Angela Wratten Counselling and Supervision Birchington Kent CT7

07/03/2026

Many of the people I work with hold responsible roles supporting the public every day. Over the years I have had private clients who work within organisations such as the National Health Service, Kent Police, Metropolitan Police Service, the Kent Fire and Rescue Service, and within local authorities including Kent County Council and Surrey County Council, as well as those working in schools, academy trusts and social services.

Some are frontline workers. Others hold senior or leadership roles. What many of them share is the wish to speak to someone completely independent from their workplace.

While many organisations provide internal wellbeing support or employee assistance programmes, some people prefer to arrange counselling privately. For them, it can feel easier to talk openly when the space is fully separate from work structures. That independence can bring a stronger sense of confidentiality, trust and respect, allowing people to share honestly about the pressures they carry, the experiences they manage, and the way work can sometimes affect both professional and personal relationships.

In counselling, the aim is to create a space where you can speak freely and feel genuinely heard. My approach is collaborative and thoughtful. I’m not a silent counsellor. I work alongside you, exploring what is happening, reflecting on patterns and, where helpful, gently discussing and gently challenging things so experiences can be processed and understood in ways that help you move forward.

Many people working in demanding roles are used to being the one others rely on. Counselling can be a place where you don’t have to carry everything on your own.

I am based in Birchington, Kent and work with clients both in person and online. Sessions can be booked regularly or more flexibly around shift patterns. Daytime weekday appointments are currently available.

If you’re thinking about counselling or supervision and would like to see whether we might work well together, please feel free to get in touch.

21/02/2026

I’m not a silent counsellor 😜, but I do listen — really listen — to your experiences, your perspective, and what you want to keep or change in your life. I take time to hear what matters to you, to notice patterns in thoughts, feelings, and behaviours, and to gently reflect these back so we can explore them, make sense of them, and think things through together in a way that feels supportive, open, and collaborative.

I currently have availability for face-to-face counselling in my own private, comfortable counselling room in Birchington, with spaces on Mondays and Thursdays. If these days do not suit you, please feel free to get in touch, as I may be able to offer other options.

💻 I'm also fully trained for online video counselling and supervision (individual and groups) so reach out in a message if you'd like to find out more.

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20/02/2026

Today is National Love Your Pet Day 🐾 — the perfect excuse to celebrate the animals who quietly run our lives (and hearts).

Marley is an anxious but deeply kind and loving dog who wants to know what I’m doing every minute of every day 🐶💙 His gentle watchfulness, loyalty and need to stay close are a constant reminder to slow down, stay connected, and feel cared for.

Whether we’re walking or just sitting together, he brings comfort, calm and a lot of love 🌊☕️

How are you celebrating your furry sidekick/pet today?

14/02/2026

Ever feel like life is one minor inconvenience away from boiling over… just like this saucepan of porridge? 😅

When stress, pressure, emotions and expectations quietly build, it does not take much for things to spill over. Feeling overwhelmed is often a sign that the heat has been turned up for too long.

Counselling can help you slow things down, lower the temperature, and make sense of what is happening, so life feels steadier, calmer, and more manageable again.

If your pan is bubbling over, maybe it is time to turn the heat down. Message me via WhatsApp on 07841 954337 to book a free consultation call and let us talk about how counselling could support you.

03/01/2026

Spaces available ☕ Monday Morning Forward-Focused Supervision Group

Would it help to start the month with clearer direction and a practical plan for what you actually need to get done? This morning group supervision space is designed for qualified counsellors who want a focused, collaborative hour to think ahead, make decisions, and move projects forward, rather than carrying everything alone.

Meeting on the second Monday of each month at 9.15am, this one-hour online group brings together up to four counsellors for structured, forward-looking discussion. Alongside brief recognition of what has recently been happening in practice, the emphasis is on planning next steps for client work and business development, breaking larger projects into manageable actions, and mapping progress across longer-term projects. This may include preparing for upcoming client work, reviewing workload and capacity, or clarifying priorities within private practice.

The group offers space to talk ideas through, sense-check plans, and benefit from the motivation and accountability that comes from sharing objectives with others who understand counselling work. Sessions are facilitated by me as a qualified counsellor and supervisor, via online video and the small group size ensures everyone has time to clarify goals, refine actions, and leave with a clearer sense of what comes next.

☕ For counsellors wanting clarity, momentum, and direction
📅 Second Monday of each month
⏰ 9.15–10.15am
👥 Up to three counsellors
💷 £30 per person
📍 Online via secure video
💬 Focus on planning, priorities, decision-making, and moving work forward
🚀 Practical, structured supervision to support action and follow-through

If interested in joining, finding out more or you have any questions then drop me a message or WhatsApp on 07841954337 or email me .com.

03/01/2026

Spaces available 🥪 Friday Lunchtime Collaborative Supervision Group

Do you miss having colleagues to think things through with, bounce ideas around, and occasionally have a good laugh with? Private practice can be meaningful and absorbing, and it can also feel a little quiet when all the thinking happens in your own head. This monthly group supervision space is designed to bring back some of the energy of working in a team, with shared discussion, fresh perspectives, and that slightly buzzy feeling that comes from thinking together.

The group is intended to feel like a professional team huddle or working lunch: a chance to step back from the therapy room, stretch your thinking, share what is on your mind, and enjoy the warmth and humour that naturally comes from being alongside others who get the work. Sessions are hosted by a qualified counsellor and supervisor, via online video, and kept small, with a maximum of three supervisees, so everyone has equal time to bring what feels important, whether that is client work, practice development, or the realities of sustaining private practice.

🥪 For counsellors missing connection and shared thinking
📅 Second Friday of each month
⏰ 12.00–1.30pm
👥 Up to three counsellors
💷 £35 per person
📍 Online via secure video
💬 Focus on reflection, practice development, confidence, and sustaining private practice
🤍 Designed to feel like a professional team huddle or working lunch

If you are interested, have a question or you want more information, then either WhatsApp message on 07841954337 or email me@angelwratten.com

03/01/2026

Spaces available ✨ Extended Friday Reflective Supervision Group

Sometimes private practice can feel a little lonely. Our group supervision sessions offer a friendly, down-to-earth environment where you can share experiences, gain insights, and enjoy professional support—all with a bit of warmth, kindness, and humour. Deepen your understanding, gain space and time to reflect carefully together with peers. Each session is hosted by myself (a qualified supervisor) and limited to four participants, ensuring everyone has time to bring topics that matter most to them.

✨ For counsellors wanting depth and spacious reflection
📅 Second Friday of each month
⏰ Two-hour session from 9.30-11.30am
👥 Up to four counsellors
💷 £40 per person
📍 Online via secure video
💬 Focus on client work, ethical questions, professional identity, and reflective discussion
🤝 Supportive, steady, down-to-earth group supervision with time to think things through

If interested or for further information, then email me@angelawratten.com or WhatsApp message on 07841954337.

01/01/2026

New Year can feel full of possibilities, pressure, hope, or reflection—and all of it is okay. Pause, take a breath, and step into the year in a way that feels true for you. Wishing you all the best for yourself and those important to you.

If you are reflecting on whether counselling might be helpful for you, or you are aware of a family member, friend, or colleague who may be considering support, you are very welcome to follow my page and share this post with them. Sharing or following helps this work reach those who may benefit from it. Feel free to message if I can help with any questions, queries or to arrange a booking.

26/12/2025

26/12/2025

Christmas can feel so many ways—busy, quiet, fun, overwhelming, or even lonely—and all of it is valid. This season, notice what you need and what brings a sense of ease. Pause, breathe, and be. Wishing you all the best for yourself and those important to you.

13/12/2025

Do you compare yourself to others daily? Be honest… 👀😅

Comparison often starts quietly. It can show up as a quick glance at someone else’s life, achievements, confidence, or appearance and slowly turn into a story that you are somehow “less than”. Over time, this can erode self-esteem and create a constant sense of pressure to measure up. You might recognise this if you find yourself scrolling and feeling behind, doubting your own progress, or minimising your achievements because someone else seems to be doing better.

I caught myself doing exactly this this week, comparing my own Christmas planning, wondering why my presents were not all sorted yet, why my decorations were not up when others seemed to have had theirs up for ages, and questioning why I was not yet feeling the excitement and smiles that so many people already seem to be sharing.

Counselling offers a thoughtful space to explore why comparison feels so powerful and what sits beneath it. It can help you understand the emotional roots of comparison, the early experiences that shaped it, and how to reconnect with your own values rather than living through someone else’s benchmark. This work is not about pretending comparison does not exist, but about developing a steadier sense of self that is less shaken by what you see around you.

What happens when you stop looking sideways and start looking inward?

If comparison feels heavy for you, and you would like a calm, supportive space to explore it at your own pace, you are very welcome to reach out for counselling with me. If you choose counselling with me, you will meet a real human being, bringing warmth, honesty, and humanity into the work, with my strengths and flaws and all.

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06/12/2025

What are your feelings asking you to notice? 💭🤔

Feelings, whether intense or subtle, often act as internal signals rather than problems to be fixed. They can point towards unmet needs, boundaries that have been crossed, or parts of ourselves that are asking for attention. Many people learn to minimise their emotions, silence their reactions, or move quickly into self-criticism instead of pausing to understand what is happening inside. You might recognise this if you find yourself pushing feelings aside, telling yourself to “get on with it”, or feeling uncomfortable when emotions surface.

This has been something I have been reflecting on myself this week, noticing how easy it can be to move past a feeling instead of gently listening to what it might be asking me to notice. It has been a quiet reminder that emotional awareness is not about perfection, but about pausing, curiosity, and honesty with ourselves.

Counselling offers a reflective space to slow this process down and gently explore what your emotional responses may be communicating. In my work, I offer a warm, steady, and non-judgemental space where you can think out loud, make sense of what feels confusing, and feel supported as you begin to understand yourself more clearly and more kindly.

Are your feelings trying to tell you something?

If you would like therapeutic support to explore your emotional world, you are welcome to get in touch for a confidential, compassionate space to talk things through at your own pace. Feel free to WhatsApp me on 07841 954337 if you want to arrange a free no-obligation consultation call or ask anything about counselling.