Business Details
Professional Counselling Services in Kent
At Active Listener, we are a dedicated counselling practice serving individuals facing life's challenges through a humanistic, integrative approach. Our team of qualified counsellors brings extensive experience in addressing diverse emotional and psychological issues, offering both face-to-face and online sessions for accessibility. We believe every person possesses inherent resources for growth, and our role is to create the conditions that facilitate this natural process.Our practice in Kent provides private parking and a comfortable environment, while our flexible approach accommodates clients' needs through home visits and tailored therapeutic techniques. With counsellors accredited by professional bodies like the National Counselling Society, we maintain rigorous standards of practice while prioritising individualised care and client empowerment.
Services
Individual Counselling
Online Therapy
Stress Management
Exam Pressure Support
Relationship Counselling
Highlights and features
- We offer integrative counselling accredited by the National Counselling Society
- Flexible options including online sessions and home visits available
- Private parking and accessible location near Tunbridge Wells
- Experienced counsellors specialising in diverse emotional and psychological issues
- Humanistic approach focusing on personal growth and self-discovery
Associations and certifications
- NCPS
Services
Individual Counselling
Our individual counselling sessions provide a safe, confidential space to explore personal challenges. Using integrative techniques, we help clients understand emotional patterns and develop coping strategies. Sessions address anxiety, self-esteem issues, and life transitions through evidence-based therapeutic approaches.
Online Therapy
Secure online therapy sessions offer flexible access to professional support. This service maintains therapeutic confidentiality while accommodating clients' schedules and mobility needs. Sessions use encrypted platforms to ensure privacy and continuity of care.
Stress Management
Specialised stress management support helps clients identify stress triggers and develop effective coping mechanisms. We address work-related stress, exam pressures, and chronic stress conditions through tailored therapeutic interventions and practical exercises.
Exam Pressure Support
Targeted support for exam-related stress addresses academic pressures and performance anxiety. We work with students and parents to develop coping strategies, manage expectations, and maintain emotional wellbeing during examination periods.
Relationship Counselling
Our relationship counselling focuses on improving communication and understanding between partners. Using empathetic approaches, we help couples explore relationship dynamics, resolve conflicts, and develop deeper emotional connections through structured therapeutic sessions.
People
Ben Wrigley
Counsellor & Supervisor
NCPS Humanistic Integrative counsellor with extensive experience supporting adults through diverse emotional challenges. Specialises in stress management and self-development techniques.
Lou Underwood
Counsellor
NCPS Integrative counsellor working with adults and young people, offering online sessions for accessibility and flexibility in addressing client concerns.
Kerry Ingham
Counsellor & Artist
NCPS Integrative counsellor combining therapeutic expertise with creative approaches, offering online sessions and select home visits for clients over 18.
Questions
What types of counselling do you offer?
We provide individual counselling, relationship therapy, and stress management support through both face-to-face sessions and online platforms.
Are your counsellors qualified?
All our counsellors are accredited by professional bodies like the National Counselling Society with specialist training in integrative approaches.
Can I access therapy online?
Yes, we offer secure online counselling sessions for clients who prefer remote access or have mobility constraints.
Do you work with young people?
Our counsellors are qualified to work with both adults and young people, addressing age-specific emotional and psychological challenges.
What issues do you specialise in?
We specialise in anxiety, low self-esteem, exam stress, relationship difficulties, and emotional regulation challenges through tailored therapeutic approaches.
How do I book an appointment?
Contact us through our website or phone to discuss your needs and schedule an initial consultation at our Kent practice.