Laura-Lee D'Souza

I offer a free no obligation, initial 15-minute Tel call.

Day time / Evenings / Mon- Thurs & Saturday appointments.

*Zoom and Telephone sessions available if appropriate. 

Limited number of concessions maybe available.  Reduced fee for counselling students.

My Maidstone practice is accessibly from surrounding areas including Kings Hill, Swale, Thanet and Gravesend etc.

Hello and welcome. I am a skilled counsellor and psychotherapist with Â鶹ԭ´´ accreditation. You might be surprised at how quickly you can get results. If things are mounting up, or have thrown you sideways, isolation and rumination is never constructive or healthy, but can become habit. 

Perhaps you are frustrated that you cannot shake off the discomfort.

Actually, this is not something you have to do on your own.

There is a wealth of knowledge that could help you.

Would you like to feel less stressed and less self-conscious?

I know people avoid therapy fearing judgment, or fearing being overwhelmed. Sometimes they just don't know where to start. Sessions with me can help maintain good mental health, or to shift some of your excruciating emotional stress.

I have years of knowledge in trauma informed Person Centred/Integrative psychotherapy. Sessions promote diversity, honesty, and acceptance.

I believe the last thing you need is more pressure! I know full well how difficult it is to even think about telling someone else what is going on. So, I will always be respectful and not pushy.

My clients often say that they "feel lighter" after the first session. Sessions often bring 'light bulb' moments, helping people to understand their struggles and so we make positive progress.

In sessions we would form a proactive therapy plan just for you.

I counsel people 18 and over, experiencing many things - bereavement/grief/loss, relationship difficulties, IVF, complex trauma, rape, abuse, PTSD & resulting symptoms, depression, anxiety/stress, guilt/shame, managing life limiting/changing conditions (patients, family members & carers). Redundancy, grief/loss. Personal growth & confidence building. (I do not offer pre-trial therapy).

I am a registered therapist with the Foundation for Infant Loss, and with Bupa.

I have over six years’ therapeutic experience, both in private practice and with a valued Kent based charity and three years counselling within The Heart of Kent Hospice.

In this space you can learn to be brave enough to say how you really feel. Isn't it often the case that we spend more time putting of what might help us? Later wishing we had done it sooner!

Feeling comfortable with your counsellor is key. I will take time to listen empathically and carefully to you, to gain a real sense of your experiences, concerns and goals. This helps me to tailor the sessions to your needs and pace.

In sessions, I expand on the pure Person-Centred approach, to touch on elements such as Transactional Analysis, Gestalt, Existentialism and Creative therapy, because sometimes it is difficult to put words to difficult thoughts and feelings. So I talk with you, rather than always expecting you to take the lead.

Therapy sessions can last up to 60 minutes. I offer in person therapy, to people 18 years old and over in a calm spacious room,(*or if appropriate via telephone or Zoom), with easy motorway access and transport links to surrounding areas. 

We would have regular reviews, to promote good outcomes, share awareness to strengthen your therapy sessions. 

There is a chance to increase self-worth and to gain useful tools, to sustain you as you work through to your goals, and beyond our time together.

I have a Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling (Person Centred Humanistic).

An Accredited Member of the British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy (MÂ鶹ԭ´´ -Accredited)

Registered with The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO).

Hold Enhanced (DBS) Disclosure & Barring Service certified.

Gained Cruse Bereavement - Ascentis certificate in 2019.

ASIST Trained - Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Trained.

I am also a registered counsellor with The Foundation for Infant Loss and have completed additional Rainbow baby training.

I am a Bupa registered practitioner.

I offer REWIND therapy if appropriate.

Having a good connection with your therapist, is key to good outcomes.

I would welcome any questions that you might have about counselling/psychotherapy. 

If with both agree sessions with me would be useful, in our first session I will gently complete a comprehensive assessment with you, to tailor the therapy sessions to your needs and wishes.

Contact me to request a free no obligation initial (15 minute) Tel consultation.