
Hello and Welcome!
Hello and welcome to the website for my counselling practice Flourish with Philippa. I'm a fully qualified and BACP registered counsellor working with adults age 21+. I work online and in-person in my tranquil therapy room in Gravesend Town Centre.
I have a particular interest in working with diagnosed/questioning Autistic & ADHD adults. I also work with anyone who does not have a diagnosis, self-identifies, or is curious about their own Neurodivergence (click here for more information on Neurodivergence). I also support with the feelings that can arise pre, during and post ADHD/Autism assessment.
In addition, I with the following that often occur alongside ADHD & Autism.
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Anxiety
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Autistic Burn out
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Family/issues/conflict
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Low confidence
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Perfectionism
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People pleasing
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Social isolation
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Workplace stress



My holistic approach empowers you to understand and embrace your identity; build resilience; gain self-awareness and compassion; and cultivate a life that is self-accepting.
I hold an enhanced DBS (yearly update registered), am fully insured and registered with the ICO
I am committed to expanding my knowledge and skills, and undertake regular professional development courses. In 2024/25 I undertook:
In addition I also worked with South London and Maudsley (SLaM) NHS Trust for 9 months training in the use of Cognitive Analytical Therapy (CAT) in a primary care clinical setting.
Experience, Qualifications and Expertise
I have several years counselling experience working with the following that also co-occur alongside ADHD/Autism:
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Anxiety
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Burnout
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Family issues/conflict
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Low self-confidence/self-esteem
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Masking
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Parenting a Neurodivergent child
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People-pleasing
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Perfectionism
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Rejection Sensitivity
I am committed to ongoing professional development and have undertaken a number of courses to deepen my understanding. In 2024/25 I undertook the following courses:
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Acceptance & Commitment Therapy ACT (Dr Russ Harris) PRESENT - Aug 2025
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Women & Girls on the Autism Spectrum (National Autistic Society)
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Working Therapeutically with Cancer (South East London NHS Cancer Alliance)
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Understanding ADHD: Current Research & Practice (King's College London)
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Neurodivergence in Later Life (Counselling Tutor)
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Introduction to Neurodivergent Affirming Practice (Newglade Counselling)
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2-day Introduction to Cognitive Analytic Therapy (ACAT)
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Trauma and the Body: Dissociation and Somatisation (Carolyn Spring)
I recently completed a 9 month placement with South London and Maudsley (SLaM) NHS Trust in the IAPT Step 4 Service in South East London. Here I gained experience in use of Cognitive Analytical Therapy (CAT) working with personality disorders and trauma.
I hold an Enhanced DBS (yearly update registered), am fully insured and registered with the ICO. I have a GDPR policy which is shared when you agree to working together.
Academic Qualifications
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Level 4 Diploma Therapeutic Counselling (CPCAB)
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Level 2 & 3 Certificate Counselling Skills and Theory
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PG Cert Applied Positive Psychology (Distinction)
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BSc (Hons) Psychology (First Class)