People come to therapy for many reasons, stress, anxiety, low mood, past trauma, relationship difficulties, or simply feeling stuck. Whatever brings you here, therapy offers a confidential, non-judgemental space to explore your thoughts, emotions, and experiences with a trained professional.
At ES Therapy Centre, we recognise that there’s no single approach that works for everyone. That’s why therapy is tailored to your unique needs, goals, and preferences. Whether this is your first time seeking therapy or you’re returning after a break, we take time to understand what you’re hoping for and work with you at your pace.
Our approach is integrative, drawing from evidence-based models such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), psychodynamic and relational approaches, and contemporary thinking around trauma, identity, and emotional development. This flexibility allows us to respond to your specific concerns and help you make meaningful, sustainable changes.
Your therapy sessions are a space where you can speak openly and honestly, without fear of judgement. In the first few sessions, we’ll take time to understand what’s bringing you to therapy and what you hope to gain from it. Some people come with a clear focus, while others need time to explore what’s going on, and that’s completely okay.
You don’t need to perform or prepare. Therapy is not about having the “right” words, but about showing up as you are. Your therapist will listen carefully, ask thoughtful questions, and support you in making sense of your experiences at your own pace.
Sessions last 50 minutes and are held weekly, either in person in Medway or online. We work collaboratively, which means your feedback, thoughts, and preferences are always welcome and an important part of the process.
Therapy isn’t a quick fix, but it can be a powerful and lasting one. Our work together is based on trust, curiosity, and respect. As the therapeutic relationship develops, you may begin to notice patterns, shift your perspective, or approach challenges with more clarity and confidence.
Depending on your needs, therapy may be shorter-term and focused on a particular issue, or more open-ended and exploratory. We’ll regularly check in on how things are going and adapt the approach if needed.
At ES Therapy Centre, therapy is not about advice-giving or “fixing” you. It’s about helping you understand yourself more deeply, connect the dots, and move forward in a way that feels right for you.
Psychotherapy can give people the opportunity to reflect, explore, and gain an understanding of their difficulties. It can open up conversations, bring clarity and help alleviate emotional distress. Through this process, clients can begin to form different perspectives, improve relationships and manage difficulties in a more balanced manner.
It depends entirely on yourself and the issues you bring to counselling. Some people come for just a few sessions and feel ready to stop, whilst others may feel they need longer. This is something we can talk about and agree on together.
We offer a safe, supportive and empathetic space where clients can explore issues without fear of judgement. Inclusivity is at the core of our practice. We recognise the unique difficulties faced by marginalised communities. Regardless of your age (18+), ethnicity, race, gender, sexuality, or disability, you are warmly welcome here.
However, we do not offer emergency crisis service. If you are worried and in need of urgent help, please visit your nearest A&E department or call the emergency services on 999.
You can also contact the following services 24 hours a day, 7 days a week:
We require 48 hours’ notice for the cancellation of sessions. Sessions cancelled within fewer than 48 hours are subject to the full fee. If your therapist needs to rearrange a session for any reason, they will aim to give you as much notice as possible and offer a suitable alternative session time.
Each session lasts a minimum of 50 minutes.
Fees range from £80 to £120. For more information, contact us directly.
We are based in Medway, Kent. We work with clients from this location as well as surrounding areas. In addition to providing in-person psychotherapy sessions, we also offer remote sessions for clients in other areas across the UK via Google Meet.
Yes, sessions are confidential. However, there are some limits to confidentiality. The therapist will need to break confidentiality in situations where:
There are concerns about your immediate safety or the safety of others
Your information is subpoenaed by a court of law.
There is a legal obligation to do so, i.e. you disclose information regarding involvement or knowledge of a criminal offence.