An integrative therapist combines various theories to create a bespoke experience for each client’s unique needs, preferences and circumstances.
How Does Integrative Therapy Work?
Integrative therapy is based on a flexible, client-centered approach that adapts to needs. Key aspects include:
1. Tailored Approach Therapists customize their methods to align with each client’s specific requirements and goals.
2. Active Participation Clients are encouraged to actively participate in their therapeutic journey, fostering collaboration and empowerment.
3. Holistic Perspective Integrative therapy views the client as a whole person, considering their physical, emotional, spiritual and mental well-being.
4. Various Theories A variety of therapeutic methods are utilized, including:
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Focuses on identifying and changing negative thought patterns.
Psychodynamic Therapy: Explores how past experiences influence present behaviors.
Humanistic Therapy: Emphasizes personal growth and self-acceptance including:
• unconditional positive regard (UPR) – accepting and valuing you • congruence - being honest and transparent in how they experience you and your world • empathic understanding – seeing your viewpoint as if they were you
Transactional Analysis: Examines interpersonal relationships and communication.
What Do Integrative Therapists Consider?
Integrative therapists assess a range of factors to provide personalized care, such as:
Mental health and emotional well-being.
Personality traits and coping mechanisms.
Spiritual beliefs and values.
Motivation levels and readiness for change.
Physical health, age, and life stage.
Social, cultural, and political influences.
1:1 counselling services usually takes place in my therapy room in Ashford, but you’re welcome to talk to me on the phone, or over live video if you prefer.
About Me
I offer a supportive and comfortable environment in Ashford, Kent and charge £50 per session before 5.30pm. After 5.30pm £60.
Whether you’re seeking counselling or psychotherapy, my approach is compassionate, professional, and highly personalized.
Qualifications: Level 5 Diploma in the Theory and Practice of Counselling. Professional Counselling Diplomas (Levels 3, 4 & 5)
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I can’t recommend Harriet highly enough. She provides a safe, supportive, and non-judgmental space where I always feel heard and understood. Harriet's kindness, professionalism, and guidance has made a real difference to my wellbeing. I’m so grateful for her support and would highly recommend to anyone looking for a compassionate counsellor.
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We cannot recommend Hattie highly enough. Over the past year, she has provided incredible support for our daughter and has made a truly remarkable difference in her life.
Hattie's approach is completely different from more traditional methods, and for our daughter, it has worked wonderfully. From the very beginning, Hattie created a safe, engaging environment where our daughter felt understood, supported, and empowered.
The transformation we have seen has been amazing. Our daughter has regained her confidence, found her voice again, and most importantly, has that spark back in her eyes. She is happier, more resilient, and much more confident in herself than she was a year ago.
We are so grateful for Hattie's expertise, compassion, and dedication. The positive impact she has had on our daughter and our family has been invaluable, and we would wholeheartedly recommend her to anyone looking for support
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Candice
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Hattie, has been amazing! She really helped me feel safe and comfortable. I’d been struggling for a long time with a family member dealing with an eating disorder and I finally got the courage to seek help. Having that space has really been a huge help for me. I would recommend Hattie to anyone who’s looking for a counsellor.
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Drew
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Exceptional lady!! I went to Harriet a few months back now as I was pulling my hair out dealing with stress and anxiety mixed in with a whole lot of other problems and have stuck with her weekly ever since. She has been amazing in not only helping me understand the hows and whys behind the anxiety but has given me the tools to deal with it myself and how to live with it and take control back myself. Couldn’t be more grateful to her. Shes easy to talk to, friendly, warm and welcoming and very very good at what she does. Highly recommend her!! If you’re losing the plot Harriet’s ya gal 👌🏻
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Matt Thompson
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Amazing!! Simply amazing!! Went above and beyond, so easy to talk to and we worked through so much! Thank you!!
I’d recommend Hattie to anyone in a heartbeat!!
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Douglas Bignell
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I knew I had to talk to someone about what I thought i should be,after having had prostate cancer and the after effects of surgery, I was fortunate enough to find hattie farmer,
Hattie guided me to find alot of the answers I had been looking for with kindness and understanding and above all professionalism, I was certainly blessed to make the acquaintance of
Hattie
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MsAbster
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Hattie has been working wonders with my teenage boy. He was initially reluctant but I knew he needed someone to talk to outside our family and friends network this year and honestly, its proving to be the best decision ever. I initially signed him up for a period of time and after that let him make his own decision as to whether he wanted to continue. I was presently surprised and pleased that he choose to continue attending and I put that down to Hattie's ability to make him feel comfortable, build a trustworthy relationship and let him say what he needs to. Would highly recommend.
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Daniel Corps
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I was recommended to Hattie from a friend. It’s something I’ve always been a little sceptical about and being a man in my 30’s don’t really enjoy or find it comfortable talking about sensitive issues.
Hattie made me feel welcome and as comfortable as I’m going to get in a scenario like this. She worked out why I was feeling certain ways, let me know these feelings are ok and gave me great things to try to implement in my life to make things better, which they did!
I think this process has helped calm all the bad feelings I was having and given me great ways to deal with life going forward!
You can also be yourself, you don’t have to hide anything or even watch how you speak (coming from someone that swears a lot 😂)
I couldn’t recommend Hattie highly enough. If you think you might need something like this, give it a try, she is lovely and very good at what she does!
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Jordan May
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What can I say, after many years of trying to find a counsellor that I connect with and failed I came across Hattie and straight away I knew I found the best one for me,
She is so understanding and so comforting , there is nothing she can’t do and has many ways to get the best out of you and adapts to understand you,
I cannot thank Hattie enough as she got me through the worst period of my life
Highly recommend
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If you’re considering starting talking therapy, my counselling services in Ashford , KENT provide a supportive and welcoming environment tailored to your needs.
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