Business Details
Your Trusted Counselling & Psychotherapy Partner in Rochester
We are a BACP Senior Accredited and UKCP Registered counselling and psychotherapy practice based in Rochester, Kent. With over two decades of professional experience, we provide integrative therapeutic support for individuals and couples facing diverse emotional challenges. Our practice combines advanced academic qualifications, including an MA in Psychotherapy and BACP-accredited diplomas, with practical expertise gained through work with organisations like Mind and The Place To Be. We offer flexible session formats including face-to-face appointments and secure online therapy via Zoom, WhatsApp, and Skype.Our clinical supervision services cater to both individual practitioners and therapy groups, maintaining strict adherence to professional ethical standards. Recognised by AXA and Aviva medical insurance providers, we ensure accessible mental health support for policyholders while maintaining rigorous professional accountability through our registrations with BACP, UKCP, and Counselling Directory.
Services
Counselling
Psychotherapy
Clinical Supervision
Couples Therapy
Online Sessions
Highlights and features
- BACP Senior Accredited therapist with 20+ years' experience
- UKCP Registered practitioner maintaining strict professional standards
- Integrative approach combining multiple therapeutic methodologies
- Recognised by AXA and Aviva medical insurance providers
- Flexible session formats including online therapy options
Associations and certifications
- BACP Senior Accredited
- UKCP Registered
What people say
Professional expertise
Empathetic approach
Effective outcomes
Flexible availability
Thorough understanding
Services
Counselling
Our counselling services provide confidential support for individuals navigating emotional challenges. Using an integrative approach, we address anxiety, depression, and relationship issues through structured sessions. Clients benefit from evidence-based techniques tailored to personal needs and circumstances.
Psychotherapy
Long-term psychotherapy explores complex psychological patterns and deep-seated emotional concerns. This deeper work facilitates self-discovery and lasting behavioural change. Sessions focus on enhancing self-awareness and developing coping strategies for sustained mental wellbeing.
Clinical Supervision
We offer clinical supervision for therapists and counselling students. This service provides professional development opportunities while maintaining ethical practice standards. Supervision sessions focus on case review, skill enhancement, and practitioner wellbeing.
Couples Therapy
Specialised relationship counselling addresses communication issues and conflict resolution. This service helps couples develop healthier interaction patterns and mutual understanding. Sessions focus on building stronger emotional connections and resolving relationship difficulties.
Online Therapy
Secure online therapy sessions provide accessible mental health support. Using encrypted platforms like Zoom and WhatsApp, we deliver the same quality care remotely. This option ensures continuity of treatment for clients unable to attend in person.
People
Stephen Westcott Counsellor & Psychotherapist
Counsellor and Psychotherapist
BACP Senior Accredited therapist with MA in Psychotherapy and advanced counselling qualifications. Experienced in working with adults and young people across diverse settings including Mind and The Place To Be.
Questions
What therapeutic approaches do you use?
I use an integrative approach combining humanistic, cognitive behavioural, and psychodynamic techniques tailored to individual client needs.
Do you accept medical insurance clients?
Yes, I'm recognised by AXA and Aviva medical insurance providers for therapy sessions.
What issues can therapy address?
I work with anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, trauma, low self-esteem, and various other mental health concerns.
Are online sessions available?
Yes, secure video sessions are available via Zoom, WhatsApp, Skype, and other encrypted platforms.
What qualifications do you hold?
I hold an MA in Psychotherapy, BACP-accredited diplomas, and am a Senior Accredited member of BACP and UKCP registered.
Do you offer clinical supervision?
Yes, I provide clinical supervision for therapists and counselling students from an integrative perspective.
