Katherine Beesley

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Ba (hons), MBACP (Accred), PNCPS (Acc.) Counsellor/Therapist
Blackburn, Lancashire, BB2

About me

Hi.  I work with people who experience a variety of difficulties, including anxiety, depression, loneliness, work related stressors and low self-confidence. I also work with clients following a bereavement or loss and have undertaken further training in this field.  I am an approved practitioner for a number of charitable organisations and also an associate practitioner for many private health Insurance companies.

Therapy is a collaboration, a journey, and not a quick fix.  People tell me that they feel supported,  and most importantly heard when working with me.  I will not tell you what to do, but will support you whilst we find a way together through the challenges you are experiencing. 

Counselling is a private and personal choice and therapists all have different ways of working,  It is important to me that you feel comfortable, safe and supported when working with me.  My experience helps me to understand the impact of unforeseen and significant life changes, personal and professional difficulties, relationship and family changes,  including the impact on family and lifestyle.  

Life can be so unpredictable, it throws the unexpected at us, tests us and can make us feel incredibly lonely, vulnerable and isolated.  Working with a therapist can provide you with the ability to face difficult times, feel less alone and more supported and confident whilst navigating life's challenges.

I can offer both in-person (face to face sessions) from my private office space, or remotely through online video, telephone or text based therapy. I can also provide support to your employees and facilitate group sessions if needed.  

I am a recognised provider and practitioner for the following insurance companies, and also work with a number of Employee Assistance programme providers:

AXA, AVIVA, BUPA, Healix, General & Medical, WPA, PLE Health, Cigna, Vitality and also a recognised provider with Yes to Life. 

Please do feel free to contact me with any questions or queries you may have or take a look at my website for further information about me and my practice and access to my online diary to see what availability I currently have.

https://www.lancashiretherapy.co.uk

Training, qualifications & experience

I am an experienced Counsellor and Psychotherapist with over 2800 clinical hours completed.  I hold full Insurance, both public and professional liability and have gained a number of Qualifications .  I am an accredited member of the BACP and hold Professional Accreditation status with the NCPS. I am also an accredited member of The Foundation for Infant Loss and have completed separate training in Bereavement Counselling and working with suicidal and self-injuring clients. 

I adhere to strict professional and ethical guidelines as well as receiving regular clinical supervision and attend regular Continuous Professional Development to ensure I stay up to date with my learning.  If you would like to know more about me, my training, qualifications and experience, full details can be found on my website at www.lancashiretherapy.co.uk or drop me a quick email with any questions you may have.

Member organisations

Registered / Accredited

Registered / Accredited

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BACP
British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy (BACP)

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.

NCPS
National Counselling & Psychotherapy Society (NCPS)

The National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society This Not For Profit association of counsellors and psychotherapists aim to support the counselling profession, members and training organisations. In 2013 the NCS register was accredited by the Professional Standards Authority under the Accredited Voluntary Register Scheme. Accredited by the Professional Standards Authority.

Accredited register membership

British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy
Accredited Register Scheme

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British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy
National Counselling & Psychotherapy Society
Accredited Register Scheme

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.

National Counselling & Psychotherapy Society

Areas of counselling I deal with

Other areas of counselling I deal with

I am also able to offer Rewind Therapy, qualified through the International Association for Rewind Trauma Therapy.

Therapies offered

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Fees

£60.00 - £75.00

Concessions offered for

  • Low income
  • Keyworkers
  • OAPs
  • Students
  • Trainee counsellors
  • Unemployed
  • Refugees

Health Insurance/EAP

  • WPA
  • Axa Health
  • Vitality
  • Aviva
  • BUPA
  • Healix

Additional information

I offer concessions on a case-by-case basis, please do contact me to discuss further.

When I work

Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun
Early morning
Morning
Early afternoon
Late afternoon
Evening

Blackburn, Lancashire, BB2

Type of session

In person
Online
Phone

Types of client

Young people (13-17)
Young adults (18-24)
Adults (25-64)
Older Adults (65+)
Groups
Organisations
Employee Assistance Programme

Key details

DBS check

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Clients with low mobility are able to access my office, unfortunately it is not wheelchair accessible due to the door frame (please see enclosed pictures) Private off-street parking is available and also access to bathroom facilities.

Online platforms

Microsoft Teams

Social

Katherine Beesley
Katherine Beesley