Meet The Team

Hello, I am Tanika and this is my counselling service. 

The reason why I have decided to dedicate my life to helping others is because I have experienced first hand how therapy can transform lives.  For me it was about identifying unhelpful ways of thinking and behaving; ways that were stopping me from achieving my potential in life.  It helped me to label the things that were getting in the way of enjoying my life and feeling good about myself.  Through counselling & psychotherapy I was able to improve my sense of self worth; I was able to look internally rather than externally for approval and validation.  

Like many people, I have been touched by sadness and challenging times.  I have experienced ill health, bereavement, trauma, relationship breakdown and mental health difficulties to name a few.  The relational depth that I experienced with my own counsellor allowed me to be more compassionate and to be able to trust my ability to heal and my hope is that I can do this for others.

My particular areas of interest are Neurodiversity; individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder.  I have had successful outcomes helping neuro-divergent individuals find and develop coping strategies for sometimes debilitating levels of anxiety. 

I am also interested and have completed very intense and in-depth training in Eating Disorders with a particular interest from the neurodivergent perspective. 

After several years of working in the emergency services, care professions and more recently within a mental health setting in the NHS; I now dedicate my time solely to my own private practise.  I also work with several Employee Assistance Programmes (EAP).

Work experience prior to this includes:

• Lead Lecturer of L4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling
• Lead Counsellor in two Alternative Provisions and a primary school.
• Mental Health Outreach Worker for Mind; supporting individuals transitioning from Tertiary Mental Health services back into community support services or programmes. 
• Volunteer counsellor in a number of educational settings including a Place2Be hub and Kent Counselling for Schools.

Other work experience also includes working as a medical secretary in a children's hospice and ten years in the police service. 

Hello, I’m Natalie, a therapist who believes support should feel comfortable, human, and easy to access. 

My approach is warm, friendly, and down-to-earth, so you can feel at ease from the very first session.

I’m trained in a range of therapeutic approaches and can tailor our work to suit you – whether that’s exploring the past, focusing on the here-and-now, or finding practical tools to help you cope.

I’m autism-informed and experienced in supporting neurodivergent clients, creating a space where you can be yourself without needing to mask or explain. I work with adults facing all sorts of challenges – stress, anxiety, grief, big life changes, or just that sense of feeling “stuck.”

Most of all, I want therapy to feel like a genuine conversation that helps you move forward. It’s a space to untangle what’s going on, feel heard, and discover new ways to feel better.