About me
We all experience stages in our life when we find it a struggle. Looking for someone to talk to at times like this may seem like a sensible option, but it is not always an easy decision to make.
At times we may feel overwhelmed or as if it is difficult to cope; maybe struggling with stress, anxiety or relationship issues. There may be experiences from your past that were traumatic or have left their mark. For some there may be a sense of being lost, stuck or lacking purpose. For others there may be a desire to explore and understand a bit more about themselves or regain a sense of their priorities, with a view to enhancing personal growth or development.
It can feel like a big step to reach out and consider sharing some of your inner world with another person, particularly if you are struggling with physical or emotional health difficulties.
However, I believe that having a designated time and space, along with the support of a qualified and clinically experienced professional who is consistent and non-judgemental, can be highly effective in promoting health and healing.
I am Pip Tuppen, and I offer Psychotherapy and Yoga Therapy from my private practice at The Karuna Pod in Tunbridge Wells.
I also work with schools, charities and other organisations, to support community wellbeing.
I work with an integrative, relational, therapeutic approach, honouring the interconnected aspects of mind and body, to support both emotional and physical wellbeing.
With a broad range of clinical trainings and therapeutic experience, I work in a trauma-informed, non-judgemental, and neuro-affirmative way. This means I offer various therapeutic approaches, tailored to your individual needs, and in the context of your unique personality, relationships, and life experiences.
Together we can explore what might work best for you, developing greater mindful awareness and a deeper understanding of yourself, your patterns, and your inner world.
Training, qualifications & experience
QUALIFICATIONS
- BSc (Hons) Physiotherapy, Kings College, London University 1992-1997
- Post Graduate Diploma in Psychodynamic Psychotherapy, (Distinction), Westminster Pastoral Foundation (WPF) 2008-2012
- Mindfulness in Schools Teacher Training 2013
- Training in Mindfulness Based Approaches, Level 1, Exeter University, 2015
- BPS Approved Introductory Certificate in CBT 2019
- EMDR Training Part 1, 2 & 3 2021
- Yoga Teacher training 200hrs, Yoga Campus London, 2021-2022
- Yoga Therapy Professional Diploma 600hrs – (completing final case studies), The Minded Institute, 2023-2025
- Pregnancy and Post-Natal Yoga Training 80hrs 2025
MEMBERSHIPS
As a qualified psychodynamic psychotherapist, I am registered with UKCP.
The UK Council for Psychotherapy is a national register of psychotherapists and psychotherapeutic counsellors, listing those practitioner members who meet exacting standards and training requirements.
I am a graduate member of The Foundation for Psychotherapy and Counselling, (FPC).
The FPC is made up of professionally trained and experienced members who offer counselling and psychotherapy on an individual and group basis. The FPC's members are trained and qualified through WPF Therapy in psychoanalytic theory and practice and have extensive clinical experience. All therapists are required to undergo personal therapy and ongoing supervision. FPC psychotherapists and counsellors are qualified to practise in-depth work. This provides the opportunity for clients to work through personal difficulties within a professional framework.
I adhere to the codes of ethics of the above organisations, working to the highest standards of confidentiality and professional practice.
Member organisations
school Registered / Accredited
Being registered/accredited with a professional body means an individual must have achieved a substantial level of training and experience approved by their member organisation.
The UK Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP) is a leading professional body for the education, training and regulation of psychotherapists and psychotherapeutic counsellors. Its register is accredited by the government's Professional Standards Authority.
As part of its commitment to protect the public, it works to improve access to psychotherapy, to support and disseminate research, to improve standards and to respond effectively to complaints against its members.
UKCP standards cover the range of different psychotherapies. Registration is obtained by training or accrediting with one of its member organisations, or by holding a European Certificate in Psychotherapy. Accredited by the Professional Standards Authority.
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
Other areas of counselling I deal with
- Concerns around the pre and post natal period
- Acute and chronic physical illness or injury
- Armed forces - serving, retired and veterans
- Forces families
Therapies offered
Fees
£80.00 per session
Concessions offered for
Additional information
My fees in Tunbridge Wells are £110 for the initial consultation, which may take up to 90 minutes, and £80 per 50 minute session thereafter.
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Sessions last for 50 mins and are ideally at the same time, on the same day each week.
I allocate a few sessions for clients with no or low income. These are limited and depend upon your circumstances and the time of day you would like therapy to take place. This can be discussed during the initial meeting.
