About me
Hello, my name is Catherine and I am a qualified therapist, working with individuals and couples.
Having worked in the mental health sector for over 15 years I have worked with a variety of different people and experiences. I am trauma informed in my approach, and have experience with a broad variety of issues including anxiety, depression, sex and relationship issues, trauma and sexual abuse, LGBTQ+ issues, self esteem/confidence, eating disorders and body dysmorphia, and gender dysphoria.
My approach
I work with you to explore difficult, confusing, or painful feelings and support you through tough situations which are coming up in your life. You can use your therapy as a safe space to slow down and explore different aspects of you and your life, like issues with relationships, feelings of anxiety or depression, why you are feeling unfulfilled, why it feels hard to get your needs met, or why you find it hard to express certain parts of yourself. We look at ways to move forward and help you to live a happier and more fulfilled life.
Every person is different, every experience is different, and they are all valid. I welcome you to bring to therapy whatever it is you need to bring and whatever is going on for you, we will work through it together.
I take a trauma informed, consensual and anti oppressive approach to my work, and am aligned with and affirmative of all genders and sexualities.
It’s also important to my therapy practice to acknowledge that your current and past experience is shaped by wider social and cultural experiences such as issues of identity or oppression.
I like to work creatively where appropriate with art, drawing and objects. These can be helpful tools to further explore difficult feelings, experiences, or relationships.
Specialism - relationship issues
In previous roles, I have worked for a charity for young people supporting sex and relationship education, and I have extensive experience and a particular interest in working with you and your relationships; maybe you have come out of an abusive relationship and are struggling to find yourself again, maybe the thought of being in a relationship is scary, or maybe you are feeling let down in your friendships and struggling to get your needs met. Perhaps you have just been through a breakup and need some space to process some painful feelings.
Couple's/relationship therapy
Couples can benefit from seeing a therapist at any stage of their relationship, whether it is to help navigate a change in your relationship, support through a relationship crisis, or just a space to better explore how you communicate with each other. We can work short term or long term to help you develop fulfilling and meaningful relationships. I am inclusive of all relationship structures within my work.
I look forward to meeting you.
Training, qualifications & experience
I have been working in private practice for the last 5 years, and have worked with a range of clients experiencing a range of different types of issues. I previously worked for a charity with young people affected by sexual exploitation, as well as with college and university students supporting their mental health and wellbeing, I have volunteered with Survivor's Network, a local charity for those who have experienced sexual violence, and have extensive experience supporting people with neurodiversity.
- Certificate in Relationship counselling (2023) - AYA training services
- PGDip Humanistic Psychotherapeutic Counselling (2021) - University of Brighton
- MA Gender Studies (2015) - University of Sussex
- BSc Psychology (2010) - University of Sussex
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
Fees
£60.00 - £70.00
Concessions offered for
Additional information
Individual counselling: £60 - £70 per 50 minute session depending on financial capacity, with some limited concessions if you are unable to afford this.
Couple's counselling: £80 per 50 minute session
Introductory session is £35 face to face. It's important you find a therapist who is right for you, so our first session will be to meet and hear a bit more about you, and ask me any questions you might have. There is no pressure to commit, and you don't need to decide straight away.
When I work
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I am happy to offer flexible session times for shift workers
Further information
My practice is allied with and welcoming of all genders, the LGBTQ+ community, non-monogamous relationships and sex workers.
