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My Approach

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Every human being is unique with their own set of life experiences that have gone some way to shaping their thought patterns, behaviour and adapted coping styles. Coping strategies develop out of a necessity to survive times of distress, and they often work well at the time, however, once the threat is no longer present, and we don’t know any other way to problem solve, they can hold us back and even create further problems. They are like the unhelpful friend that means well, that seeks to protect us, but in doing so keeps us from new experiences, meeting new people and keeping our world small.

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My approach is to gently explore what challenges are frequently impacting you and your life, whilst providing you with safety and compassion that’s’ free of judgement.  I invite and encourage you to become curious as to what experiences have influenced your perspective on the world, and how does that inform where you see your place within it.  By offering you a safe therapeutic space, my intention is that you begin to feel understood, seen and accepted for who you truly are, giving you the solid ground to stand upon whilst you consider how to move forward in your life in a way that brings you more peace and clarity.

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As an integrative trained therapist my practise is drawn from theories that suit your unique needs, not a set in stone one-way approach.  Giving me the ability to adapt and explore other ways of working that 'speak' to you. My work is always performed from a trauma-informed perspective.

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Modalities I use:

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Person-Centered

Psychodynamic

Gestalt

Transactional Analysis

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Experts in their respective fields that influence my approach are:

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Dr Gabor Maté 

Dr Bessel van de Kolk MD

Dr Richard Schwartz PhD

Dr Elinor Greenberg PhD

How and where?

Face to face therapy takes place in my office in Canterbury on a Tuesday, Thursday and some Saturday morning's.  It is important to me that you feel comfortable and welcome and for that reason, it has a cosy and homely feel.

I provide online or phone sessions, thereby allowing flexibility for those working long hours or struggle with travel and mobility.

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 Lullingstone House Offices

Lullingstone Court

St Johns Lane

Canterbury, Kent, CT1 2NX

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Email: 

Fwaterscounselling@gmail.com

Tel: 07387789311

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