Catherine Horton
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About me
Hi, I’m Catherine (she/her), sometimes life can be challenging and everyone experiences times when they may struggle. I offer a safe space for you to explore your feelings and problems and support you through these difficult times. Often past experiences can cause problems and behaviours in the present and I can help you to explore these to gain insight and clarity and move forward in your life.
I am a fully qualified integrative counsellor and member of the BACP with over 10 years experience of working in mental health services including the voluntary and health and wellbeing sectors. I have worked for Mind and continue to work in the NHS counselling young people alongside my own private practice. I bring an empathic and sensitive approach to our work together with warmth, understanding and grounded authenticity. I trust in the transformative effects of feeling heard and valued by someone who cares and I offer an environment which reflects this to help you explore your thoughts and feelings without judgement or feeling criticised.
I use a person centred approach and work in a way that suits you rather than being fixed to one specific mode of therapy. I believe that every person and issue should be treated on an individual basis and encourage personal expression and growth. I can help you gain a deeper understanding of yourself by integrating a variety of techniques such as proven self–help/CBT techniques, mindfulness and exploration of the shadow self to help you overcome challenges and gain a deeper understanding of yourself.
I have extensive experience supporting a diverse range of clients from all backgrounds and ages and have supported them to explore and overcome a wide range of issues such as anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, grief and loss, anger and burnout in order to create a more fulfilling life.
Training, qualifications & experience
- Post Graduate Diploma - Integrative Counselling and Psychotherapy (2023)
- Storm Suicide Prevention CPD training (2020)
- Trauma Informed Practice CPD (2017)
- Enhanced Evidence Based Practice Certificate Greater Manchester NHS Trust (2017)
- Diploma in Clinical Hypnotherapy (2014)
- Introduction to Coaching Level 1 (2012)
- Level 1 Mindfulness Practice (2011)
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.
Areas of counselling I deal with
Therapies offered
Fees
£55.00 per session
Free initial telephone session
Concessions offered for
Additional information
I offer a free, 10 minute initial consultation phone call, where you can ask me any questions and we can assess if I am a good fit for you.
Online sessions are available at £45.00
Payments can be made via bank transfer.
When I work
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I do sometimes have availability outside of the hours listed so please enquire if there's a time that suits you better as I may be able to accommodate.
