About us

The Grove Counselling Practice is based in the centre of Tunbridge Wells and is made up of three trained counsellors.

Elizabeth Yonge

Trish Brown

Annika Schmoekel 

Experienced in general counselling, including anxiety, bereavement, depression, relationships, self-esteem, abuse, stress and work related issues. 

She has worked with young children in a school-based setting and also with families.  She also has experience in bereavement, having worked at the Hospice in the Weald for two years prior to setting up Grove Counselling.

She offers face-to-face short term and long term counselling and believes that each person is the expert on themselves.  Elizabeth is passionate about her work and believes that the counselling process enables people to make sense of their past and equips them with the skills and knowledge to move forward in their lives.  It can be like putting pieces of a jigsaw puzzle together and seeing the full picture.

Has experience in bereavement counselling, including working with children, and issues relating to loss, self-esteem, ill health and relationships.

She has worked in a school setting and also works at the Hospice in the Weald, and has experience of counselling patients and their families.

Trish offers one to one, short and long term work, and believes that each individual has the potential to be the best they can be. She integrates creativity into her work and is committed to providing a space for individuals to be and to grow. 

Has experience in general counselling, including working with depression, anxiety, loss, health related problems and issues related to relationships, self-esteem and confidence.

She has worked as a Counsellor in the NHS and has wide ranging experience working with people seeking support for alcohol and drug related issues for a charitable organisation based in East Sussex.

Annika works on a one to one basis, offering short and long term Counselling. Her philosophy is that every human being has the tendency to grow in a positive direction given the right circumstances. Annika is dedicated to working ethically and providing a safe space to explore making choices and changes.

Additional Languages: German