WELCOME TO EAST KENT THERAPY
This online counselling and psychotherapy service offers modern trauma-focused therapies to help you recover from past and present emotional and psychological problems.
In a friendly way, we can work together to promote and restore your health and well-being. I use a combination of modern trauma-informed therapies: EMDR (eye-movement desensitistion and reprocessing) and IFS (Internal Family Systems' therapy).
There is an undeniable link between stress, trauma and our health. Individuals with a history of trauma are more likely to develop chronic illness and pain conditions. If your system is confused and dysregulated you may develop emotional and relationship problems. As Dr Bessel van der Kolk aptly says, "The body keeps the score" and we cannot simply talk or think our way out of traumatic stress.
By integrating IFS and EMDR together we can process trauma stored in your nervous system, making safe your inner child with attachment-focused EMDR and we can unburden 'parts' of your Self that have become over-active or have shut down.
Indeed, author and physician Gabor Mäté adds: “All of the diagnoses that you deal with - depression, anxiety, ADHD, bipolar illness, post traumatic stress disorder, even psychosis, are significantly rooted in trauma."
Thank you and hope to hear from you.
Psychological therapies
EMDR Therapy Sessions
I can help you overcome trauma through Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), a popular therapy. It is like resetting the software of your nervous system which has become dysregulated due to shock or an adverse incident.
This isn't only 'singular' issues like an RTA or an assault. But also deeper long-term problems like neglect or shame from abuse, or bullying and abandonment. Even codependency and attachment issues can be helped by processing emotional wounds stored in your nervous system. When we do this, you can emerge as your authentic self and all parts of your body calm down and feel safe and at peace.
Internal Family Systems Therapy (IFS)
Discover and befriend your inner world using IFS and emerge as your authentic Self. Internal Family Systems is a modern popular trauma-informed therapy where we focus and befriend your 'parts'. For example you may have an 'avoider' part that prevents you showing up for yourself. It is fearful and lacks confidence and stops you achieving your goals.
Imagine that you are the conductor of an orchestra. You sense of self is the conductor and you are conducting the instruments (parts) of your self, some of which are playing and behaving nicely, but some parts have their own agenda. It can cause chaos in your life. The task is to begin to regulate these parts and help them get to know and trust you.
Online therapy & counselling
If you would like regular counselling and psychodynamic therapy this is absolutely a good way to go, focusing on the therapeutic relationship. Over a period of time you can discuss in confidence any aspect of your life: relationships, career, sexuality, fears, ambitions, grieving. If you have medical and health problems we can discuss these and use various techniques and approaches to addressing your concerns. This can include coaching and professional issues around making decisions in your life.
Client's testimonials
Testimonials
Johnnie's knowledge and how he articulates several techniques to adjust to each traumatic event is simply outstanding. I went from being a shadow of myself, to being a completely new person, strong positive and confident.
client with complex trauma (c-ptsd)
I am writing to you because i did not say thank you for your help, you have a calm voice and a relaxed and friendly manner, which made you an easy person to talk to, working through problems, i hope you help many people in the future.
NHS community referral
I'm extremely grateful for the work you have done with my son, i think it has changed his life, and i don't say that lightly. You did a fantastic job of building trust and respect, resulting in dramatic and important changes in his life, You are clearly a talented and highly effective therapist.
Alex CEO
"It was an amazing year in therapy with you. You have a soft and gentle approach instead of forcing and interaction or experience, which made me feel comfortable and safe in every session. Considering i had bad experiences in therapy beforehand, doing therapy with you felt really refreshing. I feel like my life improved in general, and that was my end goal. Thank you for everything."
Racquel (Feb 2024)
Integrating modern trauma-informed approaches to therapy
Based in Canterbury in the UK, I have worked in the NHS for over 24 years in liaison psychiatry services, and A&E departments, and the general hospital, and GP surgeries in east Kent.
I have been a manager of an NHS Crisis Team in South London and a clinical nurse specialist in liaison psychiatry. I also trained at Kings College London and the Institute of Psychiatry.
I am registered with the British Association of Counselling & Psychotherapy; I am registered with the UK's EMDR Association. Moreover i have completed the professionals training (IFS 1 and 2) with the IFS Institute.
To improve and deepen my understanding, I have completed further training in attachment-focused EMDR with Mark Brayne and Laurel Parnell; and also some intergrative IFS/EMDR training and supervision to bring these two therapies together.
I often use some somatic and mindful techniques, from Vipassana meditation to invite some awareness of reactivity and bodily sensation. This includes visualisation, with somatic approaches like tapping.
I also belong to some groups who advocate walking as a source of healing and recovery, particularly following pilgrimage routes. I have been a candidate of of the Independent Group of Analytical Psychologists for many years.
I really like George Orwell and am again a judge on the Orwell Dystopian Fiction Prize this year. Last year was a great success. In many ways our parts have some difficult stories to tell. Thank you.
Testimonials
For a person like me who has never experienced a true bond of belonging or a sense of stability in my life, this a big step and a kind of deep emotional work. But somehow you managed to enter into this world of mine in a harmonious way that is relational, respectful, stable but not rigid. So thank you for that and all the work you do with me, I am grateful.
AM
Thank you for your understanding, acceptance, kindness and help. That you have given me this has meant that i have been able to explore my life honestly with you. There has been laughter and challenge, thank you for everything. I will miss you and wish you every happiness. Warm wishes.
Phil, NHS surgeon seen at GP Surgery
Johnnie’s calm, compassionate energy, and respectful approach create a safe environment for me. His gentle method allowed me to feel less worried and more self-aware and self-compassionate, after a few sessions. He holds a rare combination of a deep knowledge in both IFS and EMDR. I wholeheartedly recommend Johnnie to anyone seeking a professional and dedicated therapist.
Daria, IFS specialist
Get in touch
Hi, Please send me a message and I'll get back to you the same day.
Alternatively you can email me on [email protected] or telephone 44 07525 456544.
All correspondence and information sent is confidential.
I offer a free 30 minute zoom or video consultatation or phone call.
All the best & thank you.
Johnnie Taylor