Counselling in RH19

Photo of Dr Robin Goldthorpe, Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Dr Robin Goldthorpe
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Serves Area
I specialise in providing evidence-based talking therapies for adults and older adults experiencing depression (low mood), anxiety, and stress. Having worked in mental health for nearly 10 years, I have experience providing therapy to people of all ages with varying levels of need. I provide structured talking therapies, with my approach focussing on understanding why you feel the way you do, developing skills to better manage your emotions, and learning how to improve your mental health moving forwards. I aim to do this in a safe and informal environment, providing a confidential space for you to discuss your mental wellbeing.
I specialise in providing evidence-based talking therapies for adults and older adults experiencing depression (low mood), anxiety, and stress. Having worked in mental health for nearly 10 years, I have experience providing therapy to people of all ages with varying levels of need. I provide structured talking therapies, with my approach focussing on understanding why you feel the way you do, developing skills to better manage your emotions, and learning how to improve your mental health moving forwards. I aim to do this in a safe and informal environment, providing a confidential space for you to discuss your mental wellbeing.
01444 718306 View 01444 718306
Photo of Louise Hudspith, Counsellor, DCounsPsych, MBACP
Louise Hudspith
Counsellor, DCounsPsych, MBACP
Serves Area
Find the Right Support for You. The connection between a counsellor and client is at the heart of successful therapy. It’s not just about professional expertise—it’s about feeling comfortable, understood, and supported. Often, you’ll get a sense of whether a therapist is the right fit from the very first conversation. Are you feeling overwhelmed by life’s challenges? Taking the step to seek therapy is an act of strength. Whether you’re navigating grief, loss, anxiety, depression, or other life struggles, you don’t have to face them alone. Let’s see if we’re the right match—reach out for a free 15-minute discovery session
Find the Right Support for You. The connection between a counsellor and client is at the heart of successful therapy. It’s not just about professional expertise—it’s about feeling comfortable, understood, and supported. Often, you’ll get a sense of whether a therapist is the right fit from the very first conversation. Are you feeling overwhelmed by life’s challenges? Taking the step to seek therapy is an act of strength. Whether you’re navigating grief, loss, anxiety, depression, or other life struggles, you don’t have to face them alone. Let’s see if we’re the right match—reach out for a free 15-minute discovery session
01293 376074 View 01293 376074
Photo of Peter Joy, Psychotherapist, MNCPS Acc.
Peter Joy
Psychotherapist, MNCPS Acc.
Serves Area
We can all be challenged or go through difficult circumstances in our lives. At times we may become stressed, experience anxiety, feel profound unhappiness or suffer a great loss. Counselling provides a protected and boundaried space in which to bring and work through these experiences. In a counselling session, you will be heard, by a trained person, in strict confidence. The counsellor's role is not to give advice or to tell you what to do but rather to be a skilled and helpful companion, accompanying you, as you discover your own process and ways of finding growth and healing.
We can all be challenged or go through difficult circumstances in our lives. At times we may become stressed, experience anxiety, feel profound unhappiness or suffer a great loss. Counselling provides a protected and boundaried space in which to bring and work through these experiences. In a counselling session, you will be heard, by a trained person, in strict confidence. The counsellor's role is not to give advice or to tell you what to do but rather to be a skilled and helpful companion, accompanying you, as you discover your own process and ways of finding growth and healing.
01293 344546 View 01293 344546
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Karen Reed
Counsellor, MBACP
Serves Area
I'm Karen Reed, founder of free2bucounselling. Our brains sustain our existence & survival, but also have an enormous potential to cause havoc; becoming our worst enemy, harshest critic, & playing the cruellest tricks that can cause mental health unrest. If you think or feel like you're struggling, overwhelmed, a bit bogged down, anxious, perhaps just not yourself these days, I'd like to help & support you through it.
I'm Karen Reed, founder of free2bucounselling. Our brains sustain our existence & survival, but also have an enormous potential to cause havoc; becoming our worst enemy, harshest critic, & playing the cruellest tricks that can cause mental health unrest. If you think or feel like you're struggling, overwhelmed, a bit bogged down, anxious, perhaps just not yourself these days, I'd like to help & support you through it.
01444 227186 View 01444 227186
Photo of Sorrell Raikes, Counsellor, BACP
Sorrell Raikes
Counsellor, BACP
Serves Area
I provide therapeutic services for individuals, young people, as well as couples. I offer a safe and confidential space online and in Tunbridge Wells to work on a short or long term basis depending on your need. If you haven't had counselling before, the thought of talking to a stranger about something that's troubling you can seem frightening. You may have an idea of the changes you want to make, or simply be aware that you want something in your life to be different without being sure how to achieve this. I am qualified to practise Transactional Analysis psychotherapy and can support you to initiate the changes you seek to make.
I provide therapeutic services for individuals, young people, as well as couples. I offer a safe and confidential space online and in Tunbridge Wells to work on a short or long term basis depending on your need. If you haven't had counselling before, the thought of talking to a stranger about something that's troubling you can seem frightening. You may have an idea of the changes you want to make, or simply be aware that you want something in your life to be different without being sure how to achieve this. I am qualified to practise Transactional Analysis psychotherapy and can support you to initiate the changes you seek to make.
020 3962 0127 View 020 3962 0127
Photo of Lee Thorogood, Psychotherapist, MNCPS Acc.
Lee Thorogood
Psychotherapist, MNCPS Acc.
Serves Area
Welcome, I am Lee, I can offer you a safe, confidential and non-judgemental space to talk about your thoughts and feelings. I work with clients for short or longer term counselling/therapy. We will work collaboratively to identify the areas of your life that are troubling or distressing and agree the focus of therapy together. Many people come to therapy simply to learn more about themselves and understand the effect of past distressing experiences. I hope therapy will bring you greater awareness, spontaneity and increased intimacy.
Welcome, I am Lee, I can offer you a safe, confidential and non-judgemental space to talk about your thoughts and feelings. I work with clients for short or longer term counselling/therapy. We will work collaboratively to identify the areas of your life that are troubling or distressing and agree the focus of therapy together. Many people come to therapy simply to learn more about themselves and understand the effect of past distressing experiences. I hope therapy will bring you greater awareness, spontaneity and increased intimacy.
01444 227758 View 01444 227758
Photo of Judy Durrant, Counsellor, DCounsPsych, MNCPS Acc.
Judy Durrant
Counsellor, DCounsPsych, MNCPS Acc.
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
People seek counselling and therapy for all kinds of reasons and the outcome people seek from therapy is change. I aim to meet everyone with genuine interest and curiosity, to provide a safe, non-judgmental, and friendly space, in which you can explore the issues you need to, as I support you to do so and to move towards the changes you want to make.
People seek counselling and therapy for all kinds of reasons and the outcome people seek from therapy is change. I aim to meet everyone with genuine interest and curiosity, to provide a safe, non-judgmental, and friendly space, in which you can explore the issues you need to, as I support you to do so and to move towards the changes you want to make.
01444 718370 View 01444 718370
Photo of Catherine Nabbs, Counsellor, MBACP
Catherine Nabbs
Counsellor, MBACP
Serves Area
Are you feeling angry, anxious, overwhelmed or suffering from low mood? Has something recently happened to you that you need to talk about with someone who won’t judge but who can help you make sense of things? Perhaps you’ve had a traumatic or difficult experience that you need to talk over? Maybe you wake up each day feeling unfulfilled and have a sense that there must be more to life than this? It may be that you are experiencing something new, such as parenthood, which is bringing up uncomfortable memories of your past? Whatever the presenting concern, I'm here to help.
Are you feeling angry, anxious, overwhelmed or suffering from low mood? Has something recently happened to you that you need to talk about with someone who won’t judge but who can help you make sense of things? Perhaps you’ve had a traumatic or difficult experience that you need to talk over? Maybe you wake up each day feeling unfulfilled and have a sense that there must be more to life than this? It may be that you are experiencing something new, such as parenthood, which is bringing up uncomfortable memories of your past? Whatever the presenting concern, I'm here to help.
01892 800399 View 01892 800399
Photo of Carrie Bartlett, Psychotherapist, MSc, MBACP
Carrie Bartlett
Psychotherapist, MSc, MBACP
Serves Area
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.
01892 571318 View 01892 571318
Photo of jo Reeves, Counsellor, MBACP
jo Reeves
Counsellor, MBACP
Serves Area
At certain points in our biography it becomes increasingly hard to navigate our way through the stresses of everyday life - whether it be relationships, work, bereavement or trauma. At these times, anxiety and stress makes it hard to make sense or understand what is happening - hard to know what the questions are let alone the answers! A safe space where you can be really listened to and heard without judgement, will help you navigate your way through the challenges and open up new ways of looking at what is happening. A space of healing where you can be more of the real you and more in charge of the direction your life is taking.
At certain points in our biography it becomes increasingly hard to navigate our way through the stresses of everyday life - whether it be relationships, work, bereavement or trauma. At these times, anxiety and stress makes it hard to make sense or understand what is happening - hard to know what the questions are let alone the answers! A safe space where you can be really listened to and heard without judgement, will help you navigate your way through the challenges and open up new ways of looking at what is happening. A space of healing where you can be more of the real you and more in charge of the direction your life is taking.
01342 659973 View 01342 659973
Photo of Catherine S Taylor, Psychotherapist, MBACP
Catherine S Taylor
Psychotherapist, MBACP
Serves Area
Waitlist for new clients
I work as a Complex Trauma/Childhood Abuse & Relationship Therapist, supporting individuals/couples who are "stuck", experiencing issues of high anxiety; anger; stress and distress around a life events, especially if you have a learning disability or autism. Therapy with me is about managing and reducing the impact. If it is not dealt with sooner, it can trigger hidden deeper issues related to past events related to unspeakable trauma, childhood abuse or dissociation (a sense of detachment from your former self), or even suicidal thoughts, identity issues "Who am I?" Restoring a sense of calm and balance in life stops this chaos.
I work as a Complex Trauma/Childhood Abuse & Relationship Therapist, supporting individuals/couples who are "stuck", experiencing issues of high anxiety; anger; stress and distress around a life events, especially if you have a learning disability or autism. Therapy with me is about managing and reducing the impact. If it is not dealt with sooner, it can trigger hidden deeper issues related to past events related to unspeakable trauma, childhood abuse or dissociation (a sense of detachment from your former self), or even suicidal thoughts, identity issues "Who am I?" Restoring a sense of calm and balance in life stops this chaos.
01883 779204 View 01883 779204
Photo of Dr Charlotte Beames, Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Dr Charlotte Beames
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
1 Endorsed
Online Only
Hi, I’m Charlotte, a Clinical Psychologist and I work with people who feel anxious, low in mood, or overwhelmed. You might be navigating a life transition or feeling stuck in unhelpful patterns that are hard to shift. Many of my clients want to feel more in control, more like themselves again, and more connected to what really matters in their lives.
Hi, I’m Charlotte, a Clinical Psychologist and I work with people who feel anxious, low in mood, or overwhelmed. You might be navigating a life transition or feeling stuck in unhelpful patterns that are hard to shift. Many of my clients want to feel more in control, more like themselves again, and more connected to what really matters in their lives.
01342 659987 View 01342 659987
Photo of Rachel Stevenson, Counsellor, MBACP
Rachel Stevenson
Counsellor, MBACP
Online Only
Not accepting new clients
I hold a calm, supportive space for you to slow down, breathe, and make sense of what’s happening in your life. Whether you’re going through difficulties or simply want to understand yourself more deeply, counselling sessions provide an opportunity to pause, reflect on how you got to where you are, and explore where you’d like to go next. I take a holistic approach, considering all aspects of who you are. In sessions, we’ll explore connections between past and present, identify patterns, and notice how your body and nervous system respond to stress, safety, and relationships that may be keeping you stuck.
I hold a calm, supportive space for you to slow down, breathe, and make sense of what’s happening in your life. Whether you’re going through difficulties or simply want to understand yourself more deeply, counselling sessions provide an opportunity to pause, reflect on how you got to where you are, and explore where you’d like to go next. I take a holistic approach, considering all aspects of who you are. In sessions, we’ll explore connections between past and present, identify patterns, and notice how your body and nervous system respond to stress, safety, and relationships that may be keeping you stuck.
01342 649575 View 01342 649575
Photo of Desireé (Dee) McDonald, Psychotherapist, MRes, GMBPsS
Desireé (Dee) McDonald
Psychotherapist, MRes, GMBPsS
Online Only
Waitlist for new clients
I am an experienced psychotherapist with UK qualifications in Psychology and Psychotherapy and over 20 years working in the world of relationships, sexuality and wellbeing. I help individuals, couples and other relationship groups deal with struggles, development, change and loss within their relationships and personally. Most of my clients are trying to overcome problems in relationship with themselves and/or others. I use an integrated approach to psychotherapy, leaning heavily towards Relational Life Therapy which is always underpinned by current psychological research.
I am an experienced psychotherapist with UK qualifications in Psychology and Psychotherapy and over 20 years working in the world of relationships, sexuality and wellbeing. I help individuals, couples and other relationship groups deal with struggles, development, change and loss within their relationships and personally. Most of my clients are trying to overcome problems in relationship with themselves and/or others. I use an integrated approach to psychotherapy, leaning heavily towards Relational Life Therapy which is always underpinned by current psychological research.
01825 701469 View 01825 701469
Photo of Emma Sherriff - Ems Counselling (Emma Sherriff), Counsellor, DCounsPsych, MNCPS Acc.
Ems Counselling (Emma Sherriff)
Counsellor, DCounsPsych, MNCPS Acc.
Online Only
Hello, my name is Emma, and I am an expereinced counsellor. I am passionate about empowering women to further develop and use their voice, explore what is important to them, and be alongside them while they create the life they want. My background is in early childhood education, where I worked with children and families for 8 years. During my career, I focused on supporting young children to co-regulate their emotions, encourage risk and challenge, and facilitate children to use their voice and contribute to making decisions that affect them.
Hello, my name is Emma, and I am an expereinced counsellor. I am passionate about empowering women to further develop and use their voice, explore what is important to them, and be alongside them while they create the life they want. My background is in early childhood education, where I worked with children and families for 8 years. During my career, I focused on supporting young children to co-regulate their emotions, encourage risk and challenge, and facilitate children to use their voice and contribute to making decisions that affect them.
01892 578536 View 01892 578536
Photo of Teresa Joan Hollingsworth - Ashdown Forest Consultancy - Teresa Hollingsworth, Psychologist, MSc, HCPC - Occup. Psych.
Ashdown Forest Consultancy - Teresa Hollingsworth
Psychologist, MSc, HCPC - Occup. Psych.
Online Only
Hello and welcome to my personal page. I understand that, at times, life can be tough. We can all feel overwhelmed, anxious or depressed. Life events or circumstances may have caused you to feel lost, sad, frightened, angry or panicky. You may be having negative thoughts. Are you experiencing work-related stress, medical/health issues or having difficulty with communication or relationships? Do you think you may have dyslexia, dyspraxia, ADHD or possibly autism/Asperger's? Everyone's story and reason for seeking therapy is different and it can take courage to ask for help.
Hello and welcome to my personal page. I understand that, at times, life can be tough. We can all feel overwhelmed, anxious or depressed. Life events or circumstances may have caused you to feel lost, sad, frightened, angry or panicky. You may be having negative thoughts. Are you experiencing work-related stress, medical/health issues or having difficulty with communication or relationships? Do you think you may have dyslexia, dyspraxia, ADHD or possibly autism/Asperger's? Everyone's story and reason for seeking therapy is different and it can take courage to ask for help.
01825 703504 View 01825 703504

How does your Counsellor compare?

Number of Counsellors in RH19

30+

Average cost per session

£65

Counsellors in RH19 who prioritize treating:

94% Anxiety
92% Self Esteem
86% Stress
81% Depression
81% Bereavement
78% Relationship Issues
64% Trauma and PTSD

Average years in practice

15 Years

Top 3 insurances accepted

78% Bupa
67% Aviva
67% Vitality

How Counsellors in RH19 see their clients

86% In Person and Online
14% Online Only

Gender breakdown

85% Female
15% Male