Karen Smyth Gaffney
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About me
I am a qualified Cognitive Behaviour Therapist and Reiki Practitioner. I offer a warm and safe space for people to be heard, understood and their emotional needs explored free of fear and judgement. I have extensive experience working with grief, suicidal thoughts, depression, low self esteem and many anxiety conditions.
I like a holistic approach and offer a bespoke combination of evidence based Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) alongside alternative energy healing using Reiki to promote overall well being. The Reiki is entirely optional, and is at your discretion.
Training, qualifications & experience
I am a fully qualified CBT Therapist with a diploma in Cognitive Behaviour Therapy & Groupwork. I have 2 years of experience working with grief for a leading charity, and 2 years of experience working with suicidal thoughts. I have extensive experience and knowledge of working with low mood and a wide range of anxiety disorders.
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.
Accredited register membership
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Areas of counselling I deal with
Therapies offered
Fees
£50.00 - £75.00
Additional information
I charge £50.00 for a therapeutic hour. If Reiki is combined, then the price is £75.00 for an hour and a half.
Concessions may be available, please ask if you think you may be eligible.
Further information
I have a background in the corporate world, and have raised my own family. As such I am well versed in the complexities of family life and meeting the expectations of employers, all the challenges that life throws along the way.
I take a very person centered approach to therapy, and offer both Reiki and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy to help clients reach their wellbeing goals and aspirations. Every therapy treatment is as unique as the individual seeking help. Reiki is of course, optional however it is a wonderfully relaxing treatment, and I have witnessed the benefits it offers.
