CBT and Counselling Folkestone
Shauna Flynn — Integrative Counsellor
Location: CBT & Counselling Folkestone | BACP Registered | Level 4 Diploma in Professional Counselling
Quick Summary: Here’s a short introduction to Shauna and how she can help — you can read more about her below.
Shauna is a warm and approachable therapist offering CBT and Counselling for adults. She helps with challenges such as anxiety, depression, bereavement, trauma, relationship difficulties, substance misuse, gender dysphoria, body dysmorphia, and eating disorders. Shauna works integratively, drawing on Person-Centred, Psychodynamic, Transactional Analysis, Attachment Theory, and CBT approaches to suit your needs. With a Level 4 Diploma in Professional Counselling and a background in social care, disability support, and midwifery, Shauna provides a safe and supportive space where you can explore your feelings, gain clarity, and make lasting positive changes.
More From Shauna
Hello, I’m Shauna, a fully qualified Integrative Therapist based at CBT and Counselling Kent’s Folkestone practice. I hold a Level 4 Diploma in Professional Counselling accredited by the National Counselling Society (NCS) and I am a registered member of the BACP.
As an integrative therapist, I tailor counselling to suit you. Depending on your needs, I may draw from Person-Centred Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Transactional Analysis, Attachment Theory, or Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT). CBT is particularly helpful if you feel stuck, as it helps break down problems, recognise unhelpful patterns, and build new ways of thinking and coping. I blend these approaches in a way that feels natural and comfortable for you.
Starting therapy can feel like a big step, but you won’t be doing it alone. I offer a warm, confidential, and non-judgemental space where you will be supported and heard. My aim is to help you work towards positive change, at your own pace, with guidance every step of the way.
In our first session, we will gently explore what’s troubling you and what you might like to change. If you’re not sure yet, that’s absolutely okay — many clients feel the same. We’ll work together to find clarity and direction.
Background and Experience
Before becoming a therapist, I worked for many years in social care, residential homes, and independent living services, supporting adults with physical and learning disabilities. I also hold a degree in Midwifery and gained valuable experience in hospital settings, which strengthened my communication skills and my ability to create a trusting therapeutic relationship.
I have experience supporting clients with a wide range of challenges, including:
- Anxiety and depression
- Bereavement and loss
- Childhood and adult trauma
- Relationship and family issues
- Substance misuse
- Gender dysphoria and body dysmorphia
- Neurodevelopmental conditions
- Eating disorders
Whatever you are going through, I will meet you with empathy and without judgement, working alongside you at your pace.
Qualifications
- Level 4 Diploma in Professional Counselling
- Level 3 Certificate in Counselling Skills
- Level 3 Certificate in Health and Social Care
- Level 3 Certificate in Child Counselling
- BACP Certificate of Proficiency
Ethical Standards
I am an accredited member of the National Counselling Society (NCS) and a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). I abide by their professional codes of ethics, take part in regular clinical supervision, and engage in ongoing professional development. I also hold full professional indemnity insurance.
If you wish to consider medication or are seeking a medical diagnosis or medical report. An an appointment with your GP or a Consultant Psychiatrist would be more appropriate.
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