin with a free, rougly 20‑minute consultation. You can share what has brought you to therapy, ask any questions, and get a sense of how I work. We'll decide together whether it feels like the right fit.

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2. Your first therapy session

If it feels right to continue, we'll arrange your first 50‑minute session. We'll discuss confidentiality, practical arrangements and begin exploring your experiences in a calm, thoughtful space.

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3. Ongoing therapy

Sessions are £65 and take place weekly at a set time, online or face-to-face in Brighton. As our work develops, patterns and themes can emerge, allowing deeper understanding and meaningful, lasting change.

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A few more things worth knowing before we begin...

A non-exhaustive list of what someone may choose to bring to a therapy session with Jaz, like the thing(s) that felt too silly, vague, vulgar, or too much to say anywhere else. Your sexuality, desire, and sensual experience, dreams, symbols and culture.
A non-exhaustive list of what a therapy session with Jaz shouldn't feel like, such as a quick-fix, rushed, rigid, scripted or talking to a blank screen.

Cat mum, plant lover, balkan

Hello, I'm Jaz.

I’m a third-culture person. I grew up in the UK with mixed Romanian and Serbian heritage. I know what it's like to perform versions of yourself while quietly feeling like someone else. Cultural identity, migration, belonging and othering are all woven into my psychology and therapeutic practice.I came into this work wanting to understand and aid my own mental wellbeing. I've had personal therapy for over a decade. I can only take you as far as I've gone myself, and I've gone deep.A Registered Member of the BACP, I've trained extensively in psychodynamic psychotherapy and counselling, working with the past, memories, dreams and the unconscious. I also volunteer with two leading mental health organisations and benefit from bi-weekly supervision to deepen my knowledge and approach.In other words, you're in safe hands, and you will be held week after week, for as long as you keep showing up.

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My diary is opening in August 2026

Ready to meet yourself a little more fully?

I'm offering counselling and therapy to a limited number of new clients from the latter half of August. I'd love to get to know you and see how we might work together.Pop your name, details and a short overview of what brings you to therapy in this form. You'll then be added to my client waitlist. I'll be in touch to arrange a complimentary consultation call within 2-3 days.We'll get to know one another and make sure we're a good fit, and you'll have the space to ask any questions before we begin.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What happens in the first session? +

The first session is an opportunity for us to get to know one another and see if we’re a good fit. We'll explore what brought you to therapy and your individual needs.

I don't work from a script of what a person, relationship, or life should look like. I aim to maintain a genuinely inclusive space, across culture, identity, sexual orientation, relationship structure, faith, and background.

How much do sessions cost? +

Sessions are £65 for 50 minutes. They take place weekly at the same time to provide consistency and help build a therapeutic relationship over time.

Do you offer online therapy? +

Yes. I work both online and face-to-face in Brighton. Right now, you can meet with me in person at New Road Psychotherapy, 28 New Road, BN1 1UG, Brighton. Online therapy offers the same confidential space and can be an effective way of accessing therapy wherever you're based.

How long will I need therapy for? +

There isn't a one-size-fits-all answer. Some people come for a few months, while others choose to work together for longer, sometimes over many years. We review our therapeutic work regularly and think together about what feels most suited to you.

Are sessions confidential? +

Yes. Everything you share is treated confidentially except in rare situations where there is a serious concern about your safety or someone else's. We discuss confidentiality during our first session and you can learn more about how I protect and honour your privacy via my Client Agreement.

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A note on AI

Talking to an AI at 2am when there’s nowhere else to go? I understand. Genuinely.But, chances are, what you're looking for is how to better connect with yourself and fellow humans. A virtual space that shapes itself entirely around you may bring some comfort. But it can’t change you.Real change comes from genuine encounters with another. Someone with their own reactions and limits, who may push back, and who is, in some fundamental way, not a mirror of you.This is the kind of therapeutic work I’ve spent years doing with people. It's powerful because it's alive, sometimes messy, always human.

Client reflection

Jaz held a steadiness I really needed, week after week. I began to trust myself, feel calmer and more grounded than I've ever been.

Face-to-face client · Brighton

Client reflection

I needed someone who genuinely understood cultural differences and didn't make assumptions. I finally felt able to speak honestly and not hold back.

Online client · UK

Client reflection

As the months go by, we find new ways for me to grow and find peace. I'm able to advocate for myself, listen to myself and see the patterns that controlled my life before.

Online client · Long-term work

Client reflection

Jaz made my first experience of therapy feel so much less daunting than I expected. She's warm, listens and showed me genuine care and compassion.

Face-to-face client · First experience of therapy

Client reflection

I was nervous to work with a therapist in a different country, but it was like being in the room with Jaz from the start. I felt safe and at ease, I didn't realise how much I needed to open up to someone.

Online client · International

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therapywithjaz | privacy policy

This privacy notice tells you how you may expect your therapist to handle your personal information.

Email: [email protected]

 We collect or use the following information to provide services:
  • Names and contact details
  • Addresses
  • Date of birth
  • Health information (including dietary requirements, allergies and health conditions)
  • Website user information (including user journeys and cookie tracking) session notes

    • We collect or use the following information to comply with legal requirements:

  • Name
  • Contact information
  • Any other personal information required to comply with legal obligations
  • Safeguarding information

    • Under UK data protection law, we must have a “lawful basis” for collecting and using your personal information.

    There is a list of possible lawful bases in the UK GDPR. You can find out more about lawful bases on the ICO’s website.

    Which lawful basis we rely on may affect your data protection rights, which are set out in brief below. You can find out more about your data protection rights and the exemptions which may apply on the ICO’s website:

  • Your right of access: You have the right to ask your therapist for copies of your personal information. You can request other information such as details about where we get personal information from and who we share personal information with. There are some exemptions which means you may not receive all the information you ask for. Read more about the right of access.
  • Your right to rectification: You have the right to ask your therapist to correct or delete personal information you think is inaccurate or incomplete. Read more about the right to rectification.
  • Your right to erasure: You have the right to ask your therapist to delete your personal information. Read more about the right to erasure.
  • Your right to restriction of processing: You have the right to ask your therapist to limit how we can use your personal information. Read more about the right to restriction of processing.
  • Your right to object to processing: You have the right to object to the processing of your personal data. Read more about the right to object to processing.
  • Your right to data portability: You have the right to ask that we transfer the personal information you gave your therapist to another organisation, or to you. Read more about the right to data portability.
  • Your right to withdraw consent: When we use consent as our lawful basis, you have the right to withdraw your consent at any time. Read more about the right to withdraw consent.

    • If you make a request, we must respond to you without undue delay and in any event within one month.

    To make a data protection rights request, please contact your therapist using the contact details at the top of this privacy notice.

    Our lawful bases for collecting or using personal information to provide services and goods are:

  • Consent: we have permission from you after we gave you all the relevant information. All of your data protection rights may apply, except the right to object. To be clear, you do have the right to withdraw your consent at any time.
  • Legitimate interests: we’re collecting or using your information because it benefits you, our organisation or someone else, without causing an undue risk of harm to anyone. All of your data protection rights may apply, except the right to portability. Our legitimate interests are:
  • Note-taking: to support the ongoing provision of counselling

    • Our lawful basis for collecting or using personal information for legal requirements is:
  • Contract:we have to collect or use the information so we can enter into or carry out a contract with you. All of your data protection rights may apply except the right to object.

    • For more information on our use of legitimate interests as a lawful basis you can get in touch using the contact details set out above.

    Directly from you.

    Your information is safely stored for a period of up to five years from the date of your final online, telephone or in-person therapy session.

    For more information on how long we store your personal information or the criteria we use to determine this, please get in touch using the details provided above.

  • Organisations we need to share information with for safeguarding reasons
  • Organisations we’re legally obliged to share personal information with
  • Emergency services

    • If you have any concerns about our use of your personal information, you can send a data protection complaint to: [email protected]

    If you remain unhappy with how we’ve used your data after raising a complaint directly, you can also complain to the ICO.

    The ICO’s address:
    Information Commissioner’s Office, Wycliffe House, Water Lane,
    Wilmslow,
    Cheshire,
    SK9 5AF

    Helpline number: 0303 123 1113

    Website: https://www.ico.org.uk/make-a-complaint

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    therapywithjaz | terms of use

    These terms of use ("Terms") govern your use of the 'therapywithjaz' website (the "Website"). By accessing or using this Website, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree, you must not use the Website.AboutThis Website is operated by 'therapywithjaz', a sole trader based in Brighton & Hove, England.Contact:[email protected]In these Terms, "I", "me", and "my" refer to therapywithjaz.Purpose of the website
    This Website is provided for general information about therapywithjaz and the services I offer. It is intended for individuals based worldwide, but all services offered are governed by the laws of England and Wales. The courts of England and Wales have exclusive jurisdiction over any disputes arising from these Terms or your use of this Website.    Nothing on this website constitutes clinical, legal, or professional advice. If you are in crisis or need immediate support, please contact an appropriate service such as Samaritans on: 116 123Access to the website
    I may update, suspend, or restrict access to all or part of the Website at any time, without notice. I do not guarantee that the Website will always be available or uninterrupted.    Acceptable use
    You must not misuse the Website. In particular, you must not use the Website in any way that is unlawful or fraudulent, attempt to gain unauthorised access to the Website or its systems, or introduce viruses or other harmful material.    Intellectual property
    All content on this Website, including text, graphics, logos, and layout, is owned by or licensed to therapywithjaz and are protected by intellectual property laws. You may view and print pages for your own personal use, but must not reproduce or exploit any content for commercial purposes without my prior written consent.    Reliance on information
    While I make reasonable efforts to ensure that information on this Website is accurate and up to date, I make no warranties as to its completeness or accuracy. Any reliance you place on information from this Website is at your own risk.    Limitation of liability
    To the fullest extent permitted by law, I exclude all liability for any loss or damage arising from your use of, or inability to use, the Website. Nothing in these Terms excludes liability for death or personal injury caused by negligence, or any other liability that cannot be excluded under English law.    Links to third-party websites
    This Website may contain links to third-party websites for convenience only. I have no control over the content of those websites and accept no responsibility for them.    Privacy
    My use of personal data is governed by my Privacy notice, published separately on this Website.    Changes to these terms
    I may update these Terms from time to time. Any changes will take effect when posted on this page. Your continued use of the Website constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.    Governing law
    These Terms are governed by the laws of England and Wales. The courts of England and Wales have exclusive jurisdiction over any disputes arising from these Terms or your use of this Website.

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