Catherine Relf

Catherine Relf
Totnes, Exeter
DEVON
TQ9, EX4

tel: 07747 673395, 01626 864699
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Counsellor Profile

I am a MBACP Snr.Accredited Counsellor/Psychotherapist and UKRCP regd. I have 16 yrs 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 creativeness (in whatever form) to deal with the 'human condition' and life 'problems'.
My way of working is primarily psychodynamic, underpinned by an integrative approach as I also draw on various models, trainings and experience(s) depending upon the needs and/or 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 also work 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 which follow wpf values 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 (more info)

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

Personality Disorders

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

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.

Extra Information

I have a CRB disclosure form.

Member Organisation(s)

BACP, UKRC	- Last checked by Counselling Directory on: 30th June 2008