Business Details
8 Years
experience
Your Trusted Counselling Partner in Yalding, Kent
At Cedar Counselling, we believe in the transformative power of open, honest therapeutic relationships. With over a decade of experience in humanistic counselling, our founder Karen Lambert brings a deep understanding of emotional challenges and a commitment to ethical practice. Our approach combines Person-Centred, Gestalt, and Transactional Analysis methodologies to empower clients in navigating life's difficulties. Accredited by the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy, we maintain rigorous professional standards through regular supervision and continuous professional development.Our therapy room in Yalding provides a safe, accessible space for individuals seeking support with bereavement, anxiety, relationship issues, and other mental health concerns. We prioritise client autonomy, offering flexible session structures while maintaining strict confidentiality. Through tailored therapeutic journeys, we help clients develop coping strategies for both immediate challenges and long-term personal growth. Our practice reflects a genuine belief in the counselling process as a catalyst for positive change, grounded in empathy and non-judgmental support.
Services
Bereavement Counselling
Anxiety Support
Stress Management
Relationship Therapy
Depression Counselling
Workplace Issues
Identity Exploration
Chronic Illness Support
Abuse Recovery
Details
- Year established: 2018
Highlights and features
- Specialised bereavement counselling experience with 10+ years' practice
- BACP accredited therapist maintaining strict ethical standards
- Flexible session structures for short or long-term therapy
- Home-based therapy room offering accessible, comfortable environment
- Regular CPD training in specialist areas including trauma and anxiety
Associations and certifications
- British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP)
Services
Bereavement Counselling
Specialised support for navigating loss and grief following bereavement or significant life changes. Our approach helps clients process complex emotions while developing coping strategies for challenging periods like anniversaries and holidays. Sessions focus on normalising grief responses and facilitating emotional healing through structured therapeutic techniques. This service addresses both recent losses and unresolved past bereavements.
Anxiety Management
Tailored interventions for managing anxiety disorders and stress-related conditions. Utilising evidence-based techniques from neuroscience and cognitive behavioural therapy, we help clients understand anxiety triggers and develop practical coping mechanisms. The service includes tools for managing panic attacks, intrusive thoughts, and chronic worry patterns while promoting long-term emotional regulation.
Relationship Therapy
Support for individuals and couples navigating relationship challenges. This service explores communication patterns, boundary setting, and conflict resolution strategies. Sessions address both current relationship difficulties and how past experiences may impact present interactions, aiming to improve emotional connection and mutual understanding through structured therapeutic frameworks.
Depression Counselling
Targeted therapy for individuals experiencing depressive symptoms. Our approach combines person-centred techniques with practical strategies to address low mood, motivation issues, and negative thought patterns. The service focuses on rebuilding self-esteem, establishing daily routines, and developing emotional resilience while working collaboratively to identify and address underlying causes of depression.
Trauma Recovery
Specialised support for processing traumatic experiences and their ongoing effects. Using body-aware therapeutic approaches, we help clients develop grounding techniques and emotional regulation skills. The service addresses both recent traumas and long-standing effects of past experiences, working at a pace that respects each client's unique healing journey while promoting gradual recovery and empowerment.
People
Karen Lambert
Founder & Counsellor
Accredited counsellor with an Advanced Diploma in Humanistic Counselling. Specialises in bereavement support and trauma recovery. Maintains BACP accreditation through regular supervision and CPD training in specialist areas including neuroscience applications and domestic abuse recovery.
Questions
What types of issues can counselling help with?
Counselling can support with bereavement, anxiety, relationship problems, depression, work-related stress, identity issues, chronic illness adjustments, and trauma recovery.
How long are therapy sessions?
Standard sessions last 50 minutes, with flexible scheduling options available for both short-term and long-term therapeutic needs.
Is counselling confidential?
All sessions maintain strict confidentiality within ethical guidelines, with clear explanations provided about confidentiality boundaries during initial consultations.
What qualifications do you hold?
I hold an Advanced Diploma in Humanistic Counselling and am an Accredited Member of the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP).
How much does therapy cost?
Standard sessions cost £50, with reduced rates of £40 available for students and those in financial hardship.
Where is the therapy room located?
The therapy room is located in Yalding, Kent, with accessible transport options including car parking and local bus routes.
