Counselling in Bearsted

I am an integrative counsellor offering talking therapy to teenagers and adults (for issues including self harm, anxiety, low moods, relationships, OCD & baby loss), as well as specialising in eating disorders and self harm. I have experience of working with anorexia, bulimia, over-eating, binging, arfid, and all the many EDs that don't fit in to a tick box. I work remotely (online via video sessions), with clients across the UK. I offer client centrered talking therapy, CBT-E, CBT-T and CBT-AR (Arfid). I have worked within many secondary schools delivering self harm workshops & 1:1 support, & as a consultant for ED charities.
I am an integrative counsellor offering talking therapy to teenagers and adults (for issues including self harm, anxiety, low moods, relationships, OCD & baby loss), as well as specialising in eating disorders and self harm. I have experience of working with anorexia, bulimia, over-eating, binging, arfid, and all the many EDs that don't fit in to a tick box. I work remotely (online via video sessions), with clients across the UK. I offer client centrered talking therapy, CBT-E, CBT-T and CBT-AR (Arfid). I have worked within many secondary schools delivering self harm workshops & 1:1 support, & as a consultant for ED charities.

I offer a safe, non-judgemental space where people are able to work through mental health difficulties that they may be experiencing. Some examples may include, Stress, Work-Based difficulties, Relationship Difficulties, Disordered Eating, Depression, Low Mood, Generalised Anxiety Disorder, Social Anxiety Disorder, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, Health Anxiety, Body Dysmorphic Disorder, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, Panic Disorder and Specific Phobias. I aim to work with clients to identify and work on achieving their goals during our therapy together, allowing them to become their own therapist.
I offer a safe, non-judgemental space where people are able to work through mental health difficulties that they may be experiencing. Some examples may include, Stress, Work-Based difficulties, Relationship Difficulties, Disordered Eating, Depression, Low Mood, Generalised Anxiety Disorder, Social Anxiety Disorder, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, Health Anxiety, Body Dysmorphic Disorder, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, Panic Disorder and Specific Phobias. I aim to work with clients to identify and work on achieving their goals during our therapy together, allowing them to become their own therapist.

Learning to accept the truth about needing help is sometimes the hardest part. It is however a process not an event. If you suffered chronic stress as a child or in the early years of adulthood, chances are, you amazingly created a lot of coping mechanisms that have helped you survive the situation. But what tends to happen with trauma is that we get stuck in those patterns of thinking, feeling and behaviour and unless unpacked, they are impossible to change, even though they stopped serving you long time ago.
Learning to accept the truth about needing help is sometimes the hardest part. It is however a process not an event. If you suffered chronic stress as a child or in the early years of adulthood, chances are, you amazingly created a lot of coping mechanisms that have helped you survive the situation. But what tends to happen with trauma is that we get stuck in those patterns of thinking, feeling and behaviour and unless unpacked, they are impossible to change, even though they stopped serving you long time ago.

Hi, I'm Jules and I offer affordable counselling in the Maidstone area. Sometimes we all need to reach out for support, and often the people around us are too busy, or too close to the problem to help, leaving us feeling alone and isolated. I offer a safe, confidential space for you to fully explore how you are feeling and help you resolve the issues. I am an integrative counsellor, using a number of different counselling modalities including cognitive and psychotherapy. This means I can tailor how I work with you to create a truly personalised plan in response to your needs.
Hi, I'm Jules and I offer affordable counselling in the Maidstone area. Sometimes we all need to reach out for support, and often the people around us are too busy, or too close to the problem to help, leaving us feeling alone and isolated. I offer a safe, confidential space for you to fully explore how you are feeling and help you resolve the issues. I am an integrative counsellor, using a number of different counselling modalities including cognitive and psychotherapy. This means I can tailor how I work with you to create a truly personalised plan in response to your needs.

I use an integrative approach and my style is focused on empathy and respect. My focus is to help you alleviate your pain and discover how your feelings and thoughts are affecting your life. I will help you understand your life experiences and how they may have led you to be feeling unhappy, anxious, or confused.
I use an integrative approach and my style is focused on empathy and respect. My focus is to help you alleviate your pain and discover how your feelings and thoughts are affecting your life. I will help you understand your life experiences and how they may have led you to be feeling unhappy, anxious, or confused.

Are you feeling worried, stuck, or held back by something that happened in the past? Maybe you feel inadequate in some way, or self conscious. Whatever your problem I'm here to help you feel better about yourself, and more deserving of the life you really want. It's surprising what can be achieved by simply devoting time to talking about your problems with someone who is trained to help you reflect. I'm an integrative counsellor which means that while we mainly talk about the here and now, I sometimes invite you to talk about your past too, in order for you to identify patterns - Your unique experiences effect how you see life.
Are you feeling worried, stuck, or held back by something that happened in the past? Maybe you feel inadequate in some way, or self conscious. Whatever your problem I'm here to help you feel better about yourself, and more deserving of the life you really want. It's surprising what can be achieved by simply devoting time to talking about your problems with someone who is trained to help you reflect. I'm an integrative counsellor which means that while we mainly talk about the here and now, I sometimes invite you to talk about your past too, in order for you to identify patterns - Your unique experiences effect how you see life.

Sometimes life can be a challenge. You may be struggling with situations or relationships that are causing you some distress. As a counsellor, I will help you to explore your problems in a safe and confidential space. Together, we will look at different coping strategies and techniques, and also consider any unresolved issues that may be going on for you. Our sessions together can help to bring about the change you seek as well as giving you a greater understanding of the difficulties you currently face and ultimately, arrive at a place that is more balanced and peaceful
Sometimes life can be a challenge. You may be struggling with situations or relationships that are causing you some distress. As a counsellor, I will help you to explore your problems in a safe and confidential space. Together, we will look at different coping strategies and techniques, and also consider any unresolved issues that may be going on for you. Our sessions together can help to bring about the change you seek as well as giving you a greater understanding of the difficulties you currently face and ultimately, arrive at a place that is more balanced and peaceful

Are you concerned your partner/friend/family member is a narcissist? Perhaps you know they are but feel stuck. Maybe your previous relationship was toxic, leaving you afraid to date again. As well as working with anxiety, depression, anger issues, relationship problems and much more. I have many years experience in helping clients free themselves from the total devastation that narcissistic abuse brings. I know from first hand experience how it feels to be love bombed, devalued, gaslit, manipulated and then ultimately discarded. To be left feeling as though your soul has been sucked out and questioning who you even are!
Are you concerned your partner/friend/family member is a narcissist? Perhaps you know they are but feel stuck. Maybe your previous relationship was toxic, leaving you afraid to date again. As well as working with anxiety, depression, anger issues, relationship problems and much more. I have many years experience in helping clients free themselves from the total devastation that narcissistic abuse brings. I know from first hand experience how it feels to be love bombed, devalued, gaslit, manipulated and then ultimately discarded. To be left feeling as though your soul has been sucked out and questioning who you even are!
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Life is overwhelming sometimes. Are you struggling with anxiety, depression, relationship issues, low self-esteem, or past trauma? Do you want to feel free from your past and more confident to handle what life throws your way? Do you want to talk to someone who will listen without judgement and respond with genuine empathy?
Life is overwhelming sometimes. Are you struggling with anxiety, depression, relationship issues, low self-esteem, or past trauma? Do you want to feel free from your past and more confident to handle what life throws your way? Do you want to talk to someone who will listen without judgement and respond with genuine empathy?

charles flint counselling
Psychotherapist, MBACP Accred
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
West Malling ME19
I feel successful counselling is built on a foundation of a good therapeutic relationship. I will work with you and try to build that relationship. I will do this by treating everything we talk about as confidential, being honest, genuine, respectful and non-judgemental. This will build trust between us and of the counselling process, which will enable you to explore your feelings and thoughts at your own pace and in a safe space. During counselling we will work together to build those foundations which will enable, underpin and reinforce a productive therapeutic relationship that can help you to discover solutions.
I feel successful counselling is built on a foundation of a good therapeutic relationship. I will work with you and try to build that relationship. I will do this by treating everything we talk about as confidential, being honest, genuine, respectful and non-judgemental. This will build trust between us and of the counselling process, which will enable you to explore your feelings and thoughts at your own pace and in a safe space. During counselling we will work together to build those foundations which will enable, underpin and reinforce a productive therapeutic relationship that can help you to discover solutions.

As a woman, do you put other people's needs above your own and find it difficult to say no? Maybe it's hard to say how you really feel or to ask for what you need? Do you find being nice all the time and avoiding upsetting anyone could be taking it’s toll, especially when you already feel stressed and overwhelmed by the many roles and relationships in your life? I wonder what life would look like if you felt calmer and more confident in yourself? How would it change your personal relationships and your life in general? What would it feel like to be able to voice what it is you want? It's certainly challenging being a woman today.
As a woman, do you put other people's needs above your own and find it difficult to say no? Maybe it's hard to say how you really feel or to ask for what you need? Do you find being nice all the time and avoiding upsetting anyone could be taking it’s toll, especially when you already feel stressed and overwhelmed by the many roles and relationships in your life? I wonder what life would look like if you felt calmer and more confident in yourself? How would it change your personal relationships and your life in general? What would it feel like to be able to voice what it is you want? It's certainly challenging being a woman today.

I strive to be an approachable, warm and accepting counsellor who can offer you a confidential, safe and non-judgemental space to talk about whatever it is that is troubling you. I work integratively, but I do so from a philosophically person-centered standpoint, in a relaxed yet respectful environment. I can help restore past issues and facilitate positive change, often in as few as six sessions, using a Solution Focused/CBT approach that focuses on overcoming life obstacles and moving away from feeling 'stuck'. I can help you with building confidence, resilience and focusing on new achievements and becoming goal oriented.
I strive to be an approachable, warm and accepting counsellor who can offer you a confidential, safe and non-judgemental space to talk about whatever it is that is troubling you. I work integratively, but I do so from a philosophically person-centered standpoint, in a relaxed yet respectful environment. I can help restore past issues and facilitate positive change, often in as few as six sessions, using a Solution Focused/CBT approach that focuses on overcoming life obstacles and moving away from feeling 'stuck'. I can help you with building confidence, resilience and focusing on new achievements and becoming goal oriented.

Hello, my name is Helena Prentice (Dip.Psych.Couns.MBACP) and I am a qualified Psychotherapist and Counsellor and a member of the BACP (British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy). I am insured and hold an up-to-date Disclosure and Barring Service Certificate. Prior to running my private practice, Enlightened Minds Therapy, I worked within an NHS setting providing therapy to adults and children. I have worked within a cancer care support centre, helping those bereaved, going through treatment and the terminally ill and I have also provided voluntary support within a substance abuse residential rehabilitation facility,
Hello, my name is Helena Prentice (Dip.Psych.Couns.MBACP) and I am a qualified Psychotherapist and Counsellor and a member of the BACP (British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy). I am insured and hold an up-to-date Disclosure and Barring Service Certificate. Prior to running my private practice, Enlightened Minds Therapy, I worked within an NHS setting providing therapy to adults and children. I have worked within a cancer care support centre, helping those bereaved, going through treatment and the terminally ill and I have also provided voluntary support within a substance abuse residential rehabilitation facility,

Everyone deserves to feel accepted, everyone deserves to feel happy and content. I know making the first step into counselling can be difficult but I am here to help you feel comfortable and safe, so that we can explore making changes to what is going on for you right now. I am not the counsellor that will just nod and smile, I will question and encourage you to explore what is going on for you. I work from home, offering a calm, welcoming and confidential space, to allow you to share any issues that may be bothering you. My goal is to support you so that you feel empowered to lead a more authentic and fulfilling life.
Everyone deserves to feel accepted, everyone deserves to feel happy and content. I know making the first step into counselling can be difficult but I am here to help you feel comfortable and safe, so that we can explore making changes to what is going on for you right now. I am not the counsellor that will just nod and smile, I will question and encourage you to explore what is going on for you. I work from home, offering a calm, welcoming and confidential space, to allow you to share any issues that may be bothering you. My goal is to support you so that you feel empowered to lead a more authentic and fulfilling life.

Lucy Wilks Counselling and EMDR Therapy
Counsellor, MBACP Accred
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
Hi and welcome. It's a big step forward trying to find a counsellor who is right for you but a step worth taking. I have worked within mental health for over a decade. I am confident and experienced in working with clients who are experiencing intense levels of anxiety, PTSD, and episodes of low mood and depression. My core training is humanistic and I am also trained as an EMDR therapist. I am happy to meet online for a chat about what you are hoping to get from counselling sessions and see if you feel that we could work together towards your goals. I have lots of experience in helping clients to develop coping strategies.
Hi and welcome. It's a big step forward trying to find a counsellor who is right for you but a step worth taking. I have worked within mental health for over a decade. I am confident and experienced in working with clients who are experiencing intense levels of anxiety, PTSD, and episodes of low mood and depression. My core training is humanistic and I am also trained as an EMDR therapist. I am happy to meet online for a chat about what you are hoping to get from counselling sessions and see if you feel that we could work together towards your goals. I have lots of experience in helping clients to develop coping strategies.

I specialise in working alongside clients who identify as neurodivergent, and who are looking for support from a counsellor who understands how neurodiversity can mean unique challenges in managing mental health and in seeking help. I have experience working with clients with a range of challenges, including anxiety, low-mood, gender dysphoria, and others. I work in a client-centred way, meaning that our sessions will focus on your challenges, your needs, and your goals at all times. I will act as a guide and a partner in your journey, but you will always be in the driving seat.
I specialise in working alongside clients who identify as neurodivergent, and who are looking for support from a counsellor who understands how neurodiversity can mean unique challenges in managing mental health and in seeking help. I have experience working with clients with a range of challenges, including anxiety, low-mood, gender dysphoria, and others. I work in a client-centred way, meaning that our sessions will focus on your challenges, your needs, and your goals at all times. I will act as a guide and a partner in your journey, but you will always be in the driving seat.

Hi my name is Sue, If you have come this far and are reading this then please know that your feelings are not too small, or too big. You deserve to feel better. I came into counselling after experiencing life first-hand and offer a non-judgmental, discreet and empowering approach. Perhaps at this point you are feeling low in yourself, lacking in motivation, the world is closing in, your relationships might be failing or there is not much hope for the future. My role is to enable you to cope better and start to see the possibilities again.
Hi my name is Sue, If you have come this far and are reading this then please know that your feelings are not too small, or too big. You deserve to feel better. I came into counselling after experiencing life first-hand and offer a non-judgmental, discreet and empowering approach. Perhaps at this point you are feeling low in yourself, lacking in motivation, the world is closing in, your relationships might be failing or there is not much hope for the future. My role is to enable you to cope better and start to see the possibilities again.

As an integrative psychotherapist, I draw on multiple therapeutic approaches to offer a bespoke intervention that is right for you in particular. Every individual is unique, so each problem requires its own specific person-centered solution. I will work closely with you to identify the positive influences in your life – what makes you tick – and develop a personalised treatment plan from there. My approaches include but are not limited to: Person-Centered Counselling, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT), Relapse Prevention and Harm Reduction.
As an integrative psychotherapist, I draw on multiple therapeutic approaches to offer a bespoke intervention that is right for you in particular. Every individual is unique, so each problem requires its own specific person-centered solution. I will work closely with you to identify the positive influences in your life – what makes you tick – and develop a personalised treatment plan from there. My approaches include but are not limited to: Person-Centered Counselling, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT), Relapse Prevention and Harm Reduction.

I understand it can be difficult to enter into therapy – you have made the first move by looking for a counsellor. I can offer you a safe, non-judgemental , and supportive space where you can explore any of the personal and emotional difficulties that are affecting you. I am a qualified counsellor with over 25 years NHS experience. I still work for the NHS alongside my private practice.I’m a registered member of the BACP and also a mentor for final year psychotherapy students in training.
I understand it can be difficult to enter into therapy – you have made the first move by looking for a counsellor. I can offer you a safe, non-judgemental , and supportive space where you can explore any of the personal and emotional difficulties that are affecting you. I am a qualified counsellor with over 25 years NHS experience. I still work for the NHS alongside my private practice.I’m a registered member of the BACP and also a mentor for final year psychotherapy students in training.

I understand how difficult even contemplating seeking a counsellor or psychotherapist can be, to seek someone you trust, who will not judge you, and at the same time help you feel heard and understood. It is my job to help you feel safe and secure in therapy and I do this by being open about how I work, to hold the space for you so that you can bring your difficulties to counselling, and listening to what you want to achieve. I am here to listen with empathy, It is important that you receive the therapy that is right for you; everyone is an individual with their own individual needs.
I understand how difficult even contemplating seeking a counsellor or psychotherapist can be, to seek someone you trust, who will not judge you, and at the same time help you feel heard and understood. It is my job to help you feel safe and secure in therapy and I do this by being open about how I work, to hold the space for you so that you can bring your difficulties to counselling, and listening to what you want to achieve. I am here to listen with empathy, It is important that you receive the therapy that is right for you; everyone is an individual with their own individual needs.
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How does your Counsellor compare?
Number of Counsellors in Bearsted
< 10
Counsellors in Bearsted who prioritize treating:
100% | Depression |
100% | Anxiety |
88% | Relationship Issues |
88% | Addiction |
88% | Self Esteem |
75% | Peer Relationships |
63% | Trauma and PTSD |
Average years in practice
9 Years
Gender breakdown
88% | Female | |
12% | Male |
How Counsellors in Bearsted see their clients
75% | In Person and Online | |
25% | Online Only |
FAQs - About Therapy and Counselling
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Is everyone in the Psychology Today Therapy Directory a licensed therapist?
Counsellors and Psychotherapists listed in the directory are members of the main professional associations, mainly the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and the UK Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP). Most Psychologists in the directory are accredited members of the British Psychological Society (BPS) and/or are registered in the Health and Care Professions Council (HPCP).
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Providers whose professional membership or primary credential has been verified by Psychology Today are signified by a “Verified” symbol. Given that professional memberships are not a statutory requirement for psychotherapists and counsellors in the UK, certain qualified professionals or organisations may choose not to maintain such memberships despite possessing the necessary qualifications. They may be selectively included without the “Verified” seal.
What’s the difference between a psychologist, a therapist, and a counsellor?
Counsellors, psychotherapists and psychologists can all provide counselling or talking therapy and have credentials and experience that enable them to do so in the UK. Psychologists have earned a degree in psychology and many are members of the British Psychological Society (BPS) and have completed a postgraduate qualification in a specialism. Counsellors and Psychotherapists are not required to have a psychology degree, but to belong to a professional organisation such as the BACP or UKCP, they are required to have completed a training course as well as clinical and supervision hours.
What type of therapy is right for me?
The type of therapy best suited to a particular individual depends on several factors, including their primary reason for seeking therapy, their preferred timeline (some therapy types last for a set number of sessions, while others are open-ended), and their personality and preferences—some may prefer a more structured approach. For many individuals, multiple types of therapy could provide a good fit.
How much does therapy cost?
The cost of therapy depends on a number of variables, including location and the therapist’s experience and training. On average, a therapy session in the UK could be between £30 - £60 when seeing a counsellor and £60 - £150 and up when seeing a clinical psychologist. If you have private insurance, your plan may cover some if not all of your sessions. You should contact your insurance provider to determine if they provide coverage for therapy sessions and to determine what, if any, requirements they might have in order for your sessions to be covered, such as a referral from your GP or medical specialist.
What are more affordable or low cost therapy solutions?
Many therapists offer sliding scale payments, usually on a limited number of slots, which consists in an agreement between the therapist and a client to pay a reduced rate. Therapists who provide such arrangements often consider the client's income or ability to pay, but the extent of the discount is ultimately at the therapist's discretion. Furthermore, while group therapy may have different goals and benefits compared to individual therapy, it can be a more affordable solution to address certain types of issues.
If you are struggling to access therapy due to budget constraints, you could also consider public funded mental health services. The NHS Talking therapies programme offers free of charge counselling for common mental health problems like anxiety and depression. The service is available to anyone registered with a GP, though you do not necessarily need to be referred by your GP and can refer yourself directly to a Talking therapies service. The service will provide different solutions, including group and individual therapy, for a limited number of sessions which are generally up to six.
If you are struggling to access therapy due to budget constraints, you could also consider public funded mental health services. The NHS Talking therapies programme offers free of charge counselling for common mental health problems like anxiety and depression. The service is available to anyone registered with a GP, though you do not necessarily need to be referred by your GP and can refer yourself directly to a Talking therapies service. The service will provide different solutions, including group and individual therapy, for a limited number of sessions which are generally up to six.
Is online therapy cheaper than in-person therapy?
Many therapists charge the same amount for online therapy as they do for in-person therapy—though clients may still find this cost-effective if it cuts down on their transportation costs. Health insurance plans often offer equivalent coverage for online and in-person therapy; indeed, in many places, they are legally required to do so. Text-based or on-demand therapy apps may be cheaper than traditional one-on-one psychotherapy; however, the practice may be less effective and is not likely to be covered by insurance.
Is online therapy a good option?
Therapy conducted online can be just as effective as in-person therapy, as long as there is a strong alliance between the client and the therapist. To find a therapist who provides telehealth services to clients in your area, click “Online Therapy” on the directory homepage and search by your city or town or your postcode.
Are therapy sessions confidential?
Therapists who are part of a professional organisation such as the BACP, the UKCP, or BPS are bound by an ethical framework that requires them to uphold a confidentiality agreement. Confidentiality is a crucial part of the therapeutic relationship and only under specific circumstances, such as when there has been participation in a criminal act or act of terror, or if there is potential or known harm to the client or others, will a therapist be obligated to break the agreement. These exceptions to the confidentiality agreement are usually discussed during the initial consultation.