About me
Hi, I'm Katie and I'm a humanistic-integrative counsellor and psychotherapist who believes that everybody, regardless of difference, deserves to live an authentic and fulfilling life. I understand however, that life can be very distressing and the challenges we face can often get in the way of living a life we truly want and need. We can also find ourselves being completely unaware of why life feels this way and can sometimes leave us feeling lost and unable to move forward.
I believe however, that emotional distress is a very normal response to adverse circumstances - past or present - and that everybody has a unique way of experiencing. I work in a way that takes an interest in the person you are, and all the nuanced experiences that make you, you. I also commit to fostering a trusting and non-judgmental therapeutic relationship. This approach can help you gain a sense of empowerment, autonomy and control over your life - even if it feels very difficult to imagine right now and has done for some time.
Training, qualifications & experience
I am a qualified counsellor and psychotherapist offering online counselling. I have several years of experience supporting individuals with diverse ways of thinking and learning. I have also provided specialist mental health mentoring to adult university students and counselled at two different charities. My work experience has led to my ongoing passion and respect for human difference and the celebration of diversity.
Qualifications
I have completed a BSc Honours degree in Psychology and Clinical Psychology at the University of Lincoln, a Post-Graduate Diploma in Counselling and a Masters in Counselling at York St John University.
My approach
My humanistic-integrative approach to counselling means I draw on a number of approaches that really honour the unique human you are and respect how you experience the world. This also means that I adapt my ways of working to your individual needs and your own pace.
I can also help you explore the systems that you fall part of in life such as relational, social, political and existential dimensions and how they can impact you.
Next steps?
I understand that choosing counselling as the next step in your life can be a very daunting experience. Therefore, I offer a free 20-minute online consultation where we can discuss the challenges you are facing and to see if we would make a good fit for your counselling journey.
Get in touch today and I will respond to you as soon as possible.
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
- Shame
- Perfectionism
- Attachment issues
- Feeling stuck/lost
- Grief/loss
Therapies offered
Fees
£60.00 per session
Concessions offered for
Additional information
I work with adults (aged 18+)
Each session lasts for 50 minutes for £60
I also offer a discounted fee of £50 for students and trainee counsellors.
When I work
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