Catherine Relf MBACP (Senior Accredited) UKRCP

Catherine Relf
Totnes
DEVON
TQ9
Additional Address
Exeter
DEVON
EX4
Catherine Relf
tel: 01626 864699 / 07747 673395
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Profile

As a MBACP Senior Accredited Counsellor/Psychotherapist and UKRCP regd. I have 18 years post-qualifying experience working with adults from all walks of life and with a variety of issues and dilemmas.

I have over this time gained the greatest respect for the individuals capacity and potential for self-determination and creativity to deal with life problems.

My way of working is primarily psychodynamic, underpinned by an integrative approach as I also draw on various models, trainings and experience depending upon the needs and the present situation for a client. I have worked over some time within a wpf* Network agency, also working as an Intake Assessor. During this time I was part of a successful initiative to set up and part manage a time-limited project.

I have a private practice offering short and longer term work in Totnes and Exeter.

I have also worked for a long period for a University and a FE college as a staff counsellor, in primary care as a locum GP practice counsellor, within social services as a counsellor to carers and I also undertake commercial work for several EAP (Employee Assisted Placements) programmes.

*wpf counselling and psychotherapy has been established for nearly 40yrs;the wpf Network are a group of counselling centres working nationally to high standards and codes of ethics whilst aiming to provide high quality, professional and affordable counselling.

Training, Qualifications & Experience

Certificate of Senior Accreditation BACP
Certificate Intro CBT skills
Psychoanalytic studies; Theory, Personality development and Infant Observation
Inst.of Leadership and Management Intro.Certificate in First Line Management
Diploma Psychodynamic Counselling Practice
Certificate Psychopathology; Assessments, Clinical concepts and Groupwork
Diploma Psychodynamic Counselling
wpf Cerificate Psychodynamic Counselling

Various courses in counselling related subjects over the last 20yrs and other trainings including solution focused and other specific Time-Limited models, I am committed to ongoing CPD (Continued Personal Development).

My previous professional career was in commercial industry and I have also worked in education.

Areas of counselling I deal with

  • Abuse
  • Addiction(s)
  • Anger Management
  • Anxiety
  • Bereavement
  • Bullying
  • Child Related Issues
  • Depression
  • Eating Disorders
  • Low Self-Confidence
  • Low Self-Esteem
  • Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
  • Personality Disorders
  • Phobias
  • Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Postnatal Depression
  • Relationship Issues
  • Stress
  • Termination/Abortion/Miscarriage
  • Trauma
  • Work Related Issues
  • Fees

    Usual fees:£35 - £40
    time-limited:£45 and £55
    Deciding which might be most helpful or suitable will usually be part of the discussion in the initial consultation.*

    I endeavour to offer concessionary rates negotiable according to means when possible.

    *The initial consultation is an opportunity to meet face to face, experience what it feels like to engage and explore your present situation (maybe for the first time with another) and whether therapy seems right for you at this time. There is a flat rate fee, generally £5 more than a standard session, for this meeting which is usually for up to an hour and a half.

    Further Information

    I have a CRB disclosure form.

    Member Organisation(s)

    BACP, UKRCP
    Registered / Accredited Counsellor or Psychotherapist

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