Welcome to Abbi Bradford Counselling & Psychotherapy
Listening and support to help you move forward
My Counselling Style
The power of talking to someone in a non-judgemental environment can't be underestimated, but having a dedicated time for self-reflection, where you feel supported and validated, can be hard to come by.
My counselling style gives you the conditions you need to start talking about what really matters. Whether this is worries about relationships, feelings of stress, depression or anxiety, struggles with own your self-esteem or problems with processing anger or grief: counselling and psychotherapy can give you the freedom to explore suppressed thoughts and feelings and the opportunity to be really heard, perhaps for the first time.
As your counsellor & psychotherapist I won't give you advice, but I can help you to find your own answers and empower you to trust your innate capabilities. My role is to gently encourage you to explore new possibilities: to question patterns of behaviour, assumptions and defences; to help get to the bottom of what may be holding you back, and enable you to find a way forward. Alongside this I offer a safe space to contain overwhelming emotions: helping you to feel supported and validated when you need it most.
My counselling style is relational which means that the relationship we build in the therapy room is of central importance to our work. The way we interact with each-other can reflect your relationships outside of the therapy room, perhaps offering new insight into what you may need or lack in your own support network. Sometimes it may even highlight the ways in which you hold back from others. If we can be 'real' with each other in the room then we open up possibilities for deeper trust, empathy and understanding, putting you on the path towards healing.
1 . The first step
Please get in touch by filling out my enquiry form, to give me an idea of what brings you to counselling at this time, and what form of counselling would suit you best (either face to face at my Tunbridge Wells Practice or online) . You can give me as much or as little information as you feel comfortable with. Your enquiry and personal information is dealt with sensitively and securely and treated as confidential.
2 . A time that suits
Next I'll get in touch to arrange a day and time for our first session and send you a contact details form for you to fill out and return.
Your first session will be free of charge so that you can make sure I am the right therapist for you before committing to further sessions.
If you would prefer to have an informal chat with me before booking a session I can offer a free 20 minute ‘getting to know me’ phone call.
3 . Your first session
At your first session I will complete a more in-depth assessment with you, to give me an overview of your situation and put me in the picture about your existing support network.
We’ll then take some time go through the practicalities of the therapy together and discussing our mutual expectations, which will be laid out in a therapeutic contact. This will lay the foundations for your counselling sessions.
About me
I am a BACP registered therapist offering online and face to face counselling and psychotherapy in Tunbridge Wells, Kent.
My counselling style is integrative and relational, bringing together elements of several different psychotherapy approaches, including person-centred, psychodynamic, cognitive and existential.
I trained at the NHS-affiliated Inter-Psyche Training Institute for Counselling and Psychotherapy studies in Dartford, completing placements at Mid Kent Mind and Sevenoaks Counselling Service before launching my own private practice.
I have an arts background and I also worked for the NHS for many years, giving me a keen interest in all aspects of mental health and wellbeing.
Level 6 Diploma with credit - Integrative Counselling: Inter-Psyche Institute, Centre for Counselling & Psychotherapy studies (BACP accredited)
TA101 (Transactional Analysis): Wealden Psychology Institute
Counselling Skills: Wealden Psychology Institute (BACP accredited)
Mental Health First Aider: MHFA England
Issues that I can help with
People bring a wide range of issues to counselling, which are as unique and varied as they are. Here are just some of the areas I can help with:
Stress
Attachment issues
Life changes
Relationship problems
Low confidence or self-esteem
Anger
Anxiety
Depression
Sexuality
Conflict
Grief, loss or bereavement
Work-related problems
Abuse
Family difficulties
Boarding School Syndrome
Fees & Availability
My counselling sessions are held in person at my practice in Tunbridge Wells or online (via Google Meet), and are offered on a 1:1 basis.
Sessions last 50 minutes and I charge £45 for daytime appointments (up until 5pm) and £50 for evening appointments. Your first session with me is an initial assessment, and this is offered free of charge.
Counselling sessions are held weekly at the same day and time. I offer open-ended therapy, so there is no limit to the number of sessions I offer, but I tend to work in 6 week 'blocks' which enables me to review regularly to make sure that the counselling is giving you what you need, and is going in the right direction for you.
I offer sessions from 9am until 8pm, Monday to Friday. Please get in touch to discuss availability.
Location & Accessibility
I see my clients at The Practice Rooms in Tunbridge Wells, a peaceful therapy space situated in the High Street in the historic heart of the town. The Practice Rooms are just a few minutes walk from Tunbridge Wells Railway station and there are several public carparks nearby.
Please note that my therapy room is on the second floor of the Practice Rooms and unfortunately there is no lift access due to the historic nature of the building.
My practice is neurodivergence-affirming and I welcome autistic clients. I offer a supportive and understanding person-centred environment and can make adjustments according to sensory needs and communication preferences.
Get in touch
If you have any questions about counselling or would like to book an appointment with me please fill out this short form. I will make contact with you with you as soon as possible by phone or email (please let me know your preferred method of contact).
Alternatively you are welcome to give me a call on 07745 285133. If I am unavailable please leave a voicemail and I will get back to you as soon as possible (no later than 2 working days).
I look forward to hearing from you.
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