About me
Life can throw us some curveballs sometimes, at times multiple, and during these times we may develop patterns, thoughts and behaviours that can become unhelpful or tough to challenge.
Counselling and psychotherapy can help you explore and understand these patterns and provides an opportunity to work through these, or it can just give you the space to talk openly and become more accepting of your circumstances. It can help to relieve pain, depression or anxiety, help you make decisions, help you to work towards better relationships with those around you, or live a life according to what is important to you.
I am Catherine, an Integrative Counsellor and Psychotherapist (MSc, MBACP) in Derby and Loughborough. Integrative therapy is a form of talking therapy that uses methods from cognitive behavioural therapy, humanistic therapy, attachment theory, compassion focused therapy, and acceptance and commitment therapy. Each session is tailored to you and your individual needs.
Since 2020, I have worked at First Steps ED and Green Lane Counselling and Psychotherapy. Helping clients to overcome concerns such as disordered eating, body image issues, anxiety, relationship issues, low mood, low self esteem, bereavement and loss, and working with people experiencing chronic illness.
Making the first step towards counselling can be daunting, and it might take some time to find the confidence to send an email or make a call. This is normal. If you're at the point where you think counselling might be for you, please contact me using the number or email above.
Training, qualifications & experience
I am a qualified Integrative Counsellor and Psychotherapist (MSc), and I am accredited with the BACP (MBACP Accred). I work with adults in private practice, work with patients with eating disorders at First Steps ED, and with clients experiencing chronic illness, loss, low mood, and relationship issues at Green Lane Counselling and Psychotherapy.
I have previously worked as a primary school teacher and lecturer, and currently work with a local hospital to help develop research projects alongside my private practice. This started after my MSc research into patients with invisible disabilities being dismissed.
Member organisations
school Registered / Accredited
Being registered/accredited with a professional body means an individual must have achieved a substantial level of training and experience approved by their member organisation.
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
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Fees
£50.00 - £55.00
Concessions offered for
Additional information
I offer a free introductory call.
An initial session is £40, this will include an assessment.
Therapy sessions are 50 minutes and are £55.
I offer reduced rates for students and trainee counsellors, medical professionals and teachers at £50.
When I work
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I offer a range of weekly and fortnightly appointments, as I understand that weekly appointments wouldn't work for everyone.
Further information
Monday: Online
Tuesday and Thursday: Derby
Friday: Loughborough
Thank you for taking the time to read through my profile. Please feel free to visit my website or contact me if you would like more information or to arrange a short free introductory call.
