My practice embraces diversity and equality. Everyone deserves to be seen and heard — a chance to heal.
About me
Hi and welcome. My name is Alice, and I see a variety of clients (young people and adults) in my private practice, who are struggling with emotions, for example, anxiety, stress, depression, or relationship issues. Having lived in a variety of countries, I bring an experienced perspective to the difficulties clients may have, relating to adapting to new situations and differences in culture, language, values, and beliefs.
I believe that we all have within us the ability to achieve self-fulfilment. To do this, we need to understand and accept who we are (our identity, a sense of self) and how we have got to this point in our lives: discovering what drives us, what makes us happy. We can then create coping strategies to manage the challenges that life presents, bring about change, and move forward.
This belief is a special interest of mine, so my practice revolves around each client as a ‘whole’. The emphasis is on enabling people to better understand themselves, their relationships, and their world, to achieve and maintain positive mental health.
I am a qualified Person-Centred counsellor and a member of the British Association of Counsellors and Psychotherapists (BACP) and the National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society (NCPS). I have also worked for the national charity Mind, and worked alongside KCPS (Kent Counselling and Psychotherapy Services).
Providing you with a safe space
My practice at the Maidstone Community Support Centre is within walking distance of Maidstone town centre. It has a secure, welcoming entrance, with wheelchair access and a lift.
On arrival, you are greeted with discretion and confidentiality at reception, where you are then directed to a comfortable waiting area. There is also a friendly coffee shop where you can relax before or after our sessions.
My therapy room is a soothing, calm environment: a safe space within which you can share your experiences of grief, stress, or abuse. The room is quiet, comfortable, and private. Your safety and well-being are important to me, and as a member of the BACP (British Association of Counsellors and psychotherapists) I follow the guidelines of their ethical framework and this underpins my practice. To learn more click on the tab below.
I also abide by UK law and Data Protection Legislation, as well as my own Privacy Policy.
In-person and remote options
My practice is conveniently located in the centre of Maidstone, within easy reach of neighbouring areas and towns. I am within a few minutes walk from a pay and display car park on Kings Street, and there is parking along Marsham Street outside the building.
38-48 Marsham Street, Maidstone, Kent ME14 1HH
I can see you in person face to face, or online. My availability is mornings, afternoons, and evenings, from Monday to Friday.