Kate Upshall
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About me
Hello, I’m Kate Upshall, a UKCP Accredited Gestalt Psychotherapeutic Counsellor based in Newcastle-upon-Tyne. I am in the process of completing further accreditation as a Gestalt Psychotherapist.
I am passionate about the benefits of Gestalt therapy, and its potential to support us all to live an authentic, satisfying life. I have been practising therapy since August 2016 and opened my private practice in January 2018.
I have a background in mental health and wellbeing roles within the voluntary sector, including a national homelessness charity, and a charity for adults with acquired brain injury. I am also a qualified and experienced Art and Design teacher. If you would like to use art materials in your sessions I would enjoy incorporating them. Gestalt is a flexible and creative therapy, and together we can find methods and materials that work for you.
Gestalt is a relational, embodied psychotherapy, which offers the possibility of growth and change through an accepting, respectful and supportive relationship with your therapist. You may be dealing with challenges such as anxiety or depression, the impact of past experiences or trauma, difficulties in relationships, a period of transition or change in your life, sense of self or identity, grief or loss. Or perhaps you’re interested in finding a new direction or meaning in your life. Together we will develop greater awareness and understanding of your situation and yourself and what the next steps might be for you.
I’m trained to work with individuals and couples over the age of 18.
I hold a Certificate in Relational Supervision, and am currently working towards the Diploma in Relational Supervision.
Training, qualifications & experience
- UKCP Accredited Psychotherapeutic Counsellor, in the process of completing further accreditation as a Gestalt Psychotherapist.
- Additional training in couples counselling.
- Currently undertaking Diploma in Supervision with Relational Change.
- MSc Occupational Psychology
Member organisations
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.
The UK Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP) is a leading professional body for the education, training and regulation of psychotherapists and psychotherapeutic counsellors. Its register is accredited by the government's Professional Standards Authority.
As part of its commitment to protect the public, it works to improve access to psychotherapy, to support and disseminate research, to improve standards and to respond effectively to complaints against its members.
UKCP standards cover the range of different psychotherapies. Registration is obtained by training or accrediting with one of its member organisations, or by holding a European Certificate in Psychotherapy. Accredited by the Professional Standards Authority.
Accredited register membership
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Areas of counselling I deal with
Therapies offered
Fees
£55.00 per session
Additional information
60 minute sessions cost £55 for individuals and £70 for couples. I review prices annually.
I offer a free initial consultation, which is an opportunity for us to meet and discuss how Gestalt therapy might be helpful for you at this time, and whether I am the right therapist.
I also offer Clinical Supervision for £45 per session.
Further information
I work in person in Newcastle-Upon-Tyne and online.
