About me
Hi, I'm Katie and thanks for visiting my page.
I'm a BACP registered and fully insured person-centred counsellor and psychotherapist working with individuals aged 18+ in West Yorkshire and throughout the UK.
I offer flexible in-person and remote sessions tailored to your individual needs, goals and personal circumstances - seeing clients weekly, fortnightly or for one-off sessions (when sessions have ended but a little extra support is needed). Short and long-term therapy is available with the pace, depth and time spent in therapy being centred on your unique needs.
Grounding my work in the person-centred approach means I embrace the belief that you are the expert in your own life. My role is to deeply understand your thoughts, feelings, behaviour and experiences from your frame of reference, hearing your words and being curious about the emotions and meanings behind them. I will work alongside you to create a trusting and collaborative therapeutic relationship in which you feel safe and confident to express yourself freely, without fear of judgment, criticism or expectation.
A compassionate and understanding environment can bring comfort and ease, giving you a safe space to release what feels heavy inside. If you’re feeling stuck, isolated with your thoughts, or uncertain about your direction in life, you don’t have to face it alone.
I’m here to walk alongside you.
The counselling process can involve an exploration of some of the below areas:
- Challenging your inner critic and negative self-talk
- Developing new and healthy habits, behaviours and mindsets
- Developing a sense of personal autonomy and agency
- Deepening your understanding of how you relate to others
- Exploring unhelpful patterns or thought processes that keep you feeling stuck or prevent you from moving forward
- Gaining more clarity, resilience, self-esteem and self-confidence
- Identifying your coping and defence mechanisms
- Overcoming deep rooted beliefs of yourself and others
- Re-connecting with your authentic self
- Encouraging self-care and prioritising your own needs and wants
You may know exactly what you want to focus on in sessions or be a little uncertain where to begin. No matter what you do bring to the space, I view you as a whole person with a unique story to tell and welcome any topic with openness, empathy and attentiveness.
WHEN AND WHERE I WORK
MONDAYS - ILKLEY, LS29
I am available for appointments between 2pm and 8.30pm for in-person, telephone and video sessions.
WEDNESDAYS - OTLEY, LS21
I am available for appointments between 9.30am and 8.00pm for in-person, telephone and video sessions.
I may occasionally be able to offer flexibility for remote sessions during the week, though I cannot guarantee availability outside of the above hours.
Training, qualifications & experience
- CPCAB Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling
- CPCAB Level 3 Certificate in Counselling Studies
- CPCAB Level 2 Certificate in Counselling Skills
- ACTO Approved Certificate in Telephone and Online Training
- AIM Level 3 Certificate in Working With Survivors of Sexual Abuse
I attend monthly supervision meetings with a qualified clinical supervisor to monitor my practice and progress with clients, ensuring I continue to work safely and ethically. I am a member of the BACP (British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy) and abide by their code of ethics and guidelines. I also undertake regular continuing professional development.
I currently work with a specialist charity who provide free tailored support for children and adults affected by or at risk of sexual abuse, violence and rape. My role as a counsellor is working remotely with individuals aged 16+ across England and Wales who have experienced childhood sexual abuse and violence.
I have also previously worked with the registered charity The Cellar Trust, providing mental health support for adults experiencing a wide range of different issues, including historical trauma and present day difficulties.
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
Therapies offered
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Fees
£60.00 per session
Additional information
I provide counselling to individuals age 18+and each session is 50 minutes in length (aka - a therapeutic hour).
I offer a free 30 minute telephone/video chat which allows us the chance to have a talk through what it is that has brought you to get in touch with me and if working with me will best suit your needs.
I aim to respond to any enquiries within 24-48 hours and after our initial session there is no obligation to book in for further sessions if you feel I am not the right fit for you.
I look forward to hearing from you.
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Further information
My work history involves having varied roles working within the beauty industry for 6 years and in the health and social care sector for 5 and half years. Having worked in health and social care for several years, I have cared for people of all ages and backgrounds both within the home and hospital environment. I have gained a good understanding around the connection between physical and mental health and well-being, and have supported individuals, both emotionally and physically, during very challenging times in their lives, including palliative care.
I have witnessed how impactful being a full or part time carer can be on a person’s mental health and wellbeing and recognise the complicated feelings involved when caring for a loved one.
