I am an experienced counsellor working with people of all ages on a wide range of issues from my therapy room in central Tunbridge Wells. I also work by phone and on Zoom.

My therapy room is a ten-minute walk from Tunbridge Wells train station and conveniently served by local buses and a public car park situated just three minutes away.

This website provides more information about me and what I offer as a counsellor, including how to get in touch with me. I would be very happy to have an introductory telephone conversation with you for which there would be no charge.

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My name is Mide (pronounced Mee-da). I hold a Diploma in Psychodynamic Counselling which is certified by the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). I am an experienced BACP Accredited Counsellor.

Alongside my private practice I am a senior counsellor in a non-profit making counselling service working with men and women of all ages experiencing a wide variety of issues and concerns. I also provide counselling for trainees who are working towards a qualification in Counselling.

Before becoming a counsellor I worked in public and private sector corporate environments. I bring an understanding of the challenges that can arise at work and the pressures of trying to maintain a healthy balance between the demands of work and other responsibilities as part of a healthy and fulfilled life.

I am committed to providing my clients with the opportunity to talk about their experiences and feelings. If you decide to work with me, I will give you a safe, compassionate and confidential space to feel heard and understood.

I have worked on a wide range of concerns including:

My professional practice:
Confidentially and ethics

It is important that you feel able to trust me as your counsellor. I am fully committed to working confidentially and ethically with my clients and I work in accordance with the BACP’s Ethical Framework for the Counselling Professions.

I apply the values and principles of the Framework in all aspects of my work, including my counselling sessions with clients, how I store and manage information and in my communications by email and phone. I am required by law to comply with the requirements of the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018. I am registered with the Information Commissioner’s Office (reference no: ZB294094).

I work with a supervisor, preserving client confidentiality, to ensure that I maintain good practice in my work with clients and that all aspects of my practice are conducted effectively, safely and ethically.

Would you like to get in touch – what happens next?

Deciding to start counselling may feel like a significant step. I would be happy to have an initial phone call with you for which there is no charge. If you are interested in starting counselling we will have one or more introductory meetings, at a mutually convenient time, to talk about the issues that have brought you here. Then you can decide if you feel comfortable working with me and I can assess whether I can be helpful to you. There is no obligation to proceed beyond this point.

If we agree to proceed, I offer open-ended counselling where we would meet for 50 minute sessions on the same day and time every week. I also offer time-limited counselling (6, 8 or 12 sessions) for people who wish to focus on and explore a specific issue.

I work from my therapy room in central Tunbridge Wells and also offer sessions via phone or Zoom. I am available on weekdays during the day and may also have some evening sessions available.