Couples Counselling in Ramsgate
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South Coast Counselling
Counsellor, MNCPS Prof Accred
Verified
Verified
I have many years experience with working with children, young people, adults and
couples
within the educational environment, private practice and NHS.
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.

Jane Mary Hetherington
Psychotherapist, MSc, MUKCP
Verified
Verified
I also work with families and
couples
enabling all members of the family to be heard.
I am an integrative psychotherapist and I enjoy working with a wide range of clients on a number of issues, including depression, anxiety, work related stress, trauma, career problems, substance misuse/addictions and family and relationships. I additionally have considerable experience in working with more severe mental health issues and complex presentations, such as personality disorder and psychosis. I prefer to have an initial discussion on the phone prior to meeting. In order to establish what my the client wants from therapy, how sessions will fit into their lifestyle and are their needs and goals realistic.

Hope Counselling Kent
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified
Verified
Are you feeling stressed, anxious, overwhelmed, sad or lonely? Is your painful past affecting your life today? I know how hard it can be to take that brave step and reach out for help, as it can feel so vulnerable. My aim is to provide you with a safe, confidential and non-judgemental environment, here we can build a strong therapeutic
relationship
to look at 'what keeps you awake at night’ exploring your thoughts and feelings, working together at a pace that feels safe for you, so that you can begin to heal & build a happier future. There's no issue too big or too small. You don't have to be alone with your pain, I am here for you.

Mabelle Peñalver
Counsellor, PsychD, MBACP Accred
Verified
Verified
I offer a relational approach, the therapeutic
relationship
being at the core of my practice.
Counselling is all about listening, sometimes to what is not even being said. As a counsellor I have no agenda except your welfare, development and insight, to help you find the path which best suits you. Crucial to this is developing a trusting, consistent
relationship
within which we can explore far and wide, whilst remaining safe and contained. I am a Registered MBACP counsellor with years of experience in clinical work in community services, GP surgeries and private practice. Talking therapy is nothing new, it helps, it can change lives and transform individuals.

Andrea Birkins
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified
Verified
Are you struggling alone to navigate life's challenges? Do you feel lost and want to make changes in your life but aren't sure how to start? Maybe you just need someone to listen without judgement and provide a safe environment where you can explore what a happier future looks like for you. I would like to work with you to achieve your goals within a warm and empathic
relationship
based on Person Centred theory. I work in an integrative way and tailor sessions to meet your individual needs and preferences.

Linked Together - Helping to bridge the gap!
Sessions are face to face only, once a working
relationship
has been established we can include online or telephone sessions if needed.
My name is Esjai and I am UK Relate trained and qualified, now working in Private Practice. Although my specialism is in Relationships, I deal with all types of issues that affect people, including but not limited to: depression, anxiety, addiction, trauma, sexual & physical abuse etc. I work with individuals,
couples
and families. I'm also a qualified Trauma therapist using the Rewind Technique for PTSD (I offer free sessions to Veterans) alongside EMDR for PTSD & C-PTSD, phobias & severe anxiety & depression for adults and children. A lot of issues are caused by previous trauma that has a knock on effect to our behaviours.

Nick Kerry Psychotherapy Services
Psychotherapist, MSc, MUKCP
Verified
Verified
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.

Alice Davies
Psychotherapist, MA, HCPC-Art Therap.
Verified
Verified
I believe that an authentic and trusting therapeutic
relationship
is fundamental and that this can support you in gaining insights into your inner self and your relationships, past and present.
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.

Dr Victoria Lawson
Psychologist, DCounsPsych, HCPC - Couns. Psych.
Verified
Verified
I am a psychologist with over 10 years’ experience working within NHS and Social Care settings having worked in both the NHS and Private Practice. I am experienced in providing a safe and supportive environment for people experiencing
relationship
difficulties, anxiety and low mood. Traumatic experiences,
relationship
difficulties, loss and bereavement are key triggers that can bring people to treatment and I work extensively with people around these areas. I offer short and longer term therapy for individuals and
couples
. I have NHS experience working with children and families and can offer therapy and family consultation

Viv Botting
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified
Verified
Successful client outcomes depend on the quality of the therapeutic
relationship
between client and counsellor and so it is important for you to feel comfortable with me.
I am a highly qualified and experienced professional specialising in working with adults and young people. I offer support with a wide range of issues around bereavement, depression, anxiety, trauma and relationships. If you are an adult/young person (14 years+) looking for someone kind who will listen to you without judgement and make you feel valued and supported, I can help you to identify your needs in a safe and confidential space and support your personal growth.

Angelo Williams
Counsellor, MSc, MBACP
Verified
Verified
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.

Maria Mead Counselling Service
Counsellor, MNCPS Accred
Verified
Verified
What drives
couples
to seek
couples
therapy? They have a communication problem, or so they think.
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.

Trust Therapy - Joanne White
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified
Verified
I am an experienced Relate Trained
Relationship
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
.
Office is near:
Ramsgate CT11 & Online

Vela Robinson
Counsellor, BACP
Verified
Verified
My integrative approach includes the warmth of the person-centred
relationship
, the depth of the psychodynamic therapies, and the pragmatic solution focus of CBT, depending on what you need.
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.

Lynda Burr
Counsellor, MSc, MBACP Accred
Verified
Verified
You may be experiencing
relationship
issues, anxiety and depression, panic, GAD, OCD, chronic pain, addictions, bereavements, chronic health conditions, PTSD, fear of falling, in fact, any of the problems that many of us encounter in our daily lives. I attempt to create an honest working
relationship
where we can address the issues that affect you most. I attempt to be practical; you want resolution.

Jill Hanney
Psychotherapist, MSc, MBABCP
Verified
Verified
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.

Mitchell Stevens
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified
Verified
I am a fully qualified Dip H.E. counsellor and a full member of the British Association of Counsellors & Psychotherapists (BACP) and work to their ethical framework. I offer face to face and on-line counselling and have a successful private practice in both Ramsgate UK and Recloses in France. I am a supervisor with The Forward Trust a UK nationwide organisation and work with adults and teenagers. I offer face to face in person and on-line counselling via Skype, Zoom or WhatsApp I have worked in the voluntary sector for “Change, Grow & Live” and “The Forward Trust”, both nationwide organisations in the UK.

Christine Smith
Psychotherapist, MBACP
Verified
Verified
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.

Sophie Anne Ward
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified
Verified
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.

Beverley Liffen-Latter
Counsellor
Verified
Verified
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.
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Couples Counselling
Does couples counseling work?
Research shows that couples counseling is effective; it can reduce relationship distress and improve emotional awareness, communication, empathy, intimacy, and overall relationship satisfaction. For example, emotionally focused therapy was found to be effective for about 75 percent of couples, and those benefits lasted at least two years.
When should a couple seek counseling?
Couples can benefit from counseling if they consistently struggle in their relationship. They may have lost the ability to communicate effectively, become entrenched in harmful patterns, begun to fight more than usual, broken the other’s trust, suffered from a mental or physical illness, or faced any number of other challenges. Many therapists offer free consultations, so if a couple isn’t sure whether therapy is necessary, asking directly can provide clarity.
How can I get my partner to go to couples therapy?
The decision to seek couples therapy is often driven by one partner, who then convinces the other to participate. When discussing the idea, the initiator should be direct and assertive. They can state the problems they see and explain how the relationship would benefit from therapy. In more serious cases, they can also explain how their relationship may suffer without making any changes or seeking professional help.
How does a couple prepare for couples counseling?
The anticipation of beginning couples counseling can be difficult—sometimes more difficult than the first session itself. Taking a few moments to reflect can allay those concerns: What are the current challenges? When and how did they begin? What do they want the relationship to look like in the future? Reflecting on these questions can help individuals or couples articulate their goals. Of course, the therapist will also ask questions and guide couples through the process.