Counselling & Psychotherapy

Welcome to Vera Kong Counselling
​Do you find yourself feeling out of step with your life, unsure of how to move forward, make sense of your emotions, thoughts, physical sensations, or what’s happening on a broader scale?
Life’s challenges - whether they arise from chronic stress, anxiety, burn-out, major transitions, or past traumas - can leave us feeling unmoored. As a fully accredited counsellor and psychotherapist, I offer a compassionate and collaborative space where you can explore what’s holding you back and take steps toward meaningful change. 

That said, therapy can offer a foundational space where you are heard and seen. Often, what we dismiss as “smaller problems” can quietly build and affect us in profound ways. No concern is too small or insignificant - persistent undercurrents of anxiety or depression can gradually disconnect us from a sense of what’s possible in our lives and from our inherent capacity for balance and well-being.

In my experience, I tend to work well with people who are ready to address the root causes of their distress, be it patterns of worry, low mood, or feelings of inadequacy that may stem from past experiences. My approach combines relational therapy with an understanding of the interconnectedness of mind, body, and emotions. Together, we can explore what might be out of balance in your life and work toward building resilience, calm, and self-compassion.  

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Whether you're seeking relief from anxiety, support with depression, or insight into long-standing patterns that no longer serve you, my goal is to help you rediscover your inner resources and help you move forward with clarity, self-compassion, and confidence. 

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Why Consider Counselling?

Most of us may face uprooting life challenges at some point. Some of us may feel stuck, disconnected, anxious, isolated, misunderstood, or simply wish to explore difficult relationship patterns. In other situations, we may want to process trauma and past wounds to move forward with new ways of coping. In my view, counselling and psychotherapy can offer a supportive space to explore and bring about positive change. This can include the active and holistic processing of trauma, as well as the individual development of new ways of coping.

Modern therapy is no longer about being "assessed" by an expert - it’s a collaborative and relationship-driven process that can be a powerful part of self-care and also activate personal growth on a greater scale. 

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What I Can Offer 

• An Integrative Approach with the Body in Mind
  I offer a holistic, multidimensional approach to therapy that integrates mind, body, spirit, and emotions. Drawing from Sensorimotor Psychotherapy, psychodynamic models, and creative therapy tools such as sound and movement, I tailor each session to what empowers positive change for you. This approach allows us to jointly explore patterns that may no longer serve you and create a path toward greater alignment and well-being.
   

• Trauma-Informed Expertise
  As one of the few fully certified Sensorimotor Psychotherapists, I specialise in addressing developmental trauma, PTSD, and the impacts of adverse childhood experiences. My practice is grounded in a deep understanding of how past experiences can shape our present, whether through emotional distress, unhelpful patterns, or the body's responses to unresolved pain. By integrating somatic and relational methods, I help clients uncover new ways of coping, healing, and growing.
   

• A Safe, Supportive Space for Transformation
  Whether in-person or online, I aim to provide a calm and compassionate environment for self-reflection and change. My work is suited to individuals ready to engage in meaningful transformation and explore what may be out of balance in their lives. Together, we can examine your unique experiences, foster resilience, and uncover strengths such as openness, trust, or vulnerability as a foundation for lasting change.
   

• Extensive Experience with Complex Issues
  I have worked extensively with survivors of domestic and sexual abuse, people who experienced traumatic bereavement, or people suffering from chronic internalised shame and self-alienation. My background includes roles within the NHS, group therapy facilitation, and support for clients navigating profound loss, anxiety, depression or other mental health diagnoses. This experience gives me the insight and skills to handle even the most sensitive and complex cases.
   

• Multicultural Awareness
  I speak English and German fluently and have lived in different countries throughout my life. In my sessions I aim to create a space where cultural and linguistic diversity is respected and met with openness. My practice might therefore appeal to individuals with varied backgrounds who value a nuanced, empathetic approach to therapy.
   

Session Information

• Session Length: 50 minutes

• Location: Online (Zoom) or in-person in Wimbledon (SW19, London)

• Price: £70 per session (£35 for the initial consultation)

• Availability: Mondays - Thursdays