About Roya Royle | Counsellor in Kent
Roya Royle is a qualified counsellor based in Chatham, Kent, offering support for bereavement, anxiety, self-esteem, and relationship difficulties.
She works with adults in person and online, providing a calm, supportive space to talk openly and make sense of what you’re going through.
Bereavement & Grief Support
Roya has specialist experience in bereavement counselling, including working within an NHS hospice.
She supports clients experiencing:
- The death of a loved one
- Anticipatory grief
- Sudden or traumatic loss
- Ongoing or unresolved grief
Her approach recognises that grief is deeply personal and does not follow a set path.
Anxiety & Self-Esteem
Roya also works extensively with anxiety and self-esteem, supporting clients who may:
- Feel stuck in patterns of overthinking
- Struggle with low confidence or self-doubt
- Experience constant worry or emotional overwhelm
- Find it difficult to trust themselves or their decisions
Sessions focus on understanding what’s driving these patterns, while building more stable self-trust and confidence over time.
Relationships & Life Challenges
Alongside this, Roya offers counselling for:
- Relationship difficulties and separation
- Family challenges
- Workplace stress and life transitions
Clients are welcome to bring whatever feels most important—there’s no need to fit into one category.
Talking Art Studio – Chatham, Kent
Sessions take place in a private studio within a local arts centre in Chatham.
Roya offers Talking Art Studio, where counselling can be combined with optional creative work. This can be particularly helpful when thoughts or feelings are difficult to put into words.
No artistic experience is needed.
Qualifications & Professional Background
- MBACP – Registered Member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy
- Level 4 Diploma in Person-Centred Counselling
- BA (Hons) Fine Art
Roya works within the BACP ethical framework and has experience across hospice, education, and community settings.
She is also a BACP media representative, with work featured in Metro, HuffPost, Evening Standard, Yahoo News, Stylist, and Therapy Today.
Counselling in Kent & Online
Roya Royle offers counselling in Chatham, Kent (ME4), as well as online and phone sessions.
If you are searching for:
- a counsellor in Kent
- bereavement counselling near you
- support for anxiety or self-esteem
you can arrange a free 20-minute consultation to see if this feels like the right fit.
Get in Touch
Whether you are dealing with grief, anxiety, relationship challenges, or feeling overwhelmed, you don’t have to manage it alone.