About me
Hello, my name is Cathy and I am a Qualified Integrative Counsellor and Registered Member of the BACP. I am based in Basingstoke Town Centre and offer face-to-face counselling in a safe, warm and confidential space. I work with adults, children and young people and I am passionate about providing an inclusive and non-judgemental experience for all of my clients.
As an integrative counsellor, I draw on a variety of therapeutic techniques which support me in tailoring an approach that is right for you. I provide a supportive and understanding environment where you can explore your thoughts, emotions and experiences at your own pace. I respect your individuality and firmly believe in the power of a collaborative and empathetic therapeutic relationship.
In addition to my private practice, I have gained valuable experience working in both youth and adult counselling agencies and I am currently employed as a youth counsellor at YPI Counselling. I have also worked for over 16 years in educational settings, including mainstream schools and pupil referral units and continue to work as an infant school ELSA alongside my counselling work.
I feel truly humbled to have had the opportunity to work with such a diverse range of people and I look forward to continuing this journey together.
Training, qualifications & experience
I am a fully qualified Integrative Counsellor and a Registered Member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP).
Counselling Qualifications
- CPCAB - Post Qualifying - Level 5 - Diploma in Counselling Children and Young People
- CPCAB – Level 4 – Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling
- CPCAB – Level 3 – Certificate in Counselling Studies
- CPCAB – Level 2 – Certificate in Counselling Skills
- CPCAB – Level 2 – Award in Introduction to Counselling Skills
Further Training
- Emotional Literacy Support Assistant (ELSA) training - Hampshire Educational Psychology Department
- Introduction to Counselling Young People Certificate
- Mental Health First Aid Training
- Emotional First Aid Training
- Safeguarding Training (Annually)
- Prevent Training (Annually)
- Paediatric First Aid
- Ongoing commitment to continued professional development.
Current Roles
- Counsellor - Private Practice
- Youth Counsellor- YPI Counselling
- Emotional Literacy Support Assistant (ELSA) (Infant School)
Previous Experience
- Counsellor - The Mindspace Foundation
- Counsellor - Eastleigh Youth Counselling
- Student Inclusion Worker and Designated Safeguarding Lead (Secondary School)
- Learning Support Assistant
- Drama Facilitator
- Student Mentor (Pupil Referral Unit)
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
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Fees
£55.00 per session
Concessions offered for
When I work
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From September 2025 I will have daytime slots available on Mondays between 9am-2pm and some after school slots between 5pm-7pm .
Further information
How I work with children
For many young children, talking about feelings can feel daunting. That’s why I often use creative and play-based techniques such as art, crafts, games, storytelling and symbols as part of our work together. These approaches can help children share thoughts and emotions in ways that feel natural and less pressured.
By combining creative play with gentle conversation and age-appropriate psychoeducation, I support children in understanding their feelings, making sense of their experiences and developing helpful ways to cope.
Please note that children under the age of 14 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian, who is required to remain on the premises. There is a small, comfortable waiting room available for parents and guardians.
