Welcome to Together Talking Counselling
My name is Debra Sowter MBACP Dip.Couns
I am a Counsellor based in Rochester, Kent (UK)
About Me
I am a Person Centred Counsellor and a Counselling Skills Tutor offering short and long term therapy. I work with individuals, organisations, charities and educational settings. I work in a non-directive way so I will be led by you in our sessions. You can bring whatever you would like to talk about and I am here to give you a safe and confidential space for you to explore your experiences, thoughts and feelings.
I am a Registered Member with the BACP (British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy) working within their Ethical Framework ensuring that I give you the best, safe and ethical practice.
I offer in-person counselling, working from my comfortable therapy room in Wainscott, Rochester, Kent. I am available for Online/Telephone Counselling (Nationwide) and Walk & Talk Therapy. I can also offer home visits if your location is within reasonable travel distance from my Private Practice if you are finding it difficult to travel and would prefer to have in-person sessions. I sometimes work creatively, particularly when clients have found it difficult to express how they are feeling. If you feel you would like to work in this way, creative counselling is something I can offer.
I have experience of working with anxiety and depression, relationship problems/breakdowns, anger management, work-related issues, self-esteem, self-harm, suicidal thoughts, grief and loss, domestic abuse, trauma. I can also offer a holistic approach to counselling providing breath-work, meditation techniques, voice and sound therapies and Expressive Arts Therapies which may help you to regulate your emotions in a safe, calm and grounding way.
How I Work With Clients
I understand how daunting it can be in taking your first step to begin counselling, particularly if this is your first experience.
As your Counsellor, I provide a safe, non-judgemental and confidential space for you to explore your thoughts and feelings. A space where you can be seen and heard in your own uniqueness. We will be working together in our therapeutic relationship, encouraging growth and working towards developing your self-awareness.
If you are finding it difficult at the moment in dealing with any struggles in your life, you may be wanting to explore this and I will be alongside you, listening compassionately whilst we work towards the focus of your sessions at your own pace. You decide how many sessions you require.
Counselling may help you find out more about yourself, exploring and understanding some of your behavioural patterns and different aspects of yourself, which may assist you in the process of change and growth.
My Location
My Practice is located in Wainscott, Rochester, Kent (UK) and is easily accessible from the surrounding areas such as Gravesend, Dartford, Medway, Swale and Maidstone. I also offer online/telephone counselling, home visits and walk & talk therapy.
Fees & availability
Sessions last 50 minutes, usually taking place on a weekly or bi-weekly basis and cost £50 per session. I also provide a limited number of spaces for those on low-income (contact me to enquire about availability). Initial assessment appointments last around 20 minutes which are for us to decide if we would both like to work together and I offer this initial assessment free of charge (this assessment will take place online or by telephone). Email me to enquire. Note that if you want to cancel an appointment I require 24 hours' notice, otherwise you will still need to pay for any sessions missed. I accept payment by cash, cheque or by bank transfer.
Get In Touch
Feel free to contact me if you have any questions about how counselling works, or to arrange an initial assessment appointment. This enables us to discuss the reasons you are thinking of coming to counselling, whether it could be helpful for you and whether I am the right Counsellor to help.
You can also call me on 07767 513522 if you would prefer to leave a message or speak to me first. I am happy to discuss any queries or questions you may have prior to arranging an initial appointment.
All enquires are usually answered within 24 hours, and all contact is strictly confidential and uses secure phone and email services.