Counselling in ME14

Are you feeling anxious/depressed, alone? Do you feel that you may have been the victim of narcissistic abuse or domestic violence? Maybe you are still in this relationship and finding it difficult to leave? Searching for a counsellor can be a tough process. I know you may find it extremely difficult to make that first contact, especially when you feel at your most vulnerable. I will help to put you at ease by providing a safe and confidential environment, where you will be listened to. This will be a space for you to explore your feelings without being judged or given advice. I will support you and help you to find some clarity.

Putting your feelings into words can sometimes sound easier than it is, so having a counsellor who gives you a space where those feelings can be shared safely is extremely important in understanding where those feelings stem from. It could be that you have held onto those feelings for years, from childhood, or something could have triggered them more recently in your life, helping you to look at where and how those feelings impact you is where I come in.

Are you feeling worried, stuck, or held back by something that happened in the past? Maybe you feel inadequate in some way, or self conscious. Whatever your problem I'm here to help you feel better about yourself, and more deserving of the life you really want. It's surprising what can be achieved by simply devoting time to talking about your problems with someone who is trained to help you reflect. I'm an integrative counsellor which means that while we mainly talk about the here and now, I sometimes invite you to talk about your past too, in order for you to identify patterns - Your unique experiences effect how you see life.

As a person-centred counsellor, I offer a safe, respectful, non-judgemental space for anyone struggling, whether that be with anxiety, depression, addiction or general worries & concerns. Feeling heard & understood can make so much difference & ill support you, walk beside you, exploring your emotions & discovering where you want to be in your life.

Hi I'm Alice, Does your anxiety or stress feel overwhelming and difficult to cope with? I specialise in helping clients to understand and manage their anxiety. Counselling empowers you and is life changing. I work with clients whose anxiety is a result of unresolved childhood issues, feeling' different', or have lost a sense of who they are. This impacts on relationships, self esteem, and health. I bring an experienced perspective to the difficulties clients have managing new situations or differences in culture, values, and beliefs. My clients express relief at releasing their shame, loss, or pain. As they heal, they move forward.

Welcome to my profile! If you are reading this there is a possibility you have made a decision you have had enough of dealing with life and its struggles on your own. This is a first step to embark on a journey of self-exploration and finding what and why is bothering you and more importantly, what can be done about it. Its daunting and hard. But struggling in isolation, as you might know, is also hard and exhausting. The experience of recent months, for which there is no manual or template, has tested your psychological resilience on many levels and you found yourself struggling more and more.

Life can be challenging and overwhelming at times, making us feel lonely, sad, anxious and stressed. Our thoughts can become unclear, tangled up and sometimes we just cannot stop overthinking. We can even isolate ourselves and feel like there is no way out. Counselling can be a safe and non-judgmental form of relating that might bring a positive change, more clarity and a deeper understanding of our feelings, thoughts and the ways we behave.

At times life can be harder to cope with. I offer sessions in a calm empathic Person-Centred way, allowing you to explore what is on your mind at your pace. Sessions can help with difficult emotions, depression, anxiety, stress or unexpected life events etc. Being alone with our concerns can be unhelpful. If your usual coping strategies are somehow failing to improve things, counselling may help your self-esteem, mind maintenance, healing and recovery. Sessions are individually tailored to you, and can support emotional resilience and self-care, whilst you work towards your hopes to improve and sustain your future life.

I am a qualified counsellor based in Maidstone offering a warm, safe, friendly and non-judgemental space for you to explore your thoughts and feelings. You may looking to seek clarity, find contentment, talk about family issues or simply breath and talk about your day. You might be experiencing anxiety and need support to talk about how it impacts on your life and explore ways of challenging some of your thinking errors. Whatever your reason for seeking counselling, I am here to listen to you.

Couple/Indiv/ EMDR.Therapist. There is often constant pressure in today's society, which can cause us to feel low, unhappy, anxious,overwhelmed, judged, or stressed. Life events such as loss, financial problems, devoice, retirement, long term illness, work etc. add to that pressure. This can affect our behaviour causing us to withdraw, isolate ourselves or become angry and lash out. These unhealthy behaviours and coping strategies can affect our relationships. Unresolved issues from our past can also resurface particularly trauma. I can help you feel more confident in your ability to cope and gain a more positive sense of self.

My ideal client would be someone who has become disillusioned with life, has suffered with a drop in self confidence or self esteem. Particularly those who are affected by relationship difficulties.

Find freedom from anxiety and take control of your life... Are you overwhelmed by stress or anxiety? Do you struggle with a fear or phobia? Is your lack of confidence holding you back? Do you dream of freedom to do the things which are important to you? Do you long to be more productive, to get more out of every day? Do you feel stuck in a rut, lacking direction or fulfilment in your day to day life? Are you just desperate to kick a bad habit or to find a way of sticking to your good intentions? Hypnotherapy can help you make the positive and sustainable change you need at a pace that works for you.

Welcome and thank you for visiting my profile. I am an experienced integrative counsellor with a specialism in working with survivors of childhood sexual abuse, rape and sexual assault; working with trauma and PTSD. I work with both young people and adults. I see clients with anxiety, depression, OCD, relationship difficulties, low self-esteem, bullying, gender identity, self-harm, disordered eating, phobias and addictions. I offer a safe, confidential and non-judgemental space in which to help promote growth and change.

I have a special interest in working with adults/older teens going through life changes & challenges - for example; a bereavement, or other losses such as the end of a relationship, a job/career, or the person you used or want to be. Maybe you live with a debilitating illness that is affecting your wellness & mental health, or you are struggling with body image or self esteem. Perhaps anxiety or depression impact your daily life? Do you lay awake at night worrying, feeling confused & alone? Do you struggle to talk to others about your troubles? Please read on to see how I can help you find a way forward.

Choosing a Counsellor can be very difficult and I feel that it is important to have some knowledge of your chosen therapist's working methods. I adopt more than one theoretical approach when working with my clients but predominately incorporate Person Centered which is a non judgemental, non authorative approach which gives an individual a safe environment to talk freely, and adjust negative self concepts often triggered by negative life events or relationships. Also Cognitive Behavioural techniques which involve identifying unhelpful patterns of thinking which often maintain feelings of anxiety, depression and low self esteem.

If you are seeking counselling for the first time, or want to reconnect with therapy, it can feel a bit daunting trying to choose a therapist. Finding someone you feel comfortable with is the key, so I offer a free initial consultation. Come along or call me for a 20 minute, no obligation, conversation to help you make up your mind. If we decide to work together, my aim will be to provide a safe and professional space where we can build a strong therapeutic relationship which will enable you to talk freely about whatever it is that brings you to therapy.

My time is currently split between working as a group facilitator and counsellor at a residential drug and alcohol rehabilitation treatment centre, seeing clients online and from my practice in Kings Hill, Kent. My core training is in person-centred therapy and I will incorporate other approaches to best suit your individual needs. Each session will be guided by you and we will move at a pace that feels appropriate. I will never pressure you to speak about anything you do not wish to and I will not judge you, no matter what you bring to your sessions.

We believe that everyone who needs to see a counsellor should be able to do so. Cost should not be the reason that you are not able to access support. Day Time Sessions (7am- 5pm) £28. Evening Sessions (5pm-8pm) £30. Whatever your reasons for seeking support, be assured you will be treated with respect and confidentiality, and given the safe space to be yourself.

More and more people are finding that counselling can help them discover their own path or journey through what can seem like a maze of issues, decisions and choices. It can help them to understand what is happening in relationships at difficult times so that they can regain a sense of meaning, balance and control in their lives.