Passive-Aggressive Behavior Therapists in Brighton & Hove

Understanding Passive-Aggressive Behavior

Passive-aggressive behavior is a form of indirect expression of anger, where individuals avoid direct confrontation but express their frustration through subtle, negative actions. This behavior can include procrastination, backhanded compliments, or intentional inefficiency. While it may seem less harmful than outright aggression, passive-aggressive behavior can damage relationships and lead to misunderstandings.

The Role of Therapy in Managing Passive-Aggressive Behavior

Therapy helps individuals recognize and address the underlying emotions driving their passive-aggressive behavior. Counselling focuses on improving communication skills, teaching individuals to express their emotions more directly, and fostering healthier ways of dealing with conflict.

Building Emotional Awareness

Through therapy, individuals learn to become more aware of their emotions and the impact their behavior has on others. Counselling helps individuals develop the emotional intelligence needed to manage their anger and frustrations in more constructive ways.

Improving Communication and Conflict Resolution

Therapy focuses on helping individuals improve their communication and conflict-resolution skills, allowing them to express their needs and emotions more openly and resolve disagreements in a healthy manner.

Recognizing passive-aggressive behavior
Building emotional awareness
Improving communication skills
Developing healthier conflict resolution

Passive-Aggressive Behavior specialists based in Brighton & Hove

All therapists listed are verified and based in Brighton & Hove.

Brighton

Alison Sutcliffe

Psychotherapist & EMDR Therapist

I work with high-functioning adults in Brighton who might look like they're coping on the outside but feel overwhelmed, disconnected or stuck underneath. Does this sound like you? I am an accredited, experienced psychotherapist (15 years) & my role is to help you make sense of what is happening &, through the process of our work together, free you up to live your life more fully.I am specialised in working with how our early years, as well as subsequent experiences, impact how we show up in the present: anxious/ depressed/ traumatised/ frustrated/ lost.I offer Individual Counselling, Psychotherapy, Eye Movement Desensitisation Reprocessing (EMDR) (as well as Clinical Supervision to my colleagues).We can work online as well as 30 Grand Parade, Brighton, BN2 9QA.

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Brighton

Robyn Lang

Person Centred Counsellor

My approach is humanistic and person-centred. I offer a warm, confidential and non-judgemental space where you can slow down, feel heard and explore your experiences at your own pace. I believe that developing a greater understanding of ourselves can help us make sense of our emotions, relationships, patterns and the stories we carry with us.In addition to working privately I have also worked with Wellbeing in the Arts since 2023, offering low-cost counselling to creatives working in film, theatre and TV. I am a BACP Registered Counsellor with over nine years' experience and work in accordance with the BACP Ethical Framework. I bring a trauma-informed and inclusive approach to my practice.I offer in-person counselling in central Brighton, Hove, and online counselling across the UK. Couples counselling is also available in person in Brighton and Hove. If you would like to explore whether counselling might be right for you, please do get in touch.

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