Satvinder Kalyan

I am a qualified counsellor and psychotherapist and welcome you to my private practice.  Throughout life, my encounter with individuals has been informative. I believe that we hold the answers within ourselves. When we are going through difficulties in life, we can become overwhelmed, and at such times turning to therapy can help. I believe in the power of ‘the self’ and believe that we all have an individual story to tell. Through counselling and psychotherapy, I provide a safe space for you to start your journey. My therapeutic approach is relational, I strongly believe that a good therapeutic outcomes are largely dependent on the quality of the relationship that the client and their therapist share.

ETHICS AND PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE

I am a member of the BACP (British Association of Counsellors and Psychotherapists) which means that not only can you be assured of the standard of my training, but you can relax knowing that I adhere to their code of ethics and continue to extend my knowledge through continuing professional development.

As a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) I abide by the code of ethics. The Ethical Framework can be viewed at https://www.bacp.co.uk/events-and-resources/ethics-and-standards/ethical-framework-for-the-counselling-professions/

PRIVACY NOTICE

This privacy notice explains how I process data to comply with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) 2018. I am a registered with the Information Commissioners Office (ICO) under reference ZB437005. I am committed to protecting your personal data and collecting only necessary data, processing it in a fair, transparent and lawful manner, keeping it no longer than necessary and thereafter securely destroying it.

ABOUT THE THERAPY PROCESS

I am an integrative counsellor and psychotherapist. My roots are in humanistic, psychodynamic, and person-centred theory. Working integratively enables me to tailor the therapy to individual needs which means I am able to draw from a range of therapeutic modalities. It is my intention to provide therapy that will assist you in reaching your goals. Based on the information that you provide and the specifics of your situation, we will work together to identify the most suitable approach for you. This is part of the therapeutic process itself. Together, we will periodically review and exchange feedback regarding the progress. This will also help us to think about the length of therapy, whether is short term or long term.

HOW I WORK

I am following the guidelines of the NHS and the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy (my professional body) to ensure the health and wellbeing of my clients and myself.

If you opt for face-to-face sessions, they will take place in my counselling room which is located in central Tunbridge Wells. The venue is within walking distance from Tunbridge Railway Station or if driving, car parking is available at shopping centre. Online 

If you opt for online sessions, they will be through a secure online internet-based platform called Zoom which you can download for free onto a computer laptop or mobile phone. link www.zoom.us I already have an online Zoom account. If you wish to use Zoom you will be asked to provide your email address as your Zoom contact email to which I will send Zoom meeting invites to. Once you have registered, we should be able to connect, and see and speak to each other online when we have given each other our contact email addresses.

If you opt for the telephone sessions, I will use my practice mobile number 07904 343878 for such sessions. Again, these sessions can be at the same time as face-to-face sessions or at another time which is mutually agreeable to us both.

WHO I WORK WITH

I work individually, with both adults and children. If you think you or your child would benefit from my services, please get in touch with me.

Adults: Initial phone assessment is free. It is an opportunity for you to ask any questions that you might have. The first session will involve a general history and exploration of what you want to achieve in therapy.

Children: Initial assessment/pre-meet is free. I will speak to parents on their own, face to face or over the phone, for a preliminary meeting before completing an assessment/first session with your child. This initial session is vital for me to gather information, and it allows parents to freely express their concerns.