Kaya Mahler

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MBACP
Sidcup, Kent, DA14

About me

Starting counselling can feel uncertain, especially when life feels difficult. I offer a space where you set the pace and are met with warmth, respect, and genuine interest in your experience.  

People seek therapy for many reasons - anxiety, low mood, relationship strain, or feeling overwhelmed. Whatever brings you here, we’ll explore it together in a way that centres your own understanding and what feels important to you.

My work is person‑centred: your voice leads, and I trust in your capacity to move towards what feels right for you. When therapy feels safe and attuned, people often find more clarity, steadiness, and room for change.  I welcome clients from all backgrounds. If you’d like to see whether this approach fits your needs, you’re welcome to get in touch.

Training, qualifications & experience

  • CPCAB Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling BACP Approved Practitioner 
  • CPCAB Level 3 Certificate in Counselling Studies
  • CPCAB Level 2 Certificate in Counselling Skills
  • CPCAB Level 2 Introduction to Counselling Skills
  • National Autistic Society Teen Life Programme

Member organisations

BACP
British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy (BACP)

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

British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy
Accredited Register Scheme

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British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy

Areas of counselling I deal with

Therapies offered

Fees

£60.00 per session

Additional information

Please get in touch to check current availability.

Further information

I offer a free 15-minute consultation if you would like to explore whether counselling feels right for you.
I aim to respond to enquiries within 24 hours (Monday–Friday). Messages received over the weekend will be responded to on Monday. If you haven’t heard back in that timeframe, please check your junk/spam folder.

Type of session

In person
Online
Phone

Types of client

Young adults (18-24)
Adults (25-64)
Older Adults (65+)

Key details

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Wheelchair user access
Wheelchair user access

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Kaya Mahler
Kaya Mahler