Female Counsellors in Sevenoaks
Hello! My name is Sally and I work with individuals and Couples. For individuals, my chief aim is to build a strong relationship with you in which you feel valued, are able to self reflect, take do-able risks and actualise your authentic self. For couples, likewise, but the focus is to work through sticking points/repetitive conflicts and reach a collaborative peace. I deal with many issues but specialise in those of you trying to manage Post Natal Depression, Post Menopausal Transition, Depression, Anxiety and Couples Conflict. Support is here!
Hello! My name is Sally and I work with individuals and Couples. For individuals, my chief aim is to build a strong relationship with you in which you feel valued, are able to self reflect, take do-able risks and actualise your authentic self. For couples, likewise, but the focus is to work through sticking points/repetitive conflicts and reach a collaborative peace. I deal with many issues but specialise in those of you trying to manage Post Natal Depression, Post Menopausal Transition, Depression, Anxiety and Couples Conflict. Support is here!
I have over 22 years of experience working with children, adolescents and adults. I specialise in helping people recover from past adverse/traumatic experiences (including toxic relationships). I adopt a holistic, supportive and person-centred approach and I believe in the importance of the therapeutic relationship as a mechanism for change. I believe that by creating the right conditions for personal growth that most people can find solutions to their difficulties. As well as therapy I also offer life coaching. My approach focuses on supporting people to manage transitions, overcome the inner critic and step into their power.
I have over 22 years of experience working with children, adolescents and adults. I specialise in helping people recover from past adverse/traumatic experiences (including toxic relationships). I adopt a holistic, supportive and person-centred approach and I believe in the importance of the therapeutic relationship as a mechanism for change. I believe that by creating the right conditions for personal growth that most people can find solutions to their difficulties. As well as therapy I also offer life coaching. My approach focuses on supporting people to manage transitions, overcome the inner critic and step into their power.
Are you living alone together? Is Your Relationship/Marriage in Crisis or facing difficult challenges at this time? Rekindle emotional closeness, trust and warmth. Do you have Marital Problems? I offer Couples Therapy, Marriage Counselling & Individual Relationship Therapy and Coaching. My sessions include two Communication & Empathy PDFs which I will send to you after our session. – My sessions will help you both to strengthen appreciation, trust and emotional closeness by recognising the triggers and dynamics that are at play between you. I am passionate about the work I do with relationships and know I can help you both.
Are you living alone together? Is Your Relationship/Marriage in Crisis or facing difficult challenges at this time? Rekindle emotional closeness, trust and warmth. Do you have Marital Problems? I offer Couples Therapy, Marriage Counselling & Individual Relationship Therapy and Coaching. My sessions include two Communication & Empathy PDFs which I will send to you after our session. – My sessions will help you both to strengthen appreciation, trust and emotional closeness by recognising the triggers and dynamics that are at play between you. I am passionate about the work I do with relationships and know I can help you both.
I am experienced in working with clients struggling with a variety of emotional, anxiety/stress/depression based, relationship and self-esteem related difficulties.
I am experienced in working with clients struggling with a variety of emotional, anxiety/stress/depression based, relationship and self-esteem related difficulties.
I can help you explore what’s really going on beneath the surface. The pressures, or patterns that leave you feeling stuck or unheard. Our sessions offer a safe, honest space to slow down and make sense of things at your own pace. I’ll support you in reconnecting with yourself, finding clarity, and creating change that feels right for you.
Having grown up across three different countries and speaking three languages, I have experienced the challenges of feeling unsure about where you belong.
I can help you explore what’s really going on beneath the surface. The pressures, or patterns that leave you feeling stuck or unheard. Our sessions offer a safe, honest space to slow down and make sense of things at your own pace. I’ll support you in reconnecting with yourself, finding clarity, and creating change that feels right for you.
Having grown up across three different countries and speaking three languages, I have experienced the challenges of feeling unsure about where you belong.
My name is Amanda I am an accredited counselling member of the BACP and hold BUPA recognition. I work with both adults and adolescents and I am qualified to work with trauma. I have experience of working with people struggling with anxiety, stress, depression, loss/bereavement and relationship issues. My approach to counselling varies according to your need, because we all act, think and feel in our own individual ways. I will draw on my theoretical training to work with you, but it will be a collaborative process as we work together building a relationship towards tackling challenging issues you may be facing
My name is Amanda I am an accredited counselling member of the BACP and hold BUPA recognition. I work with both adults and adolescents and I am qualified to work with trauma. I have experience of working with people struggling with anxiety, stress, depression, loss/bereavement and relationship issues. My approach to counselling varies according to your need, because we all act, think and feel in our own individual ways. I will draw on my theoretical training to work with you, but it will be a collaborative process as we work together building a relationship towards tackling challenging issues you may be facing
I guess you have e found yourself here because you are not happy with life as it is right now. I have been there! You will find me to be empathetic, down to earth and relatable. Having had counselling myself, I am well aware of just how daunting it can be to talk to someone for, what might be, the first time. I am here to listen and see if we can work together to find a way to help you overcome your current difficulties. I have been working as a counsellor since 2000 and have worked with clients in various settings.
I guess you have e found yourself here because you are not happy with life as it is right now. I have been there! You will find me to be empathetic, down to earth and relatable. Having had counselling myself, I am well aware of just how daunting it can be to talk to someone for, what might be, the first time. I am here to listen and see if we can work together to find a way to help you overcome your current difficulties. I have been working as a counsellor since 2000 and have worked with clients in various settings.
I am an experienced, BPS Chartered Consultant Clinical Psychologist registered with the Health and Care Professions Council. I have been a Psychologist for 28 years, twenty of these post-Chartered. I have a wealth of experience having worked in health care organisations in the private and public sector both in the UK and overseas. I see adult clients with a broad range of psychological difficulties and life issues (please see ‘issues’ listed to the right. I am also an experienced supervisor of Clinical Psychologists both in the NHS and private practice.
I am an experienced, BPS Chartered Consultant Clinical Psychologist registered with the Health and Care Professions Council. I have been a Psychologist for 28 years, twenty of these post-Chartered. I have a wealth of experience having worked in health care organisations in the private and public sector both in the UK and overseas. I see adult clients with a broad range of psychological difficulties and life issues (please see ‘issues’ listed to the right. I am also an experienced supervisor of Clinical Psychologists both in the NHS and private practice.
I am a specialist couples therapist and Visiting Clinician at world-leading Tavistock Relationships.
I am based in Sevenoaks, Kent and I have a private room and work online.
I work with a wide range of couples from different cultural backgrounds and sexual orientations. Every relationship is different, but here are some of the difficulties I work with: communication, affairs, infertility, difficulties in trust, difficulties in different stages of life such as a first baby, bereavement, children leaving home or retirement and illness.
I also offer psychosexual work at a reduced fee whilst I complete additional training.
I am a specialist couples therapist and Visiting Clinician at world-leading Tavistock Relationships.
I am based in Sevenoaks, Kent and I have a private room and work online.
I work with a wide range of couples from different cultural backgrounds and sexual orientations. Every relationship is different, but here are some of the difficulties I work with: communication, affairs, infertility, difficulties in trust, difficulties in different stages of life such as a first baby, bereavement, children leaving home or retirement and illness.
I also offer psychosexual work at a reduced fee whilst I complete additional training.
Taking the first step towards counselling can feel difficult, but you don't have to face life's challenges alone.
As an integrative counsellor, I draw on Person-Centred, Existential, Psychodynamic, and Cognitive Behavioural approaches to provide therapy that is tailored to your individual needs. I offer a warm, genuine, and non-judgemental space where you can feel heard, understood, and supported.
Together, we can explore the issues that have brought you to counselling, gain a deeper understanding of yourself, and work towards meaningful and lasting change at a pace that feels right for you.
Taking the first step towards counselling can feel difficult, but you don't have to face life's challenges alone.
As an integrative counsellor, I draw on Person-Centred, Existential, Psychodynamic, and Cognitive Behavioural approaches to provide therapy that is tailored to your individual needs. I offer a warm, genuine, and non-judgemental space where you can feel heard, understood, and supported.
Together, we can explore the issues that have brought you to counselling, gain a deeper understanding of yourself, and work towards meaningful and lasting change at a pace that feels right for you.
Claire Dunlop | CBT and EMDR Therapist
Psychotherapist, MBABCP
1 Endorsed
Sevenoaks TN15
Waitlist for new clients
Are you struggling with overwhelming feelings that don’t quite make sense? Do you find yourself reacting more strongly than expected, or often feel physically tense? Perhaps past experiences keep surfacing unexpectedly, leaving you unsettled or on edge.
Sometimes, the things we’ve been through can affect the way we have learnt to respond, which is our brain and body’s way of protecting ourselves from being hurt by such experiences again. This can lead us to think the worst, blame ourselves for things going wrong, or see things as more dangerous than they really are. We might also avoid situations, or keep busy to avoid thinking.
Are you struggling with overwhelming feelings that don’t quite make sense? Do you find yourself reacting more strongly than expected, or often feel physically tense? Perhaps past experiences keep surfacing unexpectedly, leaving you unsettled or on edge.
Sometimes, the things we’ve been through can affect the way we have learnt to respond, which is our brain and body’s way of protecting ourselves from being hurt by such experiences again. This can lead us to think the worst, blame ourselves for things going wrong, or see things as more dangerous than they really are. We might also avoid situations, or keep busy to avoid thinking.
I am a specialist psychological therapist with over 10 000 hours of clinical practice. In our clinics we offer a range of therapeutic resources to support paediatric and young people in resolving mental health conditions and neurodiversity concerns. I am a qualified in EMDR and Trauma-focused CBT, and specialise in working with families with members with Autism and ADHD, amongst other therapies and have considerable training and experience managing traumatic presentations stemming from adverse life experiences. I also offer neuroscience-based psychological treatments for pain, chronic and terminal illness.
I am a specialist psychological therapist with over 10 000 hours of clinical practice. In our clinics we offer a range of therapeutic resources to support paediatric and young people in resolving mental health conditions and neurodiversity concerns. I am a qualified in EMDR and Trauma-focused CBT, and specialise in working with families with members with Autism and ADHD, amongst other therapies and have considerable training and experience managing traumatic presentations stemming from adverse life experiences. I also offer neuroscience-based psychological treatments for pain, chronic and terminal illness.
Hello, I'm Penny. I am an accredited BAPT Play Therapist based in Sevenoaks. I somehow (!) have over 15 years of experience working with children and families, often during the most vulnerable times in their lives.
Before training as a Play Therapist, I worked as a Social Worker — a job I adored. However, I often wished I had more opportunities to truly sit alongside the children I supported and be part of their healing journeys. That’s exactly what I believe play therapy offers.
Play therapy isn’t something you do — it’s a way of being. I wholeheartedly believe in its power and the positive impact it can have on all children.
Hello, I'm Penny. I am an accredited BAPT Play Therapist based in Sevenoaks. I somehow (!) have over 15 years of experience working with children and families, often during the most vulnerable times in their lives.
Before training as a Play Therapist, I worked as a Social Worker — a job I adored. However, I often wished I had more opportunities to truly sit alongside the children I supported and be part of their healing journeys. That’s exactly what I believe play therapy offers.
Play therapy isn’t something you do — it’s a way of being. I wholeheartedly believe in its power and the positive impact it can have on all children.
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.
I have worked in the field of mental health for over thirty years and am a fully qualified and registered member of the UK Council for Psychotherapy offering Existential Psychotherapy and training workshops in the West Kent and Surrey area. Over the course of my career, I have worked effectively with clients who are struggling with a variety of problems on both a one to one and group-work basis. Existential psychotherapy strives to empower you and place you and your life choices at the centre of the therapeutic process. I also include psychodynamic, schema and attachment based and cognitive behavioural approaches,
I have worked in the field of mental health for over thirty years and am a fully qualified and registered member of the UK Council for Psychotherapy offering Existential Psychotherapy and training workshops in the West Kent and Surrey area. Over the course of my career, I have worked effectively with clients who are struggling with a variety of problems on both a one to one and group-work basis. Existential psychotherapy strives to empower you and place you and your life choices at the centre of the therapeutic process. I also include psychodynamic, schema and attachment based and cognitive behavioural approaches,
I am an experienced and empathetic Therapist with particular expertise in helping resolve complex relationship issues, including:
- past trauma/childhood issues
- dealing with the emotional trauma of abusive relationships (both physical and emotional)
- navigating relationship issues - whether with your parents, partner, friends
- helping build self esteem and restore the most important relationship you have, with yourself.
I am an experienced and empathetic Therapist with particular expertise in helping resolve complex relationship issues, including:
- past trauma/childhood issues
- dealing with the emotional trauma of abusive relationships (both physical and emotional)
- navigating relationship issues - whether with your parents, partner, friends
- helping build self esteem and restore the most important relationship you have, with yourself.
Please visit my website for further information about my practice, my qualifications and experience, and what services I offer: https://drrhiannawatts.com/
Please visit my website for further information about my practice, my qualifications and experience, and what services I offer: https://drrhiannawatts.com/
I specialise in attachment and relational difficulties as a DIT (Dynamic Interpersonal Therapy) therapist. I help people make sense of difficulties, their attachment styles, where this comes from, and how to move towards healthier relationships and self-understanding. I believe in a tailored approach, adapting our work to who you are.
I also have 10 years of experience delivering CBT (Cognitive Behavioural Therapy), looking at how to change unhelpful thinking and behavioural patterns, helping you feel more balanced and happier again. I have extensive experience with Anxiety (general, social, and phobias), OCD, and Low Self-Esteem.
I specialise in attachment and relational difficulties as a DIT (Dynamic Interpersonal Therapy) therapist. I help people make sense of difficulties, their attachment styles, where this comes from, and how to move towards healthier relationships and self-understanding. I believe in a tailored approach, adapting our work to who you are.
I also have 10 years of experience delivering CBT (Cognitive Behavioural Therapy), looking at how to change unhelpful thinking and behavioural patterns, helping you feel more balanced and happier again. I have extensive experience with Anxiety (general, social, and phobias), OCD, and Low Self-Esteem.
Issues I work with include joylessness & low self esteem; relationship & sexual issues/ affairs & divorce; addictive/excessive behaviour; anger/emotional imbalances; bereavement/loss; sexual/physical abuse, trauma & PTSD. But whatever is troubling you please do get in touch: working through current problems we may look back at childhood & unresolved past issues, making sense of how things have been for you & why behaviours have developed whilst being curious about what could be be different: what purpose is there in this challenging time? how do you want to live & what needs to change?
Issues I work with include joylessness & low self esteem; relationship & sexual issues/ affairs & divorce; addictive/excessive behaviour; anger/emotional imbalances; bereavement/loss; sexual/physical abuse, trauma & PTSD. But whatever is troubling you please do get in touch: working through current problems we may look back at childhood & unresolved past issues, making sense of how things have been for you & why behaviours have developed whilst being curious about what could be be different: what purpose is there in this challenging time? how do you want to live & what needs to change?
There are times in everyone's lives when they feel that they could benefit from some support. Perhaps you are feeling depressed or anxious, struggling to cope with life in general or just 'stuck'. Counselling provides the availability of time and space in order for you to explore any problems you may be encountering in your daily life or any issues that may be troubling you from the past. My style of working allows the counselling to be unique to you and focused on your life experiences, enabling you to examine your feelings and work towards improving your well-being. If you have any specific goals I also offer coaching techniques.
There are times in everyone's lives when they feel that they could benefit from some support. Perhaps you are feeling depressed or anxious, struggling to cope with life in general or just 'stuck'. Counselling provides the availability of time and space in order for you to explore any problems you may be encountering in your daily life or any issues that may be troubling you from the past. My style of working allows the counselling to be unique to you and focused on your life experiences, enabling you to examine your feelings and work towards improving your well-being. If you have any specific goals I also offer coaching techniques.
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FAQ - Therapist Gender
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 your 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.
Can clients benefit from having a therapist of the same gender?
Therapy is not gender-specific, but some men as well as women feel more comfortable opening up about their experiences and history with therapists of a specific gender. An individual may feel that they have to explain less background information and be on the same page more quickly, particularly when discussing gender-specific challenges. That said, a good clinician can transcend most if not all gender concerns. Ultimately, the most important factor in therapy is the connection and trust the client is able to build with the practitioner.
What are the advantages of seeing 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. Women who see a female therapist may also feel freer to discuss challenges that are closely tied to gender, such as life transitions including motherhood or menopause. Some clients who instinctively feel more comfortable disclosing to women may find it easier to broach sensitive subjects with a female therapist. 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.
Is therapy different for men and women?
Therapy can be different for men and women insofar as gender plays a role in the challenges an individual faces and the events in life an individual has experienced. Women often face different expectations from their families, friends, and society than men do. In some cases, women might feel most comfortable expressing themselves differently from how men do. Talking about one's feelings and emotions is a critical part of most therapies, and some women might find it comes more naturally when talking to a female therapist. Ultimately, though, therapeutic treatment should be tailored to the individual's specific needs.
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 enquire 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.