Karen Hubbard
Profile
Many people want a safe and confidential space to speak about a problem causing difficulties or distress in their lives. Often we can't speak to those who are involved in our problem or those closest to us and we need someone outside of our lives, someone separate and unbiased to listen to us and help us make sense of things, who will not make judgements about us or our situation.
The aim of counselling and psychotherapy can be different for each individual. Here are some areas in which counselling and psychotherapy may help; relationship difficulties; family problems; stress/anxiety; depression; loss and bereavement; low self esteem; traumas of childhood and abuse.
Some people come to counselling and psychotherapy on a short term basis, others come for much longer. What is important is that you choose a counsellor who feels right for you and who you feel comfortable with.
If you decide to get in touch, you will be offered an initial consultation, so that we can meet each other and get an idea of what you wish to explore in therapy and whether therapy can help.
Training, Qualifications & Experience
I am a qualified counsellor trained to post graduate diploma level in Integrative counselling and psychotherapy and am continuing with personal development working towards completing my Masters in Integrative Psychotherapy in spring 2012.
My training has been for the past four years within Sherwood Psychotherapy Training Institute, (SPTI) a UKCP affiliated institute. As a member of the SPTI, I adhere to their ethical code of practice as well as the UKCP. Prior to this, I completed a Bsc (Hons) degree in Psychology.
I have been working as a counsellor within the NHS for the past four years working with a wide range of issues, some of which include adjusting to living with chronic illness, loss and bereavement, anxiety/stress and depression and addictions.
Areas of counselling I deal with
- Abuse
- Addiction(s)
- Anger Management
- Anxiety
- Bereavement
- Bullying
- Cancer
- Depression
- Disabilities
- Domestic Violence
- Eating Disorders
- Emotional Abuse
- Generalised Anxiety
- Low Self-Confidence
- Low Self-Esteem
- Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
- Panic Disorder
- Phobias
- Physical Abuse
- Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
- Relationship Issues
- Self Harm
- Sexual Abuse
- Spirituality
- Stress
- Trauma
- Work Related Issues
Therapies Offered
- Humanistic Therapies - Person-Centred Counselling
- Other Therapies - Integrative
- Gestalt Therapy
- Transactional Analysis
Fees
Initial consultation £20, thereafter £30 per 50mins.
Fee for students and people with no income is £25.
Further Information
My private practice is based at two locations, West Bridgford and The Park, Nottingham. Both are easily accessed by car or bus and free parking is available outside both practices. Therapy sessions are available on a Thursday, including evenings in West Bridgford and Mondays and Wednesdays, including evenings in The Park.