Katy Askew Gillott MA, UKCP (Reg), MBACP
Profile
As a person-centred psychotherapist and counsellor, I offer a secure, welcoming and confidential space in which you can be understood and valued, and where you can begin to find your own way towards how you want to be. I will help you to reflect upon and explore your challenges whilst offering an independent, non-judgemental perspective.
I practice from Manchester city centre and rural New Mills. New Mills lies within easy access of Stockport, Manchester, Buxton and other Cheshire and North Derbyshire locations, is located on the A6 and is serviced by two major railway stations.
I work in a person-centred way with adults with a broad range of experiences including bereavement, relationship issues, anger management, depression, anxiety, addiction(s), eating disorders, abuse, low self-esteem, stress and low self-confidence. I support children using person-centred play therapy.
I have extensive experience supporting issues, challenges and life changes arising from the role of motherhood and in addition to one to one therapy, I lead small, time-limited therapy groups for mothers. I also have a particular interest in the experience of 'endings' which may occur due to bereavement, unemployment, the ending of relationships and general life transitions. I welcome supporting clients through these processes. In addition to private practice, I currently work as a counsellor in an inner city primary school using person-centred play therapy to support children between the ages of 5 and 11.
Training, Qualifications & Experience
I trained at The Sherwood Institute in Nottingham and hold a Masters research degree in Humanistic Person-Centred Psychotherapy with the University of Birmingham. I also hold a BA (Hons) in Philosophy. I have experience working with adults in a variety of settings and have focused experience working with adult carers and women experiencing distress and challenge. I have experience working with children between the ages of 5 and 11 using person-centred play therapy. Prior work roles have included student support and work with homeless and vulnerable adults. I am a UKCP registered psychotherapist and a member of the BACP and as such adhere to associated codes of ethics.
Qualifications and Training
- MA Humanistic Person-Centred Psychotherapy
- Diploma Person-Centred Psychotherapy
- Certificate Person-Centred Psychotherapy
- Play Therapy With Children (The Place 2 Be)
- BA (Hons) Philosophy
- UKCP Registered
- Full BACP Member
Areas of counselling I deal with
- Abortion
- Abuse
- Addiction(s)
- Alcohol Dependence
- Anger Management
- Anorexia Nervosa
- Anxiety
- Bereavement
- Binge Eating Disorder
- Bipolar Disorder/Manic Depression
- Bulimia Nervosa
- Bullying
- Cancer
- Child Related Issues
- Chronic Fatigue Syndrome/ME
- Depression
- Disabilities
- Domestic Violence
- Drug Abuse
- Eating Disorders
- Emotional Abuse
- Gambling
- Generalised Anxiety
- Infertility
- Low Self-Confidence
- Low Self-Esteem
- Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
- Panic Disorder
- Personality Disorders
- Phobias
- Physical Abuse
- Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
- Postnatal Depression
- Relationship Issues
- Seasonal Affective Disorder
- Self Harm
- Sexual Abuse
- Sexuality
- Smoking
- Spirituality
- Stress
- Trauma
- Work Related Issues
Therapies Offered
- Humanistic Therapies - Person-Centred Counselling
Fees
For each 50-minute meeting I will charge £45.00, payable one session in advance. Concessions may be negotiated depending on your circumstances
Therapy groups for mothers: £15 for each 90-minute meeting.
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