Noel Bell is a fully qualified and UKCP accredited psychotherapist and clinical supervisor offering short and long term individual and couples counselling in a central location in Tunbridge Wells.
My practice is based close to the train station and various car parking locations. I also offer online video consultations, if you prefer.
I can help with a wide range of issues and have extensive experience of helping people with recovery from addictions, occupational stress and bereavement and grief. I can also help with relationship complexities, anxiety management, dysfunctional family dynamics, depressive symptoms and the effects of emotional trauma. I view my role as initially being an active listener to get a sense of how best I can help each person I see. The work will be collaborative. I will not adapt the so-called “expert” role and will not offer speculative presumptions from what I hear. I will seek to empower you with new insights, greater clarity and restored confidence to help you deal with whatever is troubling you.
My practice is integrative, which means that I don’t strictly adhere to a particular purist modality. I can, therefore, draw upon a broad spectrum of psychotherapeutic knowledge, tools and techniques to suit each unique individual that I see. I have had lots of therapy myself, and it was also a requirement to undertake therapy every week during my 4 years of professional training. My own experience of seeing therapists informs my professional approach in how I work.
People often ask how long will therapy last. My answer is to have the first session. If you are feeling comfortable about proceeding with me, to commit to at least 6 sessions. This will give us both an idea of what we are dealing with and more likely outcomes and timelines. Some people approach me asking initially for a small number of sessions to tackle a certain issue in their life. They can end up staying for a longer time. The key is to find an approach that works for you.
I undertake a thorough assessment at our first session and will seek to devise an appropriate solution focused way of working. If I don’t think I am the best fit for you I will tell you and will help refer you to someone more suitable. I adhere to the UKCP Ethical Framework, have a commitment to ongoing professional development and attend regular clinical supervision sessions to stay abreast of challenges in my practice.
I would be happy to discuss any questions you might have before making an appointment. Just call me on my mobile number and I will get back to you as soon as I can. Call 07852407140 for more details.
