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The Inner Space Counselling practice was founded by Claire Daplyn in 2014 in Central Tunbridge Wells with the aim of connecting the public with experienced and committed practitioners working to alleviate emotional difficulties and promote psychological health.

Since this time the practice expanded to include additional expert therapists who have bought with them their specialist skills in counselling and psychotherapy to support the increasing demand for local therapeutic services for adults, couples and young people. You can read more details about each of us in the biography section below.

As a team, our core values are:

  • A belief in the human potential for change and improvement

  • The importance of personal growth and long term health

  • The belief that therapy, in a safe and supportive setting, can help surmount many of life’s challenges

To help you find a therapist who is right for you, we ensure that all the therapists within the Inner Space practice are UK registered, insured, and professionally trained counsellors and psychotherapists. They are skilled, experienced, compassionate, and dedicated to both their personal and professional development.

Our therapists offer appointments both in-person and online according to your preference. We know that building a strong therapeutic relationship is key to successful outcomes. Whilst each therapist has an individual style, all are united in their exceptional commitment to their clients.

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Claire D. - Central Tunbridge Wells & Online

Adults and Groups
Biography
Biography

I currently work with adults and run therapy groups for individuals experiencing a range of issues and have a special interest in trauma, anxiety & life transitions for men and women. I also offer Clinical Supervision to counsellors and therapists.

I work online as well as in-person from a central and secure Tunbridge Wells location and offer my clients the opportunity to work collaboratively with me in a safe, non-judgemental environment.

I am a Registered Member of the UKCP (United Kingdom Council for Psychotherapy), UKATA (UK Association for Transactional Analysis), and the European Association of Transactional Analysis (EATA). I work in accordance with the Codes of Ethics and Professional Practice of these professional bodies.

My experience includes working with groups and individuals, in both private practice and voluntary settings, covering a broad range of issues. I am a Certified Transactional Analyst (CTA), Provisional Teaching and Supervising Transactional Analyst (PTSTA), and hold a Diploma in Clinical Supervision and an MSc in TA Psychotherapy.

I have extensive experience of working with ;

  • Abuse
  • Bereavement and Loss
  • Chronic Illness
  • Depression
  • Men’s Life Changes: Early Adult Transition, Relationships, Parenthood, Mid-life anxiety, Getting Older, etc.
  • Relationship Breakdown including; Divorce and Separation
  • Self-Esteem
  • Stress, Anxiety, and Panic
  • Trauma and Recovery
  • Women’s Life Changes including; Birth Anxiety, Pre and Post-Natal Depression, Menopause, Empty Nest Syndrome, etc.
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Nancy - Mayfield and Online

Adults and Couples
Nancy
Biography
Biography

I provide counselling and therapy to adults and couples with a range of difficulties and believe all people have the capacity to change in order to achieve satisfaction and happiness in their lives.

Sometimes life can be stressful and overwhelming. People can often experience a sense of isolation in dealing with problems and how they are feeling – and this is normal. I work to help people to understand their experiences, listen and offer support to find solutions to cope, move forward and live a more fulfilling life.

I am a Registered Member of the BACP (British Association of Counselling & Psychotherapy) and UKATA (UK Association for Transactional Analysis) and European Association of Transactional Analysis (EATA). I work in accordance with the Codes of Ethics and Professional Practice of these professional bodies.

My experience includes working in voluntary and private practice covering a wide range of issues. In addition to my 4 years training for a counselling Diploma in Transactional Analysis and Psychotherapy I have been awarded the UKATA Diploma in TA Practice.

I am experienced in working with:

  • Alcohol and drug addiction

  • Cancer

  • Bereavement and Loss

  • Depression and anxiety

  • The impact and healing following relationship break-up and divorce

  • Coping with bereavement and loss.

  • Trauma

  • Self confidence and low self esteem issues

  • Couples

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Claire O. – Online

Adults
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Biography

You don’t need to be at a breaking point before you ask for help. I am experienced in working with anxiety and overwhelm with a special interest in working with clients who are neurodivergent.

Life can become overwhelming at times, and we can benefit from having someone outside of our immediate circle to talk to, explore our problems and untangle our worries. I offer a safe space to start your exploration.

I believe that being seen and heard is incredibly healing. I work relationally, which means that the relationship between client and therapist is at the heart of the therapeutic experience. A sense of connection and the experience of being understood enables a safe space to explore the challenges and difficulties life can present.

I am an accredited member of the BACP, hold a Diploma in Transactional Analysis (TA) and have completed four years of advanced Clinical Training in TA psychotherapy. I come from an Arts background and use creativity in therapy sessions if this resonates with you.

I have regular clinical supervision with a qualified supervisor to ensure that I am supported in providing you with the best possible service. I am a member of BACP and UKATA and I follow their ethical codes and practices.

I have worked in the NHS with people with complex needs, I have had specialist brain injury training and have gained experience working with people who have an acquired brain injury and their carers.

I have extensive experience working in homelessness prevention. During the course of this work, I have supported people in crisis, working in areas such as addiction and domestic violence.

I am able to help clients with a wide range of difficulties which may include:

  • Anxiety
  • Bereavement
  • Depression
  • Domestic Abuse
  • Loneliness
  • Loss
  • Panic Attacks
  • Physical Abuse
  • PTSD
  • Relationships
  • Self Esteem
  • Sexuality
  • Offending
  • Stress
  • Trauma
  • Work issues
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Louise – Online

Adults 
Biography
Biography

I offer counselling and psychotherapy to individuals as well as clinical supervision to counsellors and therapists.

I use a client-centred, holistic and eclectic approach with all the people I interact with; ensuring I am respectful, positive, congruent and consistent in my approach. I prioritise building the therapeutic relationship collaboratively and relationally with the client.

I belong to the UK Association for Transactional Analysis (UKATA) and the UK Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP) and follow their ethical and professional codes of conduct.

I have worked in psychiatry and psychological services for over 20 years in the NHS, for voluntary organisations and in private practice.

My background was initially as a registered mental health nurse and I went on to complete 4 years training in Transactional Analysis Practice have been awarded the UKATA Diploma in TA Practice and a Diploma in Supervision.

I have worked with clients in forensic, acute and community environments and have experience in the following areas:

  • Depression

  • Anxiety

  • Ante and post natal mental health

  • Stress

  • Bereavement and loss

  • Trauma

  • Low self-esteem

  • Self-harm

  • Personality disorder

  • Bipolar affective disorder

  • Anger issues

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Sorrell – Central Tunbridge Wells & Online

Adults, Couples and Young People
Sorrell
Biography
Biography

I provide counselling and therapeutic services for adults, couples and young people, offering a safe and confidential space for you to work on a short or long term basis.  I aim to support you to look closely at yourself, your relationships and your wider life, to enable you to become more accepting of the past, support you to make the positive changes you wish to make and find a healthy balance to your life.

I have a Diploma in Transactional Analysis (TA) and have completed four years of advanced Clinical Training in TA psychotherapy.  I have also done some advanced training in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Flash technique (a form of EMDR). As well as working privately with clients I have also  worked as a school counsellor in a secondary school in West Sussex and for West Kent Cruse.

I am a Registered Member of the BACP (British Association of Counselling & Psychotherapy) and UKATA (UK Association for Transactional Analysis) and works in accordance with the Codes of Ethics and Professional Practice of these professional bodies.

My professional career has included supporting adult survivors of childhood abuse and family survivors of suicide. I have also worked with adults and young people suffering from a range of emotional difficulties including:

  • Anxiety 

  • Bereavement and complicated grief

  • Body dysmorphia

  • Depression 

  • Eating disorders

  • Low Self Esteem 

  • Obsessive Compulsive Behaviour

  • PTSD

  • Sexuality

  • Stress

  • Managing exam stress and expectations from teachers, friends or family

  • Family issues

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Frances – Online

Adults and Children (age 12+)
Biography
Biography

I provide counselling and therapy for adults and young people (12+) experiencing a range of difficulties, including anxiety, depression and bereavement.  I believe everyone has the capacity to achieve their potential and find happiness in life.

It is not unusual to experience difficulty in our life sometimes and we can feel isolated, alone and overwhelmed, as a result.  I offer a safe and non-judgemental space to explore your issues and find steps towards solving problems or creating a desired change.   I support you by listening and helping you understand your life, experiences and choices and offer short and long term counselling, depending on your needs.

I am an accredited member of the National Counselling Society (NCS) and abide by their code of ethics.  I am also a member of UKATA (UK Association of Transactional Analysis) and EATA (European Association of Transactional Analysis).  I have completed training in Integrative Counselling and a 4 years training in Transactional Analysis (TA) Counselling and Psychotherapy and hold a Diploma in TA Counselling.

I have extensive experience in voluntary and private practice of working with:

  • Drug and alcohol addiction
  • Anxiety
  • Depression
  • Bereavement and Loss
  • Low Self-esteem
  • Trauma
  • Abuse
  • Relationship Difficulties
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Debi – Central Tunbridge Wells & Online

Adults and Couples
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I am a Certified Transactional Analysis (CTA), Provisional Teaching and Supervising Transactional Analyst Psychotherapist (PTSTA) and hold a MSc in Transactional Analysis Psychotherapy.  I also hold a Diploma in Clinical Supervision.  I am very passionate about TA and how it can help change the way people think about themselves and others.

I provide psychotherapy to individuals, couples, and groups.  I endeavour to create a safe, trusting, and collaborative space to empower clients to explore sensitive material and enhance their quality of life through the awareness they gain and the choices they make.

I have many years of experience working in private practice, a bereavement service, the NHS as well as HMPS in London where I have worked alongside clients with a wide range of psychological difficulties, sexual abuse, and offending.

I am a member of the BACP (British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy), the UKCP (UK Council for Psychotherapy), and a Registered Member of UKATA (UK Association for Transactional Analysis) and EATA (European Association of Transactional Analysis) and I follow their ethical codes and practices.

I am able to help clients with a wide range of difficulties which may include:

  • Addictions
  • Anxiety
  • Bereavement
  • Couples work and Relationship Issues
  • Depression
  • Domestic Abuse
  • Eating Disorders
  • Loneliness
  • Loss
  • Panic Attacks
  • Phobias
  • Physical Abuse
  • PTSD
  • Relationships
  • Self Esteem/Confidence
  • Self-Harm
  • Sexuality and Sex-Related Issues
  • Sexual Abuse & Offending
  • Stress
  • Trauma
  • Work issues
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Wendy – The Practice Rooms (T.Wells) & Online

Adults and Couples
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Biography

I have experience working psychotherapeutically as a counsellor with adults and couples with a wide variety of issues. I aim to provide a safe, and relaxed environment for clients to feel they can talk without judgement, and to work towards gaining greater personal understanding and insight.

There are many reasons that people seek counselling, feeling anxious, unhappy, problems with relationships or simply not feeling like your authentic self. With the support of a trained counsellor, it is possible to identify unhelpful patterns of behaviour, to bring about change and to work towards a more fulfilling life.

I have a UKATA Diploma in Transactional Analysis Practice and have specific experience working with Drug and Alcohol Addiction.

I am a registered member of UKATA (United Kingdom Association of Transactional Analysis) and I work in accordance with their Codes of Ethics and Professional Practice.

I work online and in person and I enjoy working with a wide range of people from various backgrounds and a range of issues including:

  • Anxiety & Stress
  • Depression & anxiety
  • Couples
  • Relationships & relationship problems
  • Abuse
  • Trauma
  • Self-confidence & low Self-esteem
  • Bereavement and loss
  • Addiction
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Jessica – Central Tunbridge Wells & Online

Children and Young People (4-18)
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Biography

I offer a safe, respectful space for my clients to work collaboratively towards finding new perspectives and healing through creativity and being seen, heard and valued.

I work with children, young people and adults from all backgrounds with a special interest in anxiety and depression, family issues, self-harm, and bereavement. I offer playful, creative group interventions to young people struggling with exam stress. I work on-line as well as in person from a central and secure Tunbridge Wells clinic.

I am an experienced psychotherapist/ dramatherapy. I have masters level training from Roehampton University and I am accredited by the HCPC. I work in accordance with the Codes of Ethics and Professional Practice of this professional body.

I have additional training in CBT from the Anna Freud Centre / UCL, mindfulness from the Croydon Buddhist Centre, group work from Save the Children and suicide prevention from Papyrus. I work part-time for the national children’s mental health charity Place2be. I have a wealth of experience of working in both primary and secondary schools in the state and private sector across Kent and Sussex as well as in private practice.

I have extensive experience with

  • Abuse
  • Anxiety
  • Depression
  • Child counselling
  • Childhood bereavement
  • Family issues
  • Low self-esteem
  • Neurodiversity
  • Self-harm
  • Separation and divorce
  • Stress
  • Suicidal thoughts
  • Young people’s counselling
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Sara – Town Hall Tunbridge Wells & Online

Children (5+), Young People and Adults 
Art Therapist and Supervisor
Biography
Biography

I currently work with people across a wide age including children from the age of 5 years old, young people and adults.  I have extensive experience working with people from diverse cultural backgrounds. I am also a supervisor and have experience in supervising art therapy trainees and graduates in clinical work. I consult individually or in a group of max four people online or face to face. I also supervise art therapy masters students with research dissertations.

Arts and healing are my lifelong focus and I use creativity to help people heal from traumatic events. You do not have to be an artist or be particularly creative, as the art we do is very simple and more about the enjoyment and therapeutic value of the process.

Art is a medium that helps people to address emotional issues in a less threatening way. I am also passionate about inner child work and am a trained Internal Family System (IFS) practitioner. This is helpful in exploring all parts of who you are and healing those parts of you that may be stuck because of adverse childhood experiences. My strength is meeting clients where they are at and being able to listen to their challenges and help create solutions to move forward but also hold the space for healing to take place. I work with individuals as well as group work for young people working on central themes such as exam stress, friendship challenges and self-esteem.

I am a certified member of the Health Professions Council (HCPC) and the British Association of Art Therapists (BAAT). I work in accordance with the Codes of Ethics and Professional Practice of these professional bodies. I am currently studying for my PhD in Art Therapy and Neuroscience at Brunel University.

I have extensive experience working with:

  • Trauma
  • Survivors of childhood sexual abuse
  • Depression
  • Stress, anxiety and panic
  • Behavioural Challenges
  • Self-esteem
  • Neurodiversity
  • Parenthood Challenges
  • Bereavement and Loss
  • Traumatic Brain Injury
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