Psychotherapy & Counselling in East Kent
Straightforward, thoughtful therapy for adults, couples and young people near Folkestone & Canterbury
Hello and Welcome!
My name is Christopher. I am a BACP registered therapist providing psychotherapeutic counselling services in East Kent.
If you’re curious about me, or the name of my practice, you can click here to find out more…
Who I Help
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Men
Working with men has become a particular specialism of mine.
Many men spend years carrying responsibilities without ever speaking about what is really going on.
Asking for help can feel unfamiliar, uncomfortable, or long overdue. You may be dealing with anxiety, burnout, fatherhood, anger, relationship difficulties, work pressure, or the sense that something in your life has become stuck.
Therapy offers a space to stop pushing everything down, make sense of what is happening, and begin to speak more honestly.
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Women
Women often come to therapy carrying a great deal: relationships, family roles, motherhood, loss, anxiety, identity, work, resentment, guilt, or the pressure to keep functioning when things feel difficult underneath.
Therapy can offer a space where you do not have to hold everything together. We can begin to understand what you are carrying, what it has cost you, and what may need to change.
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Couples
Every relationship experiences difficult seasons.
Couples often come to therapy when the same conversations keep repeating, communication has broken down, trust has been damaged, or both people feel lonely inside the relationship.
Therapy offers an opportunity to understand each other differently and rebuild connection.
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Children & Young People
Growing up can be complicated.
Children and teenagers often struggle to find the words for what they are experiencing.
The Bodhi Tree provides a calm, supportive space where young people can explore their emotions, build confidence and develop resilience.
Getting Started
It might help to know what happens once you reach out to me:
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The first step will be an initial call.
I’ll ask what has led you to reach out and answer any questions you may have.
It’s not uncommon that you might not know exactly what you want to say. You may even wonder whether therapy is the right thing for you.
This is what the call is for. It usually takes 10-15 minutes and there is no charge for this first step.
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Following the initial call, we’ll look at an introductory session.
We’ll meet and talk– online or in-person. I’ll learn a bit more about your situation and how I can help, and you’ll get a good sense of me and the way I work.
This will be a full 50-minute session and again, there is no charge for this step.
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If we decide to continue working together, sessions are typically carried out on a weekly basis at the day/time agreed. That being said, some people need something more flexible and I’m happy to work like that, as well.
Both long-term and short-term therapy options can be offered, depending on what you need.
Where to Find Us
I work out of my home in Elham where I have a dedicated counselling room. I am based on the edge of the village which affords a lot of privacy. People often remark on the quiet peacefulness when they arrive and I hope you find that here too.
The therapy room is just a short drive from Folkestone and Canterbury. Free parking is available.
Online appointments are also offered for clients who prefer to work remotely.
