Counselling in Canterbury
I am a specialist couple, relationship and psychosexual psychotherapist, here you if you are struggling with a couple, relationship, or sexual issue. I offer individual and couples specialist relationship, couples and psychosexual therapy. I have over 17 years of experience working with clients. This is all done within a confidential and non-judgmental space. I am a qualified and accredited sex and relationship therapist. As Associate Director of the London Diploma in Psychosexual and Relationship Therapy and Course Director of the Naos Institute's Advanced Couples Diploma, I help train the next generation of specialist therapists.
I am a specialist couple, relationship and psychosexual psychotherapist, here you if you are struggling with a couple, relationship, or sexual issue. I offer individual and couples specialist relationship, couples and psychosexual therapy. I have over 17 years of experience working with clients. This is all done within a confidential and non-judgmental space. I am a qualified and accredited sex and relationship therapist. As Associate Director of the London Diploma in Psychosexual and Relationship Therapy and Course Director of the Naos Institute's Advanced Couples Diploma, I help train the next generation of specialist therapists.
There are understandable reasons why we struggle, get overwhelmed, and feel alone. Sometimes it can be hard to find the words to express what is happening inside of us. Perhaps, we have words but no one with whom we can safely share them. I know it can be difficult to talk and trust that someone will understand you. For those of us who feel this way, I invite you to consider therapy as an adventurous voyage of self-discovery. While taking on this journey will take courage and perseverance, it will lead you down a rewarding path.
There are understandable reasons why we struggle, get overwhelmed, and feel alone. Sometimes it can be hard to find the words to express what is happening inside of us. Perhaps, we have words but no one with whom we can safely share them. I know it can be difficult to talk and trust that someone will understand you. For those of us who feel this way, I invite you to consider therapy as an adventurous voyage of self-discovery. While taking on this journey will take courage and perseverance, it will lead you down a rewarding path.
Great, you have already taken the first steps for you. I am not the expert on you, you are. I am here to support and explore with you what you maybe finding difficult or just not feeling Ok. This may be in your relationships, in your physical body or you are finding both these things are overwhelming sometimes. Together we can wonder, ponder and educate ourselves and understand, why? Then we can make a strategy and build on your already available resilience (you are here remember), and improve this together. This maybe just a few sessions, sometimes just one or a little longer if you need this.
Great, you have already taken the first steps for you. I am not the expert on you, you are. I am here to support and explore with you what you maybe finding difficult or just not feeling Ok. This may be in your relationships, in your physical body or you are finding both these things are overwhelming sometimes. Together we can wonder, ponder and educate ourselves and understand, why? Then we can make a strategy and build on your already available resilience (you are here remember), and improve this together. This maybe just a few sessions, sometimes just one or a little longer if you need this.
I strive to be an approachable, warm and accepting counsellor who can offer you a confidential, safe and non-judgemental space to talk about whatever it is that is troubling you. I work integratively, but I do so from a philosophically person-centered standpoint, in a relaxed yet respectful environment. I can help restore past issues and facilitate positive change, often in as few as six sessions, using a Solution Focused/CBT approach that focuses on overcoming life obstacles and moving away from feeling 'stuck'. I can help you with building confidence, resilience and focusing on new achievements and becoming goal oriented.
I strive to be an approachable, warm and accepting counsellor who can offer you a confidential, safe and non-judgemental space to talk about whatever it is that is troubling you. I work integratively, but I do so from a philosophically person-centered standpoint, in a relaxed yet respectful environment. I can help restore past issues and facilitate positive change, often in as few as six sessions, using a Solution Focused/CBT approach that focuses on overcoming life obstacles and moving away from feeling 'stuck'. I can help you with building confidence, resilience and focusing on new achievements and becoming goal oriented.
Even at the best of times, life can be a confusing, scary, and sometimes lonely experience. Are you experiencing a time of change? Facing a big decision? Feeling stuck? Searching for clarity or meaning? Perhaps you're longing for space where you can reflect and find your voice. Working together, we can find ways to improve your experience of the world and identify and overcome the various obstacles that we find along the way. I provide a friendly, non-judgemental, welcoming relationship where your thoughts and feelings can be safely unpacked and treated with care and attention to help make your life more fulfilling.
Even at the best of times, life can be a confusing, scary, and sometimes lonely experience. Are you experiencing a time of change? Facing a big decision? Feeling stuck? Searching for clarity or meaning? Perhaps you're longing for space where you can reflect and find your voice. Working together, we can find ways to improve your experience of the world and identify and overcome the various obstacles that we find along the way. I provide a friendly, non-judgemental, welcoming relationship where your thoughts and feelings can be safely unpacked and treated with care and attention to help make your life more fulfilling.
I offer both counselling and supervision to adults, couples. adolescents and parents. My main counselling focus areas are working with neurodivergent clients, students and clients who have experienced domestic abuse and trauma. I am adoption registered as a link therapist with Banardos . As a counsellor, I believe in the essential need to create a space where you set the pace and we work together to look how this would work for you. Sometimes we don't know what this starting point is or direction an intial session can help to focus on an area to begin.As a supervisor my supervisees work in agencies, private practice and schools.
I offer both counselling and supervision to adults, couples. adolescents and parents. My main counselling focus areas are working with neurodivergent clients, students and clients who have experienced domestic abuse and trauma. I am adoption registered as a link therapist with Banardos . As a counsellor, I believe in the essential need to create a space where you set the pace and we work together to look how this would work for you. Sometimes we don't know what this starting point is or direction an intial session can help to focus on an area to begin.As a supervisor my supervisees work in agencies, private practice and schools.
I fully appreciate that feeling brave enough to take the first steps towards counselling can seem overwhelming, there is no pressure from me, you are free to set the pace, this is your time to work on you, for you. I will simply walk alongside you, and support you as you deepen your own self awareness and make strides towards the change you desire.
I fully appreciate that feeling brave enough to take the first steps towards counselling can seem overwhelming, there is no pressure from me, you are free to set the pace, this is your time to work on you, for you. I will simply walk alongside you, and support you as you deepen your own self awareness and make strides towards the change you desire.
Hello, and thank you for viewing my page. I am a Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapist and I help people experiencing depression and anxiety disorders to make positive change in the here and now. I hope to provide you with a safe, warm and confidential space to explore your difficulties and work towards your goals. Perhaps you are struggling with worry, catastrophic thinking, low self-esteem, avoidance, procrastination, feeling low or know things just don't feel right. Are these things stopping you from enjoying life, or living how you want to? If you feel ready to make a positive change, I would love to hear from you.
Hello, and thank you for viewing my page. I am a Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapist and I help people experiencing depression and anxiety disorders to make positive change in the here and now. I hope to provide you with a safe, warm and confidential space to explore your difficulties and work towards your goals. Perhaps you are struggling with worry, catastrophic thinking, low self-esteem, avoidance, procrastination, feeling low or know things just don't feel right. Are these things stopping you from enjoying life, or living how you want to? If you feel ready to make a positive change, I would love to hear from you.
Geoff Kaile
Psychotherapist, MBACP
Verified Verified
Canterbury CT1 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
First of all, I believe therapy is useful for anyone. What is commonly labelled as “mental health”, I would call “quality of life” - something we all struggle to manage. I have experience (and feel comfortable) working with psychosis, issues related to interpersonal trauma, and other aspects of life that feel undesirable or you feel are responded to negatively. I am however opposed to any form of conversion therapy.
First of all, I believe therapy is useful for anyone. What is commonly labelled as “mental health”, I would call “quality of life” - something we all struggle to manage. I have experience (and feel comfortable) working with psychosis, issues related to interpersonal trauma, and other aspects of life that feel undesirable or you feel are responded to negatively. I am however opposed to any form of conversion therapy.
It can be so hard to reach out for help. Perhaps you are feeling unhappy, anxious or adrift in some way- or there's a specific issue you'd like to work through. You end up pouring through pages of profiles from professionals who all sound (and in many cases look) the same. How on earth are you meant to know who is the right person to sit with and share your vulnerabilities with? Beginning counselling can feel like an impossible task, and I am here to provide an authentic and friendly face as you start to explore your issues, whatever those might be.
It can be so hard to reach out for help. Perhaps you are feeling unhappy, anxious or adrift in some way- or there's a specific issue you'd like to work through. You end up pouring through pages of profiles from professionals who all sound (and in many cases look) the same. How on earth are you meant to know who is the right person to sit with and share your vulnerabilities with? Beginning counselling can feel like an impossible task, and I am here to provide an authentic and friendly face as you start to explore your issues, whatever those might be.
Sometimes life can be tough and worries can become too much for children, young people and the adults in their lives. A child and adolescent trained psychotherapist can listen carefully and think together with each person to help make sense of the difficulties. Research suggests that psychotherapy has longer term effects and that even when you finish you will have a memory of your therapy and your therapist which does not go away. Psychotherapy is not just about clearing up symptoms but is concerned with overall long term development for all.
Sometimes life can be tough and worries can become too much for children, young people and the adults in their lives. A child and adolescent trained psychotherapist can listen carefully and think together with each person to help make sense of the difficulties. Research suggests that psychotherapy has longer term effects and that even when you finish you will have a memory of your therapy and your therapist which does not go away. Psychotherapy is not just about clearing up symptoms but is concerned with overall long term development for all.
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We all face times in our lives when we feel lost, anxious, and overwhelmed. We may find it hard to get out of bed in the morning, or feel like no-one will understand what we are going through. Sometimes intense memories of a loss or a traumatic event in our past may be hindering us from moving forward, creating painful patterns in our day to day lives. Perhaps we just feel that something is 'off' and sense that we are not living our lives in the most fulfilling and meaningful way possible. I am a qualified Integrative counsellor trained to work with adults and young people, and want to help you find a way forward.
We all face times in our lives when we feel lost, anxious, and overwhelmed. We may find it hard to get out of bed in the morning, or feel like no-one will understand what we are going through. Sometimes intense memories of a loss or a traumatic event in our past may be hindering us from moving forward, creating painful patterns in our day to day lives. Perhaps we just feel that something is 'off' and sense that we are not living our lives in the most fulfilling and meaningful way possible. I am a qualified Integrative counsellor trained to work with adults and young people, and want to help you find a way forward.
Stania Frances Psychotherapeutic Counselling MBACP
Counsellor, PNCPS Acc.
Verified Verified
Canterbury CT1
At times, the everyday can feel like a struggle and therapy can help you cope with all the worries and feelings you may have. My professional private practice can offer you the opportunity of change, in a place where your story will be heard. Please contact me if you would like to talk, find out more, or book a session in-person or on-line . I am here to help you understand yourself better and make the positive changes you want in your life. Together, we will set goals tailored to meet your individual needs, schedule and budget.
At times, the everyday can feel like a struggle and therapy can help you cope with all the worries and feelings you may have. My professional private practice can offer you the opportunity of change, in a place where your story will be heard. Please contact me if you would like to talk, find out more, or book a session in-person or on-line . I am here to help you understand yourself better and make the positive changes you want in your life. Together, we will set goals tailored to meet your individual needs, schedule and budget.
Hello my names Vivienne I am passionate in helping individuals to feel heard and understood. I help my clients to be able to open up and feel safe to explore thoughts and feelings that have been painful to visit I help clients to be able to express themselves in ways they may not be able to outside of the counselling environment, my clients leave feeling empowered to come back and unpack the things that have been holding them back from making decisions that benefit them and not to please others . Ultimately I want my clients to feel empowered and comfortable to be themselves in a society that demands conformity.
Hello my names Vivienne I am passionate in helping individuals to feel heard and understood. I help my clients to be able to open up and feel safe to explore thoughts and feelings that have been painful to visit I help clients to be able to express themselves in ways they may not be able to outside of the counselling environment, my clients leave feeling empowered to come back and unpack the things that have been holding them back from making decisions that benefit them and not to please others . Ultimately I want my clients to feel empowered and comfortable to be themselves in a society that demands conformity.
Lucy Wilks Counselling and EMDR Therapy
Counsellor, MBACP Accred
Verified Verified
Canterbury CT1 (Online Only)
Hi and welcome. It's a big step forward trying to find a counsellor who is right for you but a step worth taking. I have worked within mental health for over a decade. I am confident and experienced in working with clients who are experiencing intense levels of anxiety, PTSD, and episodes of low mood and depression. My core training is humanistic and I am also trained as an EMDR therapist. I am happy to meet online for a chat about what you are hoping to get from counselling sessions and see if you feel that we could work together towards your goals. I have lots of experience in helping clients to develop coping strategies.
Hi and welcome. It's a big step forward trying to find a counsellor who is right for you but a step worth taking. I have worked within mental health for over a decade. I am confident and experienced in working with clients who are experiencing intense levels of anxiety, PTSD, and episodes of low mood and depression. My core training is humanistic and I am also trained as an EMDR therapist. I am happy to meet online for a chat about what you are hoping to get from counselling sessions and see if you feel that we could work together towards your goals. I have lots of experience in helping clients to develop coping strategies.
Anna Sturpino
Counsellor, COSRT Accred
Verified Verified
Canterbury CT1 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
Having a fulfilling sexual life is often what we aspire to, but anxiety, physical pain and relationship issues might make it difficult to achieve. I believe everyone has an innate ability to connect to others and to build healthy relationships. As a sex and relationship therapist, my aim is to help you find your inner resources to overcome the challenges you are coming with. Whether you need your relationship to achieve its full potential or to overcome a crisis, we will work together to identify the issues you are struggling with and support you in the areas where you feel change is needed.
Having a fulfilling sexual life is often what we aspire to, but anxiety, physical pain and relationship issues might make it difficult to achieve. I believe everyone has an innate ability to connect to others and to build healthy relationships. As a sex and relationship therapist, my aim is to help you find your inner resources to overcome the challenges you are coming with. Whether you need your relationship to achieve its full potential or to overcome a crisis, we will work together to identify the issues you are struggling with and support you in the areas where you feel change is needed.
Welcome, my name is Matthew Heatley-Swaine and I am an accredited Cognitive Behavioural Therapist (CBT) and supervisor based in Herne Bay, East Kent. I offer assessment and treatment for a wide range of mental health problems to people over the age of 17. I have worked in the field of mental health for over 16 years and as a CBT therapist in NHS services and now privately for over 10. If you are feeling low in mood, depressed, anxious, stressed or overwhelmed, I can support you in reducing your distress and work towards making meaningful changes in your life. I predominately use CBT but with a blend of several other therapy models.
Welcome, my name is Matthew Heatley-Swaine and I am an accredited Cognitive Behavioural Therapist (CBT) and supervisor based in Herne Bay, East Kent. I offer assessment and treatment for a wide range of mental health problems to people over the age of 17. I have worked in the field of mental health for over 16 years and as a CBT therapist in NHS services and now privately for over 10. If you are feeling low in mood, depressed, anxious, stressed or overwhelmed, I can support you in reducing your distress and work towards making meaningful changes in your life. I predominately use CBT but with a blend of several other therapy models.
EmPower You Psychological Services Limited
Psychotherapist, MBABCP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Canterbury CT2 (Online Only)
We’re Emily Cheney, a Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapist, and Emma Mudge, a Coaching Psychologist. Together, we form EmPower You, where we bring a wealth of knowledge and passion for supporting others. Our approach is backed by the latest research, and we ensure that we give you the tools and knowledge to feel in control and reach your goals. At EmPower You, we place you at the heart of everything we do. Our approach is person-centred, compassionate, and tailored to your unique needs. We’re here to support and guide you on your individual journey to becoming your best self, whatever that may look like.
We’re Emily Cheney, a Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapist, and Emma Mudge, a Coaching Psychologist. Together, we form EmPower You, where we bring a wealth of knowledge and passion for supporting others. Our approach is backed by the latest research, and we ensure that we give you the tools and knowledge to feel in control and reach your goals. At EmPower You, we place you at the heart of everything we do. Our approach is person-centred, compassionate, and tailored to your unique needs. We’re here to support and guide you on your individual journey to becoming your best self, whatever that may look like.
My name is Ona and I offer a small private clinic in Smeeth, Ashford. I have over 16 years as a qualified Psychologist and I work as a Principal Counselling Psychologist in the NHS. I offer evidence based therapy to adults experiencing a range of mental health difficulties including depression, anxiety, post-traumatic distress disorder (PTSD), low self esteem & confidence, relationship problems and often work with people who have a history of trauma. I work with long term conditions including chronic pain and a range of physical health conditions.
My name is Ona and I offer a small private clinic in Smeeth, Ashford. I have over 16 years as a qualified Psychologist and I work as a Principal Counselling Psychologist in the NHS. I offer evidence based therapy to adults experiencing a range of mental health difficulties including depression, anxiety, post-traumatic distress disorder (PTSD), low self esteem & confidence, relationship problems and often work with people who have a history of trauma. I work with long term conditions including chronic pain and a range of physical health conditions.
I am a compassionate and approachable Consultant Clinical Psychologist with over 30 years’ experience of working in mental health, both in the NHS and in private practice. I work with adolescents and adults who are seeking expert psychological assessment and therapy for a wide range of mental health difficulties (e.g.anxiety, depression, stress, panic attacks, low self-esteem, relationship problems, bullying, OCD, psychosis, bipolar disorder, self-harm, regulation of emotions, trauma or stemming from being autistic or having difficulties with attention, organisation and/or hyperactivity (ADHD). I also provide adult ADHD assessments.
I am a compassionate and approachable Consultant Clinical Psychologist with over 30 years’ experience of working in mental health, both in the NHS and in private practice. I work with adolescents and adults who are seeking expert psychological assessment and therapy for a wide range of mental health difficulties (e.g.anxiety, depression, stress, panic attacks, low self-esteem, relationship problems, bullying, OCD, psychosis, bipolar disorder, self-harm, regulation of emotions, trauma or stemming from being autistic or having difficulties with attention, organisation and/or hyperactivity (ADHD). I also provide adult ADHD assessments.
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Number of Counsellors in Canterbury
100+
Average cost per session
£60
Counsellors in Canterbury who prioritize treating:
| 89% | Anxiety |
| 87% | Self Esteem |
| 83% | Depression |
| 78% | Relationship Issues |
| 71% | Trauma and PTSD |
| 71% | Stress |
| 68% | Bereavement |
Average years in practice
9 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
| 56% | Bupa |
| 54% | Aviva |
| 49% | AXA PPP |
How Counsellors in Canterbury see their clients
| 80% | In Person and Online | |
| 20% | Online Only |
Gender breakdown
| 75% | Female | |
| 24% | Male | |
| 1% | Non-Binary |