Viviana Doctorovich, UKCP Accredited Psychotherapist

Viviana Doctorovich

Hove BN3
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Viviana Doctorovich, UKCP Accredited Psychotherapist

Viviana Doctorovich

Hove BN3
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About Me

Feeling anxious, burnt out, or disconnected from yourself? You don’t need to have it all figured out before getting in touch.

I’m a psychotherapist offering individual therapy for adults in Hove, Brighton and online, in English and Spanish. Many of the people I work with are neurodivergent or work in creative and tech industries. After two decades in design and technology myself, I understand the pressure to perform, and what it costs.

My practice is built on a simple foundation: you deserve a safe, non-judgmental space where you can let your guard down, drop the pressure to conform, and be truly understood.

I offer a free 15-minute video consultation. This is a relaxed, no-obligation opportunity for us to meet, talk about what you're hoping to get out of therapy, and see if we're a good fit to work together.

My Approach

No two people experience anxiety, depression, grief or trauma in exactly the same way, so I don’t offer one-size-fits-all solutions. I work in a person-centred way: with warmth, patience and genuine curiosity about how things are for you. My aim is to be a steady, unhurried presence, so that you can say what’s really going on without worrying about being judged.
My work is also informed by mindfulness, neuroscience, Internal Family Systems and somatic approaches. These help us understand not just what you think, but what you feel and carry in your body. If you’re neurodivergent, I bring an affirming approach that respects the way your mind works, rather than trying to fix it.
I work with people facing many different challenges, including:
* Anxiety and overwhelm
* Burnout and perfectionism
* Depression and low mood
* Phobias and intrusive thoughts
* Childhood trauma
* Cancer, chronic illness and health-related struggles
* Major life transitions
Some people come for a few months to work through something specific. Others want longer-term space to understand themselves more deeply. We’ll find the pace and length that feels right for you, and we can review it together as we go.

I work with

  • Individuals

Special Interests

Like all UKCP registered psychotherapists and psychotherapeutic counsellors I can work with a wide range of issues, but here are some areas in which I have a special interest or additional experience.

Many people with ADHD arrive at therapy after years of feeling “too much” or “not enough”, whether they’re diagnosed, self-identified or still wondering. I offer a space to make sense of how your mind works, and to look at the overwhelm, shame and exhaustion that often come from trying to keep up. Together we can find ways of living that fit you, rather than asking you to fit a mould that never did.
Anxiety can look like constant worry, a racing mind, tension in your body, or a quiet sense that something is wrong even when nothing is. In our work, we’ll get curious about what your anxiety is trying to protect you from, and I’ll support you in finding steadier ground, both in how you think and in how you feel in your body. There’s no pressure to “calm down” in here. We’ll go at a pace that feels manageable.
I work with autistic adults, including those who were diagnosed late, are self-identified, or are exploring whether autism fits their experience. My approach is affirming and respects the way your mind works. Therapy can be a place to unmask, make sense of your sensory and social experiences, and recover from burnout without being told to change who you are.
Depression isn’t always sadness. It can feel like flatness, exhaustion, numbness, or losing interest in things that used to matter. I offer a patient, non-judgmental space where you don’t have to explain or justify how you feel. We’ll move at a pace that suits you, making room for what’s heavy and, over time, for what helps you feel more connected to yourself and to life.
Trauma can come from a single overwhelming event or from experiences that built up over time, particularly in childhood. I work gently and at your pace, and we will never go further than feels safe. Alongside talking, I draw on mindfulness and body-based approaches, because trauma is often held in the body as much as the mind. The aim is to help you feel safer in your own life and more at home in yourself.

Types of Therapies Offered

  • Person Centred Psychotherapist

What I can help with

  • ADHD
  • Anxiety
  • Autism
  • Bereavement
  • Cancer
  • Chronic Illness
  • Cultural Issues
  • Depression
  • Disability
  • Divorce
  • Health-related Issues
  • Identity Problems
  • Mental Health Issues
  • Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
  • Online Counselling
  • Post-Traumatic Stress
  • Relationships
  • Sexual Abuse
  • Sexuality
  • Stress
  • Suicide
  • Trauma

Types of sessions

  • Face to Face - Long Term
  • Face to Face - Short Term
  • Online Therapy

Hove Office

New Road Psychotherapy
73 Church Rd
Hove BN3 2BB
United Kingdom (UK)

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Cost:

£60

Brighton Office

New Road Psychotherapy Brighton
28 New Road
Brighton BN1 1UG
United Kingdom (UK)

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Cost:

£60

UKCP College

  • Humanistic and Integrative Psychotherapy College (HIPC)
Viviana Doctorovich

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