Kim Davenport-Read, BA (Hons), PG Dip Couns, MBACP

10 Marlborough Lane Bath BA1 2NQ View map
07940408375 / 07940408375 Click here to Email me

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I offer long term or short term one-to-one counselling tailored to your individuality. I offer a safe place where you can express your real emotions, which may be hard to share with family and friends. I will work with you to support you and to find meaning in your experiences and help you find and connect with your inner resources to help you cope with your life. Our time together is confidential and non-judgemental and I promote a sense of self worth and value positively you, your emotions and your experiences.

Together we will explore coping strategies and find your inner strength to help you grow and make the changes you want to make and the right way forward for you.

I worked for many years for the Samaritans, helping people in crisis and have been trained at SWEDA to help people with eating disorders.

I have experience in Anxiety and Stress, Anger Management;Work related issues; Depression; Cancer and Chronic Illness; Dememtia; Eating Disorders; Relationship issues and difficulties; Abuse; Low Self-Esteem.  

Training, Qualifications & Experience

I am a qualified counsellor and hold a post Graduate Diploma in Integrative Humanistic Counselling from the University of Bristol. I am currently studying for my Masters Degree in Integrative Counselling. I have been trained in a number of different therapy approaches such as Person Centred, Gestalt and Existential and we can together decide on the right one to suit your needs.

My training is in ‘humanistic’ therapy which values and accepts the person for who they are and acknowledges personal growth and change as possible and necessary.  My work is person-centred which means you and your experience is at the centre of the work.

I am also trained in MCBT (Mindfulness based Cognitive Behavioural Therapy) which is a combination of ancient forms of meditation from the far east and modern understandings from clinically effective CBT. This approach can help to free us from  negative, difficult and unwanted thoughts, feelings and behaviours and to break the downward spiral of mood.

I also work creatively using art, clay and stones.

Areas of counselling I deal with

• Abuse
• Affairs and Betrayals
• Anger Management
• Anorexia Nervosa
• Anxiety
• Binge Eating Disorder
• Bulimia Nervosa
• Cancer
• Dementia
• Depression
• Eating Disorders
• Emotional Abuse
• Family Issues
• Generalised Anxiety
• Low Self-Confidence
• Low Self-Esteem
• Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
• Panic Disorder
• Phobias
• Physical Abuse
• Pre-nuptial Counselling
• Relationship Issues
• Self Harm
• Separation and Divorce
• Sexual Abuse
• Stress
• Work Related Issues

Other areas of counselling I deal with

I have also helped people with chronic illness and injury and have extensive experience of people in crisis. I have also worked with many older, retired people. 

Therapies Offered

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

• Humanistic Therapies
  - Person-Centred Counselling
  - Gestalt Therapy
  - Existential Therapy

• Other Therapies
  - Integrative
  - Art Therapy/Art Psychotherapy

Fees

I offer an initial session free of charge. Thereafter I charge £35 per session but do offer concessions for those who are in financial difficulty or retired or studying.

Further Information

My private practice is in Bath but I also hold clinics in Bristol. I am willing to travel to your home or hospital setting if appropriate. I also offer counselling over the telephone or by email or skype. I am flexible about how often we meet and to suit your availability I have weekend and evening appointments available.

• Online, email or telephone counselling available

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