About me
About me
I have extensive experience counselling those who have encountered life-changing events; such as, divorce, bereavement and transitions that have had a substantial impact on identity and lifestyle.
I am also experienced in counselling individuals with a diverse range of backgrounds and mental health difficulties, including depression and anxiety.
Location
My practice, where I offer face-to-face sessions, is based in Chichester city centre, with easy access to public parking as well as other travel links within a walking distance. I am also a short walking distance from the Chichester University campus.
My Practice
Relational challenges & surviving narcissistic and controlling relationships:
I am experienced in supporting those who have encountered challenging relationships, whether this be with parents, partners, work colleagues or leaders of organisations. I understand the lasting impact of how negative experiences in relationship can impact us, especially where narcissism and control have been a dominant feature. These experiences can leave you feeling confused and isolated. They can also create a sense of imposter syndrome, where you begin to doubt and question your own abilities.
I am also experienced in understanding the impact of other issues concerning relational breakdown; Such as, divorce, infidelity, communication challenges.
Young adults: Navigating change and new beginnings.
As a young adult, between the ages 18 to 30, you will have been navigating a number of transitional stages. This stage of life includes many changes; such as, moving on from education and into work. Although this can be a season of uncertainty, it also a time of self-discovery where you may start questioning relationships, boundaries, purpose and identity.
bereavement and loss:
I have a growing interest in supporting those who are navigating a new way of living after experiencing loss and bereavement. To develop my understanding in this area, I will begin a Master’s in Counselling and Psychotherapy in September, 2026. I have a considerable amount of personal understanding of how bereavement impacts identity, change to relational dynamics and uncertainty of the future. Loss and bereavement is not always connected to the death but also when we encounter life changing events; such as, divorce, career change, or when children are no longer dependant on parents.
Identity, meaning making and faith:
If you are questioning your identity, faith, spirituality, and meaning; particularly with past experiences within religious or faith communities, I would like to offer you a safe space to explore your experience without an agenda. I believe strongly that when you are unable to live with autonomy within your faith or beliefs, this creates an internal conflict that can cause confusion and distress. Shame and guilt often accompanies this conflict and I would like to offer you freedom to process your experiences.
It is my belief that therapy should feel human, safe, and authentic. A space where you do not have to carry burdens alone.
If you feel I would be the right counsellor you, then please contact me. I look forward to hearing from you.
Cathy
Training and Experience
Master in Counselling and Psychotherapy: September 2026
BA (Hons) in Humanistic Counselling.
Post Qualifying Diploma in Counselling Children and Young people.
Additionally, I hold a qualifications in:
Mental Health First Aid and a Level 3.
Certificate in Safeguarding Children and Young People.
As a registered counsellor, I regularly continue my professional development and thus remain up to date with information and principles that enhance my understanding of maintaining a therapeutic practice .
I have also operated in a leadership capacity for a registered counselling charity, managing a team of counsellors. As well as this, I also work as an associate counsellor for Positive Routes to Wellbeing counselling service. I therefore have an excellent understanding of the emotional and safeguarding needs of individuals with mental health and well-being issues.
Training, qualifications & experience
- Masters in Psychotherapy and Counselling: University of Chichester, commencing in September 2026.
- BA (HONS) in Humanistic Counselling: University of Chichester
- Post Qualifying Diploma Counselling Children and Young People: Iron Mill College.
- Mental Health First Aid
- Registered member of the BACP (MBACP)
- Register with PAT (Pets As Therapy) ID: PAT-2245060
- FAA Level 3 safeguarding & protecting children, young people or vulnerable adults. Qualification code:601/8471/1 Nuco Training Ltd
- FAA Level 3 emergency First Aid. Qualification code: 603/2080/1 Nuco Training Ltd
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
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Fees
£50.00 per session
Additional information
I offer a free 30 minute initial session, to give you an opportunity to assess whether I am the right counsellor for you.
Continued sessions are 50 minutes long and at a charge of £50.00.
