About me
Hi! My name is Kasey, and since you’ve found me, let me tell you a little bit more about what I do.
The thing is, I know exactly what it’s like to feel lost in a sea of counsellors and wonder how on earth you’re supposed to decide who is going to be the right person to help you. So, I hope I can give you a little clarity about what you can expect from me, both as a therapist and as a fellow human being.
But before I start, I just want you to know that whatever has brought you here, you don’t have to have it all figured out just yet. I really do hope you find the right support to help guide you through it.
I’m based in Ellesmere Port, in a lovely, cosy and private space where you can put your feet up, get comfy and explore whatever it is that brings you to therapy (I'm told I make a decent cup of tea too, if that helps?).
I’d say the way I work is pretty laid-back and I very much let my clients lead the way. At no point will you find me telling you what I think you 'should' do, because I’m more than happy to admit that I absolutely don’t have all the answers.
Instead, I trust in my clients’ ability to find their own way forwards, with a little support along the way. Being part of someone’s journey towards reconnecting with themselves is something I never take for granted, and it’s why I love what I do.
You might think that every therapy session should involve you laying everything bare, uncovering old wounds and exploring the deepest depths of your emotions. And whilst that can sometimes be true (and is always welcome), let me assure you that so much of the work I do with clients is built on genuine human connection. We can talk about the difficult stuff, but there will always always be space for you to laugh about the funny stuff, smile about the happy stuff and celebrate the good stuff.
Your sessions can be whatever you need them to be.
Training, qualifications & experience
I am experienced in working within the mental health field, including roles within the NHS and third-sector organisations.
I am also a placement mentor for trainee counsellors, offering support throughout the completion of their training hours.
Though I support clients with a range of different issues, my professional strengths lie in supporting clients through trauma, as well as working with people who are trying to rebuild their self-esteem.
One of the ways I do this is through ‘parts work’. The idea is that we are all made up of different parts, which have often developed in response to difficult or traumatic experiences in our lives. Each part has developed to protect us in some way. However, sometimes certain parts of us can get in the way and leave us feeling stuck or unable to move forward.
Parts work isn’t about denying or trying to change any part of yourself. Instead, it’s about getting to know and truly understand these different parts, so they no longer feel like they have to work so hard to protect us.
For many people, this can be a way to begin healing from a past that has left them feeling hurt, scarred or disconnected from themselves.
Qualifications I hold include:
- Master’s degree in Clinical Counselling, awarded with Distinction
- Bachelor’s degree in Counselling Skills with Psychology, awarded with Distinction.
- Level 2 Certificate in Counselling Concepts.
- Certificate in Applied Suicide Intervention Skills
Member organisations
BACP is one of the UK’s leading professional bodies for counselling and psychotherapy with around 60,000 members. The Association has several different categories of membership, including Student Member, Individual Member, Registered Member MBACP, Registered Accredited Member MBACP (Accred) and Senior Registered Accredited Member MBACP (Snr Acccred). Registered and accredited members are listed on the BACP Register, which shows that they have demonstrated BACP’s recommended standards for training, proficiency and ethical practice. The BACP Register was the first register of psychological therapists to be accredited by the Professional Standards Authority (PSA). Accredited and senior accredited membership are voluntary categories for members who choose to undertake a rigorous application and assessment process to demonstrate additional standards around practice, training and supervision. Individual members will have completed an appropriate counselling or psychotherapy course and started to practise, but they won’t appear on the BACP Register until they've demonstrated that they meet the standards for registration. Student members are still in the process of completing their training. All members are bound by the BACP Ethical Framework and a Professional Conduct Procedure.
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
Therapies offered
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Fees
£50.00 per session
Concessions offered for
Additional information
Reduced rate of £40 available for trainee counsellors.
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Further information
If you’re interested in exploring whether I could be the right therapist for you, feel free to reach out and make use of my free 15-minute introduction call. It’s a chance to ask me any questions you might have and get a feel for what it might be like for us to work together.
