About me
Hello! I'm Kate - a fellow human on this journey of being alive! I have a life-long interest in how we humans relate to one another. I'm here to help you find your way forward and gain a greater understanding of where you would like to be in your life and relationships.
I offer a space for you to exhale and be heard with acceptance and without judgement.
It can feel overwhelming finding the right counsellor. My sessions are calm, reflective and paced to your needs.
I offer a free of charge introductory call on Zoom or by phone. This usually lasts between 20 and 30 minutes. It's a great way to get a sense of each other and discuss your needs.
I'm a person-centred counsellor, believing that change can happen through the experience of being heard, accepted and feeling able to share without the worry of judgement. Possibilities for change can emerge as we work together. I'm integrative, which means I use different models including attachment theory, parts work, mindfulness, poly vagal theory and somatic approaches. I work with adults on issues including anxiety, depression, grief, loss, stress, low self-esteem, relationship difficulties, and life transitions.
I have lived experience of growing up around alcoholism, supporting family members with addiction, ADHD, PMDD and eating disorders. I'm particularly interested in generational trauma, patterns of behaviour and relationships.
If something here resonates, you're welcome to reach out for a free of charge initial Zoom session usually lasting 15 to 20 minutes. No commitment, just a chance to see if we might work well together. You can send an email here or leave a message on 07970 317 887. I look forward to hearing from you,
Kate
Training, qualifications & experience
I'm a BACP accredited registered member with 14 years experience working with people of all ages and currently run my own private practice with individuals (20yrs+). I work online anywhere in the UK and in-person in Bedford.
I am an integrative counsellor. My approach is person-centred which means I take my lead from you and we work together towards where you would like to be.
- PG DipCC
- Attachment
- Trauma Informed
- Grief Encounter bereavement charity
- Parts work
- Embodied self compassion
- Irvin Yalom existential work
- Poly vagal model - Deb Dana
- Post-traumatic Growth and Yoga - Arielle Schwartz
- ACT - Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
Member organisations
school Registered / Accredited
Being registered/accredited with a professional body means an individual must have achieved a substantial level of training and experience approved by their member organisation.
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
Other areas of counselling I deal with
I have a special interest in working with individuals who have loved ones who are struggling with addiction or mental health issues. Whether your loved one is in recovery or in active addition or has ongoing mental health issues, it is important to make some space for your own well being. Easier said than done I know, but making space for yourself to take a moment to breathe, share and remember who you are can make a big difference even if your situation seems hopeless - you are still in there!
Therapies offered
Fees
£60.00 per session
When I work
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Further information
If you'd like to get in touch, please email me. My website is katebailliecounselling.co.uk
I work anywhere in the UK online or in person in Bedford
It's important to find a therapist that you feel comfortable with and the introductory Zoom call is a way for us to get a sense of each other and if we could work well together.
For face to face sessions, there is one flight of stairs and a very shy cat.
I have an enhanced DBS, professional insurance and am ICO registered
