Kent
Trauma and EMDR Therapy in Kent
If difficult experiences are still affecting how you feel, react or relate to other people, you may be looking for trauma or EMDR therapy closer to home.
I am Genovieve Feasey, a trauma psychotherapist working with adults in Kent and Buckinghamshire. My work focuses particularly on trauma and EMDR, with other therapeutic approaches used where appropriate. I work with people from Medway and Strood, Maidstone and Dartford. You decide what you share and when.
Professional Accreditations & Practice Standards
BACP Registered
CNHC Registered
2,000+
Fully Insured
EMDR Therapy in Kent
Looking for an EMDR therapist in Kent?
You may already know that you are interested in EMDR. Or you may simply know that something from the past continues to affect your present life. You might notice:
- Difficult memories
- Strong responses to reminders
- Feeling constantly alert
- Anxiety
- Avoidance
- Difficulty trusting
- Emotional overwhelm
- Feeling disconnected or numb
- Relationship patterns that keep repeating
- Physical stress responses
You do not need to decide whether EMDR is the right therapy before contacting me. We can begin by understanding what is happening now.
What Is EMDR?
A structured approach used within trauma therapy
EMDR stands for Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing. It is one of the main approaches I use when working with trauma. Parts of EMDR may involve bringing aspects of an experience to mind while using bilateral stimulation, such as guided eye movements. You are not expected to describe every detail of a difficult experience. Preparation and assessment may come before processing work.
Do We Start EMDR Immediately?
Not necessarily
Starting trauma therapy does not automatically mean beginning EMDR processing in the first session. We first consider:
- What you are experiencing
- What you would like help with
- Your current circumstances
- How you respond when distressed
- What currently helps
- What support you have
- What feels manageable
- Whether EMDR appears appropriate
You remain involved in decisions about the pace.
Other Approaches I May Use
Therapy is adapted around the person
My approach is integrative. Depending on what you need, I may draw from:
Somatic Body Psychotherapy
Pays attention to physical sensations and patterns that may accompany emotional experiences.
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
CBT can help explore relationships between thoughts, feelings and behaviour.
DBT-Informed Skills
These may support emotional regulation, distress tolerance and communication.
Hypnotherapy
Hypnotherapy may form part of the work for some people where appropriate.
Counselling and Psychotherapy
Talking therapy can provide space to explore experiences, relationships, patterns and emotions more broadly.
You do not need to decide which approach you need before getting in touch.
Who I Support
People come to trauma therapy for different reasons
You may be looking for help because of:
PTSD and complex trauma
When past experiences continue to affect your sense of safety, emotions or everyday life.
Childhood trauma and attachment
When earlier experiences appear to affect trust, boundaries, relationships or self-worth.
Anxiety, panic or phobias
When fear or anxiety starts shaping decisions and everyday activities.
You may also notice difficult relationship patterns around trust, conflict, closeness, boundaries or communication, or experiences that are hard to explain. You do not need a diagnosis or a clear label before asking for support. We can begin with what feels difficult now.
You Set the Pace
Trauma therapy does not mean telling me everything immediately
There may be experiences you do not feel ready to talk about. That is okay. You decide what you share and when. If something becomes too much, you can say:
- “Can we slow down?”
- “I do not want to discuss that today.”
- “I need a break.”
- “Can we come back to this another time?”
- “I do not understand.”
- “That does not feel helpful.”
Your response matters.
Areas I Support in Kent
Medway, Maidstone and Dartford
I work with clients from around:
- Medway and Strood
- Maidstone
- Dartford
These areas are grouped on this one Kent page rather than presented as separate clinics. Please ask when you get in touch about how and where appointments for your area take place, whether in person or online.
Online Therapy in Kent
Can I attend therapy without travelling?
The practice offers online one-to-one sessions, which may suit you if travelling to an in-person appointment is difficult or you prefer to attend remotely. Please ask which approaches are currently available online.
What Happens in the First Session?
We begin with where you are now
Your first therapy session usually gives us space to understand:
- What brought you to therapy
- What is affecting you now
- What you would like help with
- Relevant background
- What feels manageable to discuss
- What currently helps
- Your goals
- Which therapeutic approach may be appropriate
You do not need to tell your entire history in one appointment.
Fees
How much does trauma and EMDR therapy in Kent cost?
Trauma / EMDR Psychotherapy
£100 per session
Hypnotherapy
£100 per session
Low-Income Therapy Place
£75 per session
Please ask when you enquire if you would like to know whether this may apply.
Home Visit
£120 per session + travel
Where available.
Genovieve Feasey • BACP, EMDR, CNHC
About Genovieve
Trauma and EMDR therapy with Genovieve Feasey
I am Genovieve Feasey. My work focuses particularly on trauma and EMDR therapy for adults. I have completed more than 2,000 clinical client hours and work integratively, drawing from different approaches according to the person and the work we are doing.
I am fully insured.
Common Questions
EMDR & trauma therapy in Kent FAQs
Ready to Talk?
You do not need to know exactly which therapy you need.
You may already be looking specifically for EMDR, or you may simply know that difficult experiences, anxiety or relationship patterns are affecting you. The first conversation can cover what you would like help with, EMDR, trauma therapy, availability, Kent appointment arrangements, online options, fees and what happens in a first session. You do not need to give a detailed trauma history when making an enquiry.