Catherine Cour-Palais Registered MBACP (Accred)

About me

Perhaps you are finding life stressful or difficult, experiencing anxiety or depression, or facing loss, grief, life-changes, hard decisions, or are feeling stuck? Whatever brings you to counselling I offer a safe, confidential space. My aim would be for us to develop a trusting relationship in which you feel respected and heard, and in which we are both able to be open and honest. This way of working together helps you to share your thoughts, feelings and experiences; develop awareness and new perspectives; and find your way forward.

My main way-of-working is called 'Person-Centred'. This means I have a fundamental respect for a you as an individual, and a deep belief in your own capacity given the chance to be heard and accepted within a trustworthy, honest relationship. When helpful I may integrate aspects of other approaches in counselling.

I work in accordance with the professional ethics of the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and I am a Accredited Member of the BACP.

I have I have experienced life's challenges through personal experience and counselling work, particularly in areas of bereavement, loss and disability. I am a warm and attentive listener.