About me
Hi, I'm Kat. I am a person-centred therapist who recognises that your experiences are uniquely yours. Wherever your story begins, I will meet you with warmth, empathy, and acceptance. Together, we can create a supportive space where you can explore your thoughts, feelings, and experiences at a pace that feels right for you.
I support people experiencing anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, the effects of trauma, and other challenges that can affect emotional wellbeing. Sometimes, life can feel overwhelming, and it can be difficult to know where to start. Therapy can offer a space to pause, make sense of what you’re experiencing, and begin to understand what you need.
I value diversity in all its forms and am passionate about creating an inclusive and affirming space where you can feel safe, understood, and accepted. Most importantly, it's a space where you can be your authentic self, without judgement.
Therapy is a personal journey, and there is no one-size-fits-all approach. I will work alongside you, with compassion and respect, to help you explore what matters to you and find a way forward that feels right for you.
Training, qualifications & experience
My background is in trauma-informed therapy, supporting survivors of domestic abuse and sexual violence, as well as individuals living with the lasting effects of childhood trauma. I also have experience working with the Deaf community and in SEN settings.
Training and Qualifications:
- MSc in Counselling and Psychotherapy (Distinction)
- BA(Hons) in BSL/English Interpreting (2:1)
- Certificate in Counselling - Level 2 & 3
- Suicide Awareness and Prevention Training
- Domestic Violence Training
- Sexual Violence Training
- Pregnancy & Infant Loss Practitioner Training
I am BACP-registered and work in accordance with the Ethical Framework. I hold Public Liability Insurance and an Enhanced DBS. I am committed to ongoing supervision and professional development.
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
Fees
£45.00 per session
Further information
I offer online sessions (via Zoom, FaceTime or WhatsApp), and currently have availability on Tuesday afternoons and weekday evenings.
Finding the right therapist is important, so I offer a free 20-minute informal phone conversation. There is no pressure to commit - it's a chance for us to get to know each other, talk about your hopes for therapy, and see whether I am the right therapist to support you.
