Welcome! My name is Jeanette Lester, I am a member of the National Counselling Society (NCS) and adhere to their Ethical Framework for the Counselling  Professions.

As a fully qualified professional counsellor, I provide support and counselling for children ,young people,and adults who have  been experiencing a wide range  of issues and difficulties.

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I am an Integrative Counsellor. This means that I have studied many different approaches, enabling me to assess the client's needs and offer a unique service to each individual.
 

 My training includes working in various organisations such as  DAVSS - domestic abuse charity as an advisor and  West Kent College as a  student  counsellor.I trained with Place2Be, the UK's leading mental health organisation for children and adolescents.
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I attend regular supervision and attend training sessions on a regular basis in a variety of counselling topics.

I have a  DBS enhanced certificate and professional indemnity insurance in place .I regularly update my counselling knowledge and skills by participating in Continued Professional Development (CPD)workshops.

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I have experience in dealing with a range of issues such as :

• Depression

• Anxiety and Phobias

• Relationship Difficulties

• Life Transitions

• Difficulties with Self-Esteem

• Eating Issues

• Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)

• Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder

• Professional/Career Issues

• College/Graduate School Issues

• Medical and Health Concerns 

• Stress Management

• Grief, Loss, or Bereavement

• Other Issues