Counselling in Dartford

As a therapist I adapt to the clients’ needs offering a confidential safe space for clients to explore the issues they face. I am experienced in helping people feeling a loss of control over their lives from grief, abuse, relationship breakdowns, drug and alcohol addictions, homelessness, hoarding issues, financial worries or various personality disorders. I believe in challenging clients to recognize opportunities for growth. Therapy gives clients an opportunity for examining their feelings, behavior and the interpretation of their experiences. My aim is to help clients develop and grow by enabling them to create their own changes.

Knowledge is power and your instinct is giving you the knowledge that there is something that is not quite right with how you are feeling, thinking or both. Perhaps you have some anxiety and you are finding your thoughts keep racing and are unable to stop that process. If so, then you are doing a great thing by searching through profiles on psychology today. If you are in need of a space that can be supportive, healing, and encouraging, then counselling may be the way forward in discovering what is going on for you.

I am a clinical psychotherapist who is experienced in working with adults and young people (ages 11-16). I work to help my clients through a wide range of issues known for causing psychological distress. These issues vary from anxiety to low self-esteem/confidence, stress, depression, addiction, grief and loss, bereavement, relationship issues, anger issues, abuse, self-harm, bullying and trauma. Sometimes it can be overwhelming when experiencing such issues causing us to feel disconnected from life, ourselves and those around us. Maybe it’s time to talk to someone.

Maybe you are in crisis right now, or you've been feeling low and overwhelmed. Or is your life becoming self destructive and you'd like to make changes? Are you overweight and want that to be different? I believe we are all vulnerable when life throws its obstacles at us and we all need a safe space to unravel what has been going on and help gain the strength to choose how to move forward. I can offer you an impartial and friendly place to help you through this difficult time and help support you to move forward.

Are you unable to move on? Are you being triggered not fully understanding why you react, often caught in a repeated upsetting memory or memories and unable to shake its grasp? Do you feel misunderstood, confused, angry, and isolated? Do your loved ones and friends comment on how you've changed? Sounds familiar? You may be suffering from PTSD, grief or trauma. Don't despair. There is hope. As a qualified mental health practitioner and trauma therapist I have worked with people like you. Some have experienced violent crime, domestic violence, sexual assault, road traffic accidents, bullying, abuse, neglect or complex military trauma.

Hello and welcome to all of you who are taking the courageous step to find a therapist to help you. My clients have often commented on how relaxed and empowered they feel when working with me. This enables the exploration of emotions, behaviour and thought processes to help overcome concerns and issues. My work ethos is that successful counselling comes from a safe and trusting relationship, guided by professional principles. If you are struggling to cope with challenging situations your self-care starts here. You have nothing to lose by giving me a call because I believe everyone is capable of change with the right support.

Don't despair, help is at hand" I have been an integrative therapist for over ten years and lecture at Inter- Psyche, Kent and Medway NHS Trust. I work with children and adults, in couples or individually. I utilise an array of counselling approaches as I believe not one method is superior to another and that we are all unique individuals.I have helped my clients understand themselves better, be it overcoming depression, loss, anxiety or improving their personal relationships. What to expect: Counselling is about building a trusting relationship. To help you feel safe and secure I provide a boundaried, respectful, confidential and non-discriminative alliance. At the end of our first session I always ask “do you feel you can work with me”, as it is important that you feel comfortable and safe. Due to the busyness of modern day life and people being constantly on the move, I am able to accommodate this by offering skype or telephone sessions. Next step Seeking help is often the hardest part yet I would like to commend you on your courage for taking this first step. Get in touch so we can start this journey together.

A warm welcome. What's bothering you might seem small on the outside but can actually be very big on the inside thus impairing you from enjoying and living your best life everyday. You can't change the past but you can change the influence that the past is having on you.  I will offer you a safe, private and peaceful space to talk about the difficulties you are facing, to reflect on past experiences that may have left you anxious or depressed, and to work alongside you in making the changes that you feel you need. I am an accredited member of the British Association of Counsellors and Psychotherapists (BACP

My own experiences of living with anxiety and depression allows me to be able to relate to how you might be suffering, counselling enabled me to build self awareness and better strategies to cope with daily life. I can help you do this too. Whatever you're going through, we can explore together the best way for you to move forward.

We ALL have difficulties of one kind or another throughout our lives… some things are easier to deal with than others and many of us could do with a trusting, non-judgemental relationship with a caring professional who can enable, guide, and support you through such difficult times. Therapy will give you the opportunity to be heard, to reflect, question, process, analyse, and heal, allowing for change(s) in your inner and outer world. I am a compassionate and empathic Counsellor with a down to earth approach and here to assist you on the journey- whether short or long-term. I embrace the ‘Integrative approach’ to therapy, meaning

I am an experienced counsellor of more than 13 years. I like to make clients feel at ease as I know that making the first step to counselling is a very difficult thing for some, especially if it's the first time. I deal with all sorts of issues but I have a lot of experience in grief and loss, bearing in mind that loss is not just about death. I also deal with depression,anxiety,self esteem. I am a qualified couples counsellor and clinical supervisor. I have experience in lots of other issues. I am an Integrative therapist and use person centred, solution focused , CBT and Mindfulness to help clients overcome their difficulties

Has life become unmanageable- do you have no idea why you feel this way - are you feeling isolated from others, grief, loneliness, anxiety, anger and loss of tolerance: At times life can become overwhelming - no balance between home and work - stress - problematic relationships, your individual issues will be unique to you and very real, don’t dismiss them as unimportant and let’s work through them together. Couples that require an outside perspective on their relationship -

Hi my name is Ade and I am a qualified counsellor/psycho, I am a member of the British Association of Counsellors and Psychotherapists and I adhere to its framework. I work in an integrative way meaning I use elements of different therapeutic approaches to meet individual client needs. I also work with clients who have a faith and would like therapy that is holistically sensitive to there physical, emotional, social and spiritual wellbeing. Do you suffer with self-esteem issues, anxiety, low moods- or feel stuck and frustrated in your efforts, do you feel different and struggle with decision making? please feel free to contact me.

Do you lack confidence in your ability? Are you struggling to cope with life, work, transitions , relationship, parenting, trauma? Do you feel stressed? Are you experiencing pregnancy related issues ? Are you a new mum struggling with post- natal depression and anxiety? Are you struggling with illness or death of a loved one ? Do you wish to talk to a compassionate qualified counsellor who can create a confidential environment where vulnerable conversations can be heard? I will offer you respect and undivided attention as I work alongside you to understand your emotions and on your journey of self development, growth and healing.

We may use different words to describe how we feel coming to therapy - fed up, low, empty, frustrated, desperate, anxious, panicky, over-thinking, constantly sad, too sensitive, dreading, can't keep going or move on... and sometimes there are no words. We may feel not in control, hurt, lost, or not belonging. Maybe our long-held truths, trust, understanding how to relate and be in this world are shaken and don't work... It can be overwhelming, taking too much from us. So, we can use therapy space, free of judgement, expectation or failure, to talk it through.

I understand that there are times in our lives when we have emotional difficulties that we are unsure how to overcome. Sometimes it can help to talk to a counsellor about your concerns to help you explore more challenging thoughts or feelings and to have support to find your own way forward that provides the best possible outcome for you. I believe that the therapeutic relationship between the counsellor and client is of paramount importance. The therapeutic relationship is based on trust and confidentiality and I aim to provide a safe and warm environment in which you can explore your thoughts and feelings without judgement.

Hi my name is Lou and I am a fully qualified NHS trained Psychotherapist, Coach and Kinesiologist. I provide a combination of these or you can choose to have standalone counselling. I specialise in helping women transform their mental and physical health and improve their relationships and wellbeing. We look at the bigger picture of hormones, making lifestyle changes, and how you can manage your stress and anxiety and stop feeling so exhausted and overwhelmed. I will help you improve your relationships and learn how to put in boundaries and improve your self worth. If you need more than talk therapy then this is for you.

You matter. Mental health issues can cloud your relationships, family life and career. Counselling can help you to navigate difficult life situations and can provide you with the tools and insights to manage your own mental health issues going forwards. Talking with a qualified and experienced counsellor can help you to feel heard and understood, release bottled up feelings, explore choices and solutions and feel better about yourself. I believe that the main aim and benefit of counselling is to promote your well-being, empowering you to be able to lead a healthy, more helpful and fulfilling life. Feel safe and supported with me.

Play is the language of children, and is how they explore and learn about the world. As a play therapist, I use the medium of play as a way of supporting children to access their inner emotions and feelings, as well as processing difficult life events. I use a range of resources including, but not limited to: sand, art, role play, music, stories and puppets. As a child I experienced anxiety, along with ADHD. I can appreciate the difficulties children can have in verbalising their feelings during these times of difficulty, and play allows children to have their voice.