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Gaining Insight
Feeling stuck? Struggling with your past experiences or current problems. Even the strongest among us can feel lost, unsure, ambivalent, or unhappy at times. As a certified Counselling Professional, I can help you understand and manage whatever life throws at you. I believe that you have the strength, to delve into counselling. You have the answers as you know yourself better than anyone. I can help you find your answers.
My Story
Trusted Counselling Professional
I have been working as a BACP Counselling Professional for many years. I completed my training in 2016. I decided to train to become a counsellor as I have experienced many different life-changing experiences in my life, and enjoy helping others. I specialize in helping people identify and heal their inner demons which have been created by their experiences, that are causing them distress, anxiety, and depression. This can often show within relationship problems, with yourself and others, lack of motivation, and not being authentic. I take great pride in the growth and ability of my clients and look forward to helping you. I offer zoom, telephone or face to face sessions in your home, in or around Sittingbourne, and Faversham in Kent. Get in touch to find out more.
The Help Centre
Can I book an initial assessment?
Yes you can book an initial assessment to see how we can work together for a reduced fee of £40 per 50 minutes.
What is counselling?
Counselling allows you to talk openly with a trained professional without the fear of hurting anyone close to you. You can gain insight into yourself, and how you relate with others, and learn how to cope with past experiences or traumas.
What are your fees?
I offer an initial free 10 minute chat (pre-arranged) to discuss any questions you may have, (optional).
An initial assessment is charged at £40 per 50 minute session.
Sessions are charged at £50 per 50 minute session.
All sessions are payable 48 hours in advance of the booked session by bank transfer. My cancellation policy is 48 hours.
Is there a set amount of sessions?
No. As I am a private practice counsellor there is not a maximum amount of sessions. You can have as little or as many sessions as you require although for a therapeutic change, a minimum of 6 sessions is advised. A review every 6 sessions can be beneficial and an ending session especially for long-term clients is important to maintain mutual respect for the work that has been achieved. It can create a good relationship ending, which may not have happened in your life.
Some issues I work with
Relationship problems, including divorce, breakdown in communication with family members or friends, and domestic violence.
Childhood trauma, bad/neglectful experiences which affect adult life.
Life changes, such as adult children leaving home, retirement, change of location etc.
Experiencing anxiety, a lack of motivation, not feeling connected to your life.
Bereavement and loss, this could include loss of job, identity, lack of purpose or the death of someone close to you, or missing someone who was a huge part of your life.
Diagnosed with or someone close to you diagnosed with a disability/health condition. Help with coming to terms with this.
Perimenopausal/menopausal symptoms such as brain fog, anxiety, irritability etc.
Pregnancy difficulties and or birth trauma.
I am disability confident and work with diagnosed/undiagnosed ADHD/ASD people
(This list is not exhaustive please feel free to ask if your reason for coming into counselling is not listed).
Bright Hope Counselling
