Lumina Holistic Counselling

Common Concerns

“Do I have to talk about everything right away?”

Not at all. There’s no pressure to share anything before you feel ready. We go at your pace. Sometimes just showing up is enough. We can sit quietly, explore what’s present in the moment, or use gentle, creative tools, like emotion cards or journaling prompts, which can feel less overwhelming than talking.

“What if I don’t know what to say?”

That’s completely okay. It’s very common, especially at the start. You don’t need to come with a plan or have the ‘right’ words. I’ll meet you where you are, and we’ll gently explore whatever arises together. It may well be helpful to start with a Reiki session first.

“I’m scared of being re-traumatised.”

Your safety is always my priority. I recognise that the coping strategies you've developed have helped you survive, and I will never ask you to speak about painful experiences before, or if you're ready. Forcing disclosure can be harmful, which is why my trauma-informed approach is rooted in trust, choice, and emotional safety.

We don’t need to revisit traumatic memories to heal. Sometimes, the most helpful work is in exploring how past experiences are affecting you now, emotionally, physically, or in relationships, and gently working with those impacts in a way that feels manageable.

To support this, I integrate stabilisation techniques such as grounding, breathwork, body awareness, and visual tools. These help you stay present and reduce overwhelm, creating a sense of safety and control throughout the process.

Locations

Lake House Kent Maidstone Road, Ashford Kent, TN261AR

Abbey Place Clinic, 5 The Chapel, 5 Abbey Place Faversham, ME137BG

Maidstone Community Support Centre  39-48 Marsham St, Maidstone ME14 1HH