About me
Many people reach a point in life where life has simply begun to feel like too much. You might be balancing the pressures of work, supporting children, caring for ageing parents, while feeling like there’s little time or space left for yourself.
This can all feel overwhelming. Things may look “fine” on the surface, and we convince ourselves that others have it much worse, but there’s sense of disconnection, low mood, or anxiety that’s hard to shake. If you’re reading this, you may already have a sense that something isn’t quite right, and recognising the need for support is an important first step.
It doesn’t have to stay this way. Change is possible.
I’m Chris, a humanistic counsellor based in Tonbridge, Kent. I work with adults on both an open-ended basis and in the short-term, where there are specific more focused goals in mind.
My approach is supportive, straightforward, and collaborative. I offer a calm, confidential space where we can begin to make sense of what’s going on and, importantly, start to move things forward. Many people find that the process of talking brings clarity. When we understand our patterns, identify what’s within our control, and work towards practical changes then day-to-day life often feels more manageable.
Together, we can focus on what progress looks like for you. That might mean feeling less overwhelmed, improving relationships, building a clearer sense of purpose, or having more control over your thoughts and reactions. Over time, our work allows you to notice real, tangible changes in how you feel and how you navigate life.
Sessions take place in a comfortable, private room in central Tonbridge, close to the station with nearby parking. If you’d prefer, we can also meet online, so you can talk from the privacy of your own home.
Training, qualifications & experience
I am originally trained in a person-centred approach and also incorporate other methods in our work where appropriate to each person.
My approach emphasises our own capacity for personal growth and healing, focusing on creating an environment where people feel safe to explore their feelings and experiences, helping them to move towards positive change and self-acceptance.
I hold the CPCAB Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling and in addition to my therapy practice in Tonbridge I work in a local cancer support charity and at Mid-Kent Mind. I am actively involved in addiction recovery groups.
I have lived and professional experience in a wide variety of areas, including:
- addiction
- anxiety
- burnout
- bereavement and loss
- family issues
- chronic illness
- identity
- life stages and transitions
- loneliness
- low self esteem
- men's mental health challenges
- neurodiversity
- relationship issues
- stress and work related issues
I am a member of the British Association of Counsellors and Psychotherapists and am bound by their ethical framework, which includes attending regular supervision and ongoing professional and personal development.
I hold an enhanced DBS check and am fully insured.
Member organisations
BACP is one of the UK’s leading professional bodies for counselling and psychotherapy with around 60,000 members. The Association has several different categories of membership, including Student Member, Individual Member, Registered Member MBACP, Registered Accredited Member MBACP (Accred) and Senior Registered Accredited Member MBACP (Snr Acccred). Registered and accredited members are listed on the BACP Register, which shows that they have demonstrated BACP’s recommended standards for training, proficiency and ethical practice. The BACP Register was the first register of psychological therapists to be accredited by the Professional Standards Authority (PSA). Accredited and senior accredited membership are voluntary categories for members who choose to undertake a rigorous application and assessment process to demonstrate additional standards around practice, training and supervision. Individual members will have completed an appropriate counselling or psychotherapy course and started to practise, but they won’t appear on the BACP Register until they've demonstrated that they meet the standards for registration. Student members are still in the process of completing their training. All members are bound by the BACP Ethical Framework and a Professional Conduct Procedure.
Accredited register membership
The Accredited Register Scheme was set up in 2013 by the Department of Health (DoH) as a way to recognise organisations that hold voluntary registers which meet certain standards. These standards are set by the Professional Standards Authority (PSA).
This therapist has indicated that they belong to an Accredited Register.
Areas of counselling I deal with
Therapies offered
Fees
£60.00 per session
Concessions offered for
Additional information
I offer a number of reduced-fee sessions each week for those for whom finances may be a barrier - please feel free to ask about these
