I am an experienced counsellor working with adults of all ages on a wide range of issues.

I work from my therapy room in central Tunbridge Wells; a ten-minute walk from the train station and conveniently served by local buses, with nearby on-street parking and a public car park situated just three minutes away. I also work by phone and on Zoom.

This website provides more information about me and what I offer as a counsellor, including how to get in touch with me. I am very happy to have an introductory telephone conversation with you for which there is no charge.

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My name is Mide. I have a Diploma in Psychodynamic Counselling which is certified by the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). I am a BACP Accredited Counsellor - accreditation is a quality standard for experienced practitioners.

Alongside my private practice I am a senior counsellor in a non-profit making counselling service working with men and women of all ages on a wide variety of issues and concerns. I also provide counselling for trainees who are working towards a qualification in counselling.

Before becoming a counsellor, I worked in public and private sector corporate environments. I bring an understanding of the challenges that can arise for adults at all stages of life and the pressures of trying to maintain a balance between the demands of work and other responsibilities as part of a healthy and fulfilled life.

I am committed to providing my clients with the opportunity to talk about their experiences and feelings. If you decide to work with me, I will give you a safe, compassionate and confidential space to feel heard and understood.

I have experience of working successfully on a wide range of concerns including:

My professional practice:
Confidentially and ethics

It is important that you feel able to trust me as your counsellor. I am fully committed to working confidentially and ethically with my clients and I work in accordance with the BACP’s Ethical Framework for the Counselling Professions.

I apply the values and principles of the Framework in all aspects of my work, including my counselling sessions with clients, how I store and manage information and in my communications by email and phone. I am required by law to comply with the requirements of the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018. I am registered with the Information Commissioner’s Office (reference no: ZB294094).

I work with a supervisor, preserving client confidentiality, to ensure that I maintain good practice in my work with clients and that all aspects of my practice are conducted effectively, safely and ethically.

Would you like to get in touch – what happens next?

Deciding to start counselling may feel like a significant step. I am very happy to have an initial phone call with you, for which there is no charge, to hear about you, tell you about me and what I offer or answer any questions. If you are interested in starting counselling we will have one or more introductory meetings, at a mutually convenient time, to talk about the issues that have brought you here. Then you can decide if you feel comfortable working with me and I can assess whether I can be helpful to you. There is no obligation to proceed beyond this point.

If we agree to proceed, I offer open-ended counselling where we would meet for 50 minute sessions on the same day and time every week. I also offer time-limited counselling (for example 6 or 8 sessions) for people who wish to focus on and explore a specific issue.

I work from my therapy room in central Tunbridge Wells and also offer sessions via phone or Zoom. I am available on weekdays during the day and may also have some evening sessions available.