Bupa Counselling in Gravesend
Deciding to attend therapy is a difficult decision. It is important that you find a therapist with whom you can feel comfortable, I aim to provide you with that experience. I believe there is no position or age from which positive change cannot be made and will support you in the process. Alternatively, if you have a goal that you wish to achieve, either personally or professionally, it is vital you find someone who can bring energy, enthusiasm and pragmatism to your sessions. I also have experience in the corporate space and provide seminars on a number of issues and coaching for groups.
Deciding to attend therapy is a difficult decision. It is important that you find a therapist with whom you can feel comfortable, I aim to provide you with that experience. I believe there is no position or age from which positive change cannot be made and will support you in the process. Alternatively, if you have a goal that you wish to achieve, either personally or professionally, it is vital you find someone who can bring energy, enthusiasm and pragmatism to your sessions. I also have experience in the corporate space and provide seminars on a number of issues and coaching for groups.
I have great belief in counselling.I am a trained and qualified counsellor.Building with you a theraputic alliance (understanding, empathy plus honesty) to support you through your counselling journey. I bring both academic knowledge and life experience. I am a widow who raised two children as a single parent and has survived breast cancer. I grasp the depth of pain and trauma, life can throw at us. I have worked extensively in schools with teens and young adolescents, young business and sports professionals to support them reach their potential. I have been qualified for 15 years. Let us focus on what you want to facilitate change.
I have great belief in counselling.I am a trained and qualified counsellor.Building with you a theraputic alliance (understanding, empathy plus honesty) to support you through your counselling journey. I bring both academic knowledge and life experience. I am a widow who raised two children as a single parent and has survived breast cancer. I grasp the depth of pain and trauma, life can throw at us. I have worked extensively in schools with teens and young adolescents, young business and sports professionals to support them reach their potential. I have been qualified for 15 years. Let us focus on what you want to facilitate change.
Sometimes we can all feel stuck and not know which way to turn. Life can feel overwhelming or out of control. It can feel like it's not heading in the direction that we want. We can get stuck in cycles, repeating the same behaviours, knowingly or unknowingly. You're in the right place, counselling can help! Counselling focuses on your future and moving past any blocks preventing you from living the life you wish. Together we will explore your present difficulties, as well as past experiences that have led to your current situation.
Sometimes we can all feel stuck and not know which way to turn. Life can feel overwhelming or out of control. It can feel like it's not heading in the direction that we want. We can get stuck in cycles, repeating the same behaviours, knowingly or unknowingly. You're in the right place, counselling can help! Counselling focuses on your future and moving past any blocks preventing you from living the life you wish. Together we will explore your present difficulties, as well as past experiences that have led to your current situation.
The Glow Up Project is a therapy-based CIC supporting children (4–18) and families through 1:1 therapy, family work, student counsellor placements, and our mobile Therapy Bus. We work with schools, local authorities and agencies to deliver trauma-informed, creative support for issues like attachment, trauma, emotional regulation, anxiety, identity and family breakdown. As a CIC, we reinvest into communities to improve access, outcomes and long-term wellbeing.
The Glow Up Project is a therapy-based CIC supporting children (4–18) and families through 1:1 therapy, family work, student counsellor placements, and our mobile Therapy Bus. We work with schools, local authorities and agencies to deliver trauma-informed, creative support for issues like attachment, trauma, emotional regulation, anxiety, identity and family breakdown. As a CIC, we reinvest into communities to improve access, outcomes and long-term wellbeing.
We accept self-referrals and referrals from third party insurers such as AXA, WPA, BUPA, Aviva.
I'm an accredited Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapist, Counsellor & EMDR Practitioner with over 20yrs experience in mental health. I support Adults and Adolescents (12-17yrs). I have additional training in Supervision & nearly 15 years experience Supervising within the NHS and private practice. I have a special interest in PTSD and trauma. I also specialise in anxiety disorders (ie. PTSD, Panic, Health, GAD, OCD, Social Anxiety and Phobias) depression, stress and low self-esteem. I Supervise Trainees on the level 7 Masters in CBT, as well as other qualified clinicians. F2F & Remote therapy.
We accept self-referrals and referrals from third party insurers such as AXA, WPA, BUPA, Aviva.
I'm an accredited Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapist, Counsellor & EMDR Practitioner with over 20yrs experience in mental health. I support Adults and Adolescents (12-17yrs). I have additional training in Supervision & nearly 15 years experience Supervising within the NHS and private practice. I have a special interest in PTSD and trauma. I also specialise in anxiety disorders (ie. PTSD, Panic, Health, GAD, OCD, Social Anxiety and Phobias) depression, stress and low self-esteem. I Supervise Trainees on the level 7 Masters in CBT, as well as other qualified clinicians. F2F & Remote therapy.
I am a highly experienced counselling psychologist who really enjoys helping people. I have a great deal of empathy and compassion for the struggles we face as human beings. If you are finding life tough or feeling like you want to make changes, I would love to try and help. I like to draw on a range of approaches to help you and I highly value a good therapeutic relationship together. Within this I use interventions so that you can understand yourself better and identify ways forward. It’s important for me to discover what YOU want to be different and my ideal client is only someone who works hard in allowing me to help you.
I am a highly experienced counselling psychologist who really enjoys helping people. I have a great deal of empathy and compassion for the struggles we face as human beings. If you are finding life tough or feeling like you want to make changes, I would love to try and help. I like to draw on a range of approaches to help you and I highly value a good therapeutic relationship together. Within this I use interventions so that you can understand yourself better and identify ways forward. It’s important for me to discover what YOU want to be different and my ideal client is only someone who works hard in allowing me to help you.
I am a clinical psychotherapist who is experienced in working with individual adults, couples 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.
I am a clinical psychotherapist who is experienced in working with individual adults, couples 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.
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
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.
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Hi, I’m Sophie, a Chartered Clinical Psychologist specialising in anxiety, OCD, phobias and trauma. Many of the people I work with are high-functioning on the outside, but internally feel overwhelmed by worry, intrusive thoughts, or patterns they can’t seem to break. You might find yourself overthinking, avoiding situations, replaying conversations, or feeling stuck in cycles of fear or self-criticism. Together we can find you some relief, but also explore and understand why this is happening and how to change it.
Hi, I’m Sophie, a Chartered Clinical Psychologist specialising in anxiety, OCD, phobias and trauma. Many of the people I work with are high-functioning on the outside, but internally feel overwhelmed by worry, intrusive thoughts, or patterns they can’t seem to break. You might find yourself overthinking, avoiding situations, replaying conversations, or feeling stuck in cycles of fear or self-criticism. Together we can find you some relief, but also explore and understand why this is happening and how to change it.
I work with individuals and couples and am a fully qualified, accredited psychosexual therapist and relationship psychotherapist. My core specialism is relationship difficulties, including sexual dysfunction concerns and connections.
I work with individuals and couples and am a fully qualified, accredited psychosexual therapist and relationship psychotherapist. My core specialism is relationship difficulties, including sexual dysfunction concerns and connections.
Dr Amber Qureshi
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
1 Endorsed
London SW19
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Do you find yourself caught in a cycle of unhappiness and stress? Are you feeling trapped in patterns you can't seem to escape? Do you crave a deeper understanding of yourself and your experiences? I want to help you in a way that feels accessible and comfortable for you. I am a Clinical Psychologist, CBT therapist and trauma focused therapist. I have helped clients navigate various mental health challenges, including anxiety, low mood, trauma, anger management, stress, and relationship difficulties.
Do you find yourself caught in a cycle of unhappiness and stress? Are you feeling trapped in patterns you can't seem to escape? Do you crave a deeper understanding of yourself and your experiences? I want to help you in a way that feels accessible and comfortable for you. I am a Clinical Psychologist, CBT therapist and trauma focused therapist. I have helped clients navigate various mental health challenges, including anxiety, low mood, trauma, anger management, stress, and relationship difficulties.
I am a Counselling Psychologist supporting adults and young people to navigate emotional challenges with compassion and evidence-based care. I have worked across NHS, charitable and private settings. I help with stress, self-criticism and anxiety, including health-related worries and adjusting to autoimmune conditions. I also support sleep difficulties, identity and sexuality exploration, social anxiety, chronic worry, and questions of meaning and purpose.
I am a Counselling Psychologist supporting adults and young people to navigate emotional challenges with compassion and evidence-based care. I have worked across NHS, charitable and private settings. I help with stress, self-criticism and anxiety, including health-related worries and adjusting to autoimmune conditions. I also support sleep difficulties, identity and sexuality exploration, social anxiety, chronic worry, and questions of meaning and purpose.
Hi i am a certified transactional analysis in the field of psychotherapy. I enjoy helping people understand their lives and create change. I welcome diversity and embrace difference . In addition to my regular practise i hold a walking clinic that reaches various needs of my client group. My work is with long and short term individuals as well as groups. My practise operates at two locations additionally i volunteer at a local senior school
Hi i am a certified transactional analysis in the field of psychotherapy. I enjoy helping people understand their lives and create change. I welcome diversity and embrace difference . In addition to my regular practise i hold a walking clinic that reaches various needs of my client group. My work is with long and short term individuals as well as groups. My practise operates at two locations additionally i volunteer at a local senior school
My main approach is to encourage you to explore your feelings and take responsibility for your thoughts and actions. As I work in a way that empowers the client, I always work with what you present. Bottled up feelings such as anger, anxiety, grief, jealousy, sadness, shame and pain can become very overwhelming.The opportunity to express them can make it much easier to understand yourself and others. As I acknowledge your feelings and respect you as a person in your own right, you gain self-respect and a sense of being valued. This leads to building trust between counsellor and client, which is an essential part of the process.
My main approach is to encourage you to explore your feelings and take responsibility for your thoughts and actions. As I work in a way that empowers the client, I always work with what you present. Bottled up feelings such as anger, anxiety, grief, jealousy, sadness, shame and pain can become very overwhelming.The opportunity to express them can make it much easier to understand yourself and others. As I acknowledge your feelings and respect you as a person in your own right, you gain self-respect and a sense of being valued. This leads to building trust between counsellor and client, which is an essential part of the process.
As a doctor of psychology, I provide a safe space where you can explore what is troubling you and start to make sense of your thoughts and feelings. I offer short-term and long-term therapy, using psychological models with a proven track record, to address anxiety, low mood, relationship issues, workplace stresses, addictions, trauma and grief. Ultimately, our goal may be for you to become your own therapist. After all, you know the client better than anyone.
As a doctor of psychology, I provide a safe space where you can explore what is troubling you and start to make sense of your thoughts and feelings. I offer short-term and long-term therapy, using psychological models with a proven track record, to address anxiety, low mood, relationship issues, workplace stresses, addictions, trauma and grief. Ultimately, our goal may be for you to become your own therapist. After all, you know the client better than anyone.
I have a wealth of experience in helping people to improve their mental and emotional wellbeing. As a clinical psychologist I value the therapeutic relationship and think that it is vital to find a therapist you 'click' with. My personable, warm and empathetic nature has helped many people to overcome the difficulties holding them back in life. It can be daunting to embark on a therapy journey with someone - I am mindful of this and will help you to feel relaxed and comfortable when using therapy for your personal development.
I have a wealth of experience in helping people to improve their mental and emotional wellbeing. As a clinical psychologist I value the therapeutic relationship and think that it is vital to find a therapist you 'click' with. My personable, warm and empathetic nature has helped many people to overcome the difficulties holding them back in life. It can be daunting to embark on a therapy journey with someone - I am mindful of this and will help you to feel relaxed and comfortable when using therapy for your personal development.
Hello, my name is Dr Sonia Marquardt and I am a Chartered Counselling Psychologist. I offer individual psychological therapy to young people and adults who are looking for a professional to explore their difficulties with. Mental health affects all of us at some point in our lives. The last few years have been particularly challenging. We may need some external support to manage feelings of stress, loneliness and isolation, panic and worry, and feeling low. I also offer walk and talk therapy, which can be by the river or in Old Deer or Richmond park.
Hello, my name is Dr Sonia Marquardt and I am a Chartered Counselling Psychologist. I offer individual psychological therapy to young people and adults who are looking for a professional to explore their difficulties with. Mental health affects all of us at some point in our lives. The last few years have been particularly challenging. We may need some external support to manage feelings of stress, loneliness and isolation, panic and worry, and feeling low. I also offer walk and talk therapy, which can be by the river or in Old Deer or Richmond park.
Counselling offers a unique opportunity to freely express your thoughts and feelings in a safe, non-judgemental space, which is confidential. I can help with General Anxiety disorder, self esteem, confidence, depression, relationship issues, self harm, or just feeling uncomfortable in yourself. I can help you to acknowledge and value yourself, feel that you are not alone, and support you in finding a way through a difficult time.
Counselling offers a unique opportunity to freely express your thoughts and feelings in a safe, non-judgemental space, which is confidential. I can help with General Anxiety disorder, self esteem, confidence, depression, relationship issues, self harm, or just feeling uncomfortable in yourself. I can help you to acknowledge and value yourself, feel that you are not alone, and support you in finding a way through a difficult time.
Are feelings of being trapped in complex relationships, self-doubt, depression, anxiety or uncertainty during life’s transitions becoming overwhelming? Are you grappling with your identity or facing the challenges that come with change, like menopause? Perhaps you’re a high achiever dealing with self-confidence issues and the pressure of imposter syndrome. Are you looking for someone who embraces feminist, LGBTQ+ affirming, and anti-racist principles? Do you need support in addressing the effects of narcissistic abuse and complex relational dynamics?
Are feelings of being trapped in complex relationships, self-doubt, depression, anxiety or uncertainty during life’s transitions becoming overwhelming? Are you grappling with your identity or facing the challenges that come with change, like menopause? Perhaps you’re a high achiever dealing with self-confidence issues and the pressure of imposter syndrome. Are you looking for someone who embraces feminist, LGBTQ+ affirming, and anti-racist principles? Do you need support in addressing the effects of narcissistic abuse and complex relational dynamics?