Denise Sheldrake Counselling Psychotherapist Kent

Denise Sheldrake Counselling Psychotherapist Kent – Expertise You Can Trust

Denise Sheldrake Counselling Psychotherapist Kent provides clients with over 20 years of mental health experience. She supports individuals facing anxiety, depression, trauma, low self-esteem, relationship challenges, and bereavement, including complex grief. Her integrative, person-centred model places your unique needs at the heart of therapy.

Denise combines psychological expertise with a compassionate, goal-oriented approach. She has worked across the NHS, private practice, bereavement services, and trauma support, offering a safe and confidential space. Each session is tailored to your emotional experience, helping you gain insight and make positive changes.

Through open exploration of your emotions, past experiences, and behaviours, therapy can uncover patterns that impact your well-being. Moreover, Denise integrates solution-focused strategies, especially when addressing trauma. She is fully trained in EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing), a proven treatment for relieving distress caused by traumatic memories.

Every client receives unconditional positive regard, ensuring a respectful, non-judgemental space. As a result, clients feel heard, understood, and supported throughout their healing journey.

Qualifications and Professional Background

Denise holds a BSc (Hons) in Psychology and a Diploma in Integrative Psychotherapy and Counselling. She is a certified EMDR practitioner and holds a certificate of competence in person-centred experiential counselling for depression.

She remains committed to continuous personal development. Recent training includes neurodiversity awareness, trauma-focused CBT, and gendered intelligence. This ongoing education ensures she stays informed and adaptive.

Position at Priory – Counselling Services by Denise Sheldrake

At the Priory, Denise Sheldrake Counselling Psychotherapist Kent brings a wealth of therapeutic insight to the team. She is a registered and accredited member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP), the British Psychological Society (BPS), and EMDR UK.

Research and Clinical Interests

In addition to her clinical work, Denise explores the mind-body connection through psychoneuroimmunology. This field studies how stress affects the immune system via the central nervous system. Her interest in this research continues to inform and enhance her therapeutic practice.