Counselling in Margate

I am a qualified counsellor with extensive experience working with people struggling with PTSD, OCD, General Anxiety Disorder, panic disorder, low self-esteem and relationship difficulties. Counselling can help people in distress and lead to changes in the way they see themselves and feel about their situation. Counselling however is not just for crisis, so I am also open to working with people who want to access counselling as part of personal development. I will be able to help you recognise and acknowledge underlying feelings, makes sense of them and draw on any new meanings which emerge to make positive changes in your life.

Hello, I’m Sam and I want to help you feel better. You're unique, so I tailor therapy to suit you and your needs, whether that is the alleviation of depression or anxiety, improving relationships, recovering from trauma or for personal development. I value honesty, warmth, humour, professionalism and respect for self and other. I've been a practising therapist for over 15 years and I take pride in offering a high-quality, affordable and research-informed therapy service. I work collaboratively with my clients to help them heal, transform and reach goals, using my training in Accelerated Experiential Dynamic Psychotherapy (AEDP).

If you are struggling with problems in your relationships, family and couples therapy can be an enormously helpful step to take. Perhaps you've experienced a loss or a change in circumstances that you are struggling to adjust to, or you're getting stuck in the same conflicts again and again. If you'd like a safe space to get some fresh perspectives and start relating to each other in a way that allows the whole family to thrive, Lucy can help. Sometimes it's not possible for all those involved to attend therapy, and Lucy will always hold those important others in mind during your therapy.

Hi, my name is Amanda. Life sucks sometimes, doesn’t it? Do you want to talk to someone who will listen without judging, and respond with genuine empathy? If you want to feel more equipped and confident to handle what life throws your way, I’m here to help. Whether you are struggling with anxiety and depression, relationship issues or past trauma it’s always good to talk to someone. Why not give counselling a go and see how it might help you?

As an experienced Art Therapist I believe art making can be a useful way for self expression, reflection and healing when faced with difficult life stresses and experiences. Starting therapy can be a daunting experience but the use of art making in my practice as well as my comfortable, safe, empathic approach provides a reassuring and nurturing environment. Art Therapy provides verbal and non-verbal insight and can provide the sub-conscious a chance to allow thoughts, feeling and emotions be expressed in a safe way. It is for suitable for everyone, regardless of artistic ability and is an opportunity to communicate creatively.

My name is Alice and I am an Art Psychotherapist. Art psychotherapy is a form of psychotherapy that offers the creative process of art making as a way for you to express your thoughts and feelings. The combination of art making and talking provides you with a flexible and gentle approach, at a pace that suits you, which can really help when exploring more difficult emotions. I am a fully qualified and registered with the Health Care Professions Council (HCPC) and the British Association of Art Therapists (BAAT). I work with adolescents, young adults and adults.

Are you battling anxiety and your inner critic? Is your life overshadowed by grief? Are you weary and think it will always be like this? It doesn't have to be! I can help you understand your past, learn to manage anxiety & grief and develop self-compassion, in order to make positive changes in your life. I also am a qualified Clinical Supervisor offering face to face or online supervision to students or qualified Counsellors. Having run a successful private Practice for 10 years, I aim to support those wishing to develop their practice too.

Hello and Welcome! - I'm Sophie, a qualified counsellor with experience of counselling adults and young people. Deciding to begin counselling can be a challenging, emotional experience, and finding the right counsellor can be just as tricky. You're welcome to contact me if you have any questions. - I'd be happy to answer them. As a counsellor, I'm passionate about hearing others' stories, supporting them through their emotions and thoughts, and helping them to process and heal from their experiences. Areas I cover include; Anxiety and Depression, Stress, Relationships, Loneliness, LGBTQ+ related matters, and many other areas.

I am an experienced Relate Trained Relationship & Sex Therapist. I work with couples & individuals who are in an intimate relationship. I extend that service to clients who are single, plus couples & individuals in the process of separating, deciding Therapy to be a more appropriate service when mediation is considered unnecessary, but closure is. I promote clients to feel valued & respected by inviting them to tap into their own resources & ideas about what suits them to make changes to move forward, by providing impartial, unbiased & a neutral lens into the relationship.

We all face times in our lives when we feel lost, anxious, and overwhelmed. We may find it hard to get out of bed in the morning, or feel like no-one will understand what we are going through. Sometimes intense memories of a loss or a traumatic event in our past may be hindering us from moving forward, creating painful patterns in our day to day lives. Perhaps we just feel that something is 'off' and sense that we are not living our lives in the most fulfilling and meaningful way possible. I am a qualified Integrative counsellor trained to work with adults and young people, and want to help you find a way forward.

Life can often present us with some difficult and painful challenges. How we respond to these challenges, will vary according to our life experiences, especially our early childhood experiences. Having the time and space to untangle and make sense of our past and it’s impact on our present, will help us move out of unhelpful thinking styles, help us move from being stuck in negative relationships and also help find ways to make the changes necessary in our lives. However, on occasion when the source of a persons difficulty is linked with traumatic experiences, then a more specialised trauma focused approach is required.

Hi, hello! I’m Sharron and I’m a senior accredited counsellor and Therapeutic Supervisor.  I have many years of experience working with adults and children in various setting.  Some which include NHS, Local community, educational settings (primary, secondary and colleges, and in private practise.  Taking the first step can be a difficult and daunting experience and that is why i would like you to feel comfortable to ask questions regarding starting therapy. I combine different counselling.

Due to our relationship histories and the negative patterns we get into with our partners, many of us have difficulties with trust and in expressing emotions to those who mean the most to us. As a result of this we develop habit-forming ways of reacting to our partners. The main aim of couples counselling is to work on exploring those patterns and work on changing the negative interactions between you in a neutral, safe, non-judgemental and confidential environment. Before long, couples usually begin to recognise and eventually express their underlying needs for love, support, protection and comfort that are often hidden.

I am a fully qualified Psychotherapist and Counsellor. My clinical practice is flexible, and hopes to meet the different needs of individuals, couples and families on both a short and long-term basis. I work within an integrative model which is informed by psychodynamic and systemic models. I work with CBT as and when required. My practice has been running for over ten years, helping many people through very difficult emotional and psychological periods of their lives - including; anxiety; depression; relationship difficulties and childhood related traumas. I am also a specialist in substance addiction.

Whatever is troubling you, counselling can help. Together we can work through your challenges and issues, find a way to make sense of any difficulties you face. My name is Beverley and I am a qualified counsellor with experience of counselling adults, children and adolescents. Deciding to begin counselling can be a challenging and emotional experience. You are more than welcome to contact me if you have any questions.

Hello and welcome. Finding the right therapist can feel a bit challenging and I would encourage always to try a few different ones before you decide. You are welcome to contact me to ask any questions that you may have by email or text is the best way to do this and from there we can arrange to speak on the phone at a time that suits you. I have been coaching clients for the last 16 years. My clients have described me as easy to talk to and relaxed, though I do offer a free assessment which is a two-way meeting to see how we get along, so you can dip your toe in the counselling/therapy water with no obligation.