Psychotherapist Catrine Darriet-Jones, Winchester

About me

I am a qualified, experienced and compassionate psychotherapist working in Winchester. I am currently working online and I will reopen my face to face private practice from my house when all restrictions are lifted. Online or in person, you will be seen, heard and supported in complete confidence, in a non-judgmental way. Your therapy with me is your safe place.

You know that life can get complicated and challenging. Do you recognise some of the following?

Why do I get into the same difficulties again and again with my relationships?
I am going through a painful divorce or separation.
I am not so sure about getting engaged/married/moving in together.
I have lost my self-confidence and motivation.
I have lost my job and my sense of life purpose.
I feel strong emotions that I cannot manage.
There are some painful things in my past or my present that I would like to talk about, but I am afraid and ashamed. I don't want to be judged, ridiculed, labelled or dismissed.
Everything is scary.
I am emotionally struggling with serious health issues.
I have lost someone dear.
I feel overwhelmed by my family roles and responsibilities.
I am experiencing difficulties with someone in my family or a close friend.
I feel nothing.
I am grieving the loss of my pet.
I can't sleep.
I feel stuck in a rut.
I feel lost.
I feel confused about a lot of things.
I have issues around food.
Why can't I get on with people?
I am experiencing panic attacks/depression/apathy/procrastination.
I feel angry most of the time.
I have phobias.
I have been diagnosed with PTSD.
I have issues with my self-image and/or my sex life.
I want to change something that is not working for me, but I don't know how to go about it.
I have a big decision to make and I don't know where to start.
I want to know myself better so that I can enjoy life more.
I can't open up to friends or family members because I don't want to burden them with my 'stuff' or upset them.

As a professional therapist I can help you understand what is happening to you and why. Together we can help you implement lasting changes in how you experience the world and how you relate to yourself and others. You will learn to recognise your usual negative behaviourial patterns, and you will be able to chose a more positive, confident and resilient attitude to life.

My experience includes working with adults and young adults living with relationship issues, depression, anxiety, panic, bereavement, loss and stress, lack of motivation or direction in life, lack of self-awareness, painful memories, shame and guilt; people living with terminal illnesses and the impact on their families; parents and young people with family issues; workplace, career and relationship issues; divorce and separation; food and self-image issues; retirement issues; survivors of sexual violence and abuse; people facing difficult life choices.

I work as a therapist in a variety of settings such as Universities, NHS cancer units and medical practices, charities and local council-aided establishments, as well as running my own private practice.

I work mainly with Transactional Analysis, which is a theory of personality and a communication tool that implements simple, positive and rapid changes. I also use CBT and other modalities, depending on your needs and goals.

Training, qualifications & experience

I am registered with The British Association of Counsellors and Psychotherapists (BACP) and the Hampshire Association Of Counsellors and Psychotherapists (HACP).

I am a Reiki Master and a mindfulness practitioner. I offer psychotherapy in English and in French.

Qualifications and experience:

FdA Hons Humanistic Counselling, Winchester and Middlesex University.
Holistic body therapist, Eastleigh college.
PGCE French - English, King Alfred's college, Winchester
BA Law, History and History of Art, Sorbonne university, Paris.
Cancer psychotherapist, War Memorial Hospital, Andover.
Previous work experience: RASAC (Rape and Sexual Abuse Centre) Winchester, St Francis' GP surgery Chandlers Ford, Southampton University (students and staff), War Memorial hospital Andover (cancer unit), Friends of the Family Winchester.

Member organisations

Accredited register membership

British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy

Areas of counselling I deal with

Other areas of counselling I deal with

Reiki Master and mindfulness practitioner.

Therapies offered

Cognitive and behavioural therapies
Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT)
Compassion-Focused Therapy
Couples counselling
Humanistic therapies
Integrative
Mindfulness
Other therapies
Person-centred therapy
Solution focused brief therapy
Transactional analysis

Fees

From £40.00 to £55.00

Concessions offered for

Keyworkers
Low income
OAPs
Students
Trainee counsellors
Unemployed

Additional information

All sessions are 50 mn long. Longer sessions are available pro-rata.

Initial consultation £25

One-to-one sessions £55

Students, seniors (60+), in-training, low income, key workers £40

2-people sessions £45 per person.

The 30mn initial consultation is for you to present your issues and decide whether you are comfortable working together.

You can book and pay for one session at a time. Payment by BACS is due within 24 hours of the session.

You can also do a block-booking of 3 or 6 sessions. Full payment for block-bookings is due before the start of the sessions. I regret that cheques are not accepted.

Please note: sessions cancelled on the day are due in full unless we can re-book within 2 working days.

The number of sessions can vary, from short therapy over a few weeks, to longer therapy. I will contract with you on what you want to achieve, and we will check regularly on whether we are on tracks. Our initial therapy contract can be reviewed at any time according to your changing needs.