Carrie (Cat) Thompson
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About me
I am a pluralistic counsellor trained in person-centred counselling integrating object relations. I have a particular understanding of the unique joys and challenges GSRD (gender, sex, relationship diversity) clients may face and so am best suited to working with those who might find themselves minoritised or marginalised due to aspects of their social identity.
My journey into counselling was inspired by my own experience as a client, so I understand the apprehension that can come with seeking support. Central to my approach is the cultivation of a meaningful relationship between us. I believe as human beings we thrive when we feel understood. Through this relationship we can unfold and explore our full potential. Sessions typically take place weekly or bi-weekly. It is possible to work in the short-term (maybe 4-6 sessions) or in the longer-term with an ongoing alliance (1 year+) and anything in between!
If you're thinking about whether I am the right counsellor for you and would like to talk please contact me in whichever way you prefer. I aim to respond promptly to enquiries. We can then explore your needs and perhaps embark on this journey together.
All communication is treated confidentially.
Thank you :)
Training, qualifications & experience
Dip. in Therapeutic Counselling, Cert. in Counselling Studies, Cert. in Counselling Skills, Cert. in Children and Young People's Mental Health.
I have practiced for a number of years counselling people of all ages as a fully qualified and registered member of the BACP.
In private practice I have worked with a wide variety of clients with a particular focus on supporting GSRD populations, especially transgender people and their partners, parents or peers.
Alongside my private practice, I work online with an affirming and sex positive agency supporting sex workers mental health. I have also worked with a London based LGBTQ+ charity supporting young people who identify as LGBTQ+. I am currently studying a Level 6 Post-Qualifying Diploma in Gender, Sex and Relationship Diversity Therapy (2024-2025).
Previously, I have worked with a charity in Peterborough that supports families with children that have additional needs, disabilities and life-limiting conditions. I have provided ongoing support to people in difficult circumstances, deal with diagnosis and acceptance of neurodivergence, in particular ADHD + autism, deal with loss, relationship difficulties, shame, isolation, chronic illness, health conditions and more.
I have worked within colleges helping young people manage issues such as anxiety, stress, anger problems, depression, low self-esteem, sexuality, trans identities and gender non-conformity, bereavement, family issues, sexual abuse, loneliness, general worries, eating disorders, self-harm, unhelpful coping strategies among many others.
I am in regular supervision and undertake ongoing CPD (continued professional development) and training.
Some recent CPD;
- Gendered Intelligence: Working alongside Trans, Gender Diverse and Questioning People.
- The Neuroscience of Attachment (3 parts - Avoidant, Anxious and Fearful-Avoidant).
- LGBTQ+ Intimate Partner Violence.
- Working with Shame.
- Working Creatively with Timelines from an Attachment and Trauma Perspective.
Member organisations
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
The Accredited Register Scheme was set up in 2013 by the Department of Health (DoH) as a way to recognise organisations that hold voluntary registers which meet certain standards. These standards are set by the Professional Standards Authority (PSA).
This therapist has indicated that they belong to an Accredited Register.
Areas of counselling I deal with
Therapies offered
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Fees
£50.00 per session
Concessions offered for
Additional information
In-person - £50 per session (50 min).
Online or telephone - £50 per session (50 min).
I hold two reduced cost spaces (may be subject to waiting list).
Trainee counsellor concession please enquire.
Payments by bank transfer.
When I work
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9 am - 8 pm Mon-Weds.
9am - 5pm Thurs & Sun.
Further information
Online sessions conducted via Google Meet, WhatsApp video or by phone call.
In-person sessions take place at my room on Dogsthorpe Road, Peterborough, Cambs (PE1 3PB).
Please check junk folders if you don't hear back from me as sometimes things slip in there unfortunately!
