Find out more about our Maya Gadd, our founder and psychotherapist.

Hi, I'm Maya.

A good place to start is with why I created Third Therapy. Throughout my time working in various clinics and private practice, I was often asked if I could recommend a good therapist for someone’s friend, sibling etc. So I began keeping a list of trusted therapists I had worked with or known over the years - and that list gradually became what is now Third Therapy. It’s a space built on connection, trust, and the belief that the right therapeutic relationship can make all the difference.

A little more about me: my background is in the creative world. I studied an Arts BA and spent many years working in TV production, particularly in documentaries. I was always drawn to stories about real people navigating life’s challenges, and I eventually realised that the part of my job I loved most was supporting people through those moments. That realisation led me back to university to retrain as a therapist.

I often draw on my creative and production background in the therapeutic work. I’m comfortable working in the abstract - where so many of our feelings live - but I also love the clarity that comes from tackling a difficult problem collaboratively, with you.

One of the things that makes Third Therapy different, is we are all 'relational' in our approach (I'll write more on that separately) - but what it means is that we all work as humans, as equals to you as the client, building a relationship based on that equality. This is at the core of how I practice - I’m supportive, direct, and human. I talk to you like a real person - I’ll ask how your day’s been, I'll celebrate your wins, and most importantly, I'll be truthful with you.

I think therapy is about exploring parts of yourself that are lost, or difficult to face, and ultimately, trying very hard to accept those parts. In doing this, our relationship with ourselves, and with others, can shift and become more meaningful. The other part of therapy is understanding the patterns and knots that we are part of, and learning to untangle them. We can do this together, I’ll always be firmly in your corner—but I’ll also be there to challenge you when it feels right.

Works with:

Adult individuals, children, families.

Location:

East Sussex, UK 

Languages spoken:

English

Specialist areas of interest:

Racial identity, generational trauma, relationship patterns.

Training:

Psychodynamic Psychotherapy, MA

Goldsmiths University, London, Distinction

Humanistic & Psychodynamic Counselling, Graduate Certificate

Goldsmiths University, London

MBACP - Accredited Practitioner