Derek Flint Counselling and Psychotherapy

27/02/2026

Could you help transform trauma into hope?

At Kenward Trust, we’re proud to be at the forefront of residential addiction treatment and now we’re expanding our counselling team.

We are recruiting a Qualified Counsellor (Level 4+) with EMDR UK accreditation and experience in addiction support. Since introducing EMDR in September 2025, we’ve seen first-hand the powerful impact this trauma-focused therapy can have for residents in early-stage recovery. The results have been truly inspiring.

Many of the individuals we support have experienced significant trauma alongside substance misuse. By offering EMDR alongside our 12 Step Programme and Recovery Model incorporating SMART, we’re giving residents real choice in their healing journey.

If you’re an innovative, compassionate practitioner who wants to make a meaningful difference, all while working in a beautiful Kent countryside setting, we would love to hear from you.

• Closing date: 20th March 2026
• Apply by downloading the application form and full job description and sending your completed form to jane.wenban@kenwardtrust.org.uk

Learn more and apply here:
https://kenwardtrust.org.uk/current-vacancies/qualified-counsellor

Join us in transforming lives and creating new futures.

27/02/2026

26/02/2026

Rare Disease Diagnosis isn't common but can it put Pressure on Relationships? Awareness initiatives such as on 28th February 2026 highlight the medical realities of rare conditions. But the psychological impact is often less visible.

When one person lives with a rare illness, everyone around them adjusts. Roles shift. Energy changes. Plans get cancelled. Stress increases. Counselling can facilitate change and and help everyone involved air what is impacting them and look at ways of coping together.



https://www.derekflintcounsellingandpsychotherapy.com/post/how-can-an-illness-or-rare-disease-affect-relationships-and-family-life-supporting-rare-disease-day

23/02/2026

We’re so proud to now officially share our new name…

"Butterflies Therapy & Coaching CIC"

And alongside this, we are delighted to be introducing our new logo a symbol of growth, courage, balance, and transformation. It reflects both where we began and how we have evolved, honouring our therapeutic roots while embracing the coaching, training, and development work that now forms part of our wider vision.

Alongside this new chapter, we are delighted to be expanding our portfolio of services. We are now offering a "4-Week Post Therapy Coaching Programme", as well as "Personal Growth Coaching", and launching "Counselling Skills Training Level 2" as a "CPCAB approved centre", commencing September 2026.

We are also taking Butterflies further afield and will now be offering services in "Storrington one day per week."

As we grow, our foundations remain the same. We continue to provide a consent-based, steady, and respectful practice that underpins all Butterflies work for the service and for the people we support.

Our new website is on the way and will include full details of all of our services.

Thank you for being part of our journey.

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23/02/2026

Young people are sharing nudes for all kinds of reasons – with people they know, and people they don’t. To keep them safe, you need to talk about it.

We've got resources that can help. Download our latest guide at https://www.thinkbeforeyoushare.org/.

19/02/2026

Solution Focused Approach : A Path to Positive Change

Some clients are keen to focus on one particular problem or work toward a specific aim. If you don't want to work in an open ended or long term basis, this kind of therapy may be what you are looking for.

Solution Focused Therapy is an approach that can fulfill this and also can have readily identifiable and positive outcomes. The blog describes some benefits of working in a brief solution focused way and how a solution focused approach can help you to create meaningful change.

https://www.derekflintcounsellingandpsychotherapy.com/post/solution-focused-approach-therapy-a-path-to-positive-change

14/02/2026

Relational trauma is about being hurt by people, and so to heal we need safe people – not complex techniques or theory or interventions. Knowledge is important, but only to support our humanity not to replace it. Find out more: https://www.carolynspring.com/shop/working-with-relational-trauma-online-training/

12/02/2026

This is a great opportunity to attend a brilliant course and includes a complementary lunch. We are offering a limited amount of free spaces for residents living in the ME19 area. If you would like to attend please contact Katherine at the centre at cdw.eastmallingcentre.gmail.com

12/02/2026

Certain times of the year can bring about some negative emotions and feelings that may impact our self-worth or self-esteem. If you feel alone or lonely or would like to work on feeling better about aspects of life, get in touch to arrange a free initial consultation.

https://www.churchill-square-counselling.com/post/questions-people-ask-when-loneliness-isn-t-just-about-valentine-s-day

09/02/2026

Does relationship counselling help?

Does Relationship Counselling Work: Couples, Relationship and Marriage Counselling for Infidelity - Relationships can be one of the most meaningful parts of our lives, but they can also be one of the most challenging. Couples often seek support when communication breaks down, trust is damaged, intim...