Katrina Young
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About me
Hello and Welcome
My name is Katrina Young, I am a qualified Integrative Counsellor based in Stoke Gifford, North Bristol and offer sessions in-person, online, telephone and home visits.
I am a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP), following their ethical framework. I am also fully insured and I am registered with the Information Commissioners Office (ICO).
Working as an Integrative therapist means that I have a good understanding of how to help clients through life’s many ups and downs with a flexible skillset, whereby our sessions are tailored to suit you, as the individual. For example, we might decide that using Cognitive Behavioural Therapy techniques could be helpful in tackling your anxiety, or perhaps working more creatively could be the ‘Key to You’!
Whichever approach we employ, my work is underpinned by Humanistic, Person-centred therapy - a non-authoritative approach that allows you, my client, to take more of a lead in our sessions.
I understand that there are times when life can feel too much to handle, not knowing which way to turn or how to move forward. It can feel isolating and confusing, but it is important to know that you don't have to go through it alone.
I can listen and empathise with you. I can provide a non-judgemental environment where you can talk about your difficulties in a confidential space. I can support you in reflecting, exploring and understanding your difficulties, no matter how big or small.
Help to Find the ‘Key to You’
I have supported people who have experienced anxiety, low self-esteem, low confidence, depression, work stress, relationship issues, loss and bereavement to name a few.
I also have interest and experience in helping clients who are struggling with a sense of what I call ‘stuckness’, in their life.
Are you in a relationship, but have a niggling feeling that something doesn’t quite click, but you’re not sure what?
Are you feeling trapped in a job that doesn’t inspire you to get up every morning, but you can’t put your finger on what career would fulfil you?
Are you feeling imprisoned in life’s routine and experiencing a sense of emptiness, but are unsure of how to fill that void?
……. Are you quietly asking yourself ‘Who am I?’
You are not alone. I have worked with many individuals with troubles such as these. In a world that seems to be telling us how to look, how to act and even how to feel, it’s no wonder we can find ourselves feeling lost and confused.
I accept you fully and I have no wants or expectations of you - my goal is to help you to discover what is best for YOU. In coming closer to understanding who you are, we can talk about what you want in life and then I will support and empower you towards realising your potential.
If you are feeling stuck and need to find clarity and confidence in making changes, I can help you.
Call or text for a no-obligation chat on- 07564186271
or email me
I look forward to hearing from you.
Training, qualifications & experience
About me
I am a warm, friendly and down-to-earth person. I am empathetic and always try my best to see and feel things the way you do.
During and before moving into private practice I worked as a counsellor within Mental Health Charities in Bristol using integrative and CBT approach.
In the past, I have worked in retail and in the Health and Social Care sector working in the ambulance service, and sexual health clinic. During and after my counselling training I volunteered with a self-injury support line, supporting people anonymously by text and email.
Qualifications-
- Degree in Counselling (level 5)
- Counselling Skills (level 2)
- Health and Social Care (level 3)
Training-
- Attachment
- Transgender Training
- Online and Telephone Counselling Training
- Bereavement and Loss
- Transaction Analysis TA 101
- Gambling Awareness
- Mental Health and the Body: Treating Trauma
- Mental Health
- Safeguarding (Level 3)
- Equality and diversity
- Self-injury
- Data Protection
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
Other areas I can support with are-
- Dyslexia,
- Pet Breveament
- 'Stuckness'
Therapies offered
Fees
£45.00 - £50.00
Free initial telephone or online session
Concessions offered for
Additional information
Feel free to contact me, I am happy to answer any questions you may have.
Please note if you call and I do not answer the first time if you leave me a voicemail or text I will get back to you as soon as I can.
I offer a FREE 20min chat/session before starting
It's a chance for us to meet, see if we are a good fit, and explore in more detail what you like to explore/bring to counselling sessions. I can anwser any questions.
Sessions after are -
£45 for online
£50 for in-person
Sessions are normally open-ended, meaning there is no set number of sessions. You can have as many as you feel you need. If you would prefer to work to a set number please let me know.
Home Visits are £50 plus an extra charge for travel depending on where you live or would like the session. (please contact me for more information and availability for this)
I offer a few spaces for a concession rate.
When I work
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Mon-Thurs- 9am-9pm
Daytime sessions and evening sessions available
Further information
07564186271
Or you can email me