Sometimes in life we can feel stuck and unable to find a way forward. It can be lonely or dark, frustrating or sad and often when we are here it may be hard to seek help. Counselling could offer you the chance for change. We cannot go back and change our past, but we can use it to inform how we are in the now and how we want to be in the future.
I can offer you a safe space to explore the past, present or future and can help you understand how you have got to where you are today and how to make the changes you want going forward. Counselling is an opportunity to be listened to without judgement, prejudice or agenda and to feel valued for the unique person you are. When we feel understood by another person we can start to value ourselves and open up the possibility of growth and change.
So, whether you know what is troubling you or just feel something isn’t quite right, there is help at hand. I draw on my training as an integrative counsellor, working in the areas of person-centred and psychodynamic therapies to tailor my methods to your needs. But I also use my own life experiences that brought me to want to become a counsellor.
I know it can feel daunting to take the first steps to change, but you won’t be alone, we can work this out together.
What I Offer
Face-To-Face
Available for Adults and Young People, the Face-To-Face sessions will take place in the private, peaceful, quiet space of my therapy room in Sevenoaks, Kent.
Walk & Talk
Adult clients can access my Walk & Talk sessions at specially planned routes in Sevenoaks & Eynsford. These offer much of the traditional benefits of talking therapy, but with the added benefit of being in nature.
Online Sessions
For Adults or Young People who are unable to attend in person, I can offer Online Sessions through Zoom or FaceTime. I will send you details of the Zoom meetings and a reminder the day before each session.
Who I Work With
Adults
I work on an individual 1 – 1 basis with clients over 25 years of age. This can either be in person, online, or a walk & talk session.
Young People (15-25)
I work with young people on an individual 1 – 1 basis, this can be in person or online. If under 18 years old I will have an initial conversation with a parent or carer over the phone. The parent or carer will also be asked to complete parental information and consent form.
How My Counselling Can Help
Whether you know what is troubling you or not, counselling can help.
Our sessions can offer insight into yourself and may allow you to gain new perspectives.
You may not have previously been aware of patterns of behaviour that could contribute to feelings of unhappiness or conflict. We can work through these together to help alleviate the stress and suffering you may be feeling.
- Anger
- Anxiety
- Boundary issues & assertiveness
- Building a sense of self
- Confidence
- Difficult life events
- Emotional issues & pain
- Low mood
- Low self-esteem
- Overcoming blocks to future success
- Stress
- Relationship problems
- Unhelpful thought patterns
- Unwanted habits and behaviour patterns
- Upsetting or traumatic experiences
For more information about the benefits of talk therapy please click any of the links below.
- https://www.nhs.uk/mental-health/talking-therapies-medicine-treatments/talking-therapies-and-counselling/benefits-of-talking-therapies/
- https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/drugs-and-treatments/talking-therapy-and-counselling/about-talking-therapies/
- https://www.bacp.co.uk/about-therapy/we-can-help/
Session Fees
All therapy sessions last for 50 minutes.
Please note: sessions can be cancelled up to 24 hours in advance at no cost. Non-attendance to a session, or cancellation with less than 24 hours notice, will result in a full session fee being charged.
| Face to Face Session (Sevenoaks) | £60 |
|---|---|
| Online Session | £60 |
| Walk & Talk Session* | £60 |
What You Can Expect From Me...
I offer an initial one hour consultation at half price to give us an opportunity to see if we can work together, and for you to ask any questions you may have.
It is also a chance for me to understand what has brought you to counselling and to look at what expectations and goals you may have. If you decide you’d like us to work together, we will then agree a regular appointment time and day and I will send you any relevant information outlining how we will work together going forward.
Long and short term therapy is available. We will reguarly assess how effective you believe the sessions are, and how much progress is being made.
About me
I am a fully qualified Counsellor registered with the BACP (British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy) . I have experience in working with young people (aged 15+) and adults. My qualification in Integrative counselling means that I can draw on both of the main modalities of psychotherapy (person centred and psychodynamic theories) to tailor a unique way of working with you.
I am a Mother of 3 teen to adult daughters and have a keen interest in the mental health of 15–25-year-olds. Having worked with this age group I believe that it is so important for young people to also feel listened to with understanding and to foster good self-esteem and resilience in them. This is not exclusive to young people, and I advocate this for everyone I work with.
I have a background in working in a corporate environment and running my own business. I can also draw on my own varied life experiences. I am fascinated with society, culture and communities and how they relate to our sense of self and belonging and try to use this understanding to really see the differences and the similarities in all people.
I have great faith in the human capacity to heal and grow. My desire is to support you in understanding yourself better, giving you the time, space and belief that you can make the changes to your life you hope for, whilst being kind to yourself in the now.
Training, qualifications & experience
CPCAB Level 2 Certificate in Counselling
CPCAB Level 3 Certificate in Counselling
CPCAB Level 4 Diploma in Theraputic Counselling
Understanding behaviour of children and young people
Trauma Awareness & Hidden Harm
Working therapeutically with ADHD and ASD
Enhanced DBS
Placement Wrotham School
Prevent
Social and Horticultural Therapy
Get In Touch
I know that reaching out for help takes courage. Reaching out is the first step, and a chance for us to talk about what brings you to counselling and see if we are a good fit for working together.
There's no pressure or obligations, just an open conversation about how I might be able to help you.
I aim to respond to all enquiries within 24 hours during working days. All communications are treated with complete confidentiality. Read more about my privacy policy here.
If you don't like filling in forms, then email or call on:
EMAIL - hello@samfrenchjonescounselling.co.uk
PHONE - 07921 776 284
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