My name is Dr Tim Burns MSc psych. I’m an accredited member of BACP (British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy) offering counselling and psychotherapy Whitstable.
My background has been within adult mental health over the last 15 years. The majority of which, in primary care mental health services.
I am trained in ‘integrative psychotherapy’ which means I take the view that there is no single approach that suits everybody during therapy. Therefore, I bring together different elements of specific therapies to suit your individual needs.
I also practice ‘interpersonal psychotherapy’ which is a focused, evidence-based approach to treat mood disorders. In addition, my MSc level qualification in Psychology adds a deeper psychological understanding during my work.
I’m a compassionate person who strives to provide a safe, supportive non-judgemental environment. I will help you talk through your problems and process difficult life events.
I can assist in the processing of complex or traumatic experiences – both in childhood and adulthood. In addition, I cover a wide range of emotional issues. Such as anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, relationship difficulties and loss or bereavement for example.
We will work collaboratively to establish your goal and I will tailor the therapy to suit your specific requirements.
My training allows me to draw upon both attachment and communication theories to help you gain a deeper understanding of how your emotional/psychological issues began. The processing of issues and life events enables the building of coping strategies which will help you effectively manage any on-going symptoms.
I subscribe to and work within the BPS Code of Ethics and the BACP Ethical Framework. I undertake regular professional development and clinical supervision and hold full professional indemnity insurance.
If you would like to make an appointment to see me at Psychotherapy Whitstable. Please contact me via CBT & Counselling Kent today. Request to see Tim
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Lynn Garbutt – CBT Egerton I would like to extend my sincere thanks to you for the help and expertise you conveyed when helping Mark through a very difficult time in his life. He is now “mended” with a totally different approach and outlook and this is significantly down to you. Many thanks from his …
Tara Cratchley – Child therapy Tonbridge Dear Tara, Thank you so much for seeing Alex and for giving us lots of useful strategies which he has been able to use. Alex was really tired afterwards but found the sessions really helpful, and is a different boy, back to the Alex we know and love. We …
Sian Jones – Anxiety counselling Ashford “I had never thought I was someone who would need therapy as I had always been very strong. However, for some reason I started to experience anxiety and found I was becoming very negative a spiralling out of control” “Sian used CBT which was a structured, logical, evidence based …
Colin Campbell-Dunlop – Counselling Westerham “Colin is an awesome councillor, he is insightful, empathetic and good humoured. I first visited Colin during a troubling time in my life and without his counsel I think I would still be there. Colin offered me insights into my thought processes I’d never considered and gave me the skills …
Tara Cratchley – Tonbridge “Hi Tara, I meant to message you last week to say thank you for the sessions you did with Reuben. He is undoubtedly calmer at the moment and in a good place, and I’m sure that a lot of this is down to what you taught him. So thank you!”
Lynn Garbutt – CBT for anxiety Ashford “Thank you so much for support over the weeks we have seen each other, it feels as though a heavy weight has been lifted from my shoulders. Until I met with you I was so lost and didn’t know which way to turn” “Even knowing you are there …
Sabine Hawkins – Canterbury “I went to see Sabine who is one of the counsellors Canterbury and she has been enormously helpful to me in moving through a difficult phase of my life.A period of, at times, profound grief and personal challenges. She is compassionate, respectful, deeply empathic and highly intuitive, and I would recommend …
Sally Cloke – Brabourne “I went to see Sally at the Brabourne practice for depression counselling and she was compassionate, insightful, patient and above all, genuine. I would like to thank you Sally for your invaluable support during a difficult time in my life” Request an appointment
Tara Cratchley – Tonbridge “I decided to see a counsellor because as time has gone on, I’ve noticed a huge difference in my ability to cope with life’s difficulties and I’m starting to feel happier about my daily life instead of anxiously expecting a negative future. Going back to my childhood to tackle my core …
Lynn Garbutt – Ashford “I went to see a number of counsellors Ashford, who just weren’t right for me. But after my first session with Lynn I was very happy that I chose her. She was very easy to talk to and made me feel comfortable. I trusted her with everything I said and never …
Dr Tim Burns – Whitstable “Thank you in a big way Tim!!! I’m struggling to find the words to express my gratitude. I wasn’t sure about having psychotherapy but thank you for helping me find my smile again and teaching me about how to pursue true happiness. “The sessions have made me feel great as …
Sara O’Donnell – Maidstone “Sara was the first professional with whom I have felt comfortable to just “be myself”. She provided a safe, non-judgmental place for me to explore my ongoing feelings, thoughts and behaviours. I really appreciate the time and patience she has showed me – thank you” Request an appointment
Sally Cloke – Ashford Hello Sally I just wanted to send a note to say that I am so grateful for your help over the past few weeks. As you know my confidence was at zero when I came to you and it has improved greatly with your support help, suggestions and guidance. I still …
Tara Cratchley – Tonbridge Going to CBT Tonbridge with Tara was the best thing I could have done – thank you it means so much that I really felt you understood my problems. Request an appointment
Sabine Hawkins – Cognitive Therapy Thanet “CBT – my process of thinking about thinking! “I attended CBT sessions with Sabine at counselling Thanet at a time when I needed to rationalise the way in which I thought of and dealt with many aspects of my life” “Whilst I knew that “traditional” counselling could be of …
Lynn Garbutt – CBT Therapy Ashford “I went to see Lynn for CBT therapy because I was having panic attacks at work. Every time I had to stand up to say something in a meeting, I could feel myself go red, and my throat would go dry and my hands start to tremble.” “Sometimes my …
Sara O’ Donnell – Maidstone “I experienced a major loss of a loved one in June 2012 and although my friends were very understanding and allowed me to talk, I felt that after a period of time, I didn’t want to keep bothering them although I still felt a desperate need to discuss it and …
Michaela Flury – Counselling for children Maidstone “I took my 12 year old son to see Michaela at the practice in Maidstone because he was suffering with anxiety and not wanting to go to school. Michaela helped him more than I could have imagined and I will always be eternally grateful. He has now said …
Allie Markantonis – Counselling West Malling “I’m not sure what to say but counselling has improved my self-awareness to a level that I didn’t know I could reach” “It has given me more of an understanding of my life, life in general and how I relate to those around me. Allie was so helpful and …
Sj Mason – Anxiety Counselling Gravesend “It was such a big step for me to go for anxiety counselling because I had begun to think my problems where just a part of who I was” “Sj helped me realise that it was not part of me and that I could improve and start to feel …
Katie Harris – Child therapy Ashford “All I can say is I wish I had taken mychild to Katie much sooner. She really got to the root of the problem quickly in a way he understood. You were absoloutely brilliant Katie, than you so much!” Request an appointment
Sabine Hawkins – Counselling for depression Margate “I looked for counselling for depression because it was affecting every part of my life including my relationships and my business. I used to think it was normal feeling the way that I did because I was stressed out and tired” “Sabine advised me to see my GP …
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