Couples Counselling in Swanley
As a relationship counsellor, I encourage open communication channels where we explore 'hotspots' presenting conflict and shape the interactions that have formed habitual ways of being.
Life can sometimes becomes overwhelming, what you thought you had a handle on can suddenly feel incredibly unbearable. Conflicting emotions or unhealthy behaviours can arise from self-expectations, family or peer pressure and the never ending demands of a 24/7 world. Whatever your age, background, race or culture, being heard and talking freely in a safe, confidential, non-judgemental space can be incredibly empowering in understanding who you are and making sense of the thoughts and feelings that arise. As an integrative counsellor, I am flexible in working with the best possible approach to achieve the best outcome for you.
As a relationship counsellor, I encourage open communication channels where we explore 'hotspots' presenting conflict and shape the interactions that have formed habitual ways of being.
Life can sometimes becomes overwhelming, what you thought you had a handle on can suddenly feel incredibly unbearable. Conflicting emotions or unhealthy behaviours can arise from self-expectations, family or peer pressure and the never ending demands of a 24/7 world. Whatever your age, background, race or culture, being heard and talking freely in a safe, confidential, non-judgemental space can be incredibly empowering in understanding who you are and making sense of the thoughts and feelings that arise. As an integrative counsellor, I am flexible in working with the best possible approach to achieve the best outcome for you.
We begin with a genogram to gain insight into early life experiences and the relationships that shaped us.
I am a UKCP-registered Cognitive Analytic Psychotherapist and accredited Supervisor with 23 years of clinical experience. I currently practice in both a specialist NHS eating disorder service and an adult psychology service in London,
We begin with a genogram to gain insight into early life experiences and the relationships that shaped us.
I am a UKCP-registered Cognitive Analytic Psychotherapist and accredited Supervisor with 23 years of clinical experience. I currently practice in both a specialist NHS eating disorder service and an adult psychology service in London,
Hi , Are you experiencing a feeling of being stuck or lost in a moment, exhaustion from felt pressures or maybe struggling with feelings that can, are, or have become Overwhelming for you ? It may feel difficult to express or share these feelings with those around us.
I provide group work or 1 on 1, in issues such as understanding your anger, grief depression and anxiety.
Hi , Are you experiencing a feeling of being stuck or lost in a moment, exhaustion from felt pressures or maybe struggling with feelings that can, are, or have become Overwhelming for you ? It may feel difficult to express or share these feelings with those around us.
I provide group work or 1 on 1, in issues such as understanding your anger, grief depression and anxiety.
I offer therapy to individuals and couples, creating a safe, respectful, and confidential space where you can explore what’s going on for you — whether you’re feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or just need someone to talk to who will truly listen.
Why Choose to Work With Me?
• 25+ years of therapeutic experience
BSc(Hons)Psychol., Dip. Couns, PG Cert, Clinical Hyp.
• Accredited by BACP since 2006
• Integrative, client-centred approach
• Specialist training in QHHT and Hypnotherapy
• Respectful of diverse spiritual and personal beliefs
• Based in a calm, welcoming practice in Sidcup, Kent
I offer therapy to individuals and couples, creating a safe, respectful, and confidential space where you can explore what’s going on for you — whether you’re feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or just need someone to talk to who will truly listen.
Why Choose to Work With Me?
• 25+ years of therapeutic experience
BSc(Hons)Psychol., Dip. Couns, PG Cert, Clinical Hyp.
• Accredited by BACP since 2006
• Integrative, client-centred approach
• Specialist training in QHHT and Hypnotherapy
• Respectful of diverse spiritual and personal beliefs
• Based in a calm, welcoming practice in Sidcup, Kent
You may be struggling with issues such as anxiety, depression, loss, bereavement, relationship issues, self-harm, trauma, or abuse.
I am a HCPC qualified and registered Counselling Psychologist, and qualified EMDR Practitioner. My clinical experience spans across family work, children and adolescence work, and adults, working for charities, local authority and the NHS.
You may be struggling with issues such as anxiety, depression, loss, bereavement, relationship issues, self-harm, trauma, or abuse.
I am a HCPC qualified and registered Counselling Psychologist, and qualified EMDR Practitioner. My clinical experience spans across family work, children and adolescence work, and adults, working for charities, local authority and the NHS.
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My practice is exclusively focused on relationships and family counselling.
I have experience dealing with a wide range of issues including: - communication & conflict, sex & intimacy, parenting & blended families, life stages, affairs & trust issues, illness, money worries, separation, loss & bereavement. The aim is to have a better understanding of each other and to break the impasse.
My practice is exclusively focused on relationships and family counselling.
I have experience dealing with a wide range of issues including: - communication & conflict, sex & intimacy, parenting & blended families, life stages, affairs & trust issues, illness, money worries, separation, loss & bereavement. The aim is to have a better understanding of each other and to break the impasse.
I work with couples to address areas such as communication, conflict, betrayal, & trust as well as with adults to work through symptoms of depression, anxiety, stress, & self-criticism.
I offer relaxed, and individually tailored sessions, where we will work alongside each other to clearly determine what you are looking to address. We will collaboratively set goals and cover topics at your own pace.
I work with couples to address areas such as communication, conflict, betrayal, & trust as well as with adults to work through symptoms of depression, anxiety, stress, & self-criticism.
I offer relaxed, and individually tailored sessions, where we will work alongside each other to clearly determine what you are looking to address. We will collaboratively set goals and cover topics at your own pace.
Dr Maria Valkovskaya Counselling
Psychologist, DCounsPsych, HCPC - Couns. Psych.
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
I draw mainly on:
Psychodynamic therapy to understand recurring patterns and relationships;
CBT for practical strategies;
Existential–relational therapy (Yalom-informed) to explore agency, uncertainty, and loss.
Get help for Anxiety, Depression, Trauma (PTSD), and Eating Disorders. Extensive experience of working with neurodivergent individuals, including those with ADHD and autism. Support with navigating life with chronic illness and grief.
I’m a Counselling Psychologist working in Cambridge. My style is direct, honest, and curious. Together with my clients, I think about what keeps them stuck and how to achieve a better quality of life. I see therapy as a process where we do meaningful (sometimes uncomfortable) work that leads to change.
I draw mainly on:
Psychodynamic therapy to understand recurring patterns and relationships;
CBT for practical strategies;
Existential–relational therapy (Yalom-informed) to explore agency, uncertainty, and loss.
Get help for Anxiety, Depression, Trauma (PTSD), and Eating Disorders. Extensive experience of working with neurodivergent individuals, including those with ADHD and autism. Support with navigating life with chronic illness and grief.
I’m a Counselling Psychologist working in Cambridge. My style is direct, honest, and curious. Together with my clients, I think about what keeps them stuck and how to achieve a better quality of life. I see therapy as a process where we do meaningful (sometimes uncomfortable) work that leads to change.
Hello my name is Gill, I offer EMDR therapy to adults and counselling to individuals and couples facing a wide range of issues.
EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitisation Reprocessing) is particularly effective if you have distressing or traumatic events that continue to impact your life. Our mind can often heal itself naturally, particularly when we are asleep during rapid eye movement sleep. EMDR uses this natural process to heal a wide range of issues. I see clients in person or online.
Hello my name is Gill, I offer EMDR therapy to adults and counselling to individuals and couples facing a wide range of issues.
EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitisation Reprocessing) is particularly effective if you have distressing or traumatic events that continue to impact your life. Our mind can often heal itself naturally, particularly when we are asleep during rapid eye movement sleep. EMDR uses this natural process to heal a wide range of issues. I see clients in person or online.
, I offer psychodynamic psychotherapy for adults and couples — both online and in my private practice in Oxford Circus.
I aim to create a therapeutic space that feels warm, collaborative, and grounded, where autonomy and emotional truth can flourish.
In our work together, I invite curiosity about your inner world — how early experiences, relationships, and embodied emotions shape who you are today.
, I offer psychodynamic psychotherapy for adults and couples — both online and in my private practice in Oxford Circus.
I aim to create a therapeutic space that feels warm, collaborative, and grounded, where autonomy and emotional truth can flourish.
In our work together, I invite curiosity about your inner world — how early experiences, relationships, and embodied emotions shape who you are today.
Dr Nomsa Sandra Wayland
Psychologist, DCounsPsych, HCPC - Couns. Psych.
2 Endorsed
Southend-on-Sea SS2
As a qualified psychologist who offers a holistic, integrative approach to therapy that acknowledges the interconnectedness of mental, emotional, physical, social, and cultural influences on well-being, my work is grounded in Western and non-western psychological theories, allowing me to tailor therapy to each client’s unique background, needs, and worldview. Most of my clients seek therapy because they feel overwhelmed, stuck, or disconnected from others. I am passionate about creating a safe, non-judgmental space where clients can explore their experiences, have clarity in their thoughts and emotions.
As a qualified psychologist who offers a holistic, integrative approach to therapy that acknowledges the interconnectedness of mental, emotional, physical, social, and cultural influences on well-being, my work is grounded in Western and non-western psychological theories, allowing me to tailor therapy to each client’s unique background, needs, and worldview. Most of my clients seek therapy because they feel overwhelmed, stuck, or disconnected from others. I am passionate about creating a safe, non-judgmental space where clients can explore their experiences, have clarity in their thoughts and emotions.
I have experience and specialise in helping clients heal from trauma and adverse childhood events, navigate relationship difficulties (including dating app dilemmas), patterns of attachment and help to build self-esteem and confidence.
I help you to find solutions to and provide relief from negative feelings, life difficulties and problems. Counselling can help identify changes in ways of thinking and patterns of behaviour, providing new options in how you live your life.
I have experience and specialise in helping clients heal from trauma and adverse childhood events, navigate relationship difficulties (including dating app dilemmas), patterns of attachment and help to build self-esteem and confidence.
I help you to find solutions to and provide relief from negative feelings, life difficulties and problems. Counselling can help identify changes in ways of thinking and patterns of behaviour, providing new options in how you live your life.
I would aim to develop a trusting non judgemental relationship with my clients so that they could feel able to really explore the issues that have brought them to counselling.
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 would aim to develop a trusting non judgemental relationship with my clients so that they could feel able to really explore the issues that have brought them to counselling.
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 am a UK-trained Clinical Psychologist with extensive experience working with children, families, and adults. I bring a deep understanding of mental health challenges and a compassionate approach to therapy. My practice is informed by psychoanalytic theory, cognitive interventions, and trauma-informed care, drawing on my diverse training and experience in NHS services and third-sector settings.
I am a UK-trained Clinical Psychologist with extensive experience working with children, families, and adults. I bring a deep understanding of mental health challenges and a compassionate approach to therapy. My practice is informed by psychoanalytic theory, cognitive interventions, and trauma-informed care, drawing on my diverse training and experience in NHS services and third-sector settings.
I work with adult individuals and couples, offering both short-term counselling and longer-term, open-ended therapy.
I have specialist training and have extensive experience helping people with a range of personal, emotional and behavioural issues including stress, anxiety, depression, loss, bereavement, trauma, sexual assault, difficulties in relationships, identity, work-related problems, personal growth and self-development.
I work with adult individuals and couples, offering both short-term counselling and longer-term, open-ended therapy.
I have specialist training and have extensive experience helping people with a range of personal, emotional and behavioural issues including stress, anxiety, depression, loss, bereavement, trauma, sexual assault, difficulties in relationships, identity, work-related problems, personal growth and self-development.
SC Holistic Counselling / Stefan Credidio
Counsellor, MSc, BACP
Online Only
Waitlist for new clients
Do you long for a therapist who truly gets you—your identity, your relationships, your experiences?
I offer integrative, trauma-informed support designed for people like you. I work with both individuals and couples / polycules.
With approaches ranging from Somatic Trauma Therapy , CBT and Psychodynamic Therapy to Inner Child Work, and IFS / Parts Work, we’ll find what works best for you.
Do you long for a therapist who truly gets you—your identity, your relationships, your experiences?
I offer integrative, trauma-informed support designed for people like you. I work with both individuals and couples / polycules.
With approaches ranging from Somatic Trauma Therapy , CBT and Psychodynamic Therapy to Inner Child Work, and IFS / Parts Work, we’ll find what works best for you.
I have worked with individuals presenting with anxiety, General anxiety disorders, depression, stress,OCD, panic attacks, phobias, trauma, PTSD,childhood abuse, domestic violence, autism, agraphobia,bereavement,loss,sudden/ traumatic death, relationship issues,suicide,addiction, eating disorders, bipolar and personality disorder using DBT amongst others.
I am an experienced CBT therapist and integrative counsellor/psychotherapist working in private practice for Anxiety, Trauma, Personality Disorder using DBT, Depression. I use mindfulness with my clients to help them to become more aware of the present moment and in acknowledging feelings and thoughts as they come and go.It’s been accepted as a useful therapy for anxiety and depression for years, and research suggests it's effective when practising reflection on yourself, switching off your auto pilot in order to discover your real feelings, and this can have an positive influence on our well being.
I have worked with individuals presenting with anxiety, General anxiety disorders, depression, stress,OCD, panic attacks, phobias, trauma, PTSD,childhood abuse, domestic violence, autism, agraphobia,bereavement,loss,sudden/ traumatic death, relationship issues,suicide,addiction, eating disorders, bipolar and personality disorder using DBT amongst others.
I am an experienced CBT therapist and integrative counsellor/psychotherapist working in private practice for Anxiety, Trauma, Personality Disorder using DBT, Depression. I use mindfulness with my clients to help them to become more aware of the present moment and in acknowledging feelings and thoughts as they come and go.It’s been accepted as a useful therapy for anxiety and depression for years, and research suggests it's effective when practising reflection on yourself, switching off your auto pilot in order to discover your real feelings, and this can have an positive influence on our well being.
I believe with compassion, acceptance, non-judgement, the willingness to be present, and genuineness, a good therapeutic relationship can be built to facilitate the conditions where a psychological shift can take place.
I believe with compassion, acceptance, non-judgement, the willingness to be present, and genuineness, a good therapeutic relationship can be built to facilitate the conditions where a psychological shift can take place.
Are you feeling overwhelmed, struggling with stress or low mood, or perhaps long standing issues such as problematic relationships, traumatic events or difficult childhood experiences ?
My approach is integrative, I offer evidence based therapy and have experience in several specialist psychological models; including CBT, schema therapy, narrative, attachment and trauma-informed approaches. I integrate different approaches tailored to your specific needs helping you work towards developing a more meaningful and fulfilling life.
Are you feeling overwhelmed, struggling with stress or low mood, or perhaps long standing issues such as problematic relationships, traumatic events or difficult childhood experiences ?
My approach is integrative, I offer evidence based therapy and have experience in several specialist psychological models; including CBT, schema therapy, narrative, attachment and trauma-informed approaches. I integrate different approaches tailored to your specific needs helping you work towards developing a more meaningful and fulfilling life.
I've worked extensively with people dealing with anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, relationship challenges, and more, call me.
Integrative counselling draws from more than one model of counselling, equipping me with a range of tools to work in a way that respects your unique experience and response to your situation. I believe everyone has an inherent ability to work out their own difficulties given the right environment. I provide this safe, non-judgemental space.
I've worked extensively with people dealing with anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, relationship challenges, and more, call me.
Integrative counselling draws from more than one model of counselling, equipping me with a range of tools to work in a way that respects your unique experience and response to your situation. I believe everyone has an inherent ability to work out their own difficulties given the right environment. I provide this safe, non-judgemental space.
Nearby Couples Counselling Searches for Swanley
- Bexley
- Bexleyheath
- Bromley
- Chislehurst
- Dartford
- Gravesend
- Grays
- Greenhithe
- Orpington
- Sevenoaks
- Sidcup
- West Wickham
Couples Counselling Counsellors
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.