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Now accepting new clients.

I offer a free no obligation, initial 15-minute Tel call.

Day time / evenings / Mon- Thurs & Saturday appointments.

*Zoom and Telephone sessions available if appropriate. 

Limited number of concessions maybe available.  Reduced fee for counselling students.

My Maidstone practice is accessibly from surrounding areas including Kings Hill, Swale, Ashford, Gravesend etc.

Hi, I am Laura. As you are researching, let me tell you a bit about therapy sessions with me. Firstly, no one needs more pressure! I know that sometimes things seem so difficult, it is hard to even think about telling someone else. Sessions are easy to engage with. We can build a therapy plan to help give you back a sense of control. Removing shame, guilt and second guessing is vital to build trust in yourself.

Would you like to feel less burdened and more grounded? How? By using tested strategies and insights specifically tailored to you.

My clients often say that they "feel lighter" after the first session. Therapy often brings key moments of clarity, helping people to see their struggles clearly.

If things have mounted up, or have thrown you sideways, isolating with your worry will be exhausting.

You do not have to struggle on your own. There is a wealth of knowledge that could help you.

Sessions with me can help maintain good mental health, shift stress or deal with traumatic events.

I have years of knowledge in trauma informed Person Centred/Integrative psychotherapy. I work with people from diverse backgrounds/neuro diversity.

I am a qualified counsellor/psychotherapist and a Bupa authorised practitioner, I hold ÌÇÐĹÙÍø accreditation. Insured and Enhanced DBS checked.

I counsel people 18 and over, experiencing - bereavement/grief/loss, redundancy, relationship difficulties, IVF, complex trauma, rape, abuse, PTSD & resulting symptoms, depression, anxiety/stress, guilt/shame, life limiting/changing health conditions (patients, family members & carers). Personal growth & confidence building. (I do not offer pre-trial therapy).

I am a registered therapist with the Foundation for Infant Loss, and International Association for Rewind Trauma Therapy.

I have years of therapeutic experience, both in private practice and with a valued Kent based charity and three years counselling within The Heart of Kent Hospice. I welcome any questions you may have.

In this space you can learn to be brave enough to say how you really feel. Isn't it often the case that we spend more time putting of what might help us? Later wishing we had done it sooner!

Feeling comfortable with your counsellor is key. I will take time to listen empathically and carefully to you, to gain a real sense of your experiences, concerns and goals. This helps me to tailor the sessions to your needs and pace.

In sessions, I expand on the pure Person-Centred approach, to touch on elements such as Transactional Analysis, Gestalt, Existentialism and Creative therapy, because sometimes it is difficult to put words to difficult thoughts and feelings. So I talk with you, rather than always expecting you to take the lead.

Therapy sessions can last up to 60 minutes. I offer in person therapy, to people 18 years old and over in a calm spacious room,(*or if appropriate via telephone or Zoom), with easy motorway access and transport links to surrounding areas. 

We would have regular reviews, to promote good outcomes, share awareness to strengthen your therapy sessions. 

There is a chance to increase self-worth and to gain useful tools, to sustain you as you work through to your goals, and beyond our time together.

I have a Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling (Person Centred Humanistic).

An Accredited Member of the British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy (MÌÇÐĹÙÍø -Accredited)

Registered with The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO).

Hold Enhanced (DBS) Disclosure & Barring Service certified.

Gained Cruse Bereavement - Ascentis certificate in 2019.

ASIST Trained - Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Trained.

I am also a registered counsellor with The Foundation for Infant Loss and have completed additional Rainbow baby training.

I am a Bupa registered practitioner.

Registered with International Association for Rewind Trauma Therapy.

Having a good connection with your therapist, is key to good outcomes.

You are welcome to request a free no obligation initial (15 minute) Tel consultation. 

I would welcome any questions that you might have about counselling/psychotherapy.

Then if with both agree sessions with me would be useful, with your permission I will gently complete an initial consultation with you, to make sure sessions cover your needs and wishes.