Catherine Flynn
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About me
SPECIALISING IN NEURODIVERSITY
Are you wondering about ADHD, Autism or AuDHD in yourself or in a family member? I specialise in supporting clients exploring this pre or post diagnosis and outside the medical model. I have lived experience of neurodivergence and am well equipped to help you explore this further.
I can help you:
- identify your unique neurodivergent characteristics
- Learn to work with your wonderful mind
- Liberate yourself from self-judgment and shame
- Trust yourself & shape a life that fits your neurotype
- Support pre & post assessment in a number of ways
I run a private practice in South Bristol, where I offer space to talk - I will listen to your story with kindness and in total confidence. I also offer counselling online throughout the UK and abroad.
In addition to specialising in neurodiversity, I also work with: Relationship issues, anxiety, bereavement, work stress, life transitions, low self-esteem, abuse, emotional neglect, personal development, chronic illness, PMS/PMDD/menopause, trauma, dreams & nightmares, panic attacks & religious/spiritual exploration.
I am trained in a range of trauma treatments including EMDR, Rewind & Flash.
Get in touch!
If you would like an informal chat to find out if how I work will fit for you, then pick up the phone or drop me an email or text and we can talk about how I can help you.
Training, qualifications & experience
EMDR Part One (2024)
ADHD and Neurodiversity Interventions for Women: Strength-Based Skills To Use in Your Clinical Practice (2024)
Flash technique for CPTSD/trauma (2023)
Rewind Technique (2022)
Coherence Therapy (2022)
Focusing Oriented Psychotherapy (2023)
Working with Dreams & Nightmares (2023)
Certificate: Understanding Autism, Making your Practice Autism Friendly
Certificate as Focusing Practitioner
Advanced Diploma in Counselling, BACP accredited, level 5 (adults 18+)
Advanced Certificate in Counselling
MBACP Registered Accredited Counsellor number 00948456
Enhanced DBS Certificate
Cruse Bereavement Care ABC Foundation Course (2018)
BA (HONS) English Literature 1st Class
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
Online Counselling
I use secure end-to-end encrypted video conferencing via Zoom. I can also offer counselling via Microsoft teams if this is preferred. I work with clients not just in the UK but also abroad.
Phone counselling
I am specially trained in phone counselling which can be really effective, offering a kind of direct intimacy that comes from my skills in deep listening.
Therapies offered
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Fees
£70.00 per session
Free initial telephone session
Health Insurance/EAP
Additional information
£70 per session of counselling
£30 introductory counselling session 30 - 50 minutes
Fee for insurance companies will vary. Please enquire.
When I work
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Further information
Where I work
Your counselling sessions will take place at a dedicated counselling room space set up in my garden in South Bristol. It is a homely, creative environment which reflects my way of working ie. a relaxed home from home.
Parking for in-person
If you come to in-person sessions, there is free parking in the local supermarket carpark which is just six minutes walk away. If you are running late or if walking a short distance is difficult, you can park in front of my drive.
