Imelda Hatton
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About me
Thank you for visiting my profile. I am qualified COSRT Registered specialist psychosexual and relationship psychotherapist, HCPC registered art psychotherapist and EMDR Practitioner. I offer a personal approach to individuals and couples. I have experience of working in private practice, community and third sector organisations, within the NHS and as a senior lecturer in higher education and had the privilege of working with great people who have gained personal growth, healing and new understanding.
I have experience of working with a number of psychological and emotional needs and uses a wide selection of psychological therapies in order to support recovery, growth and development of individual potential. As a therapist I work in a compassionate and relational way and adapt to individuals needs and requirements. it is not always an easy decision to come to therapy or to choose a therapist, I hope to be able to put you at ease and consider with you what your hopes are and the best way forward.
In my role as a psychosexual therapist I support individuals and couples with relationship or/and sexual difficulties, these may include difficulties with sex and intimacy related to sexual pain or discomfort, communication issues, use of pornography, sexually compulsive behaviours or erectile difficulties.
As a couple and relationship therapist I can support clients with specific relationship or communication issues that may be of concern. I have experience of working with LGBGTQ+ communities and gender identity.
I have worked a mental health nurse for over 30 years with a broad range of psychological or mental health disorders and difficulties which may include depression and low mood, anxiety, sex and relationship difficulties, sexuality, low self-esteem, work-based stress, trauma, compulsive behaviours, confidence, and relationship problems.
I offer a neuro affirming and trauma informed approach to my practice and I have experience of and additional training in working with clients of all ages with a diagnosis of ADHD/Autism. I
Training, qualifications & experience
My experience comes from over 30 years working in the NHS, community and inpatient services as well as voluntary and community organisations and private practice. I have a 30 year history of working in mental health nursing and 20 years in psychotherapy working with groups, individuals, couples, and young people. I have worked as a senior lecturer in higher education teaching for 11 years delivering and developing contemporary professional counselling and psychotherapy training programmes at undergraduate and post graduate levels.
I am able to offer clinical supervision for practitioners and trainees.
I offer a flexible service tailored to meet your needs and what you would like to explore. Currently, I work face to face and online. I use a goal centred approach to working together and can offer short or long-term options.
Member organisations
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Areas of counselling I deal with
Therapies offered
Fees
£75.00 per session
Concessions offered for
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Further information
- Mental Health Nurse
- HCPC registered Art Psychotherapist and registered with British Association of Art Therapists (BAAT)
- Registered Psychosexual and Relationship Psychotherapist with the College of Sex and Relationship Therapy (COSRT).
- Certificate in Supervision
- Certificate in Solution Focused Practice
- Post Graduate Diploma Child and Family Mental Health.
- Post Graduate Certificate in Organisational Change
- Dynamic Interpersonal Therapy
