Katy Humphreys (Opening Doors Counselling Service) MBACP

Opening Doors Counselling Service Woodfield Drive Boothstown Worsley Manchester M28 1NE View map	Trafalgar House High Lane Chorlton Manchester Greater Manchester M21 9HT View map
07971588490 www.openingdoorscounselling.co.uk Click here to Email me

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Person Centred counsellor /CBT Therapist -MBACP.
Welcome to my profile, I am a professional,friendly Counsellor working with Children and adults of all ages in private practice . I specilaise in Anxiety,Berevement, loss, Stress, Depression and Relationship Difficulties. 

About me
I work from a person centred base which is based on Carl Rogers's theory that everyone has the answers they need somewhere within themselves. Person Centred counselling is not about telling you what to do but helps you to explore your own thoughts ,feelings and behaviours to make the changes you want to make .

If a more directive approach is needed I can incorporate Cognitive Behaviour interventions and other techniques during the sessions depending on the needs, personality and aims of the client I am working with.

Cognitive Behaviour Therapy is particularly useful for treating things such as Anxiety Disorders,Anger Management or Phobias.Whatever the problem when used in the right way CBT is effective at getting to the root of the problem and making fast changes in your life .

Can counselling help me ?
It can be difficult to know if counselling can help you, especially if you have not been before. Even picking up the phone to make an appointment can be difficult.

Coming for Counselling does not mean that there is anything wrong with you, many people find it helpful at some point in their life .

Below is a list which may help you decide if you can benefit from counselling. We can also discuss this further in our first meeting if you wish to .

Counselling may help you if you

*Have unresolved issues from the past
*Are feeling the loss of someone close
*Feel Sad,Anxious or Depressed  
*Feel the need to always please others 
*Have recently had change in circumstance
*Feeling something isn't quite right but your unsure what /why
*Feel your anger is affecting your relationships/work 

There are many other reason why people come to Counselling and although talking to family and friends can often help it is not the same as going for therapy where the time and space is dedicated purely for you. 

Why choose me ?
I understand that finding the right therapist is really important and you need to feel at ease to build up a trusting relationship . I work in a non judgemental way and offer a safe, warm ,comfortable place where we can work together.

I am often told that I have a 'knack' of making people feel comfortable which I'm sure you will find too . I will work with you as an equal to make sure that you get the most from your therapy session.

I understand how difficult approaching a counsellor can be and if i am unable to speak to you when you ring, I will return your call or email within 24 hours of you contacting me .

How long will I need to come for therapy ? 
The number of sessions that people come to counselling varies from person to person .You can expect to start feeling differently from the first session and many clients find that 5 - 6 sessions is enough while others may want to come a lot longer.

If you would like to chat about counselling before making an appointment please feel free to contact me by email or telephone.

Training, Qualifications & Experience

-level 4 Diploma in Person Centred Counselling (ABC accredited )

-Certificate in Counselling Concepts (ABC accredited)

-Introduction to Counselling Skills ( ABC accredited)

-level 6 certificate in Bereavment and loss

-NVQ 3 Children and Young people

-Advanced Diploma in Childhood Studies

-Emotional Freedom Technique

-PTLLS teaching qualification

Further short courses

-Protection of Vulnerable Adults

-Disability Awareness

-Autism TEACCH programme

-Domestic Abuse

-Counselling Stress ,Anxiety and Depression

-Working with childrens loss and Grief

-Multiple Sclerosis Training  

-Child Protection

-Understanding Dementia

- Mindfulness in Counselling

Areas of counselling I deal with

• Abuse
• ADHD
• Affairs and Betrayals
• Anger Management
• Anxiety
• Asperger's Syndrome
• Bereavement
• Bullying
• Cancer
• Career Counselling
• Child Related Issues
• Chronic Fatigue Syndrome/ME
• Dementia
• Depression
• Disabilities
• Domestic Violence
• Family Issues
• Generalised Anxiety
• Learning Difficulties
• Low Self-Confidence
• Low Self-Esteem
• Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
• Obsessive-Compulsive Personality Disorder
• Panic Disorder
• Personality Disorders
• Phobias
• Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
• Pregnancy and Childbirth
• Relationship Issues
• Self Harm
• Separation and Divorce
• Stress
• Tourettes Syndrome
• Trauma
• Work Related Issues

Other areas of counselling I deal with

Disability issues ,Carers,Divorce and Separation.

Therapies Offered

• Cognitive and Behavioural Therapies
  - Behavioural Therapy
  - Cognitive Therapy
  - Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)

• Humanistic Therapies
  - Person-Centred Counselling
  - Transactional Analysis

Fees

Counselling sessions and CBT -Individuals i offer a sliding scale between £35 -£50 per 50 minute session.  

The initial session is for 75 minutes and is the same costs. This will give us the opportunity to discuss what has brought you to counselling and to if decide if you want to work together .

Subsidised rate -avaiable for students and people on benefits 

EAP programmes and organisations -£45 per 50 minute session.

I am able to offer two session per week at a reduced rate for people on benefits,low income and students.

Home counselling

Hourly rates are the same as above but an additional fee for mileage may apply depending on the area you live .Please feel free to ask about this.

For the counselling process to be effective weekly sessions need to take place .

Further Information

Locations

Appointments are available week days ,evenings and Saturdays
I am based in my own Private Practice from Boothstown and also hold sessions from Dam house in Astley on a saturday and Chorlton on a Monday afternoon and Friday evening .

How long will it take to get an appontment ?
I try to be a flexible as possible with the days and times that I can offer counselling and aim to see client the same week that you get in touch .

• Online, email or telephone counselling available

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