Our Therapists

Karen Spilsbury

Accredited

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Hi, I’m Karen and I am a qualified counsellor and psychotherapist, and I’m here to help you make sense of what’s going on in your life - whether you’re feeling overwhelmed, stuck, anxious, or just not yourself. I’m not here to “fix” you, because you’re not broken. What I offer is a space where you can lay things down, breathe a little easier, and make sense of what’s been weighing on you. I know that life can feel messy and overwhelming — sometimes we lose sight of who we are, or we keep going until something inside says enough. In our sessions, we slow things down. We look at what really matters to you, and we find ways to move forward that feel authentic and doable. I bring warmth, honesty, and curiosity to my work. Think of me less as someone with all the answers, and more as someone walking beside you, helping you notice the patterns, untangle the knots, and discover your own way through.

Steve Padfield

NCPS Accredited

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Hello. I’m Steve, a person-centred therapist in Rochester, Kent, offering sessions online and in person. I trained as a pluralistic counsellor and draw on approaches including existential therapy and Internal Family Systems. I particularly work with trauma, gender and sexuality, addiction, and mindfulness. I aim to create a safe, collaborative space for growth, healing, and transformation.

Victoria Sheen

NCPS Accredited

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Many of us need counselling at some point in our lives, whether that be because of a particular event, because we are struggling with life’s pressures or because we may feel as though we have lost our way. I am here so we can work through these things together.

Vicky McLeod

MNCPS (Accred.)

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I offer a warm, non-judgemental space where you can explore your thoughts, feelings, and experiences at your own pace. I see you as the expert in your own life, and I work collaboratively with you to support your journey toward healing, clarity, and personal growth. Drawing on a range of therapeutic approaches—including integrative counselling and hypnotherapy—I tailor each session to suit your individual needs. Whether you're facing anxiety, low self-esteem, trauma, or simply seeking a deeper understanding of yourself, I am here to walk alongside you with compassion and care.

Tola Ishola

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My practice is rooted in a client-centred approach, and I bring extensive experience working with individuals across a range of settings, including schools, adult educational institutions, and with clients navigating workplace-related challenges.

Bridget Blackford-Read

MNCPS Acc.

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I am an accredited psychotherapeutic counsellor, with four plus years in practice. I support clients experiencing stress, anxiety, abuse and trauma, coping with grief, loss and life events, improving motivation, self esteem, and confidence. The client's I work with show me every day that strength is present within vulnerability, and that learning to recognise the depth of your own resilience is one of the key changes that counselling can help you to make. In my experience, counselling is like opening a toolbox. Inside is a range of tools that you can choose to work with to create a positive difference, or in other words, finding the tools that do the job that you need them to do. The tools include empathy, respect, trust, listening, hearing and witnessing emotional pain, some theory and science and many strategies.