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Practice Description The main approach I take in my counselling sessions is the Person Centred Approach (PCA), which places you, the client, at the heart of the process and as a counsellor I use methods and techniques from various approaches to work with you and help you manage your worries. This means that you determine the content and direction of each session, while I actively listen and support you in finding your own solutions at your own pace. I believe that people who have space to speak and explore their difficulties have a better chance of understanding and learning about [...]

Dr Nadjat El-Mehidi – Ladies Only – Dry Cupping, Wet Cupping (Hijama), Cupping Massage and Facial Cupping  Nadjat holds an Advanced Diploma in Hijama Cupping Therapy from Cupping Clinic E7 in London. Nadjat background is purely scientific; Nadjat holds a PhD in Oncology and works at Cancer Research. Alongside her academic scientific background, Nadjat has always been interested in alternative and traditional therapies, specifically Prophetic Medicine; Cupping Therapy being one of them. Nadjat works closely with her clients (ladies only) to identify the areas and organs that would benefit the most from Cupping Therapy to detoxify them, restore healthy blood [...]

I am a BACP Registered Accredited relationship counsellor bringing over twenty years’ experience of counselling couples and individuals. I offer face-to-face and online therapy for couples and individuals who have concerns about their relationship. You may have experienced a crisis, an affair perhaps, unmanageable conflict or perhaps there is a feeling that something does not feel right. Talking things through with a couples counsellor can help you get a perspective on your concerns and gain a better understanding of unhelpful patterns in your relationship. Couples counselling can also be helpful if you are wanting to separate. A neutral space to [...]

Starting counselling or psychotherapy can be daunting. You may know what you want to achieve but be unsure as to how to get there. You may also be worried about what may happen when you open the door to difficult feelings and thoughts. To help address this, I offer a warm and empathetic space where we can explore the issues you face. While it may be challenging at times, we’ll do this important work together, safely and at a pace set by you. I support people facing a wide range of issues which include (but are not but limited to), [...]

Difficulties in relationships can be the cause of much distress and unhappiness. Past experiences can have their imprint in the present and they can cause some of the old and repetitive patterns of behaviour which can leave one feeling stuck and in pain. Psychodynamic psychotherapy can foster a deeper understanding of yourself as well as those around you by exploring the root causes of some of your difficulties which might be linked to events in the past. By providing a safe space and a supportive environment, our sessions together will enable us to look with kindness and compassion at some [...]

I am an experienced Accredited BACP counsellor with a number of years experience working in private practice as well as for the NHS carrying out short and long term therapy with adults. As well as my work with adults I work with children and young people using a variety of non-directive play and art therapy techniques. Counselling is a way of exploring issues, feelings, relationships and behaviours in order to improve your well being. I work in a non-judgemental and empathic way and my aim is to provide you with a safe and confidential space to enable you to work [...]

Hello, I’m Paula, owner of Mind You, providing private therapy and coaching for your mental wellbeing and personal development. I’m passionate in helping people to make sense of their feelings and to reach their personal goals. Whatever challenges life brings, I am here to help, guide and teach you the skills you need to be able to make a difference and to live your life as the best version of yourself. Everyone has their own ‘unique model of the World’, and as such, my sessions are individually tailored for each person’s specific needs and goals. I offer a safe, confidential, [...]

Hi, my name’s Jonathon, a Therapeutic Counsellor based in East Kent. My clients reflect society, from 18 plus through to those in their late 70’s and come from diverse social backgrounds, ethnicities and sexuality. We predominantly meet for face-to-face counselling or in some circumstances clients choose therapy via Skype, FaceTime, or telephone. For almost two years my work has been with clients at MIND, the UK’s number one mental health charity. In addition, clients are now welcomed at my own private practice. Fifty minute sessions are usually open-ended (as opposed to specific in number) and clients are given the same [...]

I have worked in the NHS as a registered general nurse, midwife and am currently a sister on the neonatal intensive care unit where I look after very sick very pre-term babies. This is a  stressful, high powered, professional career supporting families in sometimes very difficult times but can also be a very rewarding career I understand the pressures of working in a high powered professional job where there is a lack of support and I can teach you tools and strategies to help you to cope when working in a high powered, stressful environment. I have over 30 years [...]

I am a fully qualified coach and counsellor with over 15 years’ experience of helping individuals deal with the challenges that life throws our way. I offer a person centered, friendly approach and can help you feel at ease and able to discuss the issues that are concerning you. I have a wealth of experience in supporting clients, where I provide a confidential environment that enables opportunities to be fully explored, identify barriers that may be holding clients back and empower them to think outside the box to generate new effective strategies that enables progress with their individual goals. His in-depth [...]