Carolyn Knaggs
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This professional is available for new clients.
About me
In-person sessions in private therapy room, online, phone and walk&talk sessions outside available now.
*PLEASE NOTE I WORK WITH OVER 18'S ONLY*
The aim of all sessions (however they are conducted) is to work towards an understanding of the challenges you face and the changes you wish to make. During sessions, you will be the focus of our attentions and I will value you without judgement, as a unique person, an equal. Having been in counselling myself, I have an understanding of the process. It can be a daunting prospect, and I will support you in that journey. I have listed many specialities and whilst I do have experience of working with them, I believe there is more to you than a "diagnosis" or an "issue" so the focus is on you the whole person, and whatever you choose to bring.
I have worked in various settings with individuals experiencing enduring diagnosed mental health conditions, depression, sexual, emotional and physical abuse, trauma, domestic violence and have done a large amount of work with students and the various issues they bring (study related and otherwise.) I am also qualified and experienced in CBT and have used this technique to much success, especially with social anxiety and generalised anxiety disorder.
*I also offer Walk & Talk Outdoor Therapy* Simply put, Walk & Talk therapy is counselling whilst walking (or sitting) outdoors. Some people find it more comfortable walking side by side with a counsellor anyway, rather than sitting face to face in an enclosed room. It is conducted in a very similar way as counselling in a room. The focus is still on exploring relationships and issues together, to discover a resolution or opportunity for change. I am very happy to have a conversation, or provide more information about this option, just get in touch.
Training, qualifications & experience
Years in Practice: 10+
Enhanced DBS certificate
Police Vetted
Membership: British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy - BACP Accredited Member
Training
Subject: Theory and Practice of Counselling - BA Degree - University of Hull Grade: First Class with Honours
Subject: Counselling Skills- FdA Degree - University of Hull Grade: Distinction
Subject: Mental Health First Aid Qualified (Mental Health England)
Subject: Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Trained (ASIST)
Subject: ACT (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy) Level 1 APT (Association for Psychological Therapies)
Subject: How to do Counselling online: A Corona Virus Primer (Open University)
Workshops
Subject: Outdoor Therapy Training (Counselling in Northumberland)
Subject: Trans Awareness (Gendered Intelligence)
Subject: Counselling for Depression (Brunswick Centre)
Subject: Responding to Modern Slavery (Hope for Justice)
Subject: Applying theories of Grief to Practice (BACP)
Subject: What is, and why do people self-harm? (BACP)
Subject: Safeguarding (N Yorks Safeguarding Board)
Subject: Sexual Violence Awareness (AEGIS)
Subject: Abuse: PTSD and Dissociation (Inner Child Potential)
Member organisations
school Registered / Accredited
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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
Other areas of counselling I deal with
Walk & Talk Outdoor Therapy
Creative Therapy Techniques using objects and stones
Therapies offered
Photos & videos
Fees
£45.00 - £55.00
Free initial telephone session
Health Insurance/EAP
Additional information
A limited number of evening sessions are now available.
Daytime sessions are £45 per session
Evening sessions are £55 per session
Walk & Talk sessions start at £50 per session
All sessions are 1 hour long.
When I work
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Limited number of EVENING SESSIONS NOW AVAILABLE
Further information
One day, or Day one?
I appreciate that the first step can be the hardest one to take, and looking at the whole staircase might be overwhelming? Maybe just take the first step, see how that feels.
I am happy for you to contact me through this profile or via my email,
carolynvortex@hotmail.co.uk
I look forward to hearing from you, Carolyn.
