Katia Houghton, registered UKCP
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I offer short and long-term counselling and psychotherapy. My aim is to create a safe and confidential space in which you can explore your concerns and increase your self-understanding at your own pace and according to your individual needs. A secure therapeutic relationship, directed by what you want to bring to each session, is central to that process.
I practise in Abingdon and Wantage, both of which are easily accessible by car or public transport, and have free public parking.
For more information about my practice, please take a look at my website or contact me directly by email or phone.
Training, qualifications & experience
Registered member UKCP (registration no. 2011166972)
Postgraduate qualification in psychoanalytic psychotherapy, Site for Contemporary Analysis
Diploma in Psychotherapeutic Counselling (Psychodynamic)
BA Hons (Oxon.)
I am currently in further postgraduate training as a psychoanalytic psychotherapist at the Site for Contemporary Psychoanalysis.
I am a psychoanalytic psychotherapist, working in private practice and as a school counsellor.
I have experience of working with a wide range of relationship and other issues, including depression, anxiety, stress, sexual and physical abuse, aloneness, family problems, infertility, bereavement, grief, and lack of self-esteem, but I am very conscious that every client is an individual, not just a collection of issues or problems, and base my approach on their unique experience.
As a registered member of the UK Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP). I abide by the UKCP's Code of Ethics and Professional Practice.
Areas of counselling I deal with
- Abortion
- Abuse
- Addiction(s)
- ADHD
- Affairs and betrayals
- Anger management
- Anxiety
- Asperger's syndrome
- Bereavement
- Bullying
- Cancer
- Career counselling
- Carer support
- Child related issues
- Chronic fatigue syndrome/ME
- Depression
- Dissociation
- Eating disorders
- Family issues
- Hearing voices
- Infertility
- Low self-confidence
- Low self-esteem
- Miscarriage
- Passive aggressive behaviour
- Personality disorders
- Redundancy
- Relationship problems
- Self-harm
- Separation and divorce
- Sexuality
- Stress
- Suicidal thoughts
- Trauma
- Work-related stress
Fees
The fee is £55 per 50-minute session. I see clients weekly, or more frequently.
Maps & Directions
Wantage, OX12
Abingdon, OX14
Type of session
| Online counselling: | No |
| Telephone counselling: | No |
| Face to face counselling: | Yes |
| Home visits: | No |
Practical details
| Sign language: | No |
| Other languages: | None |
Accessibility
| Wheelchair user access: | Unspecified |
Availability
I currently have sessions: Monday afternoons/evening; Friday morning/afternoon
Types of client
| Young people |
| Adults |
| Older adults |
| Organisations |
| Employee Assistance Programme |
Supervision & training
Supervision available
