Kate Hardy
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About me
Hello, my name is Kate Hardy and I am an EMDR Therapist and UKCP Registered Psychotherapist as well as a qualified clinical supervisor and trainer.
I offer online EMDR to individuals all over the UK. I also work face to face in a beautiful, peaceful setting in west Wales on the edge of the Cambrian mountains, mainly with couples and groups. I have 20 years and around 10,000 hours clinical experience.
Nowadays, I specialise in EMDR, relationships (working with couples), and health and caring issues. I also run online and face to face personal development groups, which can be an alternative to one to one therapy. I also accept individual referrals via the DPJ trust (for the farming community) and the IWS service funded by the Welsh Government for people returning to work. Rwy'n dysgu Cymraeg ond nid wyf yn rhugl eto felly rwy'n gweithio yn Saesneg.
Perhaps you have experienced trauma in the past that you now feel ready to deal with. You might be looking for positive changes in health, caring, setting boundaries, family problems or relationships. You might be experiencing anxiety, intrusive thoughts, panic, or feeling sadness or low mood right now. My practice is all about you and what you need from your therapy.
EMDR
Sessions are 90 minutes and can be online or face to face. We will begin with a full assessment, timeline of the traumas you have experienced and installation of resources including a 'calm space' within yourself which you can access whenever you need to. We will then process the traumas in turn, using a safe effective research based method of bilateral stimulation. Although you will finish whenever you want to, therapy is normally completed in ten sessions or less.
Couples Therapy
We will start with some simple strategies to bring things back to a place where they feel more manageable, From there, if you want to, we can look more deeply at what has led you to this point in your relationship, and also the places where you would like to go next on your journey.
My approach as a psychotherapist is gentle, supportive and respectful, based on the established, internationally accredited approach of Transactional Analysis, or TA.
I approach every relationship as one which has potential for increased warmth and conection. I am fully trained as a TA Couples and Relationship therapist as well as an Imago Relationships therapist. I draw on Systemic, Transactional Analysis, Relate and Gottman models. I can help you to make choices about the future, and to build intimacy, warmth and loving communication in your relationship.
Over the years I have helped couples with recovery from affairs, family conflicts, communication problems and parenting stresses.
TA Therapy Groups are all online at the moment and run year round. There are two groups presently, one on a Monday afternoon 2-4pm and one on a Tuesday evening, 6.30-8.30 pm (UK time).
EMDR can help you with specific traumatic memories that may be troubling you. It can also be a longer journey of self discovery leading to lasting change. You might find it helpful if you would like to: talk through difficult experiences you have had or are having; develop skills and self confidence; adjust to changed circumstances; think through tough decisions; understand yourself better; deal with problem thoughts, behaviour or reltionships; or face painful memories from the past.
As a cancer survivor, I am grateful for every day and believe passionately that life is for living and enjoying NOW, not yesterday or tomorrow.
I trained in EMDR with Alexandra Richman, an interntionally recognised trainer who trained with Francine Shapirio, the founder of EMDR. I also hold qualifications in Transactional Analysis (psychotherapy) and MSc in Psychotherapy, from the Berne Insititute validated by the University of Middlesex, and in Couples Counselling from the Link Centre. I have completed training in Imago Relationship Therapy, and hold a BA (hons) degree in Counselling and Theology (Integrative) from the University of Middlesex (2006), UKCP registration as a psychotherapist, BACP Accreditation, and a Diploma in Clinical Supervision from the Sherwood Institute (2016).
If you are interested in EMDR, couples or individual therapy or joining a group, call me on 07979 654124 or email kate.hardy5@gmail.com to book an online or face to face appointment with me today.
Training, qualifications & experience
PTSTA (P), International Board of Certification in Transactional Analysis
UKCP Registered Psychotherapist
EMDR, Alexandra Richman Training (recognised by EMDRIA)
MSc Psychotherapy, University of Middlesex
Certified Transactional Analyst (Psychotherapy), Berne Institite, ITAA
Diploma in Clinical Supervision, Sherwood Psychotherapy Traning Institute
Certificate in Working with Couples, Mark Widdowson, Link Centre
Certificate in TA Family Therapy
Imago Couples Therapy Training
Certificate in Working with Gender Identity, Link Centre
Attachment Narrative Therapy for Couples, Bowlby Centre
BACP Registered Independent Counsellor 2009
BACP Accredited Counsellor/ Psychotherapist 2009
BA (hons) Counselling & Theology University of Middlesex (first class) 2006
MA Health Studies University of Leeds 1986
BA (hons) Sociology University of Essex 1984
Fellow of the Higher Education Academy 2012
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Fees
EMDR £90 for 90 minutes
Individual psychotherapy £70 per hour If you need a concession, talk about this with me.
Counselling & Psychotherapy Students Concessions may be available, discuss your needs with me.
Couples and Relationship Psychotherapy £80 per hour or £100 for 90 minutes, £90 per hour at weekends
Group Therapy £25 per 2 hour session (maximum group size 6)
Clinical Supervision £60 per hour, £50 TA students
Group Clinical Supervision £50 for 3 hours (group of three)
I do have reduced rate spaces. Talk to me about your circumstances if you need a lower rate space.
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I have slots from 9am to 7.30pm Mondays - Wednesdays. Weekend slots are available for couples and relationship groups.
