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Our Therapists
Supporting You to Heal, Grow & Thrive
Hannah Bunclark
Director & Therapist
(Adults & Adolescents)
Hannah Bunclark is the joint director & therapist at KCPS.
She offers supportive, client-centred therapy for adults and young people.
She provides a warm, compassionate space where clients can explore their thoughts and feelings without fear of judgment.
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Hannah works with a range of issues, including anxiety, low mood, self-esteem, trauma, and relationship challenges.
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Her approach is tailored to each individual, recognising that every person’s journey is unique.
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Greater self-understanding
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Improved emotional resilience
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Relief from anxiety & stress
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Healthier relationships
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A stronger sense of self-worth
Hannah is passionate about helping clients move forward with clarity and confidence, offering both in-person and online sessions to suit individual needs.
Louise Bradshaw
Director & Therapist
(Adults & Adolescents)
Louise Bradshaw is the joint director & therapist at KCPS.
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She is known for delivering fast, transformative results. Louise believes no one should suffer longer than necessary, offering focused therapy for adults & young people that gets to the root of the issue.
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Louise specialises in supporting clients with:
Anxiety and Stress, Trauma, Fears, and Phobias​
Her approach is tailored to the individual—recognising that no two lives or experiences are the same.
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Clients often report:
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- Freedom from anxiety and trauma symptoms
- Greater confidence & resilience
- Improved emotional & physical wellbeing
- Practical tools for managing thoughts & feelings​
Louise is a qualified Hypnotherapist, Counsellor, NLP Practitioner, & Coach. She offers therapy in a warm, professional setting—either face-to-face in Maidstone or online via Zoom.
Karen Hellings
Therapist
Karen is a UKCP-registered Psychoanalytic Psychotherapist with many years of experience supporting clients through a wide range of emotional and psychological difficulties.
She works with sensitivity and care, creating a safe and reflective space where clients can explore their inner world and begin to make sense of their struggles.
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Karen has particular experience in helping people with deep-seated insecurities, anxiety, relationship problems, and questions around sexuality. She also works with workplace-related concerns, such as low confidence, stress, and the impact of bullying.
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Her psychoanalytic approach allows clients to explore the complexities of relationships—past and present—and to understand patterns that may be causing pain or holding them back. Through this process, clients are supported to gain greater self-awareness, strengthen their resilience, and move toward lasting change.
Karen is also BUPA registered, making her services accessible to clients who wish to use private health insurance.
Aly Semanco
Therapist
(Adults & Adolescents)
Aly is a BACP-registered therapist providing warm, professional support through both face-to-face and online sessions.
She offers flexible appointment times, including daytime and evenings, to suit your schedule.
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Aly has experience working with both young people and adults, providing support for a range of short-term challenges and longer-term issues.
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Her areas of expertise include:
Anxiety and stress, Neurodiversity, Self-esteem and self-belief, Relationship difficulties, Grief and loss
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Aly is deeply committed to helping her clients achieve a state of greater well-being. She aims to support individuals in finding relief from pain and to help them feel more empowered, understood, and at peace.
Rachel Perrett
Therapist
(Adults, Children & Adolescents)
Registered Member MBACP
396949
Rachel runs a professional therapy practice supporting both adults and teenagers.
She specialises in helping individuals with anxiety, low self-esteem, and eating disorders, and also works with issues such as depression, stress, trauma, and loss.
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Rachel offers a tailored, compassionate approach, creating a safe, non-judgmental space for clients to explore their thoughts and emotions.
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Clients often experience:
- A healthier relationship with themselves
- Increased confidence and self-awareness
- Relief from anxiety and stress
- Improved relationships and emotional well-being
- Greater ability to manage negative thoughts and feelings
Rachel is passionate about empowering clients on their unique journey toward lasting change and personal growth.
Louise Latham
Therapist
Louise is a qualified person-centred counsellor who offers a warm, non-judgemental space for clients to explore their thoughts and emotions at their own pace.
Her approach is rooted in empathy, authenticity, and deep respect for each individual’s unique experience. Working relationally, Louise gently weaves in creative elements to support clients in connecting with themselves in safe and natural ways.
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Her practice is trauma-informed, with particular experience supporting women affected by domestic abuse. Louise also brings both personal and professional understanding of neurodiversity, and is committed to creating a space that is accessible, inclusive, and attuned to different ways of experiencing the world.
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At the heart of her work is a belief that healing happens through safety, connection, and the experience of truly being heard.
Clare Cavalli
Breathwork & Bodywork
Facilitator
Clare Cavalli is a trauma-informed Breathwork and Bodywork Facilitator who supports clients in releasing anxiety and tension held within the body.
She combines conscious connected breathwork with gentle somatic practices, offering a safe, supportive space for nervous system regulation and deep emotional healing.
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Clare’s work helps clients reconnect with themselves, release stored stress, and build resilience through body-based awareness, breath, and touch. Her sessions are tailored to each individual, honouring their unique pace and process.
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Clients often experience:
- Greater emotional calm and clarity
- A deeper connection to their body
- Relief from anxiety and held tension
- Enhanced resilience and well-being
Clare’s approach is grounded, intuitive, and focused on helping clients move toward a more regulated and embodied sense of self.
John Devlin
Therapist
(Adults & Adolescents)
Registered Member MBACP
382125
John Devlin is a qualified counsellor and a registered member of the British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy (BACP).
He works integratively, with a strong foundation in Person-Centred therapy, offering clients a supportive and compassionate space to explore their challenges.
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John provides counselling for adults over 18 from his relaxed garden room near Aylesford and Maidstone in Kent. His approach is warm and gentle, placing each client’s well-being and individual needs at the heart of the therapeutic relationship.
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John works with a range of difficulties, including:
- Bereavement and loss
- Anxiety & stress
- Low mood & depression
- Low self-esteem
- Life changes & transitions
- Relationship challenges
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Rather than offering quick fixes, John supports clients on their personal journey of understanding, helping them to make sense of what they are experiencing and develop their own strategies and solutions.
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John is committed to walking alongside clients as they navigate life’s challenges, providing a safe and non-judgmental space for meaningful change.
Shirley Moore
Therapist
Shirley is a UKCP and BACP-registered Integrative Psychotherapist who draws on a range of psychological approaches to tailor her work to each individual client.
Her practice is flexible and client-focused, ensuring that therapy is shaped around personal needs and goals.
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Shirley has a particular interest in helping clients connect with their own inner wisdom, supporting them to rediscover or embrace parts of themselves that may have been hidden, disowned, or yet to be discovered. With a longstanding mindfulness practice, she often incorporates mindfulness-based approaches into her work, including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT).
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In addition to psychotherapy, Shirley is also a qualified coach, offering clients the opportunity to combine therapeutic insight with practical tools for growth and change.
Victoria Moore
Therapist
(Individuals, Couples, Families/Groups)
Victoria is a highly qualified Psychodynamic Psychotherapist, Integrative Counsellor, and Registered Mental Health Nurse with a career dedicated to mental health.
She has worked in a variety of roles within both the NHS and private healthcare and has run her own private practice since 2002.
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Victoria offers therapy to individuals, couples, families, and groups, providing sessions in-person at her welcoming rooms in Maidstone (ME14 1HH) and Tonbridge (TN11 0LZ ), as well as online via Microsoft Teams and WhatsApp.
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She has a particular interest in working with personality disorders and neurodiversity, bringing both expertise and sensitivity to these areas.
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Clients often describe Victoria as:
- Compassionate & understanding
- Stimulating & thought-provoking in her approach
- Skilled at creating a safe, supportive & engaging therapeutic space
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Her wealth of experience, combined with a deeply compassionate manner, allows her to support clients in exploring challenges, developing insight, and moving toward lasting change.
Ivy Payne
Therapist & Anger Management
Registered Member MBACP
84861
Ivy is a qualified counsellor and registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (MBACP). Ivy brings a wealth of experience from a long career in mental health.
Originally trained and employed as a Mental Health Nurse within the NHS, Ivy supported individuals with severe and enduring mental health difficulties, including psychosis, depression, and anxiety. Over time, her work expanded to include supporting survivors of sexual abuse, as well as clients experiencing loss, bereavement, and difficulties with anger management.
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Ivy now works primarily with adults, offering face-to-face sessions and, where needed, telephone support.
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Areas of experience include:
- Depression and anxiety
- Trauma and sexual abuse
- Loss and bereavement
- Anger management
- Emotional regulation and resilience
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Ivy is passionate about creating a safe, supportive environment where clients feel truly heard and able to explore their emotions. She believes the therapeutic relationship is at the heart of effective counselling and works collaboratively with each client to support meaningful change.
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Ivy offers sessions on Mondays and Tuesday mornings, with some flexibility depending on availability. Clients often describe feeling a sense of progress and hope by the end of their work together, finding clarity, strength, and a sense of light at the end of the tunnel.
Paula Dutton
Couples Therapist
Accredited Member MBACP
174598
Paula is a BACP-accredited Counsellor with over ten years of experience supporting individuals, and more recently couples, in both NHS and community settings.
She specialises in couple therapy, completing the Couple Therapy for Depression qualification, with Tavistock Relationships, the UK's leading centre for couple therapy.
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Paula works with couples experiencing:
- Communication difficulties
- Conflict and disconnection
- Life transitions and stress
- Infidelity
- The impact of depression or anxiety on relationships
She offers a warm, collaborative, and non-judgmental space where both partners feel heard and understood. Her focus is on helping couples identify unhelpful patterns, strengthen emotional connection, and find new ways of moving forward together.
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Clients often find:
- Improved communication and understanding
- Greater trust and intimacy
- Reduced conflict and stress
- A stronger, more resilient relationship
Paula’s approach is inclusive and compassionate, aiming to make couples therapy accessible and supportive at the times when it’s needed most.
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"The quality of our relationships determines the quality of our lives." – Esther Perel
Sarah Marziano
Therapist
Sarah Marziano is a Psychodynamic Counsellor who offers weekly face-to-face sessions for adults.
Her work is informed by a range of counselling models, including psychodynamic, systemic, and brief-focused therapy, allowing her to tailor sessions to each client’s individual needs.
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Sarah works with clients experiencing a variety of difficulties that may affect quality of life, including:
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​- Anxiety and stress
- Low mood and depression
- Relationship challenges
- Life transitions and personal struggles
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​At the heart of her approach is the therapeutic relationship. Sarah provides a safe and confidential space where clients feel truly heard and able to discuss their challenges openly. Through this supportive process, clients are encouraged to explore their thoughts, feelings, and behaviours to find new perspectives and long-lasting change.
Maria Delasaux
Therapist
Maria brings over 30 years of experience in mental health and neurodiversity, including more than a decade of specialising in trauma.
Her own lived experiences further fuel her passion for supporting people through both past and present difficulties.
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Working in a pluralistic way, Maria draws on Person-Centred, Psychodynamic, and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) approaches. This allows her to tailor sessions to each client, offering a bespoke approach that is responsive to individual needs.
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Maria also integrates additional therapeutic techniques, including:
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- Breathwork
- Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT)
- Trauma-focused methods
- Somatic approaches
- Flash Technique
She works with clients of all ages on issues such as:
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- Trauma (past or present)
- Anxiety and stress
- Grief and loss
- Relationship challenges
- Workplace difficulties
- Neurodiversity (diagnosed or self-identified)
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Maria provides a safe, compassionate space where clients feel supported to explore their experiences, regulate their emotions, and move forward with greater resilience and confidence.
Emma Parkins
Therapist
(Individuals, Children, Couples & Families)
Emma is an Integrative Counsellor who works with both long-term and short-term clients, offering sessions to individuals, couples, and families face-to-face and online.
While trained integratively, her practice leans toward psychodynamic psychotherapy, with a focus on helping people connect with their authentic selves and feel rooted in their self-worth.
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With over 13 years of experience in secondary community mental health teams, alongside her counselling practice, Emma brings a depth of knowledge and understanding to her work. She began counselling in 2017, completing placements with Mind and GamCare (a charity supporting those affected by gambling addictions), and qualified as a counsellor in 2018. Since then, she has worked with a wide range of client issues.
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Areas of experience include:
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- PTSD and trauma
- Depression and anxiety
- Eating disorders
- Relationship difficulties
- Bereavement and loss
- Self-esteem and identity
- Neurodivergence
- Anger and emotional regulation
- Fertility issues, adoption, and foster care
- The impact of crime and family challenges
At the heart of Emma’s work is an empathic, compassionate approach, creating a safe and supportive space where clients feel heard, understood, and able to explore the challenges they are facing.
Emma China
Therapist
Emma China is a qualified counsellor who works with individuals aged 18 and above.
She is committed to empowering her clients, recognising that this looks different for each person. Emma works collaboratively, tailoring therapy to support each individual in finding the change or growth they need.
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Her work includes supporting people with deep-rooted beliefs from the past, as well as current challenges such as anxiety, fear, and low mood that may make it difficult to move forward.
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Emma has a particular passion for working with women and has previously facilitated groups for new mothers. She supported them not only with the challenges of motherhood but also with relationship difficulties and unresolved childhood trauma.
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Clients often find that therapy with Emma leads to:
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- A kinder, more compassionate view of themselves
- Improved confidence
- Increased self-esteem and self-worth
- Practical tools and coping strategies for managing stress and anxiety
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Whether clients are seeking short-term or long-term support, Emma offers a safe, compassionate, and non-judgmental space to explore challenges and work toward meaningful change.
Laura D'Souza
Therapist
Laura is a BACP-accredited Counsellor/Psychotherapist with over six years of experience. She continues to work with people from a wide range of backgrounds, cultures, faiths, and neurodiversity.
She is committed to providing therapy that is tailored to each individual, creating a safe, empathic, and non-judgmental space to explore what may be holding you back.
Clients describe feeling lighter after their very first session with Laura, finding her approach accessible, easy to engage with, and supportive of lasting change. Many also report gaining new tools that help them move beyond simply coping, to living with greater confidence and resilience.
Her expertise includes working with PTSD/trauma symptoms, generalised anxiety, self-doubt, and bereavement. She has significant experience in supporting those living with life-changing health conditions, having provided therapy for three years within a well-known hospice.
Laura is also a registered practitioner with the Foundation for Infant Loss and offers specialist support around baby loss, rainbow baby pregnancies, and the IVF process.
She is qualified to offer REWIND therapy.
She is a registered therapist with a primary healthcare provider (please inquire if this applies to you). Laura offers sessions in person (Central Maidstone), online, or by telephone.
Amy Cumber
Therapist
Amy is a qualified Counsellor and Psychotherapist working with clients across the UK, offering sessions in person and online.
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Her approach is collaborative and compassionate. Amy believes you know yourself better than anyone, and she aims to help you reconnect with that inner understanding in a space that feels safe, welcoming, and non-judgemental. She understands that reaching out can feel daunting and strives to make the process as clear and supportive as possible.
Experience With Complex Mental Health
Amy has extensive experience supporting clients with long-term or complex conditions such as Borderline (Emotionally Unstable) Personality Disorder, Bipolar Disorder, Generalised Anxiety Disorder, and Eating Disorders. She tailors therapy to your personal experience and can work alongside other professionals where helpful.
Couples Therapy
Amy offers a supportive and neutral space for couples navigating communication problems, loss of connection, trust issues, or life transitions. She works with couples of all backgrounds, including LGBTQ+ partners and those in open or non-traditional relationships, helping them strengthen communication, rebuild closeness, or separate with clarity.
Her Commitment
Whether you come individually or as a couple, Amy offers a safe, respectful space where you can be heard and supported. Her goal is to help you create meaningful, lasting change and move forward in a way that feels authentic to you.
Registered with Bupa, Aviva, AXA, and WPA.
Elena Wilkins
Therapist
Elena Wilkins is a warm, compassionate therapist who offers a calm and relaxed space where you can talk openly, feel supported, and begin to make sense of whatever is weighing on your mind.
At the heart of her work is the belief that everyone deserves someone they can turn to in moments of confusion, pain, or uncertainty — someone who listens without judgment and walks alongside them through life’s challenges.
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Elena places great importance on building a safe, trusting therapeutic relationship. She offers confidential therapy grounded in empathy, patience, and genuine human connection. Her approach is gently paced, allowing you to explore your thoughts and feelings in a way that feels comfortable and respectful of your individual experience.
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Elena has worked with clients facing a wide variety of difficulties, including:
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Life transitions and periods of change
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Grief and bereavement
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Trauma and its long-term emotional impact
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Personal growth and self-development
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Emotional overwhelm, low mood, and stress
She also has significant experience supporting people with additional needs, as well as those who care for others. Elena understands how emotionally demanding the role of a carer can be — from the quiet exhaustion to the complex feelings that can arise when supporting a loved one — and she offers a space where these experiences can be explored safely and sensitively.
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Elena’s own lived experience deeply informs her work, enabling her to bring heartfelt empathy, authenticity, and a non-judgmental presence to every session. She is committed to meeting each person where they are, offering both steadiness and understanding as they navigate difficult emotions or seek meaningful change.
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Her hope is that therapy with her becomes a place where you feel lighter, more grounded, and better able to reconnect with your inner strength and resilience.
Sarah Hawkins
Holistic Grief & Trauma Coach
Children & Adults
Sarah Hawkins is a Holistic Grief and Trauma Coach offering gentle, trauma-informed support to adults navigating loss in all its forms — both before and after bereavement.
Her work recognises that grief is not only emotional but deeply physical, often affecting the nervous system and showing up as tension, exhaustion, restlessness, or a sense of being ungrounded.
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Sarah brings a calm, steady presence, creating a confidential space where clients can slow down, breathe, and begin to understand what their mind and body are communicating. Her approach weaves together somatic awareness, grounding techniques, and compassionate, attuned conversation to help clients feel more anchored and supported during times of overwhelm.
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Her areas of specialism include:
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Bereavement and anticipatory grief
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Nervous-system dysregulation linked to loss
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Emotional overload and shifts in identity
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Grounding and stress-regulation practices
Sarah understands that each person’s grief is unique, and she tailors her work to meet clients exactly where they are, honouring their pace and lived experience.
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A greater sense of calm and internal safety
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A clearer understanding of their physical and emotional responses
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Practical tools they can use day-to-day
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A feeling of being heard, validated, and less alone
Accredited with IPHM and ACCPH, Sarah offers sessions face-to-face in Maidstone or online, providing steady, compassionate support to those finding their way through the landscape of loss.
Sarah works with children 11+ and has an enhanced DBS.
Alice Farmer
Therapist
Alice Farmer is an integrative counsellor who offers a personalised, flexible approach to therapy, drawing from a range of therapeutic models to meet each client’s unique needs and goals.
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She believes that no two people are the same, and she tailors her work to support you in the way that feels most meaningful and effective for your individual journey.
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Alice’s passion for mental well-being is shaped by her own lived experiences. Growing up around mental health challenges and navigating her own path has given her a deep understanding of how overwhelming life can feel — and how powerful it can be to have someone walking alongside you. This combination of professional training and genuine empathy underpins her work, allowing her to meet clients with warmth, compassion, and authenticity.
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Her commitment is to empower you to reconnect with your true self, build confidence, and move towards a life that feels happier, more grounded, and more aligned with who you really are.
Amanda Tooms
Therapist & Supervisor
Amanda Tooms (MBACP, NCPS Accred.) is a trauma-informed psychotherapist, counsellor, and supervisor working with adults, individuals, and couples.
She offers a warm, compassionate space where clients can talk openly, feel understood, and begin to navigate life’s challenges without judgment or pressure. Amanda believes deeply in the inner strength and worth of every person, and her work centres on helping clients reconnect with that sense of light and possibility within themselves.
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With a varied professional background spanning performing arts, education, and leadership, Amanda brings a rich blend of experience to her therapeutic work. This allows her to understand different perspectives, build strong, trusting relationships, and tailor her approach sensitively to each client’s unique needs.
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Amanda supports clients facing a wide range of difficulties, including:
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Anxiety, stress, and overwhelm
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Trauma and PTSD
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Relationship challenges
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Bereavement and loss
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BPD and emotional dysregulation
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Disordered eating and body image concerns
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Experiences of abuse
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Adjusting to medical diagnoses or health changes
Whatever you are experiencing, Amanda provides a steady, empathetic presence. She will meet you exactly where you are, helping you to make sense of your feelings, understand your patterns, and move forward in a way that feels safe, meaningful, and genuinely supportive.