Counselling and Psychotherapy in Tunbridge Wells.
A confidential place to talk, understand what is happening, and find a way forward.
There are times when thoughts, feelings and circumstances can become difficult to manage on your own. You many be experiencing, anxiety, persistent overthinking, low mood or difficulties in your relationships. You may understand what is troubling you but still find yourself repeating the same patterns.
At other times, it can feel that something isn't right and you are unsure why.
You may be overwhelmed and struggling to function. You may be experiencing times of hopelessness.
Talking with an experienced therapist can provide the space to understand what is happening and begin to approach things differently.
I am Malcolm Kennedy, an experienced BACP- accredited counsellor and psychotherapist based in Tunbridge Wells. I work with adults and adolescents, providing a confidential and non-judgemental environment in which we can explore the difficulties you are experiencing.
How I can help
People come to counselling for many different reasons. Some are dealing with a particular problem or difficult period in their lives; others have struggled with certain thoughts, feelings or patterns for many years.
My work includes helping people experiencing:
Anxiety, worry and overthinking
Anxiety can take many forms, including persistent worry, panic attacks, intrusive or obssessive thoughts, fears and difficulty switching off.
Therapy can help us understand what is maintaining the anxiety and develop different ways of responding to it.
Relationships and self esteem
Difficulties in relationships can leave us feeling frustrated, rejected, misunderstood or unceratin about ourselves.
I work with individuals and couples experiencing relationship difficulties and with people stuggling with confidence, self esteem, anger or recurring patterns in their relationships.
Trauma and difficult experiences
Past experiences can continue to affect how we feel and respond long after the original event.
I work with people experiencing the effects of trauma and PTSD and can incorporate EMDR where this is appropriate.
ADHD and autism
Adults and young people with ADHD and autism can experience anxiety, emotional difficulties, problems with relationships, low self esteem or a sense of being misunderstood.
Therapy provides an opportunity to explore these experiences without assuming that there is a single way you ought to think or feel.
My approach to therapy
I believe effective therapy begins with a relationship in which you feel able to speak openly and without fear of judgement.
I will listen carefully, but therapy with me me is not simply about sitting and listening. We will work together to understand what may be contributing to your difficulties, recognise patterns that may be keeping you stuck and consider ways in which things might change.
Different people need different things from therapy. Some people want to understand themselves and their past more deeply. Others come with a particular problem they would like addressing.
My integrative approach is therefore adapted to the individual rather than expecting every client to fit one particular method of therapy.
I am committed to providing counselling and psychotherapy in a safe,
confidential and non-judgemental environment.
As a member of the BACP (British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy)
I abide by the principles of good practice outlined in the Ethical Framework of the BACP.
Where I Can Help
My particular areas of focus include:
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Panic Attacks
- Stress
- Sexuality
- Addictions
- Low self esteem
- Relationships
- Self assertiveness
- General Anxiety Disorder
- PTSD -EMDR
- Obsessions and compulsions
- ADHD
- ASD
Location
My counselling practice is in Tunbridge Wells, Kent and it is within easy reach of Tonbridge,
Sevenoaks and Crowborough.
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Address: Tunbridge Wells, TN2 . Parking available.