Sidcup and South East Counselling

Psychotherapy, Sex & Relationship Therapy & Trauma Therapy

Online and in-person therapy based in South East London & Kent

Joanna Strong MBACP Accred, MBPsS, MSc Psych, BA Hons Counselling

Sidcup & South East London Counselling Service

Hello, I'm Jo!

Individual and Couple Therapist

Face-to-face based in Sidcup, Bexley.

Online Worldwide.

Mental Health | Trauma | Sex & Relationships

Are you feeling overwhelmed or burnt out?

Do you find yourself struggling to cope with anxiety and stress levels or life after a traumatic event?

Is your life going the way you want it to?

Maybe you're searching for a safe space to be heard and gain a fresh perspective.

Or, you're just not having the sex and connections that you want, and your relationship is suffering.

Look no further.

I'm here to help.

Starting therapy is not an easy decision, and it's ok to have mixed feelings, especially when you've not done it before. I'm not here to judge; there is no hierarchy of problems. What's important is that everyone deserves support for whatever they are going through.

I offer diverse services tailored to you to address these struggles and more. I believe in the power of connection and collaboration, providing a supportive environment where you can freely express yourself and gain valuable insights. I am dedicated to helping individuals from all walks of life overcome obstacles and achieve lasting positive change.

To find out more, have a free telephone consultation, or book an appointment, get in touch.

***LIMITED TIME OFFER***

I am coming to the end of my training in Clinical Sexology, and I'm providing some discounted sessions for Intimate Partner Therapy (Couple Therapy).


6 x 50 minute Sex Therapy appointments @£90 per session.


Contact me to arrange your free initial consultation and reserve your place. Limited availability.

What is therapy?

Therapy provides a space to explore and address the issues in your life that are causing distress. Through therapy, you can better understand yourself, your thoughts, feelings, and behaviour patterns, giving you the insight to make the necessary changes to improve your life.

It offers the opportunity to rewire your brain, release trauma from your body, and break free from grips of anxiety and depression.

Therapy equips you with adaptive coping skills and enables you establish healthy boundaries with yourself and others. It can guide you in working through childhood trauma, processing difficult experiences, and finding healing from pain and loss. Moreover, therapy empowers you to unlearn harmful cycles, fostering personal growth and well-being.

What is sex & relationship therapy?

Sex & Relationship Therapy is a type of talking therapy that helps couples and individuals address biological, psychological, or social issues that may be impacting sexual function and sexual satisfaction.


The goal of sex therapy is to help people move past physical and emotional challenges to have satisfying relationships and a pleasurable sex life. Likewise, relationship therapy can help you to navigate issues such as infidelity, lack of communication, separation/divorce and feeling disconnected.


It's common to experience changes in sexual desire and satisfaction throughout life, but these changes can be distressing, and we often don't know where to go to get help. This is where I come in.


I provide a safe and supportive space to work things through together. I'm not here to judge, and sex and relationships are approached positively. There's no such thing as too much information, and the work includes education, therapeutic interventions, and guidance, which help you understand yourself and your relationship more intimately.





Anxiety & Panic

Overwhelmed by worry and fear? Not sure why your heart is racing, your breathing is out of sync, and you have an urge to leave places that used to feel safe?

Anxiety is a natural response to threats, which is helpful when we are in danger as it keeps us safe. We may feel worried or nervous about an event that is coming up, and a little anxiety can help us prepare for stressful situations.

However, our brain doesn't know the difference between actual or perceived threats, and this higher level of anxiety can negatively impact daily life.

If you're struggling and would like help or to learn more, I can provide effective strategies to manage anxiety, helping you regain control of your life and find peace amidst the chaos.

Some of the symptoms of anxiety include

  • Unease
  • Avoiding places/situations
  • Constantly scanning body, thoughts, and feelings for signs of danger
  • Googling symptoms
  • Feeling dizzy
  • Feeling jittery or on edge

Depression

Are you feeling trapped in a cycle of sadness? I offer support and guidance to help you navigate depression, rediscover joy, and build resilience for a brighter future.

Therapy can help to identify the underlying causes or triggers of your depressive symptoms. This may involve exploring past experiences, current stressors, and patterns of thinking that contribute to your distress. Going to therapy gives you a space to be heard, to be you as you are, and a place to be emotionally held.

This helps you understand yourself and your emotions, facilitating growth, alleviating emotional distress, and building coping strategies.

Trauma

Is unresolved trauma holding you back? As a trauma-informed therapist, I provide a safe and healing space, guiding you toward processing and integrating past experiences and fostering traumatic growth and empowerment.

Some of the effects of trauma include

  • Panic Attacks
  • Dissociation
  • Numb/Detached
  • Avoidance
  • Hyperarousal/Anxiety
  • Looking out for danger
  • Alcohol/Substance use
  • Flashbacks

Sex and Relationships

Are you struggling with intimacy or relationship challenges? I specialise in sex, identity and relationship therapy, offering a non-judgmental environment to explore and enhance your connections, fostering healthier and more fulfilling relationships. I run a sex-positive practice and can help with issues such as;

  • Erection Problems
  • Premature/Early Ejaculation
  • Delayed Ejaculation
  • Low Desire
  • Pain & Penetration Problems
  • Vaginismus
  • Anxiety around sex & intimacy
  • Sexuality and orientation
  • Communication differences
  • Opening/Ending relationships
  • Difficulty with orgasms
  • Ethical non-monogamy
  • Polyamory

For support with any of the issues above, or anything else you may be struggling with, contact Sidcup and South East Counselling today.

Hello, I'm Jo!

I’m a qualified Integrative Counsellor, Psychologist, EMDR therapist, and trainee Clinical Sexologist (Sex and Relationship therapist) with over 17 years of experience. I’m based in Sidcup, UK, where I see people face-to-face and work online with people worldwide (Australia, Europe, Asia, UAE, The Middle East, and Scandinavia).

I work with adults (individuals, couples, and Multi-partners) of all ages. I am a diversity-inclusive therapist, which means I work with clients regardless of gender, sexuality, ethnicity, or disability.

I specialise in sexual function problems, pain, low desire, erection and arousal issues, sexuality, anxiety, depression, trauma, addictions, grief/loss, low self, and confidence.

I am UKRC registered, work confidentially, and adhere to the code of ethics and framework for good practice as set by;

BACP (British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy), NCPS (National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society).

COSRT (College of Sexual and Relationship Therapists UK)

Memberships:

British Psychological Society

EMDR Association UK.


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The secret to change is to focus all of your energy not on fighting the old, but on building the new.

- Socrates

Get in Touch

I have a range of daytime, evening, and weekend appointments available. To arrange an appointment, please email me using the form below to negotiate a mutually agreeable time.

I may be with a client when you call, so please leave me a message, and I will return your call as soon as possible. I aim to reply within 48 hours unless it’s the weekend.


Please note this is not an emergency number. Should you require immediate help, please call Samaritans at 116123, NHS Direct at 111, or visit your local Accident and Emergency.

My location

Sidcup and South East London Counselling Service is a private counselling and therapy practice based in Sidcup. It is within easy reach of Bexley, Greenwich, Bromley, Dartford, New Eltham, Welling, Bexleyheath, Plumstead and Eltham in South East London and Kent. Located on the B13, 286 and 51 bus route and with easy access to the A2 and A20.

The nearest train stations are New Eltham and Sidcup.

Fees & availability

Individual sessions are £75

Couples/ Multi-partnered (Max 2 people) £110

I have a current offer of 6 couple sessions or £90 per session

Limited availability.

I have a sliding scale of fees and offer reduced rates(with limited availability) for people in exceptional circumstances, but it depends on a daytime appointment. If you are unsure if this applies to you or would like to discuss it, please do not hesitate to contact me.

**I currently do not have any low-fee sessions available for individual therapy**

You may not know it, but you’ve already taken the first step...

It can be scary and confusing making the decision to contact a counsellor or therapist, but in my experience people will struggle with a mental health issue, a personal crisis or problems with a relationship for much longer than is healthy. Sometimes a friend has proved a source of comfort, but this help can only go so far. Realising that resolving a problem requires something more means you have actually already taken the first step towards improving your life.


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