Black Therapists in Gravesend
Many of the people I work with appear to be coping well on the outside—but internally feel overwhelmed, anxious, or disconnected.
I specialise in supporting high-achieving professionals who are used to performing at a high level, yet find themselves struggling with stress, burnout, or difficulties in their relationships.
You may be feeling constantly under pressure, overthinking everything, or noticing that your work is starting to impact your personal life. In relationships, this can show up as repeated arguments, emotional distance, or a sense that you and your partner are no longer on the same page.
Many of the people I work with appear to be coping well on the outside—but internally feel overwhelmed, anxious, or disconnected.
I specialise in supporting high-achieving professionals who are used to performing at a high level, yet find themselves struggling with stress, burnout, or difficulties in their relationships.
You may be feeling constantly under pressure, overthinking everything, or noticing that your work is starting to impact your personal life. In relationships, this can show up as repeated arguments, emotional distance, or a sense that you and your partner are no longer on the same page.
Are you feeling overwhelmed, stressed, or simply need someone to talk to? At Bravecore Counselling CIC, we understand that reaching out can be a big step, and we're here to make it easy and comfortable as possible for you. We understand that everyone deserves access to high-quality support, that’s affordable. That's why we're proud to offer affordable online counselling services tailored to your unique needs. From the comfort and privacy of your own space, you can connect with our compassionate and experienced counsellors. Imagine feeling heard, understood and empowered to navigate life's challenges. CLICK "WEBSITE" to BOOK.
Are you feeling overwhelmed, stressed, or simply need someone to talk to? At Bravecore Counselling CIC, we understand that reaching out can be a big step, and we're here to make it easy and comfortable as possible for you. We understand that everyone deserves access to high-quality support, that’s affordable. That's why we're proud to offer affordable online counselling services tailored to your unique needs. From the comfort and privacy of your own space, you can connect with our compassionate and experienced counsellors. Imagine feeling heard, understood and empowered to navigate life's challenges. CLICK "WEBSITE" to BOOK.
I know that life has become really challenging and difficult to cope with. The stress and pressure we face has affected our health, work, relationships and mental well-being. Despite all our best efforts to manage, nothing seems to work. It’s during these times that having someone qualified and experienced to talk with and support us becomes a much-needed relief – especially as some of the difficulties we are going through are deep rooted and stem from painful childhood experiences like changing schools 6 different times, abuse, a bike accident and not having many friends. This is something I can personally identify with.
I know that life has become really challenging and difficult to cope with. The stress and pressure we face has affected our health, work, relationships and mental well-being. Despite all our best efforts to manage, nothing seems to work. It’s during these times that having someone qualified and experienced to talk with and support us becomes a much-needed relief – especially as some of the difficulties we are going through are deep rooted and stem from painful childhood experiences like changing schools 6 different times, abuse, a bike accident and not having many friends. This is something I can personally identify with.
I offer a Counselling service to individuals, young people and families who may be facing personal difficulties and challenges. We all experience painful events and losses at various times in our lives and Counselling creates a safe containing space for clients to explore and process their emotions on a range if issues that may be impacting on them negatively. This can help clients to identify their triggers which may be responsible for creating the emotional and or physical distress. It also helps develop some strategies for clients to have at their disposal to manage better the impacts of the distress being experienced.
I offer a Counselling service to individuals, young people and families who may be facing personal difficulties and challenges. We all experience painful events and losses at various times in our lives and Counselling creates a safe containing space for clients to explore and process their emotions on a range if issues that may be impacting on them negatively. This can help clients to identify their triggers which may be responsible for creating the emotional and or physical distress. It also helps develop some strategies for clients to have at their disposal to manage better the impacts of the distress being experienced.
I treat a broad range of mental health conditions and worked as a senior psychotherapist in the NHS for many years. I have worked extensively with sexual and domestic abuse, anxiety and borderline personality issues as well as depression and Post-traumatic Stress conditions. I am experienced interculturally in helping people with racial and discrimination issues. I work in both English and Spanish. Hablo Espanol y Ingles y ofrezco terapia en los dos idomas.
I treat a broad range of mental health conditions and worked as a senior psychotherapist in the NHS for many years. I have worked extensively with sexual and domestic abuse, anxiety and borderline personality issues as well as depression and Post-traumatic Stress conditions. I am experienced interculturally in helping people with racial and discrimination issues. I work in both English and Spanish. Hablo Espanol y Ingles y ofrezco terapia en los dos idomas.
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
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
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Life happens, and the majority of the time we seem to find a way to "happen" with it. We find a way to navigate through the motions of "doing" and get to a place of "being". Being excited, being present, being happy - but sometimes along the way it can get confusing, blurry and we can feel a bit lost. As a certified counsellor, I work with you through the confusion, to get to a place of clarity. I explore the past and present with you using an integrated therapeutic approach - blending the different skills I've learnt in practice to assist you with where you are right now. Many therapists talk about the varying styles of therapy
Life happens, and the majority of the time we seem to find a way to "happen" with it. We find a way to navigate through the motions of "doing" and get to a place of "being". Being excited, being present, being happy - but sometimes along the way it can get confusing, blurry and we can feel a bit lost. As a certified counsellor, I work with you through the confusion, to get to a place of clarity. I explore the past and present with you using an integrated therapeutic approach - blending the different skills I've learnt in practice to assist you with where you are right now. Many therapists talk about the varying styles of therapy
As an integrative counsellor and therapeutic coach, I’m passionate about providing a warm, empathetic, and empowering space for my clients, and I'd love the chance to do the same for you!
My specialties include supporting clients who want to prioritise their own self-development, and helping those experiencing depression, grief, burnout, identity issues, and difficulties in their relationships (with family, friends, or partners).
I warmly welcome clients from all backgrounds and walks of life, especially including those who are new to therapy (or talking about themselves at all!), neurodivergent, or from minoritised ethnic groups.
As an integrative counsellor and therapeutic coach, I’m passionate about providing a warm, empathetic, and empowering space for my clients, and I'd love the chance to do the same for you!
My specialties include supporting clients who want to prioritise their own self-development, and helping those experiencing depression, grief, burnout, identity issues, and difficulties in their relationships (with family, friends, or partners).
I warmly welcome clients from all backgrounds and walks of life, especially including those who are new to therapy (or talking about themselves at all!), neurodivergent, or from minoritised ethnic groups.
Clients are unique and helping them to gain a sense of who they are, what is taking place, and identifying whom they want to be is vital. Helping clients to recognise and hear their own authentic voices in a non-judgemental space is central to moving through life's challenges, towards future goals. We will focus on the changes and challenges that impact them. Issues of infidelity, substance use, illness, loss and all its elements, disconnection, re-connection, domestic violence, trauma, anxieties, depression, PTSD are common. It is the client who decides the end goal and we work together to attain that goal to best effect.
Clients are unique and helping them to gain a sense of who they are, what is taking place, and identifying whom they want to be is vital. Helping clients to recognise and hear their own authentic voices in a non-judgemental space is central to moving through life's challenges, towards future goals. We will focus on the changes and challenges that impact them. Issues of infidelity, substance use, illness, loss and all its elements, disconnection, re-connection, domestic violence, trauma, anxieties, depression, PTSD are common. It is the client who decides the end goal and we work together to attain that goal to best effect.
Hello, thank you for viewing my profile. I am a trauma focused Intercultural Psychotherapist, Supervisor and Freelance Trainer, accredited by NCPS and a registered member of BACP. I offer a culturally sensitive, trauma informed approach to talking therapy for individuals, groups & couples aged 18 & over; providing a compassionate and inclusive space for you to explore your mental health concerns. My trauma informed practice is focused on anxiety, bereavement, depression, complex post traumatic stress disorder (C-PTSD) domestic abuse, racial-cultural identity, childhood, racial and sexual trauma.
Hello, thank you for viewing my profile. I am a trauma focused Intercultural Psychotherapist, Supervisor and Freelance Trainer, accredited by NCPS and a registered member of BACP. I offer a culturally sensitive, trauma informed approach to talking therapy for individuals, groups & couples aged 18 & over; providing a compassionate and inclusive space for you to explore your mental health concerns. My trauma informed practice is focused on anxiety, bereavement, depression, complex post traumatic stress disorder (C-PTSD) domestic abuse, racial-cultural identity, childhood, racial and sexual trauma.
Hi I’m Erin! An Integrative Counselling Psychotherapist and Group Therapist. I’m all about providing support, empowerment, honesty, compassion and understanding to help you make sense of your experiences and move forward in an authentic and healthy way. Therapy can seem scary but it doesn’t have to be! It just takes time and effort and I want to facilitate getting you to a place where you can reflect and navigate change at your own pace.
Hi I’m Erin! An Integrative Counselling Psychotherapist and Group Therapist. I’m all about providing support, empowerment, honesty, compassion and understanding to help you make sense of your experiences and move forward in an authentic and healthy way. Therapy can seem scary but it doesn’t have to be! It just takes time and effort and I want to facilitate getting you to a place where you can reflect and navigate change at your own pace.
I am an Intercultural Integrative Psychotherapist with a holistic approach, embracing of culture and spirituality. I support in various challenges such as Abandonment, Addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Bereavement & loss, Depression, Dissociation, Low self esteem, Identity, PTSD, Relationship problems, Stress, Suicidal ideation, Self harm and much more. I am adept at building genuine, empathic and productive therapeutic working relationships, with clients wishing to gain a deeper sense and understanding of themselves & to build on their inner resources. Counselling Foundation Tutor and Certified EFT practitioner.
I am an Intercultural Integrative Psychotherapist with a holistic approach, embracing of culture and spirituality. I support in various challenges such as Abandonment, Addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Bereavement & loss, Depression, Dissociation, Low self esteem, Identity, PTSD, Relationship problems, Stress, Suicidal ideation, Self harm and much more. I am adept at building genuine, empathic and productive therapeutic working relationships, with clients wishing to gain a deeper sense and understanding of themselves & to build on their inner resources. Counselling Foundation Tutor and Certified EFT practitioner.
Hi, I’m Judith. I support adults who are struggling with emotional pain rooted in difficult childhood experiences, including growing up feeling unseen, misunderstood, or unsupported. You may find yourself battling guilt, shame, anxiety, low self-esteem, or a persistent feeling of not being “good enough.” Together, we can begin to make sense of these experiences and explore how they may still be affecting your life today.
Hi, I’m Judith. I support adults who are struggling with emotional pain rooted in difficult childhood experiences, including growing up feeling unseen, misunderstood, or unsupported. You may find yourself battling guilt, shame, anxiety, low self-esteem, or a persistent feeling of not being “good enough.” Together, we can begin to make sense of these experiences and explore how they may still be affecting your life today.
My ideal clients are individuals ready to engage in meaningful change, whether they're facing immediate challenges or seeking deeper personal growth. I work with:
Professionals experiencing burnout who need strategies for sustainable wellbeing
Adults navigating major life transitions - career changes, relationships, loss
Neurodivergent individuals seeking understanding and self-acceptance
Those with complex trauma histories ready to explore healing at their own pace
People struggling with relationship patternswanting to build healthier connections
Supervision for Humanistic or Relational Therapists
My ideal clients are individuals ready to engage in meaningful change, whether they're facing immediate challenges or seeking deeper personal growth. I work with:
Professionals experiencing burnout who need strategies for sustainable wellbeing
Adults navigating major life transitions - career changes, relationships, loss
Neurodivergent individuals seeking understanding and self-acceptance
Those with complex trauma histories ready to explore healing at their own pace
People struggling with relationship patternswanting to build healthier connections
Supervision for Humanistic or Relational Therapists
I work with people who want to understand themselves more deeply and find healthier ways to cope with life’s challenges. Many of my clients come to therapy feeling stuck in unhelpful patterns, overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, or low mood, or unsure why they keep reacting the way they do.
Some are carrying the impact of past trauma or difficult life experiences, while others simply feel disconnected from themselves or unsure about their next steps in life.
I work with people who want to understand themselves more deeply and find healthier ways to cope with life’s challenges. Many of my clients come to therapy feeling stuck in unhelpful patterns, overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, or low mood, or unsure why they keep reacting the way they do.
Some are carrying the impact of past trauma or difficult life experiences, while others simply feel disconnected from themselves or unsure about their next steps in life.
Scrolling to find the right therapist? It's overwhelming, but my job is to make the process easier. I am a licensed Psychotherapist (MSc) who works with adults (18+) and specializes in relationships, anxiety, depression, trauma, coping with grief and loss, and eating disorders. Are you the kind of person who uses a smile to distract others from your pain? Then you're in the right place. I am here to facilitate you in creating your own bubble and safe space. I am curious to understand more about your own inner world since it looks so different for each of us. If you’re struggling please feel free to send me a message.
Scrolling to find the right therapist? It's overwhelming, but my job is to make the process easier. I am a licensed Psychotherapist (MSc) who works with adults (18+) and specializes in relationships, anxiety, depression, trauma, coping with grief and loss, and eating disorders. Are you the kind of person who uses a smile to distract others from your pain? Then you're in the right place. I am here to facilitate you in creating your own bubble and safe space. I am curious to understand more about your own inner world since it looks so different for each of us. If you’re struggling please feel free to send me a message.
Hello and welcome! I am Peter Royal, a licensed and registered counsellor/psychotherapist. I understand that finding a counsellor can be daunting. But rest assured, I aim to make the process smooth for you to start your journey.
Hello and welcome! I am Peter Royal, a licensed and registered counsellor/psychotherapist. I understand that finding a counsellor can be daunting. But rest assured, I aim to make the process smooth for you to start your journey.
For many years there has been a lot of stigma around mental health & therapy and even more so within Black & Ethnic Minority communities.
I support people through a range of different difficulties through medium to long-term therapy, covering but not limited to tricky life transitions, depression, anxiety, trauma, bereavement, relational difficulties, low self esteem, identity and self discovery. I also offer couples counselling and family therapy.
For many years there has been a lot of stigma around mental health & therapy and even more so within Black & Ethnic Minority communities.
I support people through a range of different difficulties through medium to long-term therapy, covering but not limited to tricky life transitions, depression, anxiety, trauma, bereavement, relational difficulties, low self esteem, identity and self discovery. I also offer couples counselling and family therapy.
Feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or disconnected?
You may be wrestling with relationship tension, a difficult relationship with your own body that makes intimacy feel impossible, or persistent worries that nothing will get better.
Perhaps you’ve tried to shoulder it all on your own because turning to friends or family feels too risky.
If body‑image concerns and challenges around emotional and sexual connection are weighing you down, you don’t have to face this alone-you’re not broken. Let’s create a supportive space where you can explore these feelings and move toward greater confidence and a deeper connection.
Feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or disconnected?
You may be wrestling with relationship tension, a difficult relationship with your own body that makes intimacy feel impossible, or persistent worries that nothing will get better.
Perhaps you’ve tried to shoulder it all on your own because turning to friends or family feels too risky.
If body‑image concerns and challenges around emotional and sexual connection are weighing you down, you don’t have to face this alone-you’re not broken. Let’s create a supportive space where you can explore these feelings and move toward greater confidence and a deeper connection.
I am an integrative counsellor who works with both young people and adults. I have a wealth of experience in helping a wide range of clients with challenges in the areas of stress, anger management anxiety, coping with change, depression, relationship breakdown, bereavement, panic attack, self esteem issues, work related stress and couples counselling. I have worked with Macmillan Dove which specialises in bereavement and related issues and I have volunteered as a counsellor with Chelmsford Mind.
I am an integrative counsellor who works with both young people and adults. I have a wealth of experience in helping a wide range of clients with challenges in the areas of stress, anger management anxiety, coping with change, depression, relationship breakdown, bereavement, panic attack, self esteem issues, work related stress and couples counselling. I have worked with Macmillan Dove which specialises in bereavement and related issues and I have volunteered as a counsellor with Chelmsford Mind.
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As a Black British, why might I wish to see a therapist who is Black British?
Black British clients may seek out Black British therapists for several reasons, foremost being a sense of cultural understanding and the possibility of shared experiences. Cultural sensitivity and context on the part of the therapist may make it easier to form a therapeutic alliance and to focus on the work of therapy without the need to explain or educate a therapist on cultural matters. It may also be empowering to work with a therapist who shares one’s racial or ethnic background. It is important to note that a therapist who demonstrates cultural sensitivity can be highly effective even if they do not share a client’s background or race.
Can clients benefit from working with a therapist who shares their race or ethnicity?
Yes, having a therapist who shares a client’s race or ethnicity is often valuable, especially if it fosters a strong therapeutic alliance between the two. While training, qualifications, and experience are always important, a strong alliance between client and therapist is a major contributor to therapeutic effectiveness. An alliance is likely to be strengthened with a therapist who has an understanding of a client’s background and perhaps also shared life experiences. It should be noted that many clients form a strong bond with their therapist regardless of their race or ethnicity. This is a personal decision, and it depends on the therapist, the client, and the connection between the two.
How might I inquire about a therapist’s experience working with Black British clients?
Clients can ask therapists directly about their experience working with clients of diverse backgrounds, including with Black British individuals. You may wish to inquire whether a therapist has undertaken training in cultural competence broadly, and how specifically they would ensure that their approach is sensitive to the needs of Black British clients. Therapy involves honesty and trust, so it’s best for clients to share concerns about their therapist’s cultural competence at the outset. And a good clinician who is nonetheless not the right fit for you is often happy to make referrals based on the concerns you articulate.
Why is it important for a therapist to be culturally sensitive?
It’s important for a therapist to be culturally sensitive because everyone comes to therapy with a unique background and set of experiences. Being aware of culture and cultural differences between people is important for understanding clients, as is coming to therapy with an open mind, recognising that the therapist doesn’t necessarily understand everything and that the client can help guide the way.
Who is included in Psychology Today's directory of Black therapists?
The directory of Black therapists includes therapists who have self-identified their ethnicity in their profiles. Psychology Today uses this information to assist clients in finding a therapist who can provide a cultural match. However, not all therapists choose to disclose their ethnicity in their profile, and they may not appear in search results for this reason. In situations where the number of therapists who have identified as Black is limited, the directory will also show therapists who have undergone specific multicultural training or have extensive experience working with clients from relevant cultural backgrounds.