Kate Farmer
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About me
Welcome to Calming Minds Counselling.
I have worked with diverse individuals facing a range of challenges, including anxiety, depression, stress, trauma, self-harm, suicide ideation and self-esteem issues within mental health and addiction services. My approach is person-centred, and evidence-based. Whether you are dealing with overwhelming emotions, a significant life transition, or seeking deeper self-understanding, my practice provides the necessary support and guidance. Sessions are designed to be collaborative and empowering, ensuring that you feel heard, validated, and supported throughout the process. Counselling is a powerful tool for self-discovery, healing, and growth, and I am here to guide and empower you on your journey towards a more balanced and fulfilling life.
Training, qualifications & experience
Anxiety * Depression * Mental Health * Addiction * Grief/Loss * Relationships * Stress * Domestic Violence * Abuse * Trauma * Suicidal Ideation * Self Harm * Self Esteem * Confidence Issues * Autism * Life Transitions
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).
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Areas of counselling I deal with
Therapies offered
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Fees
£50.00 per session
Additional information
I offer concessionary rates to students & OAPs - limited places available
Further information
Counselling is beneficial for anyone looking to improve their mental and emotional well-being. I work with individuals facing: Anxiety and panic disorders * Addiction * Suicide Ideation and Self-harm * Neurodiversity * Depression and low mood * Stress and burnout * Relationship and family conflicts * Grief and bereavement * Trauma and PTSD * Self-esteem and confidence issues * Life transitions and decision-making challenges
No issue is too small or too big. If something is affecting your quality of life, counselling can provide the support you need. Seeking counselling can be a transformative journey – a journey in which you must be ready to undertake. In our sessions, we will work together to: Identify and understand your emotions * Develop practical coping strategies * Improve communication and relationships * Enhance self-awareness and confidence * Foster resilience and emotional balance
