Katie Howieson
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About me
Life can be overwhelming sometimes and things can go wrong despite our best intentions. Often we don’t notice when things start to build, or struggle to recognise what it is that is going on for us. It can be hard to switch off the critical voice inside which continues to chip away at our self worth. Sometimes it's easier to just ignore what you are feeling, grit your teeth and try to push through. And often we adopt coping strategies that feel comfortable but might be creating additional hurdles to climb.
My name is Katie, and I am a pluralistic counsellor and psychotherapist. I believe that different things work for different people, on different days.
We are always evolving which is why I maintain flexibility in my approach and adjust sessions to meet changing needs. You don’t have to be in a crisis to go to therapy, but it can lighten the load. The tiniest steps can lead to the most beautiful growth.
If you are feeling burnt out, lost, or detached from the way you would like to be, making the decision to stop, understand what is going on for you and practice self-care is a beautiful gift to yourself.
"There is hope, even when your brain tells you there isn't"
— John Green
Training, qualifications & experience
- BSc(Hons) Psychology
- Counselling Skills - Cosca
- Diploma SCQF Level 10 Pluralistic Counselling and Psychotherapy
- Functional Family Therapy Training - FFT LLC.
- Emotional & Psychological Resilience with Simon Lee Maryan; training in partnership with Networks of Wellbeing
- Introduction to the Internal Family System Model – PESI.uk
- Healing Toxic Shame – Mindbody Breakthrough
- Healing Trauma with Janina Fisher: Essential strategies for Shame, Self-Loathing & working with the Body - PESI.uk
- Anxiety Certification Course - PESI.uk
- Treating Trauma with Internal Family Systems Therapy - PESI
- Complex Trauma Certification Training Level 1 & 2 - PESI
- Integrative Sex and Couples Certification Course with Tammy Nelson - PESI
- ADHD Awareness Training - Action for Children online training.
- Polyvagal Theory Experiential Workshop – Grounded Learning Ltd.
- Mindfulness to Sustain Resilience and Wellbeing - Aberdeen University
- ASIST Suicide Training Course.
Member organisations
COSCA is the professional body for counselling and psychotherapy in Scotland, and seeks to advance all forms of counselling and psychotherapy and the use of counselling skills by promoting best practice and through the delivery of a range of sustainable services. COSCA Counsellor Accreditation is a pathway to entry onto the UKRC. It is a requirement of all individual and organisational members of COSCA to abide by its Statement of Ethics and Code of Practice and be accountable to the Complaints Procedure. Accredited by the Professional Standards Authority.
Accredited register membership
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Areas of counselling I deal with
Therapies offered
Fees
£50.00 per session
Free initial in-person, telephone or online session
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Further information
I offer a free consultation so you can see if we might be a good fit before booking a session. It is designed to be an informal chat and a safe space to ask any questions you might have.
In-person and online sessions are £50 for an hour which allows space to reflect and ground yourself before returning to your day.
