Catherine Kniveton

Hello I'm Catherine. I provide a safe confidential space with compassionate & empathetic support: I am here to listen. The core of my work is safety, empathy & establishing trust.

I know it can be scary to reach out for support particularly if its the first time! 

​I have 10 years experience as a psychotherapist and I am a highly qualified Therapist registered with the Health and Care Professionals Council. I own CK Therapy; The compassionate and Kind therapy service a successful hub of 11 highly trained therapists and therapies in the centre of Ashby de la Zouch. I personally offer Psychotherapy, EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing) Therapy and Art Psychotherapy for adults, young people and children. I work as a Clinical supervisor to other Psychotherapists & Art Therapists. And I co-own the podcast Twice translated a two therapist podcast exploring navigating difficult conversations about mental health and bridging the gaps on differences. 

I will always work at your pace, to make sure you feel safe, comfortable and able to share your thoughts. We will work with whatever it is that you feel you want or need to bring to the therapy room. And everything you do bring will always be met with a non judgemental ear. There are no thresholds you have to meet; we work with what you feel you need support with. 

Please feel free to contact me regarding any questions about therapy, myself, your goals or concerns. I'll be happy to answer any questions before arranging a session. I know just how important it is to find the right therapist for you to help you feel safe enough to explore what it is you are going through. 

I have a wealth of experience working with trauma, shame, neurodivergence and compassionate reframing. I have & do work with people who come to me with a vast array of experiences & or diagnosis including for example; ADHD, ASD , PTSD, ADHD, BPD, PMDD, GAD, pregnancy (loss, trauma, rainbow babies), Autism, Complex Trauma, Stress, Bereavement, Abuse, Low Self Esteem, Anxiety, Depression, phobias & Self-Harm. My main clinical focus is working with traumatic experiences and supporting the shift to self compassion. 

I have a wonderful team who work with me offering face-to-face sessions and online sessions via zoom.  Appointments are available 7days a week. CK Therapy's brilliant team are experienced and highly trained therapists. We can find the best match for you if I don't feel like the right fit. 

Additional information on my specialisms in Art Therapy and EMDR :

Please note you can also find out more about these on my website; https://www.ckpsychotherapy.co.uk/emdr.html or https://www.ckpsychotherapy.co.uk/art-therapy.html

EMDR

Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing Therapy. ​EMDR is an evidence based Psychotherapy treatment that helps people heal from the symptoms and emotional distress a person feels as a result of trauma. There is a very high report of success rates from EMDR. Please see my reviews on google for real stories of people who've worked with me; https://share.google/ne2O829m6yrdo7hoF

or anonymised client feedback on my website here; https://www.ckpsychotherapy.co.uk/client-testimony.html

The eye movements used in this treatment are said to create a similar effect to that produced during the REM stage of sleep. The brain re-processes the information, from the very root which created the problem. While it may seem daunting to have to go through memories, EMDR is a structured, safe, effective, evidenced-based therapy. EMDR allows for one to remain fully grounded in the present moment, ensuring the avoidance of additional trauma. And, you don’t have to go into any detail, as the details are not as important as the overall feelings, thoughts, and sensations.

EMDR is especially effective in people who have PTSD and can also be really effective for people who have Anxiety, Phobias, Mood Disorders, Sleep Disorders, Grief, Addiction, Low Self Esteem, core negative cognitive beliefs that won't shift e.g. I am a not good enough, OCD and Depression. 

This is very good evidence that EMDR is an effective treatment for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and it is recommended by the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) for PTSD. EMDR may be an effective treatment for other conditions, particularly if they involve trauma memories or other distressing memories. For more information you can read more on my website; https://www.ckpsychotherapy.co.uk/emdr.html

I know EMDR can feel abstract and difficult to understand at first. Please don't hesitate to get in contact and discuss how it may help you. 

Art Therapy

I have a specialism in Art Therapy which is a form of Psychotherapy. It is not essential to use art in therapy; The use of art in the therapy room is used as a tool, aid to or form of communication and or expression in the therapy room. It can be used to help us to untie tricky emotions. It can help us process and understand ourselves, our thoughts or feelings about our past, present or future experiences/anxieties.

Art Therapy is unique in its ability to work within your window of tolerance. There is no pressure to talk or to make art in Art Therapy. It can be incredibly difficult for us to talk about our feelings or experiences sometimes. Making art can feel safer and easier than just talking. Using art helps to access parts of our brains that shut down when things become overwhelming and or traumatic. This in turn can help access, process, understand and move forward form such difficult experiences or feelings.

Art Therapy can be used to help adults, children and young people. Art therapy originally was inspired by psychoanalysis but today Art Therapy draws from many psychological theories and approaches for instance; attachment based theories, neuroscience, metallisation, mindfulness and compassion-focused. Each person is unique and Art Therapy tailors its approach to suit the needs of the individual. The therapeutic relationship and what is Brought to the therapy room is what is most important. 

For more information on art therapy please see on my website;

https://www.ckpsychotherapy.co.uk/art-therapy.html

my google buisness page;

Please see my reviews on google for real stories of people who've worked with me; https://share.google/ne2O829m6yrdo7hoF

or feel free to contact me directly. 

We have a new service ; Family therapy for autistic individuals and their families. Find out more here; https://www.ckpsychotherapy.co.uk/asdfamilytherapy.html

These sessions are designed to support autistic individuals, whether children, teenagers, or adults who may face challenges in understanding or being understood by their families or partners. The focus is on the individual, while including family members or partners to improve mutual understanding and strengthen relationships.

We also offer one off support sessions if you're just unsure of what direction to take. See more here; https://www.ckpsychotherapy.co.uk/oneoffsupport.html

I am the owner of CK Therapy and have a team of 11 therapists I work in partnership with. I can help you find the support you're looking for with the best therapist to suit your needs and experiences. The other therapists I work with have specialisms in Couples Therapy, Music Therapy, family therapy, Dyadic developmental psychotherapy , DBT, Person Centred Psychotherapy and working with Autism, pyschoeducation sessions, one off support sessions, PACE training and more! If you'd like to hear more information regarding Compassionate Partners you can find out more here or again please don't hesitate to contact me. Appointments available 7 days a week. 

https://www.ckpsychotherapy.co.uk/compassionate-partners.html

CK Therapy Service : The Compassionate and Kind Therapy service works in partnership with many therapists including , DBT , Couples therapy, family therapists, Itegrative psychotherapists, Music Therapist and Person Centred Psychotherapists. If you'd like to know more about these therapies and or book a session please email ckpsychotherapyinfo@gmail.com or visit our team page here to see a list of our approaches / service prices; https://www.ckpsychotherapy.co.uk/the-ck-team--compassionate-partners.html

£60 - £65 per session depending on the therapist and their experience (50 minutes) - Psychotherapy , counselling , Art Therapy, DBT and Music Therapy 

For myself as practice lead £80 per 50 mins session of psychotherapy / art therapy and £80 per session (50 minutes) - EMDR | £75 for clinical supervision. 

CK Therapy has a brilliant team who also offer couples therapy for £75 per session and family therapy for £90 for 1.5hr sessions. 

£70 for family therapy for autistic individuals and their families. 

£80 one off support sessions. 

CK Therapy are in the process of exploring reduced cost therapy sessions with a supervised trainee therapist to learn more and register your interest please visit our website page here ; https://www.ckpsychotherapy.co.uk/psychotherapy-trainee-facilitated-therapy.html

The core of my work is safety, empathy & establishing trust.

To do this, I will always work at your pace, to make sure you feel safe, comfortable and able to share your thoughts. We will work with whatever it is that you feel you want or need to bring to the therapy room. And everything you do bring will always be met with a non judgemental ear. 

CK Therapy works in partnership with a team of trusted therapists. I can help you find the best therapist for you. We offer Art therapy, EMDR, Psychotherapy, DBT, Person Centred Psychotherapy & music therapy. Therapy available 7 days a week. 

I have many verified reviews of my client practice on google visit; https://share.google/fv6AfeROUqLST95qF

2 Client testimonials;

"I’ve had many experiences with therapy, some more positive than others, and unfortunately I’ve a few particularly negative ones under my belt. Choosing a therapist to suit my needs has always felt tricky, and I’ve always struggled to find the ‘right one’. And then I met Catherine. I honestly cannot recommend her highly enough. Putting into words how she has already helped me on my healing journey doesn’t do her justice. She has honestly been the guiding light I have been searching for, for so long. I’ve had some awful experiences with therapists that have affected me and made me doubt this path at times, however I can say, hand on heart, that I’ve found Catherine to be nothing but a genuine, caring therapist with the best intentions for myself as a client. She practices with integrity and authenticity, and makes me feel really comfortable. Some of the most painful experiences I’ve had she has made me see in another aspect and helped me pick them apart to make sense of them. She is so knowledgeable and ACTUALLY EXPLAINS the science and how the mind works (as a client struggling this is actually extremely helpful and an important element of the process), why it is that I’m thinking that way and HELPS to work WITH me in overcoming the issues so I can move forward with my life. I’m currently undergoing EMDR therapy with her which I’ve found to be really wonderful so far. We have an amazing client/therapist relationship, she is so down to earth and approachable, I trust her and she actually makes me laugh during sessions and makes me feel grounded and that it’s ok to feel the way I do. I don’t feel alienated anymore, I have a better acceptance and understanding of myself than I did before I walked through her door, and that’s all thanks to her. I can’t believe how much she’s changed my life already in the space of 8 months, she really is an incredible person. Her practice is cosy and comfortable, she has many things for clients to hold if they need to for reassurance (I’ve found an amazing fidget tool thanks to her!), blankets, hot water bottles, tea, books…she’s really thought about what clients may need, her attention to detail is really special. So for anyone wondering if they should reach out to Catherine, please do so, she really is like an angel for anyone who is struggling. Thank you Catherine." 

"Having just finished 20 months of therapy with Catherine Kniveton, what can I say apart from 10/10, would highly recommend;
- Therapy isn’t just for when you’re broken, it’s to help you be the best version of yourself. I've had a few therapies across the years and this has been by far the most enjoyable and effective experiences, which has set me up with the tools and self confidence to succeed in life outside of having therapy
- Catherine is incredible at what she does, and anyone would be lucky to work with her. She provides a truly safe space to work with a nurturing therapist. She got to know me, went at my own pace, adapted as needed. Her expertise and approach felt like a warm arm of comfort the entire way through the process
- EMDR therapy really works! I successfully processed two deep trauma / core belief focus points with Catherine. Both of which now have zero impact on my life and thinking. This processing has also eased any general anxiety and depressive thinking I had as a result
- We did some talking therapy sessions mixed within the focused EMDR work which was an ideal combination for myself as it allowed the pace to ed and flow alongside what was happening in my personal life throughout the time in therapy
- The ripple effect of positive change in my life due to being in therapy with Catherine has been huge. I’ve come off my mental health medication, I’ve lost 2.5 stone in weight due to having focus and support towards on my overall health and wellbeing, I’ve reduced my alcohol intake by over 50% and have a healthy relationship with it now, my sleep has improved, my self confidence. I’ve improved many important relationships in my life. I’ve been able to grow in such a positive and impactful way.
- Catherine also spotted something entirely separate going on with me during our sessions and gently pointed this out, in a way that I almost discovered it alongside her / came to my own realisation - and have since had a thorough diagnosis to confirm our assumptions. This has resulted in me having further self awareness, compassion and contextualisation to my prior struggles, plus a whole new perspective on life moving forwards. THANK YOU CATHERINE - forever grateful!" 

To read even more visit our client testimony page; https://www.ckpsychotherapy.co.uk/client-testimony.html