Welcome
Our mission at CFL (Counselling For Life) is to provide a robust counselling and training service to individuals and the community. We are privileged to walk alongside our clients as they navigate the uncertainties and challenges of life.
At CFL we provide support to our clients with care and compassion. It is through our strong relational connection with our clients that they become empowered to move forward in healthy and resilient ways.
Therapy can be an effective treatment for a host of mental and emotional problems. Talking about your thoughts and feelings with a supportive person can often make you feel better. It can be very healing, in and of itself, to voice your worries or talk about something that's weighing on your mind.
As an experienced and well-rounded team of Counsellors and Psychotherapists, we serve our greater community through counselling, training, groups and workshops, as our clients grow and develop.
Help Our Cause
We are a small non-profit and every donation helps to support someone with mental health issues.
Our Services
Counselling
At CFL we provide online and face to face one-to-one and couple, counselling or psychotherapy sessions, with a trained professional. Our therapists have a wealth of over 40 years experience working with addictions, abuse, mental and physical health issues, relationships and other traumas.
Our service is for both adults and young people offering the space to look at any concerns you may have about yourself or relationships in a safe non-judgemental environment.
We give you the opportunity to fully explore and work through your experiences, and we extend an approach to therapy, that values you as a unique individual.
Individual counselling sessions are 50 minutes and are usually weekly (unless agreed otherwise) at the regular appointment time. Appointments are available Monday to Saturday for daytime and evenings.
Workshops and Training
We deliver a range of professional development training for individuals, counsellors, psychotherapists, corporate organisations, social workers and other mental health professionals who work in a range of settings including the voluntary and higher education sectors.
Our workshops include:
- Managing Depression and Anxiety
- Addictions
- Mindfulness
- Sexual Abuse
- Working with Difference and Diversity in counselling
- A Mental Health Toolbox
- Working with Domestic Violence
- Bullying and Harassment
We also offer bespoke training.
“My feelings of guilt and shame have gone and I definitely feel stronger and more resilient”
CFL Client
The Team
Michelle Denny-Browne
Michelle Denny-Browne
Michelle Denny-Browne
Director Supervisor and Therapist at CFL
Rosemary Turner
Michelle Denny-Browne
Michelle Denny-Browne
Director Supervisor and Therapist at CFL
Angela Christie
Michelle Denny-Browne
Angela Christie
Director Supervisor and Therapist at CFL
Alison Doherty
Willis Atherley-Bourne
Angela Christie
Psychotherapist, EMDR Therapist
Willis Atherley-Bourne
Willis Atherley-Bourne
Willis Atherley-Bourne
Integrative Psychotherapist
(Children and Adults)
Tracy Lee Georgio
Willis Atherley-Bourne
Willis Atherley-Bourne
Psychotherapist and Supervisor
We are accredited and registered members of:
Ethics and Confidentiality
Our counsellors and therapists are members of governing bodies which include the NCS (National Counselling Society), the BACP (British Association of Counsellors and Psychotherapists) and the UKCP (UK Council for Psychotherapy) we abide by their ethical framework for good practice.
Our Counsellors and Psychotherapists have an obligation to have ongoing clinical supervision to inform and enhance the quality of their work.
Confidentiality is strictly upheld within our team and all counsellors and therapists are bound by the same code of ethics and confidentiality.
Our Counsellors and Psychotherapists are either fully qualified or nearing the completion of their training course.
Limits of confidentiality
We are committed to maintaining the highest levels of confidentiality. The exceptions to this policy, will be if we believe the health and safety of someone is at risk, or if we are legally obliged to disclose material. In these circumstances, our pledge is to endeavour to discuss the situation with you and decide together the next step forward.
Cancellations
Please give us 48 hours notice of cancellation. Otherwise, a fee will be charged.
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“I really enjoyed the training. It was a great opportunity to network and share with other professionals in the same field of work”
Previous CPD workshop attendee
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Emergency Support
If you are currently in crisis, please contact one of the following recommendations:
NHS - 999
Samaritans
NHS - 999
If you have harmed yourself or are in imminent danger of life-threatening self-injury, please call 999 and seek help.
Maytree
Samaritans
NHS - 999
Maytree is a residential service for people in suicidal crisis. Their hotline is open on the number below for anyone having suicidal feelings.
Samaritans
Samaritans
Samaritans
Samaritans helpline is here, day or night, for anyone who’s struggling to cope, who needs someone to listen without judgement or pressure.
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Counselling Training and Support for the whole community
39-48 Marsham St, Maidstone, ME14 1HH
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