Catherine Rees
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About me
Have you have had an experience of loss ... trauma ... injustice or grief ... or are dealing with debilitating anxiety or depression?
Many people who work in the caring or helping professions start their own journey as a result of a personal experience ... hence there will be a 'known' experience of the value of talking and connection.
I can offer you a protected space to talk ... either online, on the telephone or in person ... should you make the decision to go forward.
Often, when we are trying to work things out alone...it can lead to inner turmoil and inner conflict and a sense of feeling 'stuck'... and we can feel unsure which way to turn. Talking really does help with clarification and can bring a sense of ultimate peace... allowing people to move forward with their life.
I believe empowerment is 'key' to process and development...and 'trust', 'kindness' and 'acceptance' help to build the foundations of a relationship, at the outset, to work towards creativity...and where change really happens.
Training, qualifications & experience
I trained and qualified as a Person Centred Therapist more than 17 years ago and work within the Code of Ethics as outlined by the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) ... a professional association for members of the Counselling Professions.
I engage regular Counselling Supervision .. a formal process and one which enhances practice by way of reflection and enabling growth.
I worked for MIND for a number of years ... and in General Practice in London ... and then Private Practice. General Practice offered the privilege of working with a diverse group of people from many different backgrounds and ethnicities ... predominantly many of the African Countries (Nigeria, Somalia, Liberia to name but a few) ... both Eastern and Western Europe and Asia (specifically India, Bangladesh and Pakistan) ... from where I learnt so much from so many ... and enriched, not just my practice ... but my life.
I have also worked for the NHS in Mental Health for 15 years ... supporting people in crisis and in my formative Counselling training, worked in Bereavement Services in London.
I currently work from from a therapy room based within the Quaker Meeting House in Mill Road, Worthing (hours to be discussed). I can also offer telephone counselling or counselling online.
I have completed an inner-MBA course, a 9 month immersion programme and this programme trains leaders, managers and employees how to 'powerfully grow'. This also led to a greater understanding of mindfulness based practice.
I have recently completed a study on 'Understanding Autism' via The University of Kent ... and also completed another study via King's College London on 'Understanding ADHD: Current Research and Practice'. I had a powerful desire to understand Autism and ADHD on a deeper level ... in order to be more informed and to work more inclusively.
I am a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy and am contracted to participate in regular counselling supervision and yearly Continued Personnel Development. I have many interests and have had some experience in art therapy, having spent time in France undergoing some intense training ... and I have also had training in Equal Opportunities, Diversity, Safeguarding (Adults and Children)... self-harming, depression and anxiety.
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
Fees
£50.00 per session
Free initial telephone session
Concessions offered for
Additional information
£50 per 50 minute session. Concessions available.
My working hours can be flexible ... depending on whether you are seeking face to face counselling ... or telephone/online Counselling ... so please ask as different hours can be negotiated.
When I work
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I can offer various hours...including some evenings. Please contact to discuss your preference.
