Catherine Anderson
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About me
I am a qualified integrative therapist and a registered member of the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy (MBACP), who uses a number of counselling modalities to best meet the client’s needs. I specialize in all substance and behavioural addictions, working not only with addicts, but also family members struggling with the addict. I have a great understanding of 12 step recovery programs. Other areas I work with are; sex, intimacy, relationships, self-esteem, depression, anxiety, trauma, abuse, ADHD, autism, anger, and bereavement. I work with LBGTQIA and BDS/SM communities also.
I am a volunteer counsellor at two charities where I work with individuals & co-facilitate groups. I also work for a third charity as Victim Care Coordinator, as well as having a private counselling practice. During this time I have gained experience working with a diverse range of clients on several issues including; addiction, rape, sexual abuse, anxiety, bereavement, trauma, co-dependency, hoarding, depression, relationships, sex and intimacy, to name a few.
Outside of counselling I have supported people for 23 years with a wide range of challenges, in different situations, at different stages of their lives, including addictions, mental health problems, suicide, hoarding and major life changes, which ultimately lead me down the path to becoming a therapist.
Training, qualifications & experience
- Level's 2 & 3 Therapeutic Counselling
- Level 4 Therapeutic Counselling
- C-33 Contractors Licence and Law
- Registered MBACP 413351
- Certificate in Practicing Existential Therapy
- Certificate in Training for Bereavement Counselling
- Certificate in Working with Trauma
- Certificate in Understanding Adverse Childhood Experiences
- Certificate in Childhood Sexual Abuse
- Certificate in Understanding Borderline Personality Disorder
- Certificate in Working at Depth in Dialogue with Neurodiversity
- 23 plus years of addiction support.
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
Other areas of counselling I deal with
As well as working with all addictions, I also work with the suffering family members of addicts and alcoholics.
Intimacy is a subject I work with, working with individuals' avoidance, blockages and fears, whether their own or their partners.
Sex issues (can be closely link with intimacy for some) is another subject I work with. Is it the right kind of sex. Not enough. Too much. Fearful of sex. Shame. Using sex as power in a relationship, withholding it, being on the receiving end of sexual manipulation. Sexual identify. Navigating sexual relationships. Learning about ones self in relation to sex. Working through previous trauma and abuse, and how that affect sex now.
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Additional information
Prices range on a sliding scale for individuals for a 1 hour, 1.5 hours or 2 hours counselling appointments.
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Further information
I am fully insured and a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (MBACP). I am committed to ongoing learning (CPD) and ethical professional practice and will provide you with a safe, professional and confidential space from which to explore your concerns.
I work with adults upwards of 18 years of age.
I'm offering to face to face appointments in Richmond, Farnborough, Odiham and the Guildford surrounding area. I also provide online appointments via Zoom, Teeams, and Google meets.
What to expect in your first session
Our first session together will provide you with the opportunity to explore the difficulties that you are having, what you want from counselling and how we can work together.
Length of treatment
The length of counselling is up to you and this will depend on your needs. I suggest that new clients have an initial 6 sessions to get a feel for the therapy as we work together on a counselling plan that can meet your individual needs.
I offer weekly 1 hour and 1.5hr appointments for individuals. I also offer fortnightly 1.5hrs and 2hr appointments for individuals.
If you feel I may be able to help you, please feel free to contact me and arrange an initial appointment.
