Trauma and PTSD Counselling in Bearsted
I specialise in Trauma / PTSD, and in Couples work.
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.
I specialise in Trauma / PTSD, and in Couples work.
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 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!
Additional training: Trauma Informed Counselling, Understanding & Treating Addictions, Adult ADHD, Autism Awareness and working with Ingrained Shame.
Hello, I’m Lucy Sands and I send you the warmest welcome to my directory page. Navigating life’s ups and downs can be difficult alone, often leading to feeling stuck, unable to cope, overwhelmed and confused. Anxiety, panic attacks, depression and/or uncontrollable emotions, intrusive thoughts and OCD can have devastating impacts on everyday life. Professionally for many years I have offered a friendly, neuro-affirmative, down to earth counselling and psychotherapy service, grounded in the core values of openness, respectfulness and honesty.
Additional training: Trauma Informed Counselling, Understanding & Treating Addictions, Adult ADHD, Autism Awareness and working with Ingrained Shame.
Hello, I’m Lucy Sands and I send you the warmest welcome to my directory page. Navigating life’s ups and downs can be difficult alone, often leading to feeling stuck, unable to cope, overwhelmed and confused. Anxiety, panic attacks, depression and/or uncontrollable emotions, intrusive thoughts and OCD can have devastating impacts on everyday life. Professionally for many years I have offered a friendly, neuro-affirmative, down to earth counselling and psychotherapy service, grounded in the core values of openness, respectfulness and honesty.
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 am a qualified BABCP accredited Cognitive Behavioural Therapist, Supervisor and qualified integrative counsellor and psychotherapist. As such, I work using a number of different approaches based on the needs of the people that I see. I provide evidence-based CBT for a range of mental health difficulties, including Depression and Anxiety Disorders.
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 am a qualified BABCP accredited Cognitive Behavioural Therapist, Supervisor and qualified integrative counsellor and psychotherapist. As such, I work using a number of different approaches based on the needs of the people that I see. I provide evidence-based CBT for a range of mental health difficulties, including Depression and Anxiety Disorders.
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You may be feeling overwhelmed, shut down, anxious, or stuck in patterns shaped by past trauma or abuse.
I’m a BACP-registered psychodynamic counsellor with over a decade of specialist trauma experience, including sexual violence, narcissistic and domestic abuse. I work in a trauma-informed, somatic way, paying attention to how trauma shows up in the body — such as anxiety, shutdown, tension, or numbness — as well as in thoughts, emotions, and relationships.
You may be feeling overwhelmed, shut down, anxious, or stuck in patterns shaped by past trauma or abuse.
I’m a BACP-registered psychodynamic counsellor with over a decade of specialist trauma experience, including sexual violence, narcissistic and domestic abuse. I work in a trauma-informed, somatic way, paying attention to how trauma shows up in the body — such as anxiety, shutdown, tension, or numbness — as well as in thoughts, emotions, and relationships.
As an individual, you may be navigating a major life transition, anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship difficulties or simply feel ready for deeper self-understanding and personal growth.
I have over 20 years of experience across diverse cultures, work settings, and clinical presentations. This has taught me to stay curious and adaptable, tailoring my clinical thinking to your needs and remaining open to different ways of understanding, particularly when things are complex, unexpected or don’t fit neatly into a box.
As an individual, you may be navigating a major life transition, anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship difficulties or simply feel ready for deeper self-understanding and personal growth.
I have over 20 years of experience across diverse cultures, work settings, and clinical presentations. This has taught me to stay curious and adaptable, tailoring my clinical thinking to your needs and remaining open to different ways of understanding, particularly when things are complex, unexpected or don’t fit neatly into a box.
My aim is to help you make sense of your feelings, thoughts, and patterns of relating, especially those that may feel confusing or repetitive. Together, we can explore not only what is happening in your life now, but also how past experiences and relationships continue to shape your present. Within this trusting and confidential space, you may begin to notice connections between past and present, understand the roots of emotional pain, and discover new ways of being. By paying gentle attention to what unfolds between us, we can bring what is unconscious into awareness, opening the possibility for change and growth.
My aim is to help you make sense of your feelings, thoughts, and patterns of relating, especially those that may feel confusing or repetitive. Together, we can explore not only what is happening in your life now, but also how past experiences and relationships continue to shape your present. Within this trusting and confidential space, you may begin to notice connections between past and present, understand the roots of emotional pain, and discover new ways of being. By paying gentle attention to what unfolds between us, we can bring what is unconscious into awareness, opening the possibility for change and growth.
I am a trauma‑focused therapist with specialist training in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Eye Movement Desensitisation Reprocessing (EMDR).
Are you anxious about your anxiety? Tired of feeling tired? Is your past preventing you from living in the present and achieving your future goals? Do you tell yourself you should be able to cope and that there are people worse off than you? If this sounds like you, I am here to help. It's normal to struggle at some point in our lives and sometimes we may need some external support. I can help you to understand why patterns keep repeating and we can work together to change them together.
I am a trauma‑focused therapist with specialist training in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Eye Movement Desensitisation Reprocessing (EMDR).
Are you anxious about your anxiety? Tired of feeling tired? Is your past preventing you from living in the present and achieving your future goals? Do you tell yourself you should be able to cope and that there are people worse off than you? If this sounds like you, I am here to help. It's normal to struggle at some point in our lives and sometimes we may need some external support. I can help you to understand why patterns keep repeating and we can work together to change them together.
My ongoing CPD includes specialized training in areas such as Trauma/Mood-Disorders/Relationship Dynamics, ensuring effective support, tailored to help you achieve positive and holistic change, in a safe and compassionate environment.
I am a fully qualified Psychotherapist and Counsellor with nearly 30 years of experience supporting individuals, couples, and families. Using an integrative approach, I tailor therapy to each person's unique needs, helping them navigate challenges, build confidence, and achieve meaningful change. I specialize in Imago, 90 minute, Relationship Therapy sessions for couples, creating a safe space for deeper connection. Whether short-term or long-term, my sessions are practical and where appropriate, solution-focused and always paced to suit. My goal is to empower individuals to move forward and fulfil their goals.
My ongoing CPD includes specialized training in areas such as Trauma/Mood-Disorders/Relationship Dynamics, ensuring effective support, tailored to help you achieve positive and holistic change, in a safe and compassionate environment.
I am a fully qualified Psychotherapist and Counsellor with nearly 30 years of experience supporting individuals, couples, and families. Using an integrative approach, I tailor therapy to each person's unique needs, helping them navigate challenges, build confidence, and achieve meaningful change. I specialize in Imago, 90 minute, Relationship Therapy sessions for couples, creating a safe space for deeper connection. Whether short-term or long-term, my sessions are practical and where appropriate, solution-focused and always paced to suit. My goal is to empower individuals to move forward and fulfil their goals.
Many of my clients are navigating significant life changes, relationship difficulties, bereavement, trauma, loss, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem or experiences that have affected their sense of safety and self-worth.
I have more than two decades of experience across NHS, hospice, trauma, cancer, EAP and private-practice settings, I bring a grounded and compassionate approach to my work.
My approach is integrative, drawing from Person-Centred, CBT, Psychodynamic, Attachment and Transpersonal approaches. I tailor therapy to each person's individual needs and goals.
Many of my clients are navigating significant life changes, relationship difficulties, bereavement, trauma, loss, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem or experiences that have affected their sense of safety and self-worth.
I have more than two decades of experience across NHS, hospice, trauma, cancer, EAP and private-practice settings, I bring a grounded and compassionate approach to my work.
My approach is integrative, drawing from Person-Centred, CBT, Psychodynamic, Attachment and Transpersonal approaches. I tailor therapy to each person's individual needs and goals.
People come to me with a range of difficulties, including anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship issues and bereavement.
For over 17 years, I’ve been dedicated to supporting adults and young people through life’s challenges in a variety of capacities, helping them move towards greater clarity, resilience, and fulfilment. As an integrative counsellor with a transpersonal approach, I invite clients to explore their inner world, confront difficulties with courage, and grow into a deeper, more connected sense of self. I’m a registered member of both the BACP and the BPS and my background includes working in education, volunteering with Cruse as a bereavement supporter, and working as a Homegroup Tutor with TIS UK.
People come to me with a range of difficulties, including anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship issues and bereavement.
For over 17 years, I’ve been dedicated to supporting adults and young people through life’s challenges in a variety of capacities, helping them move towards greater clarity, resilience, and fulfilment. As an integrative counsellor with a transpersonal approach, I invite clients to explore their inner world, confront difficulties with courage, and grow into a deeper, more connected sense of self. I’m a registered member of both the BACP and the BPS and my background includes working in education, volunteering with Cruse as a bereavement supporter, and working as a Homegroup Tutor with TIS UK.
Be it trauma.
Let’s discover the meaning of stuck patterns and destructive behaviours which seem so puzzling. Working somatically, at your unique pace, we can listen to the untold story of breath and body…
Working together with lightness, respect and compassion allows us to access stuck places.
You can make sense of where you find yourself, and where you want to go…
Be it trauma.
Let’s discover the meaning of stuck patterns and destructive behaviours which seem so puzzling. Working somatically, at your unique pace, we can listen to the untold story of breath and body…
Working together with lightness, respect and compassion allows us to access stuck places.
You can make sense of where you find yourself, and where you want to go…
If you are struggling with trauma, family issues, career issues, relationships, abuse, coping difficulties, I can help.
I can help you both from a Cognitive Analytic Therapy perspective and other approaches, such as EMDR, as needed. I am also interested in holistic approaches alongside, to be able to form a team around the individual. I have experience in pain management too. I will walk alongside you as we build a shared understanding of the path you are on.
If you are struggling with trauma, family issues, career issues, relationships, abuse, coping difficulties, I can help.
I can help you both from a Cognitive Analytic Therapy perspective and other approaches, such as EMDR, as needed. I am also interested in holistic approaches alongside, to be able to form a team around the individual. I have experience in pain management too. I will walk alongside you as we build a shared understanding of the path you are on.
My primary focus is working with trauma, complex PTSD, anxiety, depression, and relationship difficulties.
Psychodynamic therapy explores how past experiences — particularly early relationships — continue to shape how we think, feel, and relate to others today. Rather than focusing only on symptom management, I invite you to think about the deeper roots of your difficulties, often leading to more lasting and meaningful change.
My primary focus is working with trauma, complex PTSD, anxiety, depression, and relationship difficulties.
Psychodynamic therapy explores how past experiences — particularly early relationships — continue to shape how we think, feel, and relate to others today. Rather than focusing only on symptom management, I invite you to think about the deeper roots of your difficulties, often leading to more lasting and meaningful change.
Our sessions are collaborative, trauma-informed, and shaped around what feels safe and supportive for you, helping you reconnect with your voice and core.
You may feel disconnected from your voice — emotionally, creatively, or personally — and unsure how to express what’s happening inside, especially when words feel hard to find. You might be feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or at a crossroads, navigating questions around identity, belonging, or direction. You’re looking for a space where you don’t have to perform or have everything figured out. A space where you can begin to understand yourself more deeply, heal, and move through what’s holding you back. Over time, this can help you reconnect with clarity, confidence, and your authentic voice.
Our sessions are collaborative, trauma-informed, and shaped around what feels safe and supportive for you, helping you reconnect with your voice and core.
You may feel disconnected from your voice — emotionally, creatively, or personally — and unsure how to express what’s happening inside, especially when words feel hard to find. You might be feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or at a crossroads, navigating questions around identity, belonging, or direction. You’re looking for a space where you don’t have to perform or have everything figured out. A space where you can begin to understand yourself more deeply, heal, and move through what’s holding you back. Over time, this can help you reconnect with clarity, confidence, and your authentic voice.
There's a first time for everything. Most newcomers to counselling & psychotherapy start out feeling a little intimidated by the idea of this rather mysterious process. I aim to demystify what I do - clients often comment on what they describe as a down-to-earth and accessible approach. My aim is ultimately to help you understand yourself and your behaviour. I feel that goal is best achieved by working in a non-threatening, straightforward and inclusive way.
There's a first time for everything. Most newcomers to counselling & psychotherapy start out feeling a little intimidated by the idea of this rather mysterious process. I aim to demystify what I do - clients often comment on what they describe as a down-to-earth and accessible approach. My aim is ultimately to help you understand yourself and your behaviour. I feel that goal is best achieved by working in a non-threatening, straightforward and inclusive way.
My clinical experience encompasses many years working in a mental health setting and private practice dealing with a broad range of symptoms including, but not limited to, chronic trauma, loss or abuse, stress, anxiety, depression, marital difficulties, child-parent conflicts, self-harm, bi-polar disorder, addiction and border-line states – to name just some of the presenting issues.
Psychotherapy isn’t always about words because at times it can be difficult to talk. My practice incorporates the use of creative methods to aid the expression of feelings and imagery.
My clinical experience encompasses many years working in a mental health setting and private practice dealing with a broad range of symptoms including, but not limited to, chronic trauma, loss or abuse, stress, anxiety, depression, marital difficulties, child-parent conflicts, self-harm, bi-polar disorder, addiction and border-line states – to name just some of the presenting issues.
Psychotherapy isn’t always about words because at times it can be difficult to talk. My practice incorporates the use of creative methods to aid the expression of feelings and imagery.
My work is trauma-informed and culturally sensitive, with a focus on helping people experiencing anxiety, trauma, loss, and life transitions.
I offer trauma-informed therapy for adults and young people experiencing anxiety, trauma, loss, and life transitions. My approach is warm, collaborative, and culturally sensitive, helping clients build emotional understanding, strengthen coping skills, and feel safer in themselves and their relationships. Therapy is available in English and Farsi.
My work is trauma-informed and culturally sensitive, with a focus on helping people experiencing anxiety, trauma, loss, and life transitions.
I offer trauma-informed therapy for adults and young people experiencing anxiety, trauma, loss, and life transitions. My approach is warm, collaborative, and culturally sensitive, helping clients build emotional understanding, strengthen coping skills, and feel safer in themselves and their relationships. Therapy is available in English and Farsi.
I am trauma-informed, with a particular interest in supporting people who have experienced sexual violence or non recent abuse or struggling with unwanted sexual behaviours.
As a Trainee Psychosexual and Relationship Therapist. I work with a variety of sexual presentations for all genders, offering an open space to explore topics that often feel difficult & taboo. I work with pregnancy, painful sex, fetish, compulsive sexual behaviours, pornography, vaginismus, PE, ED, DE, and many other presentation's. Let’s talk about sex.
I am trauma-informed, with a particular interest in supporting people who have experienced sexual violence or non recent abuse or struggling with unwanted sexual behaviours.
As a Trainee Psychosexual and Relationship Therapist. I work with a variety of sexual presentations for all genders, offering an open space to explore topics that often feel difficult & taboo. I work with pregnancy, painful sex, fetish, compulsive sexual behaviours, pornography, vaginismus, PE, ED, DE, and many other presentation's. Let’s talk about sex.
I use trauma-informed and creative expressive methods that engage the whole person, body and mind.
Psychotherapy is a courageous and rewarding act toward personal growth, insight and change. My intention as your therapist is to make space for you to explore, process and make sense of your emotions with the aim to get closer to what you wish for in life. To achieve this, you will be invited to both verbal and creative explorations depending on your preference each time. As my interventions tend to be informed by your needs, you can expect to play an active role in your therapy.
I use trauma-informed and creative expressive methods that engage the whole person, body and mind.
Psychotherapy is a courageous and rewarding act toward personal growth, insight and change. My intention as your therapist is to make space for you to explore, process and make sense of your emotions with the aim to get closer to what you wish for in life. To achieve this, you will be invited to both verbal and creative explorations depending on your preference each time. As my interventions tend to be informed by your needs, you can expect to play an active role in your therapy.
Nearby Trauma and PTSD Counsellors Searches for Bearsted
- Aylesford
- Chatham
- Gillingham
- Gravesend
- Hildenborough
- Kings Hill
- Maidstone
- Paddock Wood
- Rochester
- Sittingbourne
- Tonbridge
- West Malling
Trauma and PTSD Counsellors
When should I seek treatment for trauma?
Not everyone who undergoes trauma needs therapy to heal, but many do. If, after experiencing a traumatic event, you find yourself struggling with symptoms such as nightmares, dissociation, irritability, or emotional numbness—especially if these symptoms last more than a month and are severe enough to interfere with your daily functioning—you may benefit from seeking out therapy with a trauma-informed provider.
How long does trauma therapy take?
Different types of therapy for trauma unfold on different timelines. Prolonged exposure therapy and cognitive processing therapy, for example, each take about three months, while trauma-informed CBT may last anywhere from 8 to 25 sessions. Other approaches, especially those that are less structured or that incorporate elements from multiple modalities, may be more open-ended, though many patients report feeling better within the first few months of treatment.
What happens if trauma is left untreated?
Unaddressed trauma can have serious—even devastating—effects on relationships, career, and day-to-day functioning. Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) can lead people to distrust or lash out at others, making it difficult to maintain intimate relationships; it can also trigger symptoms such as flashbacks or hyperreactivity that can interfere with a person’s ability to function effectively, personally and/or professionally. Some sufferers turn to drugs to find relief. Symptoms may lessen on their own with time, but there is no guarantee that PTSD will resolve on its own.
Can PTSD come back after treatment?
It is possible for PTSD symptoms to recur months or years after successful treatment. This is because, like most mental health disorders, it is not possible to “cure” PTSD, and stressful life events may cause symptoms to recur in even the most resilient individuals. There is no shame in re-experiencing PTSD symptoms nor in returning to therapy when such relapses occur; indeed, many forms of trauma therapy explicitly encourage periodic “maintenance sessions” to reinforce coping skills and ensure that symptoms stay manageable.