Tunbridge Wells Counselling

12/04/2026

Limited slots available, get in touch if we can help.

www.tunbridgewellscounselling.co.uk

31/03/2026

Supporting all the young people revising for their exams at the moment. Keep going, you can only do your best.

You are more important than any exam, look after yourself 💙

25/03/2026

Is your teen struggling to cope with the impending revision and exams? Counselling is a useful tool to support and help a young person, manage the increasing demands that can be experienced during the exam period.

19/03/2026

💜Neurodiversity week 💜 - a time to reflect, appreciate and recognise the strengths, talents and struggles of so many people.

Find the time to check in on those around you, as neurodivergent people are the 'best' at masking when they are not ok.

10/03/2026

03/02/2026

If you or someone you know is struggling, call now for a free 15 minutes consultation. At Tunbridge Wells Counselling, we are here to help.

Take the first step towards feeling better.

www.tunbridgewellscounselling.co.uk

27/01/2026

Tunbridge Wells Counselling, led by Joanna Stopp, a psychotherapist with 20 years of experience. Offering face to face and online therapy for adults, young people, couples and families.

Joanna specialises in the following areas of therapy:
- Anxiety
- Stress and burnout
- Depression
- Grief and loss
- Relationship Counselling
- Family therapy
- Trauma led school refusal & family support
- Eating disorders/disordered eating
- Neurodiversity, including Autism, ADHD, PDA
- Body dysmorphia
- Self harm & su***de ideation
- Emetophobia

Free 15 minutes phone call/zoom appointment for new clients - www.tunbridgewellscounselling.co.uk

21/01/2026

Mental Health Check ❤️

A 90 minute appointment for those who are not looking for regular psychotherapy (online/face to face).

Book today: enquiries@tunbridgewellscounselling.co.uk, 07950 675640

19/01/2026

In the UK, we saw a 15% increase in children being home schooled in 2025. Whether your child is starting to show signs of struggling or is unable to go to school, we are able to offer a safe, understanding space to help heal the trauma that can occur in school.

We also offer parenting support for families who are doing their best, but are also fearful of the situation they find themselves in.

Early support for a young person and their family can make all the difference. 🩵

https://news.sky.com/story/number-of-children-being-taught-at-home-increases-by-15-in-a-year-report-finds-13494608

06/01/2026

Happy new year to all 💙

We are back to work and are looking forward to working with our existing clients and any new ones that would like support in 2026.

A new year brings new beginnings and this can encourage a time for reflection. Appointments available, please get in touch if we can help.

www.tunbridgewellscounselling.co.uk

01/12/2025

School refusal is not a child being difficult or naughty, it is a trauma response. It can present in so many different ways, so it is our responsibility as a parent or teacher/professional to notice the changes.

Here are a few that we see regularly:-

- Overwhelm
- Changes to eating habits
- OCD behaviours
- Increased anxiety
- Low mood
- Clothing feels increasingly uncomfortable
- Withdrawal
- Self harm
- Weight changes
- Sleep issues
- Demand avoidant

Please reach out if you suspect your child is struggling, early interventions can make all the difference.

www.tunbridgewellscounselling.co.uk

26/11/2025

As we approach December, we would like to highlight some of the issues we know people are currently struggling with at this time of year.

- Darker days, feeling less energised, motivated and productive
- Feeling the pressure and demands of Christmas, which can cause people to feel overwhelmed
- Heavy workload and mock exams for students
- Burn out for teenagers in their final years at school, mental and physical health declining
- Strain on relationships
- Issues with food/body image can become harder at this time of year
- School absence - children can struggle to keep going in and the pressure of absences take its toll on the whole family
- Increase in anxiety as demands increase
- Social anxiety increases, as higher demands to spend time with people
- People mask more, which can lead to melt downs or shut down
- Loneliness, poor self worth for those who already do not feel good enough
- Managing family life
- Bereavement/loss
- Suicidal thoughts
- Self harm
- The management of addictions can become harder

At Tunbridge Wells Counselling, we know that the winter months can be challenging. Appointments are available in December, please get in touch if you are in need of talking to someone.

www.tunbrigewellscounselling.co.uk
07950 675640