Caroline Burkett

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Rayleigh SS6 & Chelmsford CM2
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About me

Hello I’m Caroline Burkett founder of Sparkle Again therapy and I specialise in working with women over 40, who aren’t happy with their life right now.

Is that you? Maybe you’re feeling low or feel you are suffering from depression or panic?

You’re not really sure why, but you know something’s wrong?

Perhaps you are suffering from stress, anxiety or you have recently suffered a bereavement?

Or your feeling sad, confused, and most importantly you don’t know what to do to start feeling better again, well I can help you.

I’m an expert in talking to you, about what’s not working right now in your life, and most importantly how together we can make changes to get you to where you want to be.

I have worked with many women who get to 40 and who feel down or depressed, so you’re not alone, it could be that you’re feeling that life’s not quite turned out how you planned or expected it.

Perhaps the sparkling career you hoped for has fizzled out.

Maybe you struggled balancing career with family or it’s your relationships that are unhappy and unfulfilling.

All this can leave you feeling empty, can’t it?

I understand that.

It’s no wonder that you may also be feeling exhausted, unable to sleep, finding comfort in that glass of wine, bar of chocolate or even drugs prescription or otherwise.

Just like you I came to a point in my life where I felt miserable and depressed and my self-esteem was at rock bottom, I decided that I needed to change, that was the start of my own therapy journey.

And I know that this is not about being selfish, this is about self care.

I will help you re-discover the true you, working on the areas where you feel you need help, whether this is to improve your relationship issues or working with your low self confidence.

I do this by using my specialist art therapy skills and techniques to help you rediscover that loving relationship with yourself

And to help you move away from the past that is controlling you now in the present.

You don’t have to be ‘good’ at art because it’s not about how well you can draw its more about the process.

These processes will help you find new ways of being, where you don’t have to resort to self medication.

When I work with you I will listen carefully and will be compassionate and kind.

My role is not to judge after all I understand your pain.

Your journey will be emotional though, uncomfortable and challenging at times, but the pay off will be worth it you will regain your sparkle and will feel happier and healthier.

I invite you to take this journey of self-awareness, self-knowledge, self-discovery, and self-love, with me as your guide.

I vow to give you a gentle push when you need it, as well the compassion and understanding you deserve.

Working with me will enable you to regain control and SPARKLE AGAIN.

I hold my sessions in beautiful purpose built therapy rooms in central Southend, with good public transport links and plenty of parking.

Training, qualifications & experience

Fully qualified Art Psychotherapist with HCPC registration

UKCP accreditation

Fine Art BA(hons)

Masters Art Psychotherapy

Trained in Accelerated Trauma Treatment

Experienced in working with addiction

Experience of working with Personality Disorder patients within the NHS

Experience of working in the community with trauma, abuse, emotional, physical and sexual. Experience of working with grief, anxiety, stress and depression.

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UKCP
UK Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP)

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Accredited register membership

UK Council for Psychotherapy
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Fees

£50.00 per session
Free initial telephone session

Concessions offered for

  • Low income
  • Keyworkers
  • OAPs
  • Students
  • Trainee counsellors
  • Unemployed

Additional information

£50

Discount offered for block bookings of 12 or more sessions.

When I work

Monday - Friday 9am - 9pm Saturday 9am - 1pm

Rayleigh, Essex, SS6

Helping Hands, Hurst House, 131-133 New London Road, Chelmsford, Essex, CM2 0QT

Type of session

In person
Online

Types of client

Children (0-12)
Young people (13-17)
Adults (25-64)

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Caroline Burkett
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