Sexual Abuse Counselling in West Wickham

Starting therapy can feel like a big step and you may not know where to start or even what to expect. For some, your life experiences may have left you feeling stuck, anxious or hopeless. Our childhood can often be the root cause of these feelings. At your pace, we will explore how this may be impacting your life now. The aim of therapy isn’t about fixing you. However, by offering a safe environment where trust can be built, you can start to develop the bravery to become the person you’ve longed to be and untangle the knots that are holding you back. Whatever your goals are, I provide a space where you are seen, heard and valued.

I am a professional, empathic, and friendly BACP accredited Integrative Counsellor, working with both individuals and couples. With over 16 years experience, I provide a safe, confidential environment in which you can discuss your feelings and concerns without judgement. People may seek therapy because they have reached a crisis point in their life and are struggling to cope alone. Others make contact because they feel stuck or have become aware that they keep falling into unhelpful behaviour or thought patterns which prevent them from living life to the full.

I am aware of the difficulty in making the decision to seek counselling and how overwhelming the process of finding the right counsellor can be. It can be a lonely journey when you are feeling overwhelmed, Counselling provides clients with the opportunity of having someone to explore and help to make sense of their emotions and thoughts. When we struggle with low self concept and shame, we may become stuck due to fear of being exposed (vulnerability). If this is not explored and understood its roots then it could manifest into other emotional issues such as anxiety and depression. Therapy can teach you helpful/healthy coping tools.

I am a fully qualified counsellor, psychotherapist and trauma therapist based in Orpington, Kent. I work both face to face and online. I specialise in the impacts of trauma and PTSD, from events such as childhood neglect, sexual abuse, assault, domestic violence, accidents, serious illness, workplace trauma and financial trauma. But I work with clients with many other life challenges and emotional difficulties, such as depression, anxiety, stress and overwhelm, low self-esteem, relationship difficulties, life transitions, disordered eating and body image issues. I offer a free of charge 30 minute Zoom session.

I am a qualified Individual, Relationship & Sex Therapist, as your therapist I aim to help you change the aspects of your life that are preventing you from living in a more fulfilling way. I will help you gain insight into your thoughts and feelings and together we can look at new ways of approaching those difficulties.

I believe everyone has challenges that are unique to them. My approach is to create a warm and welcoming space for you to discuss your challenges and difficult experiences comfortably and confidentially. I have over 8 years of experience in mental health settings and have trained in a range of approaches working holistically with individuals and groups to inform, support and transform the physical and psychological effects of Trauma, PTSD, and issues relating to anxiety, depression, relational issues and conflicts. I am also committed to an anti-oppressive, evidence-based, and ethical practice that fosters safety and empowerment.

I have worked in services supporting those with anxiety, depression, and symptoms of trauma. I have worked in domestic abuse services, sexual abuse services, drug and alcohol services, as well as the NHS. I am an accredited therapist with over 7 years of experience, working with anxiety, depression, and trauma. No two clients are the same, but in my time I have developed a way of working that has gotten me and my clients some great results.

As an Integrative Therapist, my primary role is to provide support to individuals who are seeking guidance in addressing their current needs. With 8 years of experience in training and working with diverse client groups, I have gained valuable understanding. In addition to acquiring professional therapeutic qualifications to enhance my practice, I am well versed in assisting a number of client presentations such as: Trauma • Sexual Abuse • Alcohol & Substance misuse • Depression • Anxiety • PTSD • Family & Relationship issues • Sexuality/LGBTQ support • Anger & Behavioural struggles, among other client presentations.

Sometimes, we can find ourselves presenting a face to the world that isn't our true self - one that we think will allow us to fit in, to build profitable careers, or to find the love we seek. We often don't realise we are doing this, but instead just feel a sense of stress or discomfort, physical or mental exhaustion, or find ourselves behaving in ways that don't seem healthy or in keeping with our ideals. My focus is to help you find fulfilment in life by being true to yourself and being more integrated as a person - to help you achieve success and balance in your relationships and in your worklife - whatever success means to you.