Louise Garner Counselling
Welcome
Hello, welcome! I'm Louise Garner - I practice as an integrative counsellor, offering counselling and psychotherapy both in person for adults (17+) in Dartford and the surrounding areas and online wherever you are.
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I am currently taking on new clients....
I have availability throughout the week, including evenings and Saturday mornings, so we should be able to find a time to suit you.
Use the contact form below, email, text or call to arrange free telephone consultation. ​
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What to expect when you come for therapy with me
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Get in touch
Once you contact me I’ll text to arrange a free introductory consultation phone call. -
On the call I’ll briefly explain how I work and cover the practicalities of getting to my therapy room. After that it’s over to you — you can share as much as you like about what’s bringing you to therapy.
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Book a session
If we decide to go ahead, we’ll agree a time that suits us both and put it in the diary. -
Confirm by payment
To confirm the booking, please make your payment 24 hours before the appointment. I'll let you know how on the phone call and confirm by text message, along with all the other information you may need. -
Arrival on the day
At the arranged time I’ll meet you outside the building and walk you in.
In the session
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We’ll complete a small amount of paperwork at the start — this is the only time you’ll see me writing things down during a session.
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After that it’s your time: you talk and share what you want to, and I’ll be there to support you.​
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My fee's are on a sliding scale, with low cost options available, including a blue light discount. Standard counselling fee's start at £50 a session.
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My professional counselling experience includes working within an NHS setting, offering counselling to NHS staff and in a community based charity, where I have worked with a variety of clients experiencing a bereavement, trauma (including those who've been affected by suicide, self-harm, sexual abuse) and have specialised in working with clients who are experiencing multiple and complex diagnosis simultaneously, including EUPD, Bipolar, ADHD, Autism and cPTSD.
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My other professional experience, which spans over 20 years includes working with families of disabled children, unpaid carers, wellbeing befriending and further education student support.
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Qualifications
I earned my Diploma in Integrative Counselling (Level 6) with the InterPsyche Training Institute in Dartford, BACP Accredited course.
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CPD
I learn so much from all my clients, every one an individual and it's my ethical duty to keep learning alongside them.
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Integrating artwork into counselling practice
Autism Informed Practice
Domestic Abuse
ADHD Clinical Services Provider (certificate pending)
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I am a registered member of the British Association of Counsellors and Psychotherapists.
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My approach
Why Therapy?
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Sometimes in life we all may find ourselves needing help or someone to talk to. It could be that you're struggling with something from your past; are you finding it hard to cope with the day-to-day, or uncertain about the future? Whatever it is, having someone to talk to who is separate from your friends and/or family can be just what is needed. This is where therapy can help.
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My Counselling Room... (photos coming soon)...
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My counselling room is located in my garden at the back of my property. This is accessed by a side gate at the end of my driveway, there are a couple of steps up onto a patio, then a couple of steps down onto a lawn. At the end of the garden is my counselling cabin.
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Please note there are no bathroom facilities on site.
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I am located near to the Dartford Grammar Schools, postcode will be provided on booking. There is free parking on the road and surrounding roads.
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How I work...​
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As your therapist, my role is not to provide you with the answers, but instead to provide a safe, non-judgmental space for you to talk and feel supported, enabling you to face challenges and feel a greater sense of well being, purpose and value.
As an Integrative Therapist I have trained in a variety of modalities and so I can adapt and blend these modalities to suit individual clients and situations.
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I like to work creatively and will offer clients the opportunity to work in this way. If this is something that interests you we may work with art, music, buttons and/or guided meditation. This is always offered but entirely the clients choice.
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What can I help with?
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Stress, anxiety, depression, bereavement, OCD, PTSD, work related issues, identity, grief, self esteem, women’s issues, autism, EUPD, relationships and more. ​
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Please get in touch to discuss your counselling needs or if you have nay questions.
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If you find yourself in crisis, please either contact your GP, 111 or 999 in an emergency. You can also contact the Samaritans on 116 123 (free) anytime day or night.
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