An experienced, empathetic counsellor who listens carefully to what you have to say and offers the perspective and help that only a third party can bring. I do not just nod!
About me and my practice
I hope you find here what you need to make an informed choice about whether to approach me. The first step is often the hardest and I do not underestimate its difficulty.
Experience
'There must be more to life than this.' If this statement resonates with you, counselling may be the answer. Space to reflect, to imagine, even to dream, in the company of a skilled listener may be just what you need. Pain, crisis and failure are signposts that something needs to change. If we can accept them, we can be free to move on from them. As a trained therapist I can help you find your direction again, realise the choices you have and act on them.
As an experienced Psychosynthesis counsellor who also uses CBT tools and techniques I can help you with:
Existential issues: where do I find meaning, purpose and value in life?
Loss of identity: redundancy, retirement or an empty nest can leave us devastated.
Low self-esteem: with work, we can choose to accept and celebrate who we are rather than deprecate ourselves for who we are not.
Bereavement: navigating the hurt carefully and avoiding the traps will lead us to a new appreciation of life, with thanksgiving for the person or role we have lost.
Anger: learning how to express this cleanly leads us to be assertive rather than aggressive or submissive. Self respect follows!
Depression: a deadness of the soul. The expression of feelings, rather than their suppression, leads to a better understanding of who we are and gives us the chance to make authentic choices about how we want to live our life. We can become a friend to ourself.
LGBT +: who am I? How do I lead a life where I can be myself in the face of a sometimes hostile society?
Qualifications
Post-graduate Diploma in Psychosynthesis Counselling
Additional Information
I was an Anglican priest for 34 years working in university, community and hospital settings. I particularly accompanied those at the end of life, though I enjoyed seeing those starting off too!
6 years ago I became a Catholic and now also offer spiritual direction in the Ignatian tradition.
Approaching 70, I am still learning and relish my life and work. I hope I can be of service to you.
Professional Membership
Registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy
Professional Register
British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP)
Verified by Counsellingo on Sunday, 20 October 2024
Initial Consultation
Our first meeting, online or in person, is a chance for each of us to see if we would benefit from working together. I offer a free session of 30 minutes to discern this. Ask as many questions as you like, as well as sharing what you are looking for help with.
Fees
£55 per 50 minute session
When I Work
Monday to Thursday, morning, afternoon and early evening.
Therapeutic Approach
Psychosynthesis
Video Platforms
Zoom
Additional Languages
Some French and Italian
Pronouns
He/him
Area
Kent
Martin Kelly