Louise Garner

Hi I'm Louise, welcome to my page. 

I practice as an integrative counsellor, offering counselling and psychotherapy both in person and online for adults (17+) in Dartford and the surrounding area.

I am here to listen to you, with no judgement. Whatever difficulties you're experiencing, we can together create a safe place and work through at your own pace with whatever you wish to bring.

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; or 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. 

I have trained in a number of modalities including person centred, existential, psychodynamic and cognitive, allowing me to adapt to each client's needs.

I like to work creatively with clients but this is client led. This may include working with buttons, art, breathwork and guided meditation. These different modalities will blend together to assist in your therapy journey.

My professional 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. I have also supported parents and families of disabled children.

My role is not to provide you with all 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. 

I offer a free 20 minute telephone consultation for all prospective clients and am pleased to offer a blue light discount.

What to expect during your 20 minute consultation appointment:

- An opportunity to chat about how we'll work together

- Discuss what you'd like to talk about in therapy

- Discuss what you'd like your therapy outcome to be

During our first session we will discuss and agree how we will work together and this will include boundaries, length of time we'll be working together, contact arrangements and confidentiality.