Frances Taylor

Welcome. I offer Therapy to Adults, Children and Young people. An experienced Counsellor, I'm here to listen and offer support. Exploring Anxiety, Loss, Trauma, Addictions, Depression, Family issues and more.

I'm an experienced Counsellor and Supervisor based in Sidcup, working from a client centred base with Adults, Children, Teens and Young People, incorporating aspects of Integrative therapies tailored to your individual needs. I'm a specialist Diversity Practitioner and Looked After Children Therapist.

Helping you deal with issues including Anxiety, relationship issues, social anxiety, ADHD, addictions, sadness and depression, Neurodiversity, loss and bereavement. Experienced working in NHS, Education, Agency, Charities, Private Sector and community settings. Availability at flexible times from morning to after school or work.

I am currently accepting offers of work from services in Bromley, Bexley, Sevenoaks, Dartford, Lewisham and Greenwich boroughs to provide a high standard of support as a School Counsellor. I also work as a Diversity Specialist Practitioner, and was a speaker for World Suicide Prevention Day on September 10th at the Piccadilly Theatre in London.

Would you like a space just for you, to share your feelings with someone where there is empathy and understanding, a journey to be heard and the freedom to release whatever is weighing you down? Maybe you have been considering talking to someone but felt anxious or unsure which way to turn, to take the first step towards therapeutic support.

As an experienced Therapeutic Counsellor and Supervisor, I'm skilled in providing support to Children, Young People and Adults, Substance Misuse and addiction clients, students and trainee counsellors, tailored to individual needs for concerns you have.

I am a member of the BACP, and have passed the certificate of proficiency, an enhanced level of quality in practice. I am also a member of ACAMH, the leading organisation for therapists working with Children & Adolescents.

I am a Qualified Substance Misuse Counsellor and trained Bereavement Counsellor.  I recognise the difficulties faced in the process of grief and coping with loss. The feelings of anxiety, sadness, depression, anger, disbelief and shock. I am able to support those struggling with addictions across the scale, from seeking recovery, abstinence and the journey along the way. I work with addictions and related patterns, such as the impacts on your relationships.
A trained school Counsellor, I work with children of all ages (4-18 yrs). I've worked in Primary and Secondary schools, a specialist centre with talking and creative therapies, local services and other settings with children and young people.

I started my journey working with Complex Mental Health issues 23 years ago within the South London and Maudesley NHS Trust.

I provide one to one counselling for both long and shorter term work. This could be a structured contract of 6-10 sessions, or ongoing where there are issues you would like to explore in more depth. There is no time limit.

I have over 23 years experience working with diverse communities, and incorporate culture and faith into my work as therapist. I work with clients with Complex Mental Health needs and those whose first language is not English. I support access to therapy for minority groups, and Women's health. I have a particular interest in this area, including post natal depression, children of a post natal mother and related attachment issues, and impact of women's health conditions on the mind and body.

The therapy space is calm and welcoming, with street parking and direct transport links outside both practices.
My practice in Sidcup is next to the High Street with street parking outside and transport links. 
I have a central location in Bromley town centre. It's close to all amenities, direct parking and transport links, bus stop outside.

I cover all local areas - including Swanley, Dartford and villages, Sidcup, Bromley, Bexley, Croydon, Eltham, Sevenoaks, Orpington, Lewisham, Greenwich and surrounding towns. I am able to see you if you are in another borough or local area too.

Specialist needs of local communities, hidden impairments and disabilities, Anxiety, Depression, Epilepsy and neurological issues including head injuries, Twins, IBS/Crohns/Coeliac, gynaecological conditions including endometriosis.
I am a specialist in attachment theory and the experience in children and development. This is a key part of my work with both children, young people and adults.
Relationships between different races and cultures, Children and Families of mixed cultures and races, nature as therapy, improving services for adult survivors of a post natal childhood and new Mums or Mums to be, Support for guardians/carers of children in Social Care Services.
Economic change and workplace support - including job loss, TUPE, discrimination, capability, flexible working, equality, stress and bullying.
Experienced worker addressing gaps in local service provisions and working to promote change with other agencies, such as Directorates, Service Heads and Chief Executives.

Individuals (Adults, Children and Young People) -  £60 - £70 per therapeutic hour/session.

As clearly set out in my contract, the full fee applies when 24 hours or less cancellation of your appointment is given.

Students - Selected spaces come available for a reduced rate

Insurance/Health Care providers accepted, also known as Employee Assistance Programs(EAP).

Supervision - £60 one to one per hour. Group Supervision - contact me for details/cost. £40 for counselling students

I have passed the BACP Certificate of Proficiency, ensuring enhanced awareness of your needs from a professional perspective.
I hold a current enhanced DBS Certificate
I hold specialist skills and experience supporting clients with disabilities (including hidden conditions), Common to Complex Mental health including anxiety and personality conditions, diversity and inter-cultural work, bereavement, trauma, training, workplace support and palliative care.
I have my own transport to work with clients and staff in schools, one to one, agency settings or for EAP work.
I work with Foster carers, guardians and children, and was a respite carer for looked after children in Bromley .

I am trained in Mental Health First Aid with West Kent Mind.