Calee Litteken
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About me
I am a mental health counsellor and counselling supervisor in the Warwickshire area in the United Kingdom, though I am originally from Texas in the United States.
My style in session is honest, warm and open. I aim to make our time and space together whatever you need, whether you need to scream, curse, cry, laugh or just be. My treatment approach is integrative (involving humanistic, person-centred, existential, and cognitive behavioural therapy), though largely person-centred. This means I don't presume to know your truths or what is best for you, but aim to explore your perspectives, your feelings and support you in finding your own answers for yourself. We focus on what is important to you, in a way that feels right for you. Therapy isn't comfortable or easy, but I'm willing to stick with you through the awkward, scary and painful moments. Let's do this together.
Training, qualifications & experience
I am an accredited counsellor through the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (MBACP, 377749).
I completed my counselling training at the University of North Texas in 2017, emphasizing interests in cognitive behavioural therapy, counselling adolescents and young adults and expressive arts therapy. As a queer therapist that understands identity and relationships can be integral to personal wellness, I am passionate about gender, sexuality and relationship diversity. I completed training at Southern Methodist University in LGBT affirmative therapy to better support clients of a diverse gender identity, sexuality or relationship orientation. Following my move to the UK in 2018, I completed a conversion psychology course at Coventry University, researching counselling self-efficacy with psychosis. Additionally, I have completed a postgraduate certificate of Person-Centred Experiential Counselling (PCE) at Nottingham University in 2022. I started supervising in 2024 and will be undergoing the Person-Centred Experiential Counselling Supervisor Training in February 2025 with Nottingham University.
Clients come to therapy for a variety of reasons. With my clients, I have worked with a range of issues not limited to anxiety, depression, phobias, sexuality, self-esteem, trauma, pre-bereavement/bereavement, life transitions, gender identity, workplace concerns, meaninglessness or purposelessness, sleep problems and abuse.
I have previously worked with a crisis and suicide response teams in Texas, providing intensive case management and counselling in difficult situations. I also worked as a hospital liaison for clients in inpatient settings, helping them transition to life following hospitalisation. I also offered counselling voluntarily with the Shakespeare Hospice for 2 years from 2021-2023, providing counselling for those in end of life care and those who faced bereavement. In addition to private practice, I also work as a counsellor for depression in the NHS.
Member organisations
school Registered / Accredited
Being registered/accredited with a professional body means an individual must have achieved a substantial level of training and experience approved by their member organisation.
BACP is one of the UK’s leading professional bodies for counselling and psychotherapy with around 60,000 members. The Association has several different categories of membership, including Student Member, Individual Member, Registered Member MBACP, Registered Accredited Member MBACP (Accred) and Senior Registered Accredited Member MBACP (Snr Acccred). Registered and accredited members are listed on the BACP Register, which shows that they have demonstrated BACP’s recommended standards for training, proficiency and ethical practice. The BACP Register was the first register of psychological therapists to be accredited by the Professional Standards Authority (PSA). Accredited and senior accredited membership are voluntary categories for members who choose to undertake a rigorous application and assessment process to demonstrate additional standards around practice, training and supervision. Individual members will have completed an appropriate counselling or psychotherapy course and started to practise, but they won’t appear on the BACP Register until they've demonstrated that they meet the standards for registration. Student members are still in the process of completing their training. All members are bound by the BACP Ethical Framework and a Professional Conduct Procedure.
Accredited register membership
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Areas of counselling I deal with
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Fees
£60.00 per session
Free initial telephone session
Concessions offered for
Additional information
I may be able to offer concessions for clients with low incomes and students, as well as clients who are a part of military, first responders, and police backgrounds. So please ask.
When I work
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Availability can be flexible. Please discuss if you need a specific time.
Further information
Each session is 50 minutes long and tends to happen a weekly or fortnightly basis. This can occur for as long as you feel is helpful for you.
I can offer flexibility in scheduling sessions, including some evening and weekend times. I currently offer sessions via telephone and video with greater flexibility. I can offer face to face sessions throughout the week at Tyler House in Stratford for those who would like face to face sessions. I also will consider home visit sessions in special circumstances, so please ask.
I offer a free initial consultation, via phone or video, for us to get to know one another, ask questions and see if we are a good fit for one another. I understand that the decision to start counselling can be scary and uncomfortable. So having an initial chat can help you make whatever decision is right for you.
