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....
Please contact me for my availability, I have limited sessions available during the week (daytime and evening) and Saturday mornings.
Please contact me for a free telephone consultation, for availability and charges. Use the contact form below, email, text or call.
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My professional counselling experience includes seeing staff working within an NHS setting 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 other big life changes.
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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 students 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
Integrating artwork into counselling practice
Autism Informed Practice
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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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