Elizabeth Sleeman

Daytime and early evening availability in person and online.

Hi, I'm Liz. I’m a qualified counsellor currently undergoing advanced psychotherapy training. I offer therapy for individuals online or in person in practice rooms in Tunbridge Wells.

Many people consider therapy when they are facing a period of change or loss, or have noticed patterns in their lives or relationships they would like to explore, or have a sense of wanting to understand themselves better. Life might feel harder than usual. You might be supporting others (children, parents, partners, friends) through tough times and find yourself in need of some support too. You don’t need to have all the answers before you begin. Sometimes simply having the space to reflect can be the first step towards new perspectives.

I bring together experience in public sector leadership, coaching and psychotherapy to work with people from a wide range of backgrounds. I have lived, studied and worked in four different countries and have experienced many of life’s transitions myself. These experiences have given me a deep appreciation of how change can shape our sense of identity, belonging and relationships.

I offer a relationship that is compassionate, authentic and non-judgmental. Together, we can explore what it is like to be you, and what matters most to you, in your way, at your pace.

Trained in humanistic counselling and psychotherapy, I don’t see people as having problems to be fixed. I see each person as having their own unique story, relationships and experiences. The therapeutic relationship is central to our work. I aim to offer a warm, relational space where you can share your thoughts and feelings openly. I will meet you with authenticity, acceptance and compassion.

Together we can explore what’s troubling you, while gently considering how earlier relationships and experiences may continue to influence the way you see yourself, how you relate to others, and how you experience the world. Through understanding yourself better, new perspectives and possibilities can often begin to emerge. Meaningful and lasting change - whatever that might look like for you - can be possible.

I have experience working with people undergoing life transitions e.g. career change, geographical relocation, divorce, menopause and recent diagnoses of autism and ADHD. I have a particular interest in supporting parents of children at every life stage relationally. 

After you’ve contacted me, I will email you to arrange a free 20 minute telephone call typically within 1-2 weeks.

This gives us an opportunity to talk about what brings you to therapy, what you would be hoping for in our work together, and to see if we’re a good match. Research consistently links therapy outcomes to the therapeutic relationship, so it’s important for both of us to assess whether we're a good fit. I won't hesitate to suggest different practitioners if I feel you might be better served by someone else, in line with the BACP's ethical framework.

If we decide to continue, we’ll agree a mutually convenient weekly session. I’ll share a copy of my working agreement in advance of our first session.