Do you feel trapped just like the butterfly in the spider’s web?
Are you worn down by life’s problems?
You could be free, just like the butterfly, to go where you choose.
“I cannot begin to tell you how much you have helped through this difficult time. You have made me see things in a new way through finding out that I have far more integrity and determination than I ever imagined. It has felt so good to realise I have my own self worth and person rights and although my situation at work continues, I certainly feel more empowered to deal with it”
Client's name witheld to maintain confidentialityHow I can help
I work with children, adolescents and adults with any of the following issues:
- Anxiety, depression and phobias
- Bereavement
- Bullying
- Domestic violence
- Panic attacks
- Problems arising from Physical or Learning disabilities
- Relationship issues
- Sexual, physical and emotional abuse
- Stress
- Anger issues
- Cultural issues
- Issues relating to being in the Care System
- Identity problems
I also take referrals under the Employee Assistance Programme (EAP). I can offer early evening and weekend sessions as well as during the day.
About me
I have many years experience providing counselling and offer a professional, friendly and confidential service tailored to each of my clients. I am a Registered and Accredited Counsellor with the British Association of Counsellors and Psychotherapists (BACP). I qualified in July 2001.
I also have a Postgraduate Certificate in Practice-based Play Therapy in February 2005. I gained my Accreditation with BACP in July 2005. I work with my clients using what is called an ‘Integrative’ approach.
That means I use whatever of the following is appropriate:
- Person-centred Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (usually called CBT)
- Psychodynamic Therapy
You can view my listing as a Registered BACP Counsellor here:
Fees
My fee is £45 per session.
(Note that some health insurance may cover counselling fees up to a set number of sessions. You may wish to check.)
“In the six sessions we have had you have helped me to start to like myself again and to think more positive about my future and how I make it happen and not just let it happen”
Client's name witheld to maintain confidentiality“I found your advice very helpful. I was scared of what I might hear when I first started the sessions but I think that you just made me realise that what I knew I had to do deep down was achievable and I was capable of taking control of my own issues”
Client's name witheld to maintain confidentialityWhere am I?
I am based in Lordswood, Chatham in Kent and also have the use of offices in Northfleet and Dartford.
You are welcome to visit me at my office or at the Dartford or Northfleet venues. However in exceptional circumstances (e.g. housebound, disabled, agoraphobic) I can travel to you within 20 miles from Lordswood for a small additional travel fee. Please contact me to discuss this further.
Towns covered include, but are not limited to: Maidstone, Rochester, Gravesend, Sittingbourne, Sheppey, Bexley, Swanley, Ashford, Faversham.