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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. 

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In addition, I with the following that often occur alongside ADHD & Autism. 

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  • Anxiety

  • Autistic Burn out

  • Family/issues/conflict

  • Low confidence

  • Perfectionism

  • People pleasing 

  • Social isolation

  • Workplace stress​

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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. ​​​

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I hold an enhanced DBS (yearly update registered), am fully insured and registered with the ICO 

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​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

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I have several years counselling experience working with the following that also co-occur alongside ADHD/Autism:

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  • Anxiety

  • Burnout​

  • Family issues/conflict

  • Low self-confidence/self-esteem

  • Masking

  • Parenting a Neurodivergent child

  • People-pleasing

  • Perfectionism

  • Rejection Sensitivity​

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​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

  • Women & Girls on the Autism Spectrum (National Autistic Society)

  • Working Therapeutically with Cancer (South East London NHS Cancer Alliance)

  • Understanding ADHD: Current Research & Practice (King's College London)

  • Neurodivergence in Later Life (Counselling Tutor)

  • Introduction to Neurodivergent Affirming Practice (Newglade Counselling)

  • 2-day Introduction to Cognitive Analytic Therapy (ACAT)

  • 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. ​​

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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. 

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Academic Qualifications

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  • Level 4 Diploma Therapeutic Counselling (CPCAB)

  • ​Level 2 & 3 Certificate Counselling Skills and Theory ​​​

  • PG Cert Applied Positive Psychology (Distinction)​

  • BSc (Hons) Psychology (First Class)

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