Kate Wood BA (Hons) Counselling, BACP Registered.

Due to the current issues our world is  facing and the effects this is having on our mental health, it is even more important to reach out for support. Due to this  I have set up a range of online services including video calling, instant messaging and emails. Please get in touch for more information. We are all in this together.

Do you need some support for yourself or a loved one? I offer counselling for individuals, Couples, young people & families. Therapy enables you to express & explore difficult & challenging situations in a non-judgmental & safe environment.

In difficult situations, I aim to help you to:

• Understand your self and issues that are arising
• Clarify any confusion you may have.
• Feel more control in your life
• Cope with your life and every day stress.
• Focus on life with a clearer mind
• Move forward with your life, setting and achieving goals.
• become more positive about your self
• get to know your self better and the triggers that cause you stress.

I believe that everyone can have their struggles and feel stuck at times. My goal and focus is to open exploration to become self-aware. Self-awareness is something that grows over a period of time.Techniques to access information about oneself, can be learned, and personal experiences can affect personal thoughts and feelings. My aim is to explore all these issues and concerns with you, and use the knowledge gained to help you overcome your own personal issues. Once this is achieved this enables awareness of your loved ones, which can build stronger relationships.

I am an experienced BACP Registered Therapist working with individuals, couples and families. My theoretical orientation is a humanistic approach. Humanistic therapy tends towards optimism, on the belief that people have a natural inclination to strive toward self-fulfillment. The goal is to help self-actualize through self-examination, self-mastery, and creative expression. Therapists use open-ended responses, reflective listening and tentative interpretations to help their clients develop self-understanding and acceptance Through further training I have now implemented CBT, Creative Therapy, Family therapy,  Psychodynamic and life coaching skills into my practice an. This has led me to be more integrative, which I believe is essential in catering to each individual. I like to adapt my way of working to suit each clientS needs, this can involve the use of creative media, self exploration and self care activities to try between sessions.

I offer a quiet relaxed atmosphere that allows you to explore yourself. I am aware that it is very daunting talking about your problems to someone new, however I feel very passionately about developing an honest and trusting relationship where you feel at ease.