Female Counselling in Hildenborough
I am an experienced Counsellor and Psychotherapist with over 20 years experience in private practice. I work with adults and specialise working with Anxiety, Stress and Depression. I create a safe, open and non-judgemental space for you to explore your worries and concerns. No matter what your personal struggle is, Counselling and Psychotherapy can help you to gain relief from your symptoms and many people find it an enriching experience. As an Integrative Therapist I believe that the best chance for creating sustained change is to have a variety of techniques to help me 'tailor' my approach to suit your needs.
I am an experienced Counsellor and Psychotherapist with over 20 years experience in private practice. I work with adults and specialise working with Anxiety, Stress and Depression. I create a safe, open and non-judgemental space for you to explore your worries and concerns. No matter what your personal struggle is, Counselling and Psychotherapy can help you to gain relief from your symptoms and many people find it an enriching experience. As an Integrative Therapist I believe that the best chance for creating sustained change is to have a variety of techniques to help me 'tailor' my approach to suit your needs.
I work with children, adolescents and adults. If life is difficult right now and you are feeling overwhelmed, anxious or in need of support, I am able to help. I will work with you to feel safe and relaxed in your sessions, with this comes trust and the ability to work through worries in a deeper more honest way. You are always at the centre of the work. The ultimate aim is to help you find skills and confidence within yourself, to manage your emotions and feelings, so that you feel safe and stronger within life's experiences. People I have worked with in the past have experienced positive changes in their lives.
I work with children, adolescents and adults. If life is difficult right now and you are feeling overwhelmed, anxious or in need of support, I am able to help. I will work with you to feel safe and relaxed in your sessions, with this comes trust and the ability to work through worries in a deeper more honest way. You are always at the centre of the work. The ultimate aim is to help you find skills and confidence within yourself, to manage your emotions and feelings, so that you feel safe and stronger within life's experiences. People I have worked with in the past have experienced positive changes in their lives.
Katherine is a specialised Cognitive Behavioural Therapist and Nutritionist. Katherine's private practice offers support for a range of mental health challenges such as disordered eating, anxiety, depression and trauma. Katherine practices holistically, combining her knowledge of nutrition and evidence-based psychotherapy to offer a unique and highly effective experience for her clients. Katherine is an accredited member of the British Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapies. Katherine also offers monthly wellness coaching.
Katherine is a specialised Cognitive Behavioural Therapist and Nutritionist. Katherine's private practice offers support for a range of mental health challenges such as disordered eating, anxiety, depression and trauma. Katherine practices holistically, combining her knowledge of nutrition and evidence-based psychotherapy to offer a unique and highly effective experience for her clients. Katherine is an accredited member of the British Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapies. Katherine also offers monthly wellness coaching.
Joanna is a BABCP-accredited Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapist. She runs a small team of CBT, EMDR, schema and counselling therapists at tranquil rooms at St Julians Club in Sevenoaks and online, specialising in cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), CBT for insomnia, acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) and compassion focussed therapy. Jo and her team see adults and children with anxiety, OCD, insomnia, nightmares, PTSD, hormonal change including perimenopause, work stress, health anxiety, performance anxiety, panic attacks, agoraphobia, phobias, social anxiety, self-esteem, neurodivergence and personality-level issues.
Joanna is a BABCP-accredited Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapist. She runs a small team of CBT, EMDR, schema and counselling therapists at tranquil rooms at St Julians Club in Sevenoaks and online, specialising in cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), CBT for insomnia, acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) and compassion focussed therapy. Jo and her team see adults and children with anxiety, OCD, insomnia, nightmares, PTSD, hormonal change including perimenopause, work stress, health anxiety, performance anxiety, panic attacks, agoraphobia, phobias, social anxiety, self-esteem, neurodivergence and personality-level issues.
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I am BSc Hons, qualified Counsellor/Psychotherapist, and currently provide face-to-face, phone, and online counselling. I believe we all have the capacity to change, sometimes we need help to make that change. I have experience working with clients with substance use, helping clients to facilitate change in their lifestyle, to address & alter behaviours. Counselling provides a confidential space for people experiencing emotional discomfort and trauma related responses to historic and current abuse, neglect, relationship difficulties, anxiety, grief, depression, and other situations. I do not judge and am approachable.
I am BSc Hons, qualified Counsellor/Psychotherapist, and currently provide face-to-face, phone, and online counselling. I believe we all have the capacity to change, sometimes we need help to make that change. I have experience working with clients with substance use, helping clients to facilitate change in their lifestyle, to address & alter behaviours. Counselling provides a confidential space for people experiencing emotional discomfort and trauma related responses to historic and current abuse, neglect, relationship difficulties, anxiety, grief, depression, and other situations. I do not judge and am approachable.
I am a licensed counsellor in the UK with extensive professional experience supporting individuals across diverse age groups and settings. including the NHS, schools, and crisis service. I have worked with clients facing a range of challenges such as anxiety, depression, grief, social isolation, and work-related stress.
My goal is to provide a safe, warm, and non-judgmental space where you can openly share your thoughts and feelings. I aim to create a supportive environment rooted in empathy and understanding, fostering trust and collaboration to promote your growth and well-being.
I am a licensed counsellor in the UK with extensive professional experience supporting individuals across diverse age groups and settings. including the NHS, schools, and crisis service. I have worked with clients facing a range of challenges such as anxiety, depression, grief, social isolation, and work-related stress.
My goal is to provide a safe, warm, and non-judgmental space where you can openly share your thoughts and feelings. I aim to create a supportive environment rooted in empathy and understanding, fostering trust and collaboration to promote your growth and well-being.
I am an experienced Chartered Psychologist and a BABCP accredited Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapist (CBT). I also have a Master Practitioner Diploma in Eating Disorders, including nutritional interventions, a BSc(Hons) in Fitness and Health, and I am a Certified Intuitive Eating Therapist.
I am an experienced Chartered Psychologist and a BABCP accredited Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapist (CBT). I also have a Master Practitioner Diploma in Eating Disorders, including nutritional interventions, a BSc(Hons) in Fitness and Health, and I am a Certified Intuitive Eating Therapist.
I work with clients with a wide range of difficulties including anxiety, depression, bereavement and have a keen interest in working with Neurodiverse clients.
Have you experienced challenging events in life, past or present? They can throw up all sorts of issues leading to big feelings that can have an effect on your mood and quality of life. Struggling to cope and carry on can feel heavy and isolating. Many of my clients come to give themselves space and time to process and make sense of their experiences. I provide individual therapy in my private practice to support you in attending to your mental well-being.
I work with clients with a wide range of difficulties including anxiety, depression, bereavement and have a keen interest in working with Neurodiverse clients.
Have you experienced challenging events in life, past or present? They can throw up all sorts of issues leading to big feelings that can have an effect on your mood and quality of life. Struggling to cope and carry on can feel heavy and isolating. Many of my clients come to give themselves space and time to process and make sense of their experiences. I provide individual therapy in my private practice to support you in attending to your mental well-being.
I specialise in support and counselling for children, young people and adults by offering a space to think about, explore and talk about issues that may be concerning or affecting the quality of your life. Together, we will explore your thoughts and feelings at a pace that feels right for you. My aim is to help you take greater control of your life so that you feel more content, resilient and able to respond to life's different challenges. Therapy is an opportunity to heal the wounds from the past by expressing your truth in a confidential and non-judgemental space.
I specialise in support and counselling for children, young people and adults by offering a space to think about, explore and talk about issues that may be concerning or affecting the quality of your life. Together, we will explore your thoughts and feelings at a pace that feels right for you. My aim is to help you take greater control of your life so that you feel more content, resilient and able to respond to life's different challenges. Therapy is an opportunity to heal the wounds from the past by expressing your truth in a confidential and non-judgemental space.
The focus in my private practice is on difficult relationships be that in the workplace, with friends or romantic relationships. I work with individuals and couples who are in or have been in relationships where there is control, excessive criticism, contempt or betrayal. I work with people who have tended to be more harmed by and those who have caused harm in their relationships. I help people develop a sense of compassion for themselves, building a sense of strength to advocate for their own needs in a constructive way so as to develop genuine, lasting intimacy with others.
The focus in my private practice is on difficult relationships be that in the workplace, with friends or romantic relationships. I work with individuals and couples who are in or have been in relationships where there is control, excessive criticism, contempt or betrayal. I work with people who have tended to be more harmed by and those who have caused harm in their relationships. I help people develop a sense of compassion for themselves, building a sense of strength to advocate for their own needs in a constructive way so as to develop genuine, lasting intimacy with others.
To promote healing and facilitate wholeness, therapy is tailored to your needs ensuring that all levels of your being and functioning are fully maximised. This means working together to explore emotions, behaviours, thoughts and physiology, in addition to social and spiritual aspects. Relationships from childhood may also be explored and all of this helps to facilitate the coming together of mind, body, feeling, and soul as a whole. My aim is to empower you through self-exploration and a deeper understanding of the factors in your life that are causing current concerns.
To promote healing and facilitate wholeness, therapy is tailored to your needs ensuring that all levels of your being and functioning are fully maximised. This means working together to explore emotions, behaviours, thoughts and physiology, in addition to social and spiritual aspects. Relationships from childhood may also be explored and all of this helps to facilitate the coming together of mind, body, feeling, and soul as a whole. My aim is to empower you through self-exploration and a deeper understanding of the factors in your life that are causing current concerns.
I am Karin Serafim, a dedicated psychologist and an accredited psychotherapist with over 20 years of experience providing expert mental health care. My approach is rooted in empathy, understanding, and a commitment to tailoring therapy to meet your unique needs. Whether you're facing anxiety, depression, relationship issues, or simply seeking personal growth, I am here to offer a safe space for exploration and healing.
I am Karin Serafim, a dedicated psychologist and an accredited psychotherapist with over 20 years of experience providing expert mental health care. My approach is rooted in empathy, understanding, and a commitment to tailoring therapy to meet your unique needs. Whether you're facing anxiety, depression, relationship issues, or simply seeking personal growth, I am here to offer a safe space for exploration and healing.
I am an experienced, welcoming and open-minded counsellor. Exploring in-depth what is troubling us with someone who is really listening, not just to your words but to the person behind them, can in itself be a healing process. It may also bring to light beliefs and ways of living that are holding you back. I draw on a range of integrative talking therapies (including Internal Family Systems). When something more is needed than talking alone, Brainspotting (a somatic therapy that evolved out of EMDR) can offer a gentle but powerful way to access deeper areas of the brain where emotional difficulties arise.
I am an experienced, welcoming and open-minded counsellor. Exploring in-depth what is troubling us with someone who is really listening, not just to your words but to the person behind them, can in itself be a healing process. It may also bring to light beliefs and ways of living that are holding you back. I draw on a range of integrative talking therapies (including Internal Family Systems). When something more is needed than talking alone, Brainspotting (a somatic therapy that evolved out of EMDR) can offer a gentle but powerful way to access deeper areas of the brain where emotional difficulties arise.
My therapeutic approach is largely transpersonal integrative, which means I am able to integrate other approaches into my work, including humanistic, CBT, solution-focused and expressive/art therapy. How I work is entirely dependent on the needs of the client I am working with. Transpersonal therapy is a holistic healing intervention that evolved from the humanistic work of American psychologist Abraham Maslow in the 1960s. I am a registered member of the UKCP, and I work in accordance with their ethical guidelines. I offer both face-to-face sessions as well as online therapy which is accessible to all regardless of location.
My therapeutic approach is largely transpersonal integrative, which means I am able to integrate other approaches into my work, including humanistic, CBT, solution-focused and expressive/art therapy. How I work is entirely dependent on the needs of the client I am working with. Transpersonal therapy is a holistic healing intervention that evolved from the humanistic work of American psychologist Abraham Maslow in the 1960s. I am a registered member of the UKCP, and I work in accordance with their ethical guidelines. I offer both face-to-face sessions as well as online therapy which is accessible to all regardless of location.
"I just want to talk about everything that is going on...!". "I want to be happy". "I am looking for a place to vent". "Some days the world is too big". "I do not know what is happening to me". "I am sad". "I am anxious". "I am stressed". "Work is too much". "I feel lonely". "I have a problem with my partner, friends, children, teachers, family, work colleagues...". These are some of the things that I had heard from friends, relatives, colleagues, clients over the years when they are looking for a different point of view or extra support in their life.
"I just want to talk about everything that is going on...!". "I want to be happy". "I am looking for a place to vent". "Some days the world is too big". "I do not know what is happening to me". "I am sad". "I am anxious". "I am stressed". "Work is too much". "I feel lonely". "I have a problem with my partner, friends, children, teachers, family, work colleagues...". These are some of the things that I had heard from friends, relatives, colleagues, clients over the years when they are looking for a different point of view or extra support in their life.
I am an experienced and qualified Therapist and Supervisor, registered member of the BACP and accredited member of NCS (British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy/National counselling Society). I have been working therapeutically in the community for nearly 20 years. My background is in family health. I am committed to working ethically and within a contracted relationship, and I have extensive experience with childhood trauma, relationship issues, abuse, anger management, addictions, work/employment dynamics, sexual identity, loss/bereavement, cultural identity issues, family dynamics, anxiety and depression.
I am an experienced and qualified Therapist and Supervisor, registered member of the BACP and accredited member of NCS (British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy/National counselling Society). I have been working therapeutically in the community for nearly 20 years. My background is in family health. I am committed to working ethically and within a contracted relationship, and I have extensive experience with childhood trauma, relationship issues, abuse, anger management, addictions, work/employment dynamics, sexual identity, loss/bereavement, cultural identity issues, family dynamics, anxiety and depression.
Are you feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or uncertain about the next step in your life or career? You’re not alone—and you don’t have to figure it out on your own. I specialise in helping individuals navigate major life transitions, manage thinking disorders, and rediscover purpose through tailored coaching that blends psychological insight with practical strategies.
Are you feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or uncertain about the next step in your life or career? You’re not alone—and you don’t have to figure it out on your own. I specialise in helping individuals navigate major life transitions, manage thinking disorders, and rediscover purpose through tailored coaching that blends psychological insight with practical strategies.
Are you feeling stuck between who you’ve had to be and who you truly are? You may be navigating a life transition, people-pleasing, or burnout from holding everything together. As an American expat or someone adjusting to major change, you may feel unseen, anxious, or disconnected from yourself and others. I help adults move from overwhelm to clarity through a warm, trauma-informed approach grounded in mindfulness, somatic work, and nervous system regulation—helping you build self-trust, set healthy boundaries, and feel at home within yourself again. Healing begins when you feel safe to be you.
Are you feeling stuck between who you’ve had to be and who you truly are? You may be navigating a life transition, people-pleasing, or burnout from holding everything together. As an American expat or someone adjusting to major change, you may feel unseen, anxious, or disconnected from yourself and others. I help adults move from overwhelm to clarity through a warm, trauma-informed approach grounded in mindfulness, somatic work, and nervous system regulation—helping you build self-trust, set healthy boundaries, and feel at home within yourself again. Healing begins when you feel safe to be you.
You (or your child) might be feeling anxious, overwhelmed or stuck — unsure how to express what’s going on or how to move forward. Talking might feel difficult, or not quite enough. You’re looking for a gentle, creative approach to explore feelings, process experiences, and reconnect with a sense of self. Art therapy offers a safe, supportive space where images and words can come together to support emotional wellbeing, insight, and resilience.
You (or your child) might be feeling anxious, overwhelmed or stuck — unsure how to express what’s going on or how to move forward. Talking might feel difficult, or not quite enough. You’re looking for a gentle, creative approach to explore feelings, process experiences, and reconnect with a sense of self. Art therapy offers a safe, supportive space where images and words can come together to support emotional wellbeing, insight, and resilience.
Life today seems to be overloaded by a variety of stress in many spheres of existence. What should be enjoyable and fulfilling sometimes turns out to be the very cause of suffering. In the midst of the busy-ness of life, we do not take the time to address this suffering and instead criticise and blame ourselves or others. This could potentially leave us feeling confused and ashamed. Shame does not heal the pain of suffering. Every human being has a need to be understood, accepted and validated because the human brain is wired to love and be loved.
Life today seems to be overloaded by a variety of stress in many spheres of existence. What should be enjoyable and fulfilling sometimes turns out to be the very cause of suffering. In the midst of the busy-ness of life, we do not take the time to address this suffering and instead criticise and blame ourselves or others. This could potentially leave us feeling confused and ashamed. Shame does not heal the pain of suffering. Every human being has a need to be understood, accepted and validated because the human brain is wired to love and be loved.
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Female Counsellors
Does it matter what gender my therapist is?
In general, there is no relationship between a therapist’s gender and their efficacy. Some clients, however, prefer to see therapists of a particular gender, whether due to their own past experiences with men and women, or because they feel more comfortable with a therapist of their own gender due to shared life experiences or perspectives. Considering what one wants to address in therapy can help someone determine whether their therapist’s gender may matter or improve their therapeutic experience. The most important consideration is that a client is able to build a trusting relationship with their therapist.
Should I see a female therapist?
Many people—not just women—prefer to see a female therapist. For women, this could be because they believe that they will be able to better connect with a woman, and that a female therapist will be able to relate to their specific challenges and personal issues. It may be particularly beneficial for women to see a female therapist, for example, for gender-specific issues, such as sexism in the workplace, relationship issues, and gender roles. The most important factor in therapy is the client-therapist connection, and a therapist's gender as well as many other factors may play an important role in this.
Do therapists get specific training to help with women’s concerns?
Therapists are trained to provide care to clients of any gender. However, some therapists may pursue additional training in feminist therapy, gender-specific issues, or women’s mental health. Female clients may wish to ask prospective therapists whether they have received specific training in the client’s primary area(s) of concern, or whether they have worked extensively with women on issues similar to their own.
How can I inquire about a therapist’s experience in treating women?
It’s OK—even encouraged!—to ask a therapist directly whether and how often they have treated women in the past, or whether they have treated women dealing with the client’s most prominent concern(s). Competent therapists will be happy to share their educational background, preferred treatment modalities, and prior client experience to help an individual find the therapist best suited to their needs.