Kate Darbon MBACP Domestic and Sexual Abuse Specialist, Anxiety, Depression

Hello and welcome... thank you for stopping by my profile. Looking for the right counsellor can be a daunting task and the start of a journey into the unknown, for some. Please feel free to ask any questions that you may have, I will assist you in any way that I can. It really is so difficult, finding the right person to share your innermost thoughts with. I can assure you that I will not judge you at all and am passionate about helping other people to explore who they are and what their limitations are. Life isn't always easy and there are often many challenges. Sometimes, these feel totally overwhelming and we are unsure of how we can deal with this. I aim to offer peace, space and time for you to explore whatever it is that is affecting you right now.

When things feel too much, you may feel overloaded and struggle to find a clear way forward. This can be an isolating place: and this is what led me in to counselling myself. To have someone there to hear me, sit with me and validate my feelings was a real turning point in my life. This led to a real passion within me to help others. The beauty of counselling is that among all of the advice that people give us, the values we may have had placed upon us and judgement's that create conflict and uncertainty; inside us all is the power to know who we are, what we want and need and how to become the best version of ourselves. This is why I trained as a counsellor, because I want to help people like you learn about this and find your way to a happier and more fulfilled life.

I am a qualified person-centred counsellor, but have dedicated my time to train in other areas, which enables me to draw upon a variety of techniques and approaches, in order to ensure the best therapeutic outcome for you. Please see the list below of the areas in which I specialize, but please bear in mind that it is not exhaustive.

I have very recently worked for a local youth agency within Northamptonshire, for 4 years, that supports children and their families, as a counsellor for 11-18 year olds.

I have a busy private practice, counselling children aged 11+, adults and families.

I specialize in working with people affected by anxiety and distress, bullying, depression, trauma, attachment issues, domestic and sexual violence including child sexual exploitation (please see list below). I have undertaken many different forms of training related to domestic and sexual violence (including coercive control), child abuse and exploitation, neglect and narcissism. I have now almost completed a Master’s in Domestic and Sexual Violence at the University of Worcester, and also worked for a charity, counselling victims of domestic violence. I have co-facilitated group work, focusing on 'Abusive Behaviours' and exploring the possibility of change and rehabilitation in the context of domestic and sexual violence.

The areas that I cover:

* Currently Countrywide for remote working (Telephone/Online via ZOOM, Facetime and Whatsapp).

* Face to face work in Creaton, Northamptonshire, NN6. Appointment times are extremely limited.

I am a member of the BACP; a professional body for counsellors and psychotherapists. I undertake CPD (Continual Personal Development) on a regular basis and am always working towards ensuring the best service for my clients.

I am fully insured and am a member of the ICO (Information Commissioner's Office), which means that I must adhere to their regulations, ensuring the safe usage of your data.