Cathy Macbeth, Reg. MBACP, Adv.Dip. Counselling, Supervisor
About me
IMPORTANT UPDATE: Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, counselling sessions are currently available online only, using Zoom or FaceTime.
Online sessions available now on Zoom or FaceTime, or you can ask me to contact you a for a face-face appointment when the lockdown restrictions are fully lifted.
Hi, I'm Cathy, and I am a qualified and registered counsellor with a well-established private practice (since 2010) in a quiet area of Skelmersdale.
I am widely experienced in working with bereavement and loss, anxiety, depression, relationship problems, low self-esteem and self-development.
I can help you:
- to cope with loneliness
- to let go of anger or guilt
- to feel more positive about your future
- to learn to trust again
- to have more confidence socially
To find out more how I can specifically help you, you can have a free pre-counselling meeting (15 minutes). This can be by telephone or online using Zoom or FaceTime. This helps you to see if you feel comfortable with me, find out how I can help you, and ask any questions, with no obligation to book further sessions. Usually I will be able to see you within a few days; appointments are in the daytime, on Wednesdays to Saturdays from 10am - 5pm.
If you would like to know more please contact me or visit my website: www.cathymacbethcounselling.co.uk
Training, qualifications & experience
- Certificate in Counselling
- Advanced Diploma in Integrative Counselling - Level 7 (BACP Accredited)
- Certificate in Online and Telephone Counselling
- Certificate in Clinical Supervision
- Therapeutic Supervision Certificate
- Advanced Supervision Skills
- Awareness in Bereavement Care, CRUSE
- Accredited Bereavement Volunteer, CRUSE
- CBT for depression
- CBT for OCD
- Relational Depth in Counselling
- Solution Focussed Therapy
- Somatic Trauma Therapy
- Suicide and Suicidal Ideation
- Creative Approaches to Bereavement
- Using Creative Arts in Therapy
- Drugs and Alcohol Workshop
- Working With Anger
- Introduction to Counselling Children and Young People
- Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT/Tapping) Level 2
- NHS Course Tutor, Chronic Disease Self Management
- Certified meditation teacher
I have had several years of experience in the NHS in organising and presenting self-management courses for people with chronic health conditions, having had personal experiences of the many emotions, challenges and difficulties faced when living with a chronic health condition.
I have also worked as a Disability Awareness Trainer, with personal experience of disability.
Member organisations
British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy
BACP is one of the UK’s largest professional bodies for counselling and psychotherapy. Therapists registered with the Association fall into a number of different membership categories such as Individual Member, Registered Member MBACP and Registered Member MBACP (Accred), each standing for different levels of training and experience. MBACP (Accred) and MBACP (Snr Accred) members have achieved a substantial level of training and experience approved by the Association.
Registered members can be found on the BACP Register, which was the first register to achieve Accredited Voluntary Register status issued by the Professional Standards Authority. Individual Members will have completed an appropriate counselling and/or psychotherapy course and started to practise, but will not appear on the BACP Register until they've progressed to Registered Member MBACP status.
All members are bound by a Code of Ethics & Practice and a Complaints Procedure. Accredited by the Professional Standards Authority.
Accredited register membership
Accredited Register Scheme
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
Other areas of counselling I deal with
Chronic health conditions - coping with diagnosis and self-management when living with a long-term health condition.
Experienced meditation practitioner and teacher
Therapies offered
Fees
Free pre-counselling meeting: This initial meeting (15 minutes) is an opportunity for you to meet me, to explore whether counselling is what you need, and to find out how we both feel about working together, with no obligation to take it further. However you may choose to start straight away with a full one-hour counselling session (prices below)
Individuals: £40 per session (1 hour)
Organisations, EAP and other referrals: £40-£50 per session (1 hour)
Supervision: £55 per 90 minute session
Concessionary rates: I can offer concessions for counselling students
Further information
Testimonials from some previous clients:
"Your help assisted me through one of the most difficult periods of my life in a calm, friendly and relaxed manner. I have gone from being almost completely 'at the end of my tether' to a state where I feel much better able to cope with daily life. [I have] better insight into my behaviour and much better coping skills. Your help was invaluable."
"Counselling has helped me to turn my life around and it has changed immeasurably."
"If I did not go to counselling I would not be able to move forward in my life. My sleeping has improved a lot, I'm more confident and not worrying so much, and I'm seeing things much clearer."
"Counselling has helped me to acknowledge the loss of my parents and the gap that created in my life. I'm more robust and I find it easier to manage difficult situations at work - which is particularly useful in my role as a manager."
"I have gained an understanding of myself and my outlook on my life has changed. Before counselling, I compared my life to others and viewed my own as negative. I now feel reassured and positive."
" It [counselling] has helped me cope with the saddest and most difficult time of my life. I feel stronger and able to live my life in joy."
"I have gained a a more positive outlook in life and am a more confident person. I can approach people with issues that I feel need resolving - disputes for example, and I am no longer scared to approach new challenges or try new things."
"I am less reclusive than I was before counselling - I am much more outgoing and have discovered hobbies and activities that I am both good at and enjoy. I am not reliant on drinking to 'enjoy' myself; this was an issue that I was really able to address in counselling."
"Many thanks for all your support and help; I now feel able to express my feelings more and not bottle up my emotions."
"I am a lot happier in myself since before counselling, and have got my confidence back. I've learned techniques of how to deal with difficult situations and emotions. I enjoyed the process and the improvements made."
