Kate Arnold
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About me
Hello,
I'm Kate,
A Humanistic and Person Centred Counsellor working with adults and young people who are experiencing issues related to anxiety, depression, stress, family relationship problems, low mood, low self-esteem, loneliness and confidence, OCD, anger management, bullying, self-image and low self worth, IBS and pain management, identity and sexuality, self-harm, bereavement and loss.
I also have a special interest and experience, knowledge and understanding, of working with clients who are themselves struggling or have other family members with short/long term life changing illnesses and conditions.
I use Humanistic and Person Centred principles as the core of my work. However, I offer an integrative approach, adapting and treating each person as being unique with separate needs and requirements. This might be in a more directive way of using CBT skills, goals and strategies for example to help with negative thinking. Which will help empower and challenge you to move forward, with a more encouraging outlook on life.
During our sessions together, you can expect to feel valued, calm and relaxed with no judgement at all. I help you to unravel your thoughts or feelings, and guide you into a more positive place.
"Kate has helped me change my outlook on life and I can live every day less anxious and with strategies to help me overcome anxiety."
As said by the wonderful founder of Person Centred Therapy Carl Rogers , On Becoming a Person (2004) "It is my purpose to understand the way he feels in his own inner world, to accept him as he is, to create an atmosphere of freedom in which he can move in his thinking and being, in any direction he desires".
I have seven years of counselling experience, face to face, as well as by telephone and video conference (Zoom). Feel free to contact me if you have any questions about how counselling works, or to arrange an initial assessment appointment.
To manage my work/life balance, I love to walk in the beautiful woods with my dog, close to my home. I find my happy place listening to music, baking and socialising with family and friends.
You can also call me on 07368 628127 if you would prefer to leave a message or speak to me first.
Training, qualifications & experience
- BA (Hons) Degree in Humanistic Counselling
- Advanced Diploma in Psychotherapeutic Counselling.
- Diploma in Psychotherapeutic Counselling.
- ABC Level 3 in Counselling Skills.
- ABC Level 2 Certificate in Initial Counselling Skills.
- Cruse - Awareness in Bereavement Care Foundation Certificate.
- Certificate in Mindfulness for Anxiety and Depression.
- Certificate in Treating OCD.
- Certificate in Irritable Bowel Syndrome.
- Working with Adolescent and Adult Mental Health.
- Treating Intrusive Thoughts and the Inner Critical Voice.
- Please feel free to ask any questions about my qualifications or courses.
I have seven years of counselling experience, face to face, as well as by telephone and video conference (Zoom).
Member organisations
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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
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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
Free initial telephone session
Additional information
My session fees are £50 for 50 minutes. I offer a fee initial telephone call.
When I work
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My Counselling hours are currently Tuesday 11am-7pm, Wednesday 10am-5pm and Thursday 11am-7pm (face to face). Telephone and Zoom counselling also available on request. I am very flexible.
Further information
Starting Off
Your first session will welcome you to the practice and comprise of an initial consultation to ensure that we are likely to be compatible and help to prepare a counselling service to meet your needs. The length of our counselling relationship will depend on your personal needs and circumstances. We will review this on an ongoing basis. If you have any questions or concerns about commencing a counselling relationship, I will be happy to arrange a short telephone introduction. Please contact me on the telephone number or email provided.
