Chris Walsh

Integrative Counselling in Bexley, Bromley, and Dartford

Care, Respect, Trust, Aspire
Thank you for visiting my website. I hope these pages help you understand counselling, and ultimately help you choose a counsellor who is right for you.

I am an integrative counsellor working with individuals and couples from Bexley, Bromley, Dartford, and other areas, with issues ranging from alcohol and addiction, relationships, redundancy and life change, trauma, terminal illness and bereavement, depression and post natal depression, loneliness, and physical, mental, and sexual abuse. Integrative means blending different models of counselling together, to build a relationship based on trust and respect, in which we work to bring about change.

Those four words at the top of this section, two for me and two for you, will be the building blocks in our work. Care and respect is what I promise you, in all our work. All you have to do is trust and aspire to be different.

So how do you find the right person to talk with, to share your thoughts and feelings? It can be quite daunting. The first step is always the hardest, the first phone call, the first appointment. But be brave and go for it! There is no judgement in that first call, only my respect for what you are trying to achieve. I can help to make that step a little easier. Text or email me a time you would be available and I will ring you. It’s a no obligation phone call that you can take, or walk away from at the end. But you will have a better idea of what you may be looking for in a counsellor.


My counselling practice
As I said earlier, I am an integrative counsellor and use different models of counselling in our work. Sessions can include exploring how the past affects the present, and aspects of cbt to look at how you see things and interpret them. Some clients bring their dreams or nightmares, while couples explore what's going on in their relationship.

In my work with individuals and couples, in private practice, with an alcohol agency, with Women’s Aid, and with terminal illness; I work with many of the problems that trouble us in life; bereavement, loss and change, difficulties in relationships, stress and anxiety in life and work, domestic abuse, alcohol misuse and addictions.

I am committed to providing a safe, respectful, and confidential service where we look at the issues you bring and talk about the thoughts and feelings they bring out.


Location and fees
My counselling practice is at Hurst Community Centre in Hurst Road, Bexley, DA5 3LH. It is within easy reach of Bromley, Dartford, Sidcup, Eltham, in fact anywhere in South East London and North West Kent served by the A2 and A20. The centre has good on-site parking and is on the 269 bus route. I always meet clients on arrival. You can email me at chris.walsh@fsmail.net, or phone/text on 07925 371012.

I usually see clients daytime Monday and Thursday, and evenings Monday to Thursday, but other arrangements may be possible. Sessions are by appointment; they last an hour, and are £35 each, £45 for couples. The first session is an assessment session at reduced fees of £25 and £35, and enables us to see how we could work together. Concessionary fees for counselling students may be available.

So that’s me in a nutshell. Please do read my other pages, or better still contact me and ask those questions. The answers will help you find the right counsellor for you.