Kathy Garton

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I specialise in Narcissistic Abuse/ Abuse & Toxic behaviour.
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location_on Bristol, Avon, BS31
Accepting new clients
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About me

I specialise in working with teens, adults & couples to explore family issues, specifically unhealthy, abusive, toxic or narcissistic relationships with ex/partners &/or family members. 

Signs of an abusive past might include struggling in all your relationships; being a people pleaser (putting everyone else’s needs before your own), being unable to say No & fearing rejection. Also, suffering with often multiple health issues; low mood &/or anxiety, migraines, chronic health issues or personality disorders.

I am a LGBTQIA+ friendly, Trauma Informed therapist. I have specific training in Family Systems, Couples, Teens, Trauma, Abuse, Narcissism, Autism, ADHD & Self Harm/Risk.

I am professional but more importantly human. 

I self disclose appropriately, because my personal & professional experience has shown this will support your healing; understanding you are not alone. 

Unfortunately, I have lived experience of abusive/narcissistic relationships. As a single parent, I had to made difficult choices for myself & my now adult child. I will support you to do whatever is right for you, Contact or Low/No contact. 

I am actively involved in sessions, direct & honest, giving much needed emotional support, validation & parenting support if needed. I offer coaching, different perspectives & new understanding.  I will encourage you to find your voice. 

I swear (shit, WTF, ffs etc) because in my opinion sometimes life & our past/present needs a swear word or 2!

I will support you on YOUR healing journey, which will be unique to you :)

I can support the therapy process by working with the family/partners within sessions or separately as needed if appropriate.

Contact:

Please contact me by email.  I will aim to respond to enquiries within 48 hours (usually the same day).

Session’s are Monday-Friday (currently no sessions on a Wednesday) & during the day time.

Training, qualifications & experience

I have undertaken specialised training with Helen Villiers of Liberation Therapy/Liberation Helen, a Psychotherapist specialising in Adult Children of Narcissistic Parents, and recovery from Narcissistic Relationships.  

Training:

  • Level 5 Diploma in Psychotherapeutic Counselling 2013
  • Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling; Integrated, Person Centred, CBT & TA 2011
  • Advanced Certificate in Trauma-Focused Therapy 2023
  • Certificate In Trauma-Focused Therapy 2022
  • Liberation Therapy 'Narcissistic Traits and Emotional Abuse for Therapists' Workshop 2021
  • Liberation Therapy ‘Clearing The Fog” workshop 2021
  • Certificate in Working with Family Systems 2021
  • Certificate in Working with People with Personality Disorders 2021
  • TA101 Jan/Feb 2021
  • CSSO (Child directed, Systems focused, Strengths based, outcome informed) Counselling Framework2 2020-21
  • Relate Certificate in Relational (Couples) Counselling 2020

Experience:

  • Keynsham Counselling Private Practice 2019 onwards, working with young people, adults, Couples & their families.
  • Barnardo's Healthy Minds Wiltshire 2020-2022, working with young people & their family
  • Relate Wiltshire 2019-2021, working with young people, adults and couples
  • Willow Tring Therapy (private practice) 2017-2019, working with young people, adults & families
  • Rape Crisis, Aylesbury 2014-2017, working with adults
  • The Mandeville School, Aylesbury 2010-2018 working with young people (students) and adults (staff)
  • Connexions, Aylesbury 2010-2012 working with young people

Member organisations

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Accredited register membership

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Areas of counselling I deal with

Other areas of counselling I deal with

  • Complex post-traumatic stress disorder (CPTSD)
  • Family Estrangement
  • Going No Contact
  • Scapegoat/Invisible Child

Therapies offered

Fees

£150.00 - £200.00

Additional information

  • initial individual session £75; allowing potential new clients the time needed to ask questions & get an idea for how I work. 
  • Ongoing Individual sessions £150
  • Couple sessions £200

The cost of adding family members to sessions to be discussed.

When paying for a full month of sessions (fortnightly/weekly) up front I offer a 10% discount.

When I work

Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun
Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Night

Sessions are daytime; 11am, 1pm & 3pm. 

Further information

I do work with some overseas clients.  Please let me know asap if you are requesting support from me, but living abroad.  I can generally work with clients living in Europe, but I will need to check counselling regulations for where you live.

Unfortunately, I cannot work with clients living in the US, due to US counselling regulations.

Type of session

Online
Phone

Types of client

Young people (13-17)
Young adults (18-24)
Adults (25-64)
Couples
Families

Key details

DBS check info

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Online platforms

Zoom
Kathy Garton
Kathy Garton