Cathy Burton

I am a qualified counsellor in Westbury and I work with individuals aged 18+ and couples. 

What I Offer:

I can provide you with a safe and confidential space to talk through the things that trouble you. You may never have spoken to anyone before about how you feel. For a variety of reasons, you might feel it is not possible to talk through your difficulties with those closest to you. Just having me there to listen to you, to appreciate and understand what your world is like, and to not make any demands or judgements of you can have great value and benefit for you.

I will not make you divulge things you are not ready to explore. My overall aim is to help you experience a more satisfying life in whatever ways you decide.

Together we can explore your feelings about your current circumstances, but also look at some of your past life experiences. This will enable you to make some sense of how past events might influence how you view the present. Having this understanding will give you insight to make changes and help you develop different values and beliefs for the future.

The therapeutic relationship we build between us is a unique one where I am able to remain objective, be open to you and whatever difficulties you bring, and accept you for who you are. This may be something you have not experienced before.

How I Work:

I can offer you an online or telephone appointment - sessions being for 50 minutes and we will meet usually once a week.

I offer an initial session which has no charge where you can ask any questions and have the opportunity to experience how we might work together. There is no upfront commitment to attend beyond the initial session and we review together on an ongoing basis how many sessions might be necessary.

About Me:

Prior to working as a counsellor, I worked with a variety of people who had experienced emotional difficulties. I was drawn to counselling as a career because it helped me through a difficult time in my own life.  In addition to my private practice work, I have provide counselling at HELP Counselling in Trowbridge and have previously provided counselling at a local Women’s Refuge.

In all of my past and present roles, I have seen people gaining a better sense of themselves and their circumstances. Most just needed someone to acknowledge them, to notice them, to give them some time, to listen to their concerns, and to just be with them in what were sometimes their darkest moments. I found it incredibly rewarding being a part of their journey. I truly believe people can make changes and live more positive lives – I know this because I’ve seen it.

Those dealing with pet bereavement.

Initial free consultation session.

Individual counselling - £45 per session.
Couples counselling-  £60 per session.