Rebecca Homewood

Hello, I'm Rebecca, a qualified, BACP-registered, person-centred counsellor. I offer a warm, compassionate and down-to-earth approach to counselling, supporting children, young people, adults, couples and families through life's challenges.

I believe that feeling genuinely heard, understood and accepted can make a real difference, particularly when life feels overwhelming or uncertain. My role isn't to tell you what to do or how you should feel, but to work alongside you, helping you explore your experiences, understand yourself better and find a way forward that feels right for you.

My practice is neuro-affirming and trauma-informed. I recognise that we all experience and respond to the world differently, and that our past experiences can shape how safe, connected and understood we feel. I adapt the way I work to suit your individual needs, whether that means allowing more processing time, communicating differently or simply taking things at a gentler pace.

I have particular experience supporting people navigating anxiety, depression, neurodivergence, disability, long-term illness, parenting challenges and difficult family relationships.

Through my work in schools, charities and private practice, alongside my own lived experiences, I've developed a particular understanding of the emotional pressures facing children, parents and families when life becomes complicated. Above all, I want counselling to feel like a space where you don't have to mask, meet anyone else's expectations or have all the answers. Somewhere you can feel comfortable being yourself.

Silver Penguin Family Therapy is a small, independent counselling practice based in a peaceful, private garden office near Tunbridge Wells, Kent. I offer face-to-face counselling for children, young people and adults, alongside online sessions for clients across the UK.

I work with individuals, couples and families, providing support for a wide range of emotional and relationship difficulties, including anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, stress, low self-esteem and family or relationship challenges.

I have a particular interest in supporting neurodivergent individuals and families, including those navigating autism, ADHD and PDA, as well as people affected by disability, acquired brain injury and long-term health conditions.

Having worked as a school counsellor with Place2Be and supported unpaid carers through my work in the charity sector, I understand how challenges affecting one person can often impact the whole family. I offer support to parents who may be feeling overwhelmed, exhausted or unsure how best to help their child, as well as children and young people experiencing emotional distress, school-related anxiety or difficulties understanding and managing their feelings. My counselling room offers a calm, comfortable and confidential setting, away from the pressures of everyday life. I aim to make counselling accessible and welcoming, adapting sessions to individual communication, sensory and emotional needs.

Whether you're seeking support for yourself, your relationship or someone in your family, Silver Penguin offers a place to feel listened to, supported and understood.

I understand that starting counselling can feel daunting, particularly if you're unsure what to expect or find meeting new people difficult. My aim is to help you feel comfortable, welcome and under no pressure to share more than you're ready to. Our first session is an opportunity to get to know each other, explore what has brought you to counselling and talk about what you might hope to gain from our time together. I'll also explain how I work, including confidentiality and answer any questions you may have.

For adults, we'll spend time exploring what's happening in your life and what you'd like support with. There's no expectation to tell me everything in our first meeting. We can take things at your pace.

For children,  depending on their age and needs, I may initially meet with a parent or carer to understand their concerns. When meeting your child, my priority is helping them feel safe and comfortable. We might chat, draw, play or simply spend time getting to know each other. There is no pressure to talk about difficult feelings straight away.

For teens, I recognise how important it is to feel that counselling is their own space. I'll explain confidentiality and its boundaries in an age-appropriate way, and we'll explore how they'd prefer to communicate and what they would find helpful. Parent involvement will be discussed sensitively, respecting the young person's privacy and individual needs.

For couples, our first session gives each partner an opportunity to share their perspective, what they feel is happening within the relationship and what they'd like to change. My role is not to take sides, but to understand both experiences and help us identify what you might want to work towards together.

Whatever brings you to counselling, the first session is also your opportunity to decide whether I feel like the right counsellor for you. Building trust takes time, and there's no pressure to have everything figured out from the beginning.