Katie McMahon (MBACP)

Chester Cheshire CH1
07943 510824 www.counsellinginchester.org.uk Click here to Email me

Profile

I am a Counsellor/Therapist who offers safe, professional, friendly and confidential counselling for individual adults, young people, children (and together as a family) in the Chester area presenting with various issues including -
* Depression
* Anxiety
* Anger management
* Relationship difficulties
* Low Self Esteem/ Low Self Confidence
* Bereavement
* Abuse
* Parenting Techniques
... and much much (see below).

I work both with short-term therapy (typically between 6 - 12 sessions), and also more long-term for those who have more complex difficulties. This will be discussed during your intial session, but there is always flexability in the way we work together and can be reviewed at any time.

Training, Qualifications & Experience

BSc (hons) Degree in Psychology
Diploma in Psychology
Introduction to Counselling
Graduate Diploma in Person Centred Counselling
Diploma in Neuro Linguistic Programming (NLP)
Trained in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
Certificate in Solution Focussed Therapy
Trained in Drawing and Talking Therapy
Trained in the use of Psychometric Testing
Training attended with the LGTB team - Lesbian, Gay, Transexual and Bisexual
Certificate in Webster Stratton Parenting
Certificate in Surviving Teenagers Parenting
Attachment and Trauma Training
Level 1 and 2 training re: Adult Domestic Abuse


10 years plus experience working with adults, young people and children on an individual and/or families basis, including:-
6 years experience working within a private psychological setting, to provide assessments adn comprehensive psychological reports for the Courts
2 years voluntary experience working within a Charity setting (Mind) with clients presenting with complex issues
3 years experience working with children, young people and families within an NHS Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS)
2 year member of the Targetting Mental Health in Schools (TAMHS) Team

Safeguarding Children Training - updated every year.
Enhanced CRB (Criminal Records Bureau) checked
I am a Qualified member of the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) - MBACP
I am a Graduate member of the British Psychological Society (BPS) - MBPsS

Areas of counselling I deal with

• Abuse
• ADHD
• Affairs and Betrayals
• Anger Management
• Anorexia Nervosa
• Anxiety
• Asperger's Syndrome
• Bereavement
• Binge Eating Disorder
• Bipolar Disorder/Manic Depression
• Bulimia Nervosa
• Bullying
• Child Related Issues
• Debt Management
• Depression
• Domestic Violence
• Eating Disorders
• Emotional Abuse
• Generalised Anxiety
• Learning Difficulties
• Low Self-Confidence
• Low Self-Esteem
• Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
• Panic Disorder
• Phobias
• Physical Abuse
• Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
• Postnatal Depression
• Relationship Issues
• Seasonal Affective Disorder
• Self Harm
• Separation and Divorce
• Sexual Abuse
• Stress
• Trauma
• Work Related Issues

Therapies Offered

• Cognitive and Behavioural Therapies
  - Behavioural Therapy
  - Cognitive Therapy
  - Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)

• Humanistic Therapies
  - Person-Centred Counselling

• Other Therapies
  - Integrative
  - Family/Systemic Therapy

Fees

Fees range from £40.00 - £50.00 per 50 minute session for individuals and £50 for family sessions.  I operate a sliding scale for OAP's, Students and those who have financial difficulties

I do not charge for appointments that are cancelled, as long as 24 hour notice is given

Payment accepted by either cash, cheque, or direct via BACS or Paypal.

Further Information

I adhere to the BACP Code of Ethics

I can offer evening appointments

I can be flexible with appointments

Qualified member of the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) - MBACP

Graduate member of the British Pcyhological Society (BPS) - MBPsS

Consulting rooms are set in a quiet, safe and secure environment - easy access from motorways, and off road parking is available

Telephone Counselling is also available.

• Online, email or telephone counselling available

Member Organisation(s)