What Type Of Therapy Do You Practise: Therapeutic Counsellor
I Specialise In: I work mostly with women in all aspects of therapeutic mental health care but specialise in difficulties relating to abuse and trauma. I also support those who have been bereaved, experienced baby loss, and suffering from anxiety, or simply finding it hard to meet life’s challenges. I generally work with women of all ages, however, I am quite happy to engage with a man.
How Exactly Does Your Therapy Work?: My approach is Integrative with a Person-Centred Foundation. I work with the client holistically, drawing from a variety of therapeutic approaches to suit the clients personality, difficulties, and life experiences.
What kinds of symptoms have people who seek your services usually presenting with: The issues which my clients bring can be quite varied, female sexual trauma, anxiety, bereavement, fertility issues, women’s health and baby loss.
How might your therapy have helped them: The provision of a safe, confidential and non-judgemental environment. Somewhere where they can be whoever they need to be.
How Often Might A Client Typically Need To See You: Weekly. However, due to external or financial issues, some clients attend fortnightly.
What Is The Cost Of Your Sessions: I charge £25 for the initial session and if a client chooses to engage further, the charge is £45. All sessions last 50 minutes.
What Are Your Typical Working Hours/Opening Times: Tuesday to Friday. 8 am to 8 pm. I am based in Kings Hill but also have a therapy room in Tunbridge Wells.
Are your sessions/ suitable for: Physically Disabled People/Wheelchair Users/Those with additional needs Adults Teens/Young Adults: Suitable for Adults
When a client has completed all their therapy(s) with you, what do you hope to have changed for them, compared to when you first met them: An increased self-awareness, to enable them to move forward in the direction which they wish to follow.
A greater clarity for themselves regarding their issues.
A confidence that they have had their voice heard and been able to tell their truth.
What worries might a client have before contacting you to book : The issues which my clients bring can be quite varied, female sexual trauma, anxiety, bereavement, fertility issues, women’s health and baby loss.
How long have you been practising for: Therapeutic Diploma in 2017. Practising counselling skills as a Specialist Midwife for Antenatal and Postnatal Mental Health prior to becoming self-employed in 2018.
What is the name of your professional association (if any): BACP
What type of insurance do you have: Professional Liability insurance. Towergate
What Areas (Geographically) Can You Accept Clients From: Kings Hill, Maidstone, Gravesend, Rochester, Sevenoaks and Tunbridge Wells
Do you do online sessions: Yes
Do you do telephone sessions: No
Is your therapy mobile (you travel to the client): No
