Counselling in Canterbury
Alvaro Navarro Psychosexual/Relationship Therapy
Counsellor, MBACP Accred
Verified
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Most of us will experience sexual and relationship difficulties at some point in our lives and yet it can still be very challenging and embarrassing discussing them. Talking to an experienced and qualified psychosexual and relationship therapist can help you identify the difficulties you are experiencing, understand and explore different ways you can overcome these challenges and move forward. I aim to create a confidential and safe place where you feel able to talk about these issues in a non-shaming way. I am a sex positive therapist and I am comfortable exploring alternative sexual interests.
Waitlist for new clients
Amy Peters
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified
Verified
Would you like to feel more confident in your life? Maybe you’d like to understand yourself and your relationships better and learn how to manage your emotions. Or maybe just to feel like you can be yourself more of the time? These are just some of things that I can help you with. As a fully qualified and insured counsellor working with adults and teens (online or in-person near Ashford/Canterbury) I aim to make the experience of counselling as comfortable as possible for you, offering you a safe and welcoming space whilst helping you find coping strategies and insights to help you gain clarity in your life.
Charlotte Harris
Psychotherapist, MBACP
Verified
Verified
Online therapy allows for a level of flexibility which seems fundamental in the context of the world we live in and demands upon us. It is different from working face to face although my aim remains the same, to offer a safe and empathic space for the therapy process to be effective in bringing about change in your life. During the sessions we may think about your current situation and make links to past experiences at times to consider the impact they may have had on you, and look for ways of moving forwards. I specialise in the areas of trauma, anxiety and relationship difficulties.
Gemma O'brien
Counsellor, MNCS Accred
Verified
Verified
If you have come to a point in your life where things have become too much and you feel you or a member of your family need some extra support, then counselling is a great way to reach out. Through building honest, trusting relationships, I aim to help my clients understand and overcome their difficulties while developing tools to help them in the future. I am an integrative counsellor, which means I draw from a number of different approaches to counselling. This allows for an open space where we can find the best way of working which suits you. This might include creative work, sharing my knowledge on theory or using mindfulness.
Chris Zacharia
Psychologist, PhD, HCPC - Ed. Psych.
Verified
Verified
Dr Zacharia is a specialist in the following areas: . Dyslexia & Specific Learning Difficulties . Emotional underpinnings of Learning Difficulties . Anxiety . Stress, Work Issues. Depression . Low confidence . Low Self-esteem . Grief & Loss
Johnnie Taylor BA(Hons) RMN PgDipCouns MSc
Counsellor, MSc, MBACP
Verified
Verified
Hi, i can offer you compassionate therapy and counselling, that is really effective. I have 20 years of NHS experience. I employ a range of long and short-term psychodynamic approaches, also EMDR and internal family systems therapy. I’ve managed an NHS crisis team and a liaison psychiatry service. I’m based in Canterbury & also work online. I trained at Goldsmiths College, University of London, on their postgraduate training; at the University of Kent, and at the Institute of Psychiatry. I have very good outcomes as a psychological therapist in GP surgeries and in the NHS.
Gabriel Facchini
Psychotherapist, MBACP
Verified
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1 Endorsed
Anxiety, stress, confusion, grief, and anger are just a few of the feelings that I have seen clients finding relief from, during our work together. I support you in addressing difficult or painful issues from your past and present. By listening to what's going on beneath the surface and through new insights, whatever gets in the way of you reaching your full potential will be brought to light.
Janey Sutton
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified
Verified
My name is Janey I am a registered counsellor with The British Association of counsellors and psychotherapists . I am trained integratively, which means I can draw from several therapeutic approaches. This means that I can tailor the therapy to be very personal to the client I am working with. I have 25 yrs of experience of working with individuals and families struggling with their emotional health. If you are struggling to cope emotionally ,with your mood, thoughts ,relationships , life's stresses or have experienced abuse/ trauma recently or in the past and would like to work through these issues,I would be happy to help.
Aurora Therapy Centre
Counsellor, PsychD, MNCS Accred
Verified
Verified
Hello - I am a qualified therapist with over 14 years experience working with adults and children within the NHS and in Private Pratice . I am a therapist who is committed to supporting your emotional wellbeing and development. I tailor our sessions to support your unique journey, providing a safe and supportive space to inspire growth, healing and transformation. I am now a fully qualified Psychosexual and Relationship Therapist. I am pleased to announce I have been awarded ; Aurora Therapy Centre-Keeley Psychosexual Therapist of the Year - South East England
Sue Rosemary Nyirenda
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified
Verified
Coming to counselling is an adventure! It can be immense fun and incredibly inspirational. It can also be hard and will certainly make you take a good look at yourself! If you want to make changes in your life then counselling is one of the most effective ways to do it... and I will help you along the way, walking alongside you, giving you support. It is a great privilege for me - and I deeply value the vulnerable person (within all of us) that counselling helps to find the courage to reveal. I work with kindness, warmth and respect, and our relationship will become strong - yet I will challenge you - but in a caring and gentle way.
Not accepting new clients
Sara Vaughan
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified
Verified
At various points in our lives we may find ourselves needing a little extra support. Sometimes the only way to get a handle on a problem is to share it with a complete stranger in the knowledge that you will not be judged, but supported toward reaching your goals. Whether those goals are to understand yourself better, increase your confidence or self-esteem, move on after divorce or bereavement or to begin to move past traumas and understand what is holding you back in your current life. I am here to help you explore what is happening for you right now.
Nettie Amorati
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified
Verified
Hello, my name is Nettie. I am a qualified psycho-therapeutic counsellor with over 8 years’ experience. Do you feel that past events are affecting how you cope with life today? Do you struggle with any of these: low mood; depression; anxiety; panic attacks; stress; low self-esteem; lack of self-confidence; loss, not feeling validated, anger-related issues and the effects of trauma and at times it feels so overwhelming that you find it's too much and you're struggling to cope? Do you feel you're at a crossroads in your life and you're not sure in which direction to go? You want to feel better but aren't quite sure how to get there.
Denitsa Radeva-Petrova
Psychotherapist, DCounsPsych, MUKCP
Verified
Verified
Do you feel overwhelmed in social situations, worrying how others perceive you? Are you having trouble sleeping or waking up in the middle of the night with your heart racing? Or perhaps on some days it is a real challenge to wake up and find the motivation to get out of bed, wondering ‘what’s the point?’ Sometimes, it might be difficult to share your thoughts and feelings with your family and friends. I aim to offer you a safe, confidential space to explore what is on your mind.
David Goodlad
Counsellor, MA, MBACP Snr. Accred
Verified
Verified
If you are struggling with any form of addiction, I can help. I provide a proven therapy that helps people change - have a look at the testimonials page on my website. I treat Sexual addiction and compulsion, betrayal, serial infidelity, alcohol problems, anger management and depression. I see clients with relationship and grief problems. I am a registered senior accredited counsellor and psychotherapist with 25 years experience.
Selina Pryor
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified
Verified
If your everyday life and general wellbeing are being affected by how you’re feeling, it is a good time to get some help. My name is Selina Pryor and I work as a school counsellor with young people and adults three days a week. In my private practice I offer individual counselling for young people and adults. Counselling can offer the space and time needed to work through experiences and issues, it is an opportunity to be heard and to feel understood. It can help in building better self-awareness, relationships and overall quality of life. Choosing a counsellor that feels like the right person is really important.
Teresa King
Counsellor, MA, MBACP Accred
Verified
Verified
Therapy can be a catalyst for change helping us to regain a sense of control in our lives and begin to live life more towards our true potential. I have experience of working with a wide range of issues that impact on clients' wellbeing, offering support, empathy and a safe space to share their concerns. I work with individuals, couples, families, children, young people on short and long-term contracts in Canterbury and Waltham. I use different approaches and techniques that are tailored to clients' needs, believing that we are all individual and that ‘one size does not fit all’. I have also lived and worked extensively overseas.
Sue Brown
Counsellor, MSc, MBACP
Verified
Verified
Struggling with stress, anxiety, work-related issues, relationships, discrimination or situations affecting your emotional well-being. These issues could evoke worry, feelings of isolation or fear. You are not alone, by starting your journey with me, it ends with you. Creating the right space allows you to explore what has happened in the past and/or continues to affect you. With support you may be able gain some insight as to why these issues leave you feeling stuck, or repeating the same behaviour. Change is achievable, by developing yourself and building confidence, resilience which may create a happier you.
Emily Russell
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified
Verified
Recent times may have had a negative impact on your mental wellbeing or your self-esteem. Existing issues may feel harder to manage, or you may feel an increase in stress or anxiety? Your relationships with your partner, family or friends may have suffered, or you may feel lonely or isolated? Perhaps you feel overwhelmed or stuck? Do you want to make changes in your life but feel unsure how to start? Whatever is happening for you, our counselling sessions will be a safe, supportive space for you to process your feelings, make sense of things and begin to move forward again. I’m here for you and will be with you each step of the way.
Jon Sutton
Counsellor, BACP
Verified
Verified
Are you finding every day tough to get through, feel trapped, overwhelmed or hopeless; feel you’ve lost your sense of self and confidence? Do you want someone to listen to you and feel able to say out loud what’s going on without feeling awkward or judged? My clients say I'm empathic and calming and allow them to make sense of everything, safely at their own pace. I'm qualified to work integratively which enables me to work in a way that suits you best. Experience includes 20 years with a leading UK emergency service and volunteering for a community counselling service. Introduction session free .
Karen Bassett
Psychotherapist, MA, MUKCP
Verified
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I am a family and systemic psychotherapist. I work therapeutically with individuals, couples, and families. I have worked in many different contexts including social care, the NHS and the voluntary sector. I work with a wide range of issues, but have particular interest and experience in working with individuals and families who have experienced domestic abuse. My approach is collaborative and strengths based.
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What type of mental health professional is right for me?
Some of the most common types of mental health providers in Canterbury are psychologists, licensed counsellors, therapists, and psychotherapists, all of whom diagnose mental health conditions and provide individualised treatment.
Services offered, education, and credentials vary by type of mental health professional. Each professional in Canterbury then may specialise in certain areas, such as depression, marriage counselling, or anxiety. Although many mental health providers are not licensed to prescribe medication, they may coordinate with a provider who can.
Both in-person and online therapy sessions are available from most psychologists.
Services offered, education, and credentials vary by type of mental health professional. Each professional in Canterbury then may specialise in certain areas, such as depression, marriage counselling, or anxiety. Although many mental health providers are not licensed to prescribe medication, they may coordinate with a provider who can.
Both in-person and online therapy sessions are available from most psychologists.
How to find a specialist?
You can refine your search using the filters on this page. There are several categories you can filter by to find mental health professionals with the experience you are looking for. You may want to filter for CBT Psychologists in Canterbury, or Child Psychologists in Canterbury.
Many find it useful to use filters to view only psychologists that have experience working with certain issues, like Canterbury psychologists specialising in EMDR.
Many find it useful to use filters to view only psychologists that have experience working with certain issues, like Canterbury psychologists specialising in EMDR.
What method of therapy is right for me?
When it comes to treatment methods, there's no 'right way.’ Each method of therapy can be beneficial for a variety of issues. Psychologists in Canterbury specialise in therapeutic approaches such as CBT, EMDR, and Interpersonal Therapy (IPT), among others. Finding a psychologist or counsellor who is a good fit for you is the most important step to discovering what type of therapy, or combination of therapeutic approaches, will meet your individual needs. Learn what to expect from different types of therapy and how they work.
Can I afford counselling?
Yes. Most counsellors offer reasonable rates or will work on a sliding scale basis. Many accept health insurance. Feel free to discuss this when you contact the counsellor.