Jacqui Kay
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About me
Hello and thank you for dropping by.
My name is Jacqui and I am a Psychotherapist specialising in CBT and Integrative Therapy working with adults, couples and families. I have Counsellor Membership with COSCA- Counselling and Psychotherapy in Scotland and Practitioner Membership with BAATN- The Black, African and Asian Therapy Network. I abide and work within their ethical frameworks.
I am also a Registered Psychiatric Nurse and Registered General Nurse, specialising in Adult Mental Health over many years. I have worked in clinical and community settings filling a variety of nursing and management roles. This has provided me with an extensive professional portfolio working with, and understanding psychiatric disorders, mental ill health and distress, with the nuances that may present and may be overlooked. General Nursing has provided me with insight as to how physical health conditions affect daily living and impact mental health.
My continuing interest in mental health led me to qualifying as a Psychotherapist. Therapy can lead to a better understanding of ourselves, and encourages the development of our own toolkits and resources helping us to move forward with confidence.
My working style is person centred, creative and flexible. I work using your personal resources, strengths, qualities incorporating self-compassion, relaxation and mindfulness. I also incorporate anything which is important to you. I thrive on providing quality within engagement and interactions. My work is underpinned by respect, compassion and honesty. I will give you the safe space and time you need, accepting that you are the expert of your life.
I maintain an interest, and am trained in cultural competence and diversity.
If you would like to find out more, please get in touch.
On a personal level I enjoy fresh air, walks on the beach, gentle hikes and the peaceful immersion of gardening and needlework.
Training, qualifications & experience
Qualifications
- SCOTCAS Diploma in Counselling and Groupwork
- COSCA Counselling Skills Certificate
- Certificate of Achievement in Disability Assessment
- BSc Mental Health Practice
- Registered Mental Nurse (RMN)
- Registered General Nurse (RGN)
Member organisations
COSCA is the professional body for counselling and psychotherapy in Scotland, and seeks to advance all forms of counselling and psychotherapy and the use of counselling skills by promoting best practice and through the delivery of a range of sustainable services. COSCA Counsellor Accreditation is a pathway to entry onto the UKRC.
It is a requirement of all individual and organisational members of COSCA to abide by its Statement of Ethics and Code of Practice and be accountable to the Complaints Procedure. Accredited by the Professional Standards Authority.
Black, African and Asian Therapy Network
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
Other areas of counselling I deal with
- Racial Trauma
- Intrusive thoughts
- Goal attainment
- Self Care
Therapies offered
Fees
£60.00 - £80.00
Additional information
Consultations are charged at £15 for up to 30 minutes.
One to one sessions are 50 minutes long and charged at £70 per session.
Family and Couples Counselling sessions are 60 minutes long and charged at £80 per session.
All payments are made via bank transfer and paid before the session.
When I work
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I offer appointments from 1pm to 6.00pm. Sessions are via telephone and Zoom.
Further information
I offer up to a 30 minute consultation, charged at the nominal fee of £15.00 so we can chat about therapy, how this may support you, and to answer any questions you may have.
One to one sessions are charged at £70 for 50 minutes.
Family and Couples Counselling is charged at £90 per 60 minute session.
If you are happy to go ahead, we then meet weekly, fortnightly or as and when needed. This will be reviewed regularly. Please contact me via email in the first instance to arrange the consultation. Please check your spam folder for replies.
