About me
Hi there, my name is Kathryn - welcome to my profile.
I am an inclusive integrative therapist (and supervisor) specialising in supporting children and adults online - especially those with additional needs, offering a neuro-affirming and inclusive space which celebrates difference, welcomes exploration and questioning.
Whether you are facing life challenges, common mental health conditions (such as anxiety or depression), past trauma including PTSD, work difficulties, or maybe you are considering your own neurodivergence (for example: ADHD or Autism) - I can offer a non-judgemental person-centred space where these areas can be explored safely through connection, care, and when appropriate, humour.
We can talk, visualise, use music, and be more creative if this helps you feel more comfortable - the therapy space is for you, and needs to meet your needs - everything is tailored to your personal progress as you are the most important person in the room. I welcome the whole of you.
Something I do offer is lived experience of neurodiversity, which I am willing to share if this would be of benefit to your development - it is an offer.
Entering a collaborative therapeutic journey, we would be working together, connecting you to an environment where you can feel safe to express how you are feeling in a non-judgemental space.
Life can be pretty hard, and facing challenges on your own at times may seem impossible, which is where I come in, as we will face them together - as a team.
The first step in seeking support is always the hardest part, and this is why I offer a 30-minute free consultation - no pressure - just an exploration to see if we can work together - and more importantly, if you like my approach.
Here, if you have any additional needs, we can discuss how these can be supported in the session so that you feel at ease, accepted, and cared for.
Follow me on Instagram: @the_inclusive_therapist
Training, qualifications & experience
- CPCAB Level 6 in Therapeutic Supervision
- CPCAB Level 5 in Psychotherapeutic Counselling
- CPCAB Level 4 in Therapeutic Counselling
- BRIEF London: Solution-Focused Based Therapy 1,2, and 3.
- Anglia Ruskin University: PGCert in Adult Mental Health
- University of Hertfordshire: PGCerts (3) National, Advanced and Leaders in Special Educational Needs Coordination awards.
- University of Leicester/SEBDA: Managing the needs of children with social, emotional and mental health.
- Goldsmiths University: Post Graduate Certificate in teaching (Art).
- UEL: BA(Hons) and MA in Fine Art.
- Previously working in agencies such as Place2Be, Young Concern, and across London as a child counsellor, I have a range of different experiences to draw from.
- I am also a qualified special needs coordinator, practising teacher and adult mental health specialist with over 20 years in the field of education, working closely with children, teenagers and parents to create positive change, aspiration and develop mindsets (everyone deserves to thrive).
- I am a trained member of the Creative Counselling directory and offer creative approaches in sessions if suitable to your needs.
- I am also a registered member of the BACP (British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy), which sees me bound by their ethical framework and professional conduct procedures.
- I hold an updated DBS check and insurance.
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).
This therapist has indicated that they belong to an Accredited Register.
Areas of counselling I deal with
Other areas of counselling I deal with
- Special educational/Inclusion/Additional needs
- Coming to terms with a diagnosis (early or late)
- Living, loving and supporting someone with additional needs
- Autistic burnout
- Teacher/keyworker burnout
- Fatigue and trauma in the caring professions
Therapies offered
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Fees
£40.00 - £60.00
Concessions offered for
Additional information
- Free initial 30 minutes consultation offered to everyone
- 50 minute counselling sessions for under 18's: £55
- 50 minute additional needs coaching session for under 18's: £55
- 50 minute counselling sessions for adults: £60
- 50 minute additional needs coaching session for adults: £60
- 50 minute counselling sessions for keyworkers: £50
- 50 minute counselling sessions for Level 4 trainee counsellors: £40
- For supervision please contact me for more information.
When I work
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