Life. There are moments when it feels completely overwhelming. Everyone struggles with its complexities and from time to time, we all need someone who will listen, will understand…and will help us to get things back on track.
My name is Rafael and I have been a professional counsellor for over 15 years. With the right help, I’m convinced that everybody can make change happen and improve their quality of life – even in a short period of time.
It might be something specific, but equally you might not even know what’s wrong at the moment, just that something is.
But no matter what your situation, I’m here to provide you with the safe, non-judgmental and confidential space you need to explore your thoughts, feelings and behaviours and the experiences which may have led to them. Then you can start to feel better and enjoy a better quality of life.
Together we will find a way forward, so if you or someone you care for need support or you would simply like to discuss the options then do get in touch.
Rafael Dupré, BSc, MBCAP, PGCE
rafael@a-therapy.com
01580 445 005
I also offer: couples counselling and counselling for teenagers and young people.
First we have an initial assessment. This is an opportunity for you to talk about what you want to get from counselling, to ask questions and ultimately to decide if I am someone you feel comfortable talking to and can trust and be open with.
We then decide on the best approach for you as an individual, through either a fixed number of sessions, or on an open-ended basis. We will typically see each other once a week, usually face-to-face. Sessions by telephone or video calling are also possible and can be equally effective if they are planned in advance and allow you to fit regular weekly appointments around other commitments.
Sessions cost from £45-60 for per hour for individuals and £60-80 for couples.
Each counselling session is designed to be a relaxed space where you can talk openly and we can discuss the things that are important to you, safe in the knowledge that you are not going to be judged in any way. You can share as much or as little as you choose, everything we talk about is confidential. It’s your time to focus on your needs. As a counsellor, it’s my role to listen and to actively help you get the most out of each session so that you do start to feel better and experience positive changes.
I use what’s known as an integrative approach – integrating the affective, behavioural, cognitive, and physiological systems within one person, as well as addressing any social and spiritual aspects. That simply means that I work with each client as a whole person and use a variety of techniques and theories to get the best result for you as an individual.
Our shared goal will be to make sure that you spend as little time ‘in therapy’ as possible, so that you can focus on implementing the changes that will improve your life and starting to enjoy life more as you move forward. However, if you do need further support then we can always agree follow-up either by telephone or video calling, or through further face-to-face sessions.
If you would like to discuss your situation and find out how I can help you get your life back on track then you can either email me – rafael@a-therapy.com or call 01580 445 005.
Seeking professional help is not admitting failure or weakness. It doesn’t mean that you are letting anyone down, or not able to be a good friend, partner, parent, son or daughter or even employee. It’s quite the opposite, because by asking for help you are recognising that the future can be brighter and have taken the first step to making that happen. And that’s already quite something.
It’s not selfish to take a short amount of time each week where you are not focussing on everyone else’s needs. Far from it. Investing in yourself and feeling better will almost certainly benefit the people around you as well. That’s part of moving forward.
Counselling doesn’t take forever. As well as a space to express yourself, I will give you the tools to be able to see things with a different perspective and to make positive and sustainable changes in your life. Although everyone is different, many of my clients take only ten sessions to overcome the obstacles preventing them from improving their quality of life in the long term.
Rafael Dupré
BSc, MBACP, PGCE
My name is Rafael Dupré – I am originally from Belgium, although I have lived in the UK since 2011 and now divide my time between private practices in London and rural Kent. I have over 20 years’ experience working in the broader mental health arena. My early career was spent working specifically with young people, either individually or within their family unit, to overcome issues ranging from social exclusion to relationship difficulties and the effects of addiction or abuse. During this time I developed an interest in solutions-focused therapy, including the Bruges Model, as a means of fostering change so that clients not only benefit from greater understanding, but also have the tools to implement those changes at a very practical level.
Today my practice is evenly split between working with individuals and couples from all walks of life and I provide therapy for a hugely diverse range of issues. I also work extensively with young people aged 10 to 18 years.
I am a registered member of the British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy (BACP) and work within the BACP Ethical Framework. I attend regular sessions with a BACP-accredited supervisor to ensure consistently high standards of care. I am fully insured and hold current enhanced DBS certificates which allow me to work with both minors and vulnerable adults.
Alongside my clinical work I currently deliver training and coaching for individuals who want to become professional counsellors and am a qualified teacher registered with the Teaching Regulation Authority.
As well as being actively engaged in ongoing professional development, I have undertaken advanced training with Kent and Medway NHS Social Care and Partnership Trust and also completed vocational courses in contextual therapy, family therapy, working with victims of (sexual) abuse, addiction (sex, substances, porn), attachment related difficulties and relational issues.
Monday to Thursday
8am to 9pm
Saturdays and Sundays
10am to 4pm
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