Maidstone and Medway Counselling Service

Frequently Asked Questions

Therapeutic Interventions Practiced at MMCS


There are a bewildering number of therapies making your choice of practitioner difficult, but don’t be put off, current research suggests that there is no one single therapeutic approach that is suited to everyone. For this reason, our therapists are qualified to offer a range of interventions that are evidenced based and or widely practiced throughout the National Health Service.

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) – is used to for a range of common problems such as mild to moderate depression, panic, social anxiety and obsessive compulsive disorder.

EMDR – has been demonstrated to be powerfully effective in the treatment of post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), unresolved grief, anxiety disorders and phobias.

Counselling and Psychotherapy - We all have a tendency to repeat patterns of behaviour and even though we would like to change we can feel unable to. We offer in depth counselling or psychotherapy based upon Psychodynamic theory. In this model, painful situations in the present that may have roots in the past can be understood. This understanding allows the possibility of greater freedom of thought and action. Our therapists may integrate elements of EMDR and CBT to offer a comprehensive approach for long standing difficulties.

Specialist Psychotherapy - sexual deviation and pornography addiction are two of a number of problems related to sexuality that are associated with isolation and avoidance of help for fear of being judged.


Organisational and Business Services


Counselling in Companies - Our therapists are registered practitioners with a wide variety of national employee assistance programme (EAPs) providers and insurance companies. We provide help to employees who have experienced stress, burnout or a traumatic incident in the workplace.

Critical Incident Stress Management (CISM) – An umbrella term for a range of interventions providing psychological first aid. CISM is a brief intervention used to prevent a traumatic experience becoming traumatic stress (PTSD).