Felicity Spinks

I am currently opening up my diary to new clients for face to face and remote video/telephone sessions on Monday's and Tuesday's.

The hours I can offer for face to face sessions are from 8am on the days above and the last session I can offer at the moment is 7pm

Any referrals I receive, I will always try and reply to you via email and/or text. Sometimes my emails may go into your 'spam' folder and unfortunately I have no control over this. So I will always try and send a text message as well over a telephone call as it may not be a suitable time for you to talk to me over the phone. If for privacy reasons, you don't want me to make that initial contact via text then please don't add your telephone number and I will know to just contact you through email.

I endeavour to contact you back within 24 hours unless referrals are received over the weekend or after 7pm. I will then either contact you on the Monday or the following day. If I am away on leave I do put an away message on my Whatsapp and any emails I receive while I am away. This contains dates that I am unavailable.

I do have regular self-care breaks every 6-8 weeks which are 1 or 2 weeks in length. I do always give good notice of this when this is due to happen.

​I am a registered member of the Â鶹ԭ´´ and NCPS. I have full therapeutic counselling insurance and have regular supervision from a highly qualified supervisor to support me and my private practice and adhere to the above ethical framework's. I am currently awaiting a response to my accreditation with the Â鶹ԭ´´

My qualifications include:

CPCAB Level 2 Certificate in Counselling Skills

CPCAB Level 3 Certificate in Counselling Studies

CPCAB Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling

CPCAB Level 5 in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy

Starting CPCAB Level 6 in Clinical Supervision - Finish July 2026

Counselling Tutor Online and Telephone Counselling

NCFE Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Safeguarding and Prevent

Level 3 & 4 Safeguarding Children & Vulnerable Adults

ICT in Solution Focused Brief Therapy

I have also completed my BBE Teacher Training and have been approved to teach CPCAB counselling students on the journey to becoming a qualified counsellor for Level 2, 3 and Level 4.

I have been in private practice for nearly 4 years and work from my own counselling room in a quiet residential area of Strood. The space is calm and spacious, while also being cosy and comfortable. It offers a safe setting for face-to-face sessions. I also offer video and telephone sessions from the same space.

I have worked as a volunteer counsellor at Kenward House and alongside residents at The Lodge, both supporting people experiencing addiction and substance misuse. This work has strengthened my passion for offering understanding, compassionate support to those navigating addiction.

I have supported clients facing a variety of challenges, including anxiety, depression, loss, trauma, bereavement, relationship difficulties, addiction, and navigating life through a neurodivergent lens. I offer a safe space to explore these experiences, helping clients understand their emotions and discover ways to cope and move forward at their own pace.

I offer a free 30-minute video session where we can meet, discuss your reasons for approaching a counsellor, discuss any relevant medical history, and explore what you hope to gain from counselling. This is an opportunity to see if working together feels right for you.

There is no obligation to decide during this initial session. I always encourage clients to take some time to reflect and then get back in touch if they would like to continue.

If you choose to move forward, we can then arrange your first full 50-minute session at a time that suits us both. If I feel I am not the best counsellor for your needs, I will offer alternative options for you to explore.