Rachael Sharrad Psychotherapist Kent

Rachael Sharrad Psychotherapist Kent: Expert Care for Children and Families

Rachael Sharrad Psychotherapist Kent offers integrative therapy tailored to children, young people, and families. She uses humanistic, psychodynamic, and existential approaches. She creates bespoke sessions because every individual requires a unique method. Her passion lies in supporting those who face challenges like anxiety, trauma, self-esteem issues, bereavement, and school refusal. Additionally, Rachael helps clients work through overwhelming feelings that may seem unexplained.

Many individuals, especially children, struggle to express emotions in words. Often, their behavior reflects what they cannot verbalize. Therefore, Rachael focuses on understanding these emotions through both action and conversation. She provides a safe space where sharing difficulties with an impartial professional helps clients and their families make sense of their experiences.

Why Choose Rachael Sharrad Psychotherapist Kent?

Choosing Rachael means receiving warmth, empathy, and creative support. She values acceptance and challenges clients to grow securely. With a background in education, including roles as a teacher, headteacher, and SENCO, Rachael brings extensive experience to her psychotherapy practice. She has worked in mainstream and specialist settings, residential homes, and foster care. This varied experience equips her to support individuals with ADHD, ASD, learning difficulties, and communication challenges.

Services Offered by Rachael Sharrad Psychotherapist Kent

Rachael provides individual psychotherapy sessions and runs local bereavement workshops. Her work includes supporting adults grieving lost loved ones, thanks to her experience at Pilgrims Hospice. Beyond her private practice, she also works one day per week in schools, offering teacher training, supervision, and special needs support. These diverse roles enable her to address mental health needs holistically.

Training and Qualifications of Rachael Sharrad Psychotherapist Kent

Rachael started with play therapy training in 2013 and completed a five-year child and adolescent psychotherapy qualification in 2022. She holds a master’s degree in child and adolescent psychotherapy, alongside multiple postgraduate certificates. This strong educational foundation allows her to provide skilled, evidence-based therapy. Moreover, Rachael’s coaching, mentoring, and SEND coordination qualifications enrich her ability to support clients comprehensively.