Catherine Appah
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About me
Welcome. You have taken the difficult step towards seeking support to aid with self-healing, self-development or whatever your issues may be.
I am an experienced qualified therapist, My approach is Eclectic as I can incorporate if necessary different aspects of my training background which consists of systemic therapy, trauma both EMDR and trauma-focused CBT, psychology and integrative therapies. However, these different therapy interventions can be used solely based on the presenting issues that you would like to work through which may be current or past life difficulties and struggles. Our sessions will be a confidential space for exploration, reflection and challenge but always working at your pace. I provide both short-term and long-term counselling to adults and young people from age 11. My private practice is based in Edgware, HA8, and is easily accessible by public transport. There is free car parking available.
I have been a counsellor for over 20 years and have experience, I have counselling experiences in a variety of settings, including the NHS as a sexual dysfunction counsellor, drugs and alcohol, and recently a lot of my work has been working with emergency services workers. My main areas of specialism are; trauma both work and personal, Couples Counselling and individual and family therapy, I also provide support for individuals and organisations around critical incident support after a traumatic incident. My personality enables me to be able to work with all ethnicities, cultures and differences in a non-judgemental way that aids provides my clients with a safe foundation to explore their issues and work towards achieving an effective therapeutic relationship and achievable outcomes from therapy.
To find out more about me and more information about what to expect from counselling, please click on the link to visit my website.
I have considerable expertise and success in working with various issues.
I am a recognised provider for BUPA,
I also see clients through the Employee Assisted Programme (EAP).
Please contact me by telephone or email to arrange a free 30-minute initial appointment.
Training, qualifications & experience
- EMDR
- Trauma Focused CBT
- Systemic Therapy
- BSc Criminological Psychology
- Level 6 Therapeutic Counselling Supervision
- Level 4 Higher National Diploma Integrative Counselling
- Trauma Support
- Accredited Member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP)
Member organisations
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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
Critical incident Trauma experienced at work and other.
Family counselling
Therapies offered
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Fees
Additional information
- Individual initial 30-minute appointment is free
- Individual ongoing sessions are £65, Discount for those on low-income
- Student counsellor £40
- Couple initial appointment £40
- Couple ongoing sessions £70-£100 Discount for those on low income
- Supervision £60
- Students £40
- Family Counselling £70-£100
- Block sessions of 6 are discounted by 10%
