The Bright Tree Practice

I want to take this moment to say  congratulations on having the motivation to take the first big step of your journey to support, growth and change. It often takes great courage and strength to get this far. And you have done it! Be proud of that, and of you.

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Being honest, warm, nourishing, non judgemental and transformative are not just posh words I put on my website, they are what I believe in as a therapist and as a person, it's how I try and live my life and it's how I 'do' therapy. 

I believe that everyone has the capacity for change, growth and self awareness and if you decide to put faith in me as your counsellor I will invest my time, knowledge and experience in you, to help you grow in the direction that you want. It's a two way street though, and making a commitment to investing time and energy into yourself is an important part of the work. I can't do this therapy stuff on my own.

I have a realistic, friendly and open approach to therapy and my focus, particularly in the early stages, is to put you at your ease, by building mutual respect, trust and confidence in our relationship. I believe the best therapy happens when there is a feeling of trust and a sense of safety between us. I also enjoy being involved in our sessions, so if you're after an American sitcom style TV therapist who makes you lie on a couch and mainly says, 'yes but what do you think?', I am not the therapist for you.

Ultimately, I believe in people, I believe in you! There is wonder, strength, resilience and the capacity for self awareness and change in all of us, sometimes we just need a little help to nourish and nurture what's within us. 

I believe in myself as a therapist too, and would feel honoured to be with you on your transformative journey.

 

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I am a fully qualified Transactional Analysis Counsellor, registered with NCS and UKATA

I work online and over the telephone, based in Crowborough & Tunbridge wells on the Kent and East Sussex borders, however I am lucky enough to have clients from all over the country. I have experience with a wide range of areas including Covid related issues, depression, anxiety, grief, relationship and life struggles and have experience working as a therapist in the NHS, in organisations and in private practice.

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