Counselling in Whitstable
I provide an environment and relationship where clients feel at ease and able to talk about, explore and resolve difficult issues.
Sometimes people may experience emotional distress and pain arising from life changes, relationship break-up, redundancy, bereavement. They may feel depressed, anxious or confused. Perhaps there's trauma, stress or difficult illness. Problems may be from the past too. Sometimes the cause can be unclear, where low mood or anxiety have become overwhelming. If you’re struggling on your own to make sense of things or to find a way forward, reach out to someone outside of your immediate circle of family and friends. Here you can experience being listened to without judgment, feel understood and work to resolve your difficulties.
I provide an environment and relationship where clients feel at ease and able to talk about, explore and resolve difficult issues.
Sometimes people may experience emotional distress and pain arising from life changes, relationship break-up, redundancy, bereavement. They may feel depressed, anxious or confused. Perhaps there's trauma, stress or difficult illness. Problems may be from the past too. Sometimes the cause can be unclear, where low mood or anxiety have become overwhelming. If you’re struggling on your own to make sense of things or to find a way forward, reach out to someone outside of your immediate circle of family and friends. Here you can experience being listened to without judgment, feel understood and work to resolve your difficulties.
I know that reaching out to a potential therapist can often feel daunting, and my aim is to make you feel as comfortable with this process as I can.
I am a clinical psychologist experienced in helping clients with a wide range of issues, with particular expertise in the area of trauma and PTSD. I completed post-doctoral training in EMDR and am able to offer this to both adolescents and adults. My approach is non-pathologising, strengths-focused and collaborative. Together we can make sense of whatever difficulties are holding you (or your child) back and, using evidence-based therapeutic approaches - reduce emotional distress, increase your wellbeing and help you to thrive in your life.
I know that reaching out to a potential therapist can often feel daunting, and my aim is to make you feel as comfortable with this process as I can.
I am a clinical psychologist experienced in helping clients with a wide range of issues, with particular expertise in the area of trauma and PTSD. I completed post-doctoral training in EMDR and am able to offer this to both adolescents and adults. My approach is non-pathologising, strengths-focused and collaborative. Together we can make sense of whatever difficulties are holding you (or your child) back and, using evidence-based therapeutic approaches - reduce emotional distress, increase your wellbeing and help you to thrive in your life.
Sarah Seymour Counsellor & EMDR Practitioner
Counsellor, MBACP Accred
Verified Verified
Whitstable CT5 (Online Only)
Sometimes it can take many years of wondering whether therapy is right or necessary for you, the commitment of time and money can be daunting.
I am a qualified BACP Accredited Integrative Counsellor and EMDR Practitioner, warm, approachable and work in a collaborative and pragmatic way, with the aim to provide you with the space and opportunity to restore and develop new ways of coping. I have been working with people for over 10 years within the NHS and privately, who have been experiencing difficulties in their lives, emotionally distressed or struggling in some way. This may be with anxiety and depression, low self esteem following a relationship break up, or have gotten into the habit of thinking about themselves or the world negatively.
Sometimes it can take many years of wondering whether therapy is right or necessary for you, the commitment of time and money can be daunting.
I am a qualified BACP Accredited Integrative Counsellor and EMDR Practitioner, warm, approachable and work in a collaborative and pragmatic way, with the aim to provide you with the space and opportunity to restore and develop new ways of coping. I have been working with people for over 10 years within the NHS and privately, who have been experiencing difficulties in their lives, emotionally distressed or struggling in some way. This may be with anxiety and depression, low self esteem following a relationship break up, or have gotten into the habit of thinking about themselves or the world negatively.
I offer a free consultation so please get in touch, lets see if I am the right fit for you.
Welcome to my profile page. I appreciate that taking those first steps to see a therapist can be scary. We may have fears of being judged, concerns that it might not work out, and with so many therapists out there how do we pick the right one?! These are all perfectly normal thoughts and feelings to have. I will provide a non judgmental, safe space to help you explore the relationship between your thoughts, feelings and behaviours, to help you reach your goals. I have over 15 years experience working in mental health and substance misuse services and am fully accredited with the BABCP.
I offer a free consultation so please get in touch, lets see if I am the right fit for you.
Welcome to my profile page. I appreciate that taking those first steps to see a therapist can be scary. We may have fears of being judged, concerns that it might not work out, and with so many therapists out there how do we pick the right one?! These are all perfectly normal thoughts and feelings to have. I will provide a non judgmental, safe space to help you explore the relationship between your thoughts, feelings and behaviours, to help you reach your goals. I have over 15 years experience working in mental health and substance misuse services and am fully accredited with the BABCP.
Talking to someone can be truly empowering, helping you feel more grounded and confident in your choices, relationships, and overall life.
Opening up about your feelings can be incredibly healing. Whether you’re dealing with anxiety, depression, grief, work stress, relationship challenges, or just a general sense of unease, I’m here to listen in a safe, empathetic, and non-judgmental space. Together, we’ll build a therapeutic relationship based on trust, working at a pace that feels right for you. I believe each person’s journey is unique, so our work will be tailored to your individual experiences and circumstances. In addition to individual therapy, I’m also a qualified Supervisor, offering supportive supervision for both individuals and groups.
Talking to someone can be truly empowering, helping you feel more grounded and confident in your choices, relationships, and overall life.
Opening up about your feelings can be incredibly healing. Whether you’re dealing with anxiety, depression, grief, work stress, relationship challenges, or just a general sense of unease, I’m here to listen in a safe, empathetic, and non-judgmental space. Together, we’ll build a therapeutic relationship based on trust, working at a pace that feels right for you. I believe each person’s journey is unique, so our work will be tailored to your individual experiences and circumstances. In addition to individual therapy, I’m also a qualified Supervisor, offering supportive supervision for both individuals and groups.
I offer both long term and short term psychotherapy as well as specialist assessments and consultations to help parents, carers or professionals in understanding their child.
I am an experienced, approachable Child and Adolescent Psychotherapist. For over 17 years, I have worked therapeutically with children, adolescents and their families in a variety of settings including the NHS, schools and in my own private practice. My approach is flexible and creative, integrating Psychoanalytic knowledge of child development with therapeutic skill to make sense of a young person’s troubled thoughts or feelings. I am passionate about offering high quality and age appropriate therapeutic interventions that are tailored to the individual child or adolescent.
I offer both long term and short term psychotherapy as well as specialist assessments and consultations to help parents, carers or professionals in understanding their child.
I am an experienced, approachable Child and Adolescent Psychotherapist. For over 17 years, I have worked therapeutically with children, adolescents and their families in a variety of settings including the NHS, schools and in my own private practice. My approach is flexible and creative, integrating Psychoanalytic knowledge of child development with therapeutic skill to make sense of a young person’s troubled thoughts or feelings. I am passionate about offering high quality and age appropriate therapeutic interventions that are tailored to the individual child or adolescent.
Lucy Wilks Counselling and EMDR Therapy
Counsellor, MBACP Accred
Verified Verified
Whitstable CT5 (Online Only)
I have lots of experiencing in helping clients to develop coping strategies around their anxiety and depression and to further understand why they may feel the way they do.
Hi and welcome. It's a big step forward trying to find a counsellor who is right for you but a step worth taking. I have worked within mental health for over a decade. I am confident and experienced in working with clients who are experiencing intense levels of anxiety, PTSD, and episodes of low mood and depression. My core training is humanistic and I am also trained as an EMDR therapist. I am happy to meet online for a chat about what you are hoping to get from counselling sessions and see if you feel that we could work together towards your goals. I have lots of experience in helping clients to develop coping strategies.
I have lots of experiencing in helping clients to develop coping strategies around their anxiety and depression and to further understand why they may feel the way they do.
Hi and welcome. It's a big step forward trying to find a counsellor who is right for you but a step worth taking. I have worked within mental health for over a decade. I am confident and experienced in working with clients who are experiencing intense levels of anxiety, PTSD, and episodes of low mood and depression. My core training is humanistic and I am also trained as an EMDR therapist. I am happy to meet online for a chat about what you are hoping to get from counselling sessions and see if you feel that we could work together towards your goals. I have lots of experience in helping clients to develop coping strategies.
I work with adults experiencing a wide range of life issues, such as anxiety, depression, loss, trauma, relationships and low self-esteem.
Hi, I’m Emma and I understand life can be challenging, confusing, overwhelming, stressful and often very difficult at times. Sometimes life can just get on top of us, and sometimes something happens to trigger us. Either way, you don’t have to manage this on your own. I understand that coping with the pressures of daily life alongside your own internal struggles can be difficult. I can help you to work through your thoughts, feelings, behaviours and emotions; to help you make sense of your world. I use an integrative approach, I use a range of methods to assist me in my practice, selecting those which are best suited for you.
I work with adults experiencing a wide range of life issues, such as anxiety, depression, loss, trauma, relationships and low self-esteem.
Hi, I’m Emma and I understand life can be challenging, confusing, overwhelming, stressful and often very difficult at times. Sometimes life can just get on top of us, and sometimes something happens to trigger us. Either way, you don’t have to manage this on your own. I understand that coping with the pressures of daily life alongside your own internal struggles can be difficult. I can help you to work through your thoughts, feelings, behaviours and emotions; to help you make sense of your world. I use an integrative approach, I use a range of methods to assist me in my practice, selecting those which are best suited for you.
It can be very daunting to reach out for the first time, however I will do my best to help you feel more comfortable.
I understand how difficult even contemplating seeking a counsellor or psychotherapist can be, to seek someone you trust, who will not judge you, and at the same time help you feel heard and understood. It is my job to help you feel safe and secure in therapy and I do this by being open about how I work, to hold the space for you so that you can bring your difficulties to counselling, and listening to what you want to achieve. I am here to listen with empathy, It is important that you receive the therapy that is right for you; everyone is an individual with their own individual needs.
It can be very daunting to reach out for the first time, however I will do my best to help you feel more comfortable.
I understand how difficult even contemplating seeking a counsellor or psychotherapist can be, to seek someone you trust, who will not judge you, and at the same time help you feel heard and understood. It is my job to help you feel safe and secure in therapy and I do this by being open about how I work, to hold the space for you so that you can bring your difficulties to counselling, and listening to what you want to achieve. I am here to listen with empathy, It is important that you receive the therapy that is right for you; everyone is an individual with their own individual needs.
We generally start by agreeing on a suitable day and time to meet for a first session.
Hi there and welcome to Jenny Blain Counselling. I am a fully qualified and experienced counsellor & clinical supervisor based in Canterbury. The core of my counselling practise is humanistic but I work in an integrative way, drawing from many different counselling theories to meet my clients' needs. I have experience working in educational settings such as colleges and special educational needs schools as well as in private practise. My clients are teenagers, young adults, adults and couples.
We generally start by agreeing on a suitable day and time to meet for a first session.
Hi there and welcome to Jenny Blain Counselling. I am a fully qualified and experienced counsellor & clinical supervisor based in Canterbury. The core of my counselling practise is humanistic but I work in an integrative way, drawing from many different counselling theories to meet my clients' needs. I have experience working in educational settings such as colleges and special educational needs schools as well as in private practise. My clients are teenagers, young adults, adults and couples.
I will work with you (in person or online) to develop a trusting therapeutic relationship to be able to overcome your difficulties using evidence-based psychological therapy.
I am a compassionate and approachable Consultant Clinical Psychologist with over 30 years’ experience of working in mental health, both in the NHS and in private practice. I work with adolescents and adults who are seeking expert psychological assessment and therapy for a wide range of mental health difficulties (e.g.anxiety, depression, stress, panic attacks, low self-esteem, relationship problems, bullying, OCD, psychosis, bipolar disorder, self-harm, regulation of emotions, trauma or stemming from being autistic or having difficulties with attention, organisation and/or hyperactivity (ADHD). I also provide adult ADHD assessments.
I will work with you (in person or online) to develop a trusting therapeutic relationship to be able to overcome your difficulties using evidence-based psychological therapy.
I am a compassionate and approachable Consultant Clinical Psychologist with over 30 years’ experience of working in mental health, both in the NHS and in private practice. I work with adolescents and adults who are seeking expert psychological assessment and therapy for a wide range of mental health difficulties (e.g.anxiety, depression, stress, panic attacks, low self-esteem, relationship problems, bullying, OCD, psychosis, bipolar disorder, self-harm, regulation of emotions, trauma or stemming from being autistic or having difficulties with attention, organisation and/or hyperactivity (ADHD). I also provide adult ADHD assessments.
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Life is overwhelming sometimes. Are you struggling with anxiety, depression, relationship issues, low self-esteem, or past trauma? Do you want to feel free from your past and more confident to handle what life throws your way? Do you want to talk to someone who will listen without judgement and respond with genuine empathy?
Contact me today via Psychology Today, telephone or email to schedule a session.
Life is overwhelming sometimes. Are you struggling with anxiety, depression, relationship issues, low self-esteem, or past trauma? Do you want to feel free from your past and more confident to handle what life throws your way? Do you want to talk to someone who will listen without judgement and respond with genuine empathy?
By sharing our experiences with another and exploring how these issues developed, we can validate our experiences and helps our brains attune to others and heal.
I work with addiction, compulsive behaviors and trauma. I can support you to look at behaviors such as alcohol and drug use, relationships patterns and sex addictions. Any activity taken to an excess which the person starts to find is taking over their life at a cost of other things in life such as friends, family, work may be looked at in a similar way. I can guide you to look into reasons why certain coping mechanisms began and support you to make desired changes. I can also support you to look at symptoms of complex trauma (CPTSD) Anxiety, Depression, attachment and relational issues.
By sharing our experiences with another and exploring how these issues developed, we can validate our experiences and helps our brains attune to others and heal.
I work with addiction, compulsive behaviors and trauma. I can support you to look at behaviors such as alcohol and drug use, relationships patterns and sex addictions. Any activity taken to an excess which the person starts to find is taking over their life at a cost of other things in life such as friends, family, work may be looked at in a similar way. I can guide you to look into reasons why certain coping mechanisms began and support you to make desired changes. I can also support you to look at symptoms of complex trauma (CPTSD) Anxiety, Depression, attachment and relational issues.
I truly believe that despite the various difficulties we may experience in life, everyone has the natural ability to realise their potential.
It is an important decision to invest in yourself through counselling. I would welcome the opportunity to work with you. I am a warm, open and caring person. I take each session at your pace and can work short or long term. I work in accordance with the BACP Ethical Framework and will provide you with a safe, non judgemental space to work in. I offer the following sessions: Face to Face, Virtual via Teams and Telephone.
I truly believe that despite the various difficulties we may experience in life, everyone has the natural ability to realise their potential.
It is an important decision to invest in yourself through counselling. I would welcome the opportunity to work with you. I am a warm, open and caring person. I take each session at your pace and can work short or long term. I work in accordance with the BACP Ethical Framework and will provide you with a safe, non judgemental space to work in. I offer the following sessions: Face to Face, Virtual via Teams and Telephone.
I provide both in person as well as online Psychotherapy.
I am Ann McCarthy and I am a UKCP registered Psychoanalytic Psychotherapist. I am also a member of CPJA (Council for Psychoanalytic and Jungian Analysts). I provide Psychoanalytic and Psychodynamic Psychotherapy in a safe, confidential and non-judgemental environment, on an open-ended basis or for an agreed time period. Our work together will focus on identifying, better understanding and working through the issues that are impacting negatively on your life so you are able to develop positive changes within yourself and in your ways of relating with others.
I provide both in person as well as online Psychotherapy.
I am Ann McCarthy and I am a UKCP registered Psychoanalytic Psychotherapist. I am also a member of CPJA (Council for Psychoanalytic and Jungian Analysts). I provide Psychoanalytic and Psychodynamic Psychotherapy in a safe, confidential and non-judgemental environment, on an open-ended basis or for an agreed time period. Our work together will focus on identifying, better understanding and working through the issues that are impacting negatively on your life so you are able to develop positive changes within yourself and in your ways of relating with others.
My approach is relaxed, containing & empathic and I believe that humility & acceptance are important qualities which help define my style of working & create a safe space.
With 20 years experience as a Counsellor & 10 years as an Art Psychotherapist within various NHS, Education and Community-based services, I've since specialised in EMDR therapy and am now an Accredited Practitioner with the EMDR Association UK & Ireland. Although EMDR is widely recognised as a trauma-focused therapy, it can effectively treat a broad range of issues, often in a relatively short-term time-frame. EMDR helps process intense emotions, self-limiting beliefs & behavioural patterns in the present which seem stuck on repeat, as they often track back to distressing or overwhelming relational-issues or life events in the past.
My approach is relaxed, containing & empathic and I believe that humility & acceptance are important qualities which help define my style of working & create a safe space.
With 20 years experience as a Counsellor & 10 years as an Art Psychotherapist within various NHS, Education and Community-based services, I've since specialised in EMDR therapy and am now an Accredited Practitioner with the EMDR Association UK & Ireland. Although EMDR is widely recognised as a trauma-focused therapy, it can effectively treat a broad range of issues, often in a relatively short-term time-frame. EMDR helps process intense emotions, self-limiting beliefs & behavioural patterns in the present which seem stuck on repeat, as they often track back to distressing or overwhelming relational-issues or life events in the past.
Is it time to talk to someone? Is life challenging for you? I would love to hear from you.
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.
Is it time to talk to someone? Is life challenging for you? I would love to hear from you.
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.
There is no single ‘right’ way of being a client and each therapy is a unique process that is developed over time and is a delicate balance of listening, empathising and exploring as well as some gentle challenging to experiment with new forms of behaviour, at a pace that is comfortable for you.
Through therapy you can find out things about yourself that will help you understand what is going on for you and help to develop your own understanding and gradually learn more about your innermost parts and lead the way to greater acceptance of yourself. This is awareness and will help you feel more empowered to choose to do things differently. I believe this work is about being true to yourself rather than being who you think you 'should' be and to reclaim those parts of you that have been denied. It is both challenging and rewarding work leading to emotional healing and growth.
There is no single ‘right’ way of being a client and each therapy is a unique process that is developed over time and is a delicate balance of listening, empathising and exploring as well as some gentle challenging to experiment with new forms of behaviour, at a pace that is comfortable for you.
Through therapy you can find out things about yourself that will help you understand what is going on for you and help to develop your own understanding and gradually learn more about your innermost parts and lead the way to greater acceptance of yourself. This is awareness and will help you feel more empowered to choose to do things differently. I believe this work is about being true to yourself rather than being who you think you 'should' be and to reclaim those parts of you that have been denied. It is both challenging and rewarding work leading to emotional healing and growth.
Anjula Mutanda
Psychotherapist, MA, MBACP Snr. Accred
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Whitstable CT5 (Online Only)
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It can feel like a lonely journey if you are going through personal difficulties and taking the first step to reach out can feel challenging.
Sometimes we face tough times and difficult challenges in our lives and don't know where to turn. My belief is that therapy can be an effective and positive way forward in working through challenges and developing constructive strategies. My role is to facilitate you to achieve your therapeutic goals. Whether you are struggling in a relationship or with work issues, dealing with loss or feeling anxious, I can help you to unlock your potential, uncover emotional blocks and retrain your mindset so that you can lead the life you feel in control of.
It can feel like a lonely journey if you are going through personal difficulties and taking the first step to reach out can feel challenging.
Sometimes we face tough times and difficult challenges in our lives and don't know where to turn. My belief is that therapy can be an effective and positive way forward in working through challenges and developing constructive strategies. My role is to facilitate you to achieve your therapeutic goals. Whether you are struggling in a relationship or with work issues, dealing with loss or feeling anxious, I can help you to unlock your potential, uncover emotional blocks and retrain your mindset so that you can lead the life you feel in control of.
My journey through personal therapy and my subsequent training as a counsellor has shown me how powerful counselling can be.
Are you struggling to connect with the things that matter in your life? Perhaps your thoughts and emotions are leaving you feeling overwhelmed. You might be worrying about the future and/or finding it difficult to deal with your past. These struggles may be impacting upon your motivation, you may be feeling tearful, experiencing disturbed sleep, using substances to numb your pain. Right now you are feeling stuck and are seeking someone to come alongside you and help you to explore a way forward. Our therapeutic relationship can pave the way to an empowering, successful and enlightening experience.
My journey through personal therapy and my subsequent training as a counsellor has shown me how powerful counselling can be.
Are you struggling to connect with the things that matter in your life? Perhaps your thoughts and emotions are leaving you feeling overwhelmed. You might be worrying about the future and/or finding it difficult to deal with your past. These struggles may be impacting upon your motivation, you may be feeling tearful, experiencing disturbed sleep, using substances to numb your pain. Right now you are feeling stuck and are seeking someone to come alongside you and help you to explore a way forward. Our therapeutic relationship can pave the way to an empowering, successful and enlightening experience.
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Depression Counsellors
What is the goal of therapy for depression?
Therapy for depression has several major goals. One is to relieve the mental pain of depression, which distorts feeling and thinking so that sufferers cannot see beyond their current state of mind or envision feeling better. Another is to give people the mental tools to recognise and correct the kinds of distorted thinking that turn a problem into a catastrophe and lead to despair. Therapy also teaches people how to process negative emotions in constructive ways, so they have more control over their own emotional reactivity. And it helps people regain the ability to see themselves positively, the motivation to do things, and the capacity for pleasure.
What happens in therapy for depression?
Perhaps most important, no matter the type of therapy, patients form an alliance with the therapist; that connection is therapeutic in itself, plus it becomes an instrument of change. Patients learn to identify and to challenge their own erroneous beliefs and thoughts that amplify the effects of negative experiences. They learn to identify situations in which they are especially vulnerable. And they learn new patterns of thinking and behaving. They may be given “homework” assignments in which they practice their developing skills. In addition, good therapists regularly monitor patients to assess whether and how much the condition is improving.
What therapy types help with depression?
Several types of short-term therapy have been found effective, each targeting one or more areas of dysfunction. Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) helps clients challenge their negative thoughts and beliefs, learn new behavioral strategies, and curb reactivity to distressing situations. Behavioural activation (BA) is a form of therapy often used in conjunction with CBT; it focuses on engagement in rewarding activity as a pathway to changing negative feelings and disturbed mood. Another widely used approach is interpersonal therapy (IPT), which targets the social difficulties that both give rise to and get exacerbated by depression. Therapists may combine approaches as needed.
Can therapy for depression be done online?
Studies have found that online therapy can be highly effective for treating depression, although it may be more challenging to build a good therapist-patient alliance on screen than in person—at least at first. However, online therapy can offer considerable advantages. Accessibility and convenience are tops among them. Some people actually find it easier to talk about problems online than in person. While online therapy typically limits visibility of facial expression and body gestures that give important nonverbal cues to a patient’s state of mind, it can give therapists a glimpse into a patient’s world and life, providing information that can be highly useful in guiding therapy.
How effective is therapy for depression?
Many studies show that therapy is highly effective provided that patients complete the prescribed course of therapy, commonly 16 to 20 sessions. Over the long term, it is more effective than medication and the effects are more enduring. As a result, psychotherapy has the power not just to relieve current suffering but to prevent future episodes of the disorder. Therapy reverses the dysfunction in neural circuitry that disposes individuals to a negative view of themselves, the world, and their future and they acquire coping techniques, problem-solving skills, and understanding of their own vulnerabilities that are useful over the course of a lifetime.