Family Therapy Counselling in TN1
I have worked with adults, couples, families, and groups, specialising in trauma, PTSD, CPTSD, stress, anxiety and depression, psychosexual issues, relationship issues, family issues, substance abuse and addiction, low self-esteem, life crises, anger management, abuse, mental health issues and loss.
Hello, my name is Charlotte and I am a professionally qualified Psychotherapist, accredited with the BACP and with over 20 years of experience in this field. I work from my private studio on a long or short term basis. I aim to provide a comfortable and safe environment to explore feelings and resolve issues; be they processing traumatic experiences, unhelpful patterns in relationships, feeling unfulfilled in your life... or at this stage you may not know exactly what they are. Whatever your reason for choosing to come to therapy, you will be met with warmth and acceptance with the intention of moving forward positively.
I have worked with adults, couples, families, and groups, specialising in trauma, PTSD, CPTSD, stress, anxiety and depression, psychosexual issues, relationship issues, family issues, substance abuse and addiction, low self-esteem, life crises, anger management, abuse, mental health issues and loss.
Hello, my name is Charlotte and I am a professionally qualified Psychotherapist, accredited with the BACP and with over 20 years of experience in this field. I work from my private studio on a long or short term basis. I aim to provide a comfortable and safe environment to explore feelings and resolve issues; be they processing traumatic experiences, unhelpful patterns in relationships, feeling unfulfilled in your life... or at this stage you may not know exactly what they are. Whatever your reason for choosing to come to therapy, you will be met with warmth and acceptance with the intention of moving forward positively.
At times we may experience difficult emotions which we struggle to control. We may know why, or it may be a mystery to us. Wrestling with these feelings may give rise to anxiety or feeling withdrawn and low. We may also have long-standing difficulties, stemming from past experiences, that constrain our lives and compromise our relationships. Abuse, bullying and neglect can have a deep and lasting impact on our emotional wellbeing. These emotional difficulties can affect many aspects of life including sexuality, relationships, family, work, diet and physical health.
At times we may experience difficult emotions which we struggle to control. We may know why, or it may be a mystery to us. Wrestling with these feelings may give rise to anxiety or feeling withdrawn and low. We may also have long-standing difficulties, stemming from past experiences, that constrain our lives and compromise our relationships. Abuse, bullying and neglect can have a deep and lasting impact on our emotional wellbeing. These emotional difficulties can affect many aspects of life including sexuality, relationships, family, work, diet and physical health.
Do you find yourself grappling with the weight of low self-esteem, self-doubt, stress, anxiety, or depression, or facing difficulties such as bereavement, trauma, family issues, the loss of a job or relationship problems and you find yourself personally limited or overwhelmed. Perhaps you may be experiencing familiar distressing situations and begin to wonder why you encounter the same problem over and over again or question the ways you find yourself reacting and relating. Life transitions can also be confusing times, as you ask yourself big questions such as: Who am I? What do I want?
Do you find yourself grappling with the weight of low self-esteem, self-doubt, stress, anxiety, or depression, or facing difficulties such as bereavement, trauma, family issues, the loss of a job or relationship problems and you find yourself personally limited or overwhelmed. Perhaps you may be experiencing familiar distressing situations and begin to wonder why you encounter the same problem over and over again or question the ways you find yourself reacting and relating. Life transitions can also be confusing times, as you ask yourself big questions such as: Who am I? What do I want?
We may talk about your family of origin, family scripts and customs, communication styles.
Are you facing some of these issues ? A negative cycle of arguments that never seems to get resolved? Are you struggling with the affects of an affair? Changes you are having difficulty adjusting to e.g. the birth of a baby, health problems or retirement? Are you worried about your child and not sure how to help? Do you wish you could talk more frankly about sex without hurting your partner’s feelings. Do you feel that your relationship is over and need a place to mourn its passing. Do you miss the feeling of closeness and intimacy you once had and want to rebuild your connection?
We may talk about your family of origin, family scripts and customs, communication styles.
Are you facing some of these issues ? A negative cycle of arguments that never seems to get resolved? Are you struggling with the affects of an affair? Changes you are having difficulty adjusting to e.g. the birth of a baby, health problems or retirement? Are you worried about your child and not sure how to help? Do you wish you could talk more frankly about sex without hurting your partner’s feelings. Do you feel that your relationship is over and need a place to mourn its passing. Do you miss the feeling of closeness and intimacy you once had and want to rebuild your connection?
The way that a human life unfolds can bring challenges, and these may become stressful or overwhelming at times for almost anyone, which prevents us from living happy and meaningful lives. Very often a few effective sessions of the solutions-based therapy I offer can make a positive shift on the route to a balanced life again. My aim is to get you back in control, and enjoying life again. I have a wide experience of life to share, in a family setting, in business and in work of all kinds. By working with you to regain those central human needs which have temporarily gone missing, improvements usually follow quickly.
The way that a human life unfolds can bring challenges, and these may become stressful or overwhelming at times for almost anyone, which prevents us from living happy and meaningful lives. Very often a few effective sessions of the solutions-based therapy I offer can make a positive shift on the route to a balanced life again. My aim is to get you back in control, and enjoying life again. I have a wide experience of life to share, in a family setting, in business and in work of all kinds. By working with you to regain those central human needs which have temporarily gone missing, improvements usually follow quickly.
I offer you empathy, compassionate and a non-judgemental approach where we can build trust to explore whatever you're facing. I have experience of developing and maintaining strong and trusting relationships with people from a range of different backgrounds, cultures and experiences, supporting them with a wide range of issues. I have a particular interest in loss, grief and bereavement; men's issues; family, marriage and relationship concerns; anxiety and depression; going through transitional stages; ageing; and sexual and emotional abuse.
I offer you empathy, compassionate and a non-judgemental approach where we can build trust to explore whatever you're facing. I have experience of developing and maintaining strong and trusting relationships with people from a range of different backgrounds, cultures and experiences, supporting them with a wide range of issues. I have a particular interest in loss, grief and bereavement; men's issues; family, marriage and relationship concerns; anxiety and depression; going through transitional stages; ageing; and sexual and emotional abuse.
I work with Couple/ Family Relationships.
Hi there, Are you feeling the stresses of Covid 19? Does life feel hard to deal with right now? I'm Sonia Stiles and I am a trained Counselling Therapist with 14 years of experience. As a member of the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy (MBACP), I work within the BACP Ethical Framework of Data Protection and Confidentiality. I specialise in Couple Therapy and Family Therapy. I help you address any friction and arguing in relationships that pull people apart and cause more hurt and upset. I do this by looking at the individuals with a caring and nurturing approach to enable everyone to look at the bigger picture.
I work with Couple/ Family Relationships.
Hi there, Are you feeling the stresses of Covid 19? Does life feel hard to deal with right now? I'm Sonia Stiles and I am a trained Counselling Therapist with 14 years of experience. As a member of the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy (MBACP), I work within the BACP Ethical Framework of Data Protection and Confidentiality. I specialise in Couple Therapy and Family Therapy. I help you address any friction and arguing in relationships that pull people apart and cause more hurt and upset. I do this by looking at the individuals with a caring and nurturing approach to enable everyone to look at the bigger picture.
I am a psychotherapist and counsellor, I am a member of the British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy, and I adhere to the high standards and ethical framework for this membership. I provide a supportive, non-judgemental and confidential space for you which is compassionate, understanding, professional and focused. People I work with have stated that in working with me they have experienced improvements in their life, from increased emotional robustness, mental strength to a stronger sense of self, confidence and self esteem with increased awareness and improvements in their relationships with partners, family and friends.
I am a psychotherapist and counsellor, I am a member of the British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy, and I adhere to the high standards and ethical framework for this membership. I provide a supportive, non-judgemental and confidential space for you which is compassionate, understanding, professional and focused. People I work with have stated that in working with me they have experienced improvements in their life, from increased emotional robustness, mental strength to a stronger sense of self, confidence and self esteem with increased awareness and improvements in their relationships with partners, family and friends.
Sometimes strong emotions such as anger, sadness and anxiety can leave children feeling overwhelmed. This can lead them to become withdrawn, have difficulties at school and in friendships, or show their feelings in behaviours which are unhelpful. Psychotherapy can help your child to put their feelings into words and help them to express themselves in a different way. They will have access to a confidential space in which they can explore what is causing their distress and, by understanding themselves better, they can have better relationships with their family and friends and begin to build their confidence.
Sometimes strong emotions such as anger, sadness and anxiety can leave children feeling overwhelmed. This can lead them to become withdrawn, have difficulties at school and in friendships, or show their feelings in behaviours which are unhelpful. Psychotherapy can help your child to put their feelings into words and help them to express themselves in a different way. They will have access to a confidential space in which they can explore what is causing their distress and, by understanding themselves better, they can have better relationships with their family and friends and begin to build their confidence.
Hannah Counsellor/EMDR Practitioner & Supervisor
Counsellor, MBACP Accred
Verified Verified
Tunbridge Wells TN1
My experience includes working with young people and their parent's as a family mediator for 14 years.
Deciding to get help is 50% of the solution! Finding the right therapist is the first and most important step. With the right therapist, you feel understood and safe to explore difficult issues. I am an empathic listener who can help you gain insight into your life. To make changes in your life, relationships, your job, or dealing with multiple issues such as depression and anxiety. I am committed to working with you to meet your unique needs and achieve your goals.
My experience includes working with young people and their parent's as a family mediator for 14 years.
Deciding to get help is 50% of the solution! Finding the right therapist is the first and most important step. With the right therapist, you feel understood and safe to explore difficult issues. I am an empathic listener who can help you gain insight into your life. To make changes in your life, relationships, your job, or dealing with multiple issues such as depression and anxiety. I am committed to working with you to meet your unique needs and achieve your goals.
Dr Janet Rich Clinical Psychologist
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Verified Verified
Tunbridge Wells TN1
Life can be challenging at times and we can struggle to understand why we feel unhappy, worried and disconnected with people close to us. Often being able to talk about these difficult feelings with someone without judgement in full confidence to explore problems, hopes and fears. Whether struggling with anxiety and or depression, reaching out is the first step towards recovery.
Life can be challenging at times and we can struggle to understand why we feel unhappy, worried and disconnected with people close to us. Often being able to talk about these difficult feelings with someone without judgement in full confidence to explore problems, hopes and fears. Whether struggling with anxiety and or depression, reaching out is the first step towards recovery.
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I am a chartered clinical psychologist working with adolescents and young adults. My specialism is in the field of trauma, although I continue to work with young people struggling with a wide range of difficulties. I am trained in a variety of therapeutic approaches, including CBT, EMDR, and others that are recommended by national guidelines for the treatment of common mental health problems. These guidelines are based on what works for many people, not all, and the benefit of being a clinical psychologist is that I can develop an approach specific to the person I'm working with based on evidence, theory and my clinical experience.
I am a chartered clinical psychologist working with adolescents and young adults. My specialism is in the field of trauma, although I continue to work with young people struggling with a wide range of difficulties. I am trained in a variety of therapeutic approaches, including CBT, EMDR, and others that are recommended by national guidelines for the treatment of common mental health problems. These guidelines are based on what works for many people, not all, and the benefit of being a clinical psychologist is that I can develop an approach specific to the person I'm working with based on evidence, theory and my clinical experience.
I became a therapist because I am passionate about people and improving as well as enhancing mental wellbeing. I understand that life can be a challenge and at times it may be hard to see the light at the end of the tunnel but I want to assure you that you do not have to go through life’s struggles by yourself. I am here for you and I am here with you. With your permission, I would like to come besides you and help you explore and discover events, thoughts, feelings and patterns of behaviour and together support you to make changes.
I became a therapist because I am passionate about people and improving as well as enhancing mental wellbeing. I understand that life can be a challenge and at times it may be hard to see the light at the end of the tunnel but I want to assure you that you do not have to go through life’s struggles by yourself. I am here for you and I am here with you. With your permission, I would like to come besides you and help you explore and discover events, thoughts, feelings and patterns of behaviour and together support you to make changes.
Thank you for visiting my page and a warm welcome to my profile! I'm an experienced Psychotherapist and have a passion for helping people - that may be resolving a historic issue that you’ve never spoken about, working through a life change or crisis, overcoming something that is holding you back, or simply talking to someone neutral, perhaps or the first time. I've worked with a wide range of mental health difficulties both in clinical settings and private practice; these have included addiction, anxiety & depression, bereavement & loss, trauma & PTSD, low self-esteem, cancer recovery & diagnoses, workplace stress and life changes.
Thank you for visiting my page and a warm welcome to my profile! I'm an experienced Psychotherapist and have a passion for helping people - that may be resolving a historic issue that you’ve never spoken about, working through a life change or crisis, overcoming something that is holding you back, or simply talking to someone neutral, perhaps or the first time. I've worked with a wide range of mental health difficulties both in clinical settings and private practice; these have included addiction, anxiety & depression, bereavement & loss, trauma & PTSD, low self-esteem, cancer recovery & diagnoses, workplace stress and life changes.
I am a highly specialist clinical psychologist who has diverse experience in diagnostic and therapeutic work with particular emphasis on neurodiversity, trauma and involuntary displacement. I can help exploring issues around emotional distress, anxiety, facing change, difficulties sleeping, interpersonal relationships, general coping with life and life stages. I draw on systemic ideas in my work and focus on creating a safe space and opening up communication. In this safe space, members of the system can be who they are, regardless of their walks of life and individual stories.
I am a highly specialist clinical psychologist who has diverse experience in diagnostic and therapeutic work with particular emphasis on neurodiversity, trauma and involuntary displacement. I can help exploring issues around emotional distress, anxiety, facing change, difficulties sleeping, interpersonal relationships, general coping with life and life stages. I draw on systemic ideas in my work and focus on creating a safe space and opening up communication. In this safe space, members of the system can be who they are, regardless of their walks of life and individual stories.
Sometimes things just don’t feel right. You might be struggling to work out who you are and what you want or finding it hard to cope with life’s challenges – feeling stressed, unfulfilled or stuck. Maybe you've been deeply affected by specific events and loss – perhaps the death of a loved one, relationship breakdown, redundancy or illness. Is what you're experiencing affecting your relationships and behaviour and bringing painful feelings, including anger, sadness, vulnerability, guilt and shame, sometimes leaving you anxious and depressed? I am committed to supporting clients wishing to address challenging personal issues.
Sometimes things just don’t feel right. You might be struggling to work out who you are and what you want or finding it hard to cope with life’s challenges – feeling stressed, unfulfilled or stuck. Maybe you've been deeply affected by specific events and loss – perhaps the death of a loved one, relationship breakdown, redundancy or illness. Is what you're experiencing affecting your relationships and behaviour and bringing painful feelings, including anger, sadness, vulnerability, guilt and shame, sometimes leaving you anxious and depressed? I am committed to supporting clients wishing to address challenging personal issues.
Sometimes in life, we need space to take a breath and for someone trusted and neutral to hear our difficulties to help us see a way forward. At the heart of my therapy, there is a safe relationship within a confidential space, where you feel heard and encouraged to talk freely about the challenges life is bringing you and to explore ways forward towards long-lasting change. You may find yourself struggling with a crisis, a specific life event, or an issue that has been building up over a long time, or you may recognise certain patterns of behaviour that hold you back.
Sometimes in life, we need space to take a breath and for someone trusted and neutral to hear our difficulties to help us see a way forward. At the heart of my therapy, there is a safe relationship within a confidential space, where you feel heard and encouraged to talk freely about the challenges life is bringing you and to explore ways forward towards long-lasting change. You may find yourself struggling with a crisis, a specific life event, or an issue that has been building up over a long time, or you may recognise certain patterns of behaviour that hold you back.
I am a fully qualified psychodynamic counsellor offering in-person, telephone and online counselling sessions to adults on a short term and open ended basis. I also have a Certificate in Adoption Support Counselling and can offer sessions to adults with adoption related issues.
I am a fully qualified psychodynamic counsellor offering in-person, telephone and online counselling sessions to adults on a short term and open ended basis. I also have a Certificate in Adoption Support Counselling and can offer sessions to adults with adoption related issues.
Sinking in quicksand? Life throwing curveballs? Feeling angry, scared, or sad all the time? Maybe you're hitting the self-destruct button or your coping strategies are harming instead of helping? Perhaps you're experiencing a deep sense of emptiness and lack of direction, or feeling flat and numb and like the spark of joy has gone out of your life. You're not alone. As a compassionate and experienced counsellor, I can help you navigate these challenges. I can offer the support you need to find your direction and create a life filled with purpose, build self-compassion, and heal. Together we can figure this out, one step at a time.
Sinking in quicksand? Life throwing curveballs? Feeling angry, scared, or sad all the time? Maybe you're hitting the self-destruct button or your coping strategies are harming instead of helping? Perhaps you're experiencing a deep sense of emptiness and lack of direction, or feeling flat and numb and like the spark of joy has gone out of your life. You're not alone. As a compassionate and experienced counsellor, I can help you navigate these challenges. I can offer the support you need to find your direction and create a life filled with purpose, build self-compassion, and heal. Together we can figure this out, one step at a time.
SK Counselling and Psychotherapy
Psychotherapist, DCounsPsych, MBACP
Verified Verified
Tunbridge Wells TN1
Welcome to SK Counselling and Psychotherapy. I am a qualified counsellor and psychotherapist and welcome you to my private practice. Through counselling and psychotherapy, I provide a safe space for you to start your journey. My therapeutic approach is relational, I strongly believe that good therapeutic outcomes are largely dependent on the quality of the relationship that the client and their therapist share.
Welcome to SK Counselling and Psychotherapy. I am a qualified counsellor and psychotherapist and welcome you to my private practice. Through counselling and psychotherapy, I provide a safe space for you to start your journey. My therapeutic approach is relational, I strongly believe that good therapeutic outcomes are largely dependent on the quality of the relationship that the client and their therapist share.
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Family Therapy Counsellors
What do family therapists do?
A family therapist facilitates the process of understanding and improving how a family functions. The therapist will help family members develop empathy for one another. They’ll seek to understand existing patterns, misunderstandings, and conflicts that arise, in order to help the family arrive at a realistic, unified understanding and develop the coping skills they need to build stronger relationships.
How long does therapy for families take to work?
Therapy manifests differently in every family; a common time frame is 12 weekly sessions, but some families may see improvement after just a few weeks. Families should discuss their goals with the therapist at the beginning of the process and periodically revisit those goals to assess their progress together.
How can you encourage a family member to attend family therapy?
You can encourage family members to attend therapy by expressing with both love and concern the challenges you see and explaining how a therapist could help the family navigate those challenges together. An outside perspective can help everyone feel heard, get on the same page, and develop new skills. If family members are still hesitant, it may be helpful to emphasize that family therapy is short-term—it won’t last forever.
Is therapy for families effective?
Family therapy can significantly improve family dynamics and relationships. Research suggests that family therapy can help individuals understand their role in the family, communicate and solve problems together, reduce conflict and draw boundaries when necessary, and develop coping skills for stressors, major life changes, and mental or physical illnesses within the family.