Katrine Wittmayer Olesen

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location_on Lewes, East Sussex, BN7 2LU
Available for new clients
Available for new clients

This professional is available for new clients.

About me

They say that time changes things but sometimes, we need to actively create changes ourselves, in order to get the kind of life that we want. I know from my own experiences how hard it can be to find a way forward when nothing seems to be going right and I saw for myself how useful it was to have a neutral person, who I could work with on overcoming obstacles in my way to a better and more fulfilling life.

So whether you are in the midst of a crisis, experiencing feelings of dissatisfaction or finding yourself repeating patterns that lead you nowhere I provide a calm, safe space, where you can talk confidentially about whatever is troubling you. I know that the prospect of seeking a counsellor can be daunting and perhaps even bewildering so I offer a FREE introductory session, where you can ask me any questions you have about counselling and I can tell you a little bit about what you can expect from working with me.

I aim to give you the time and support that you need to explore your personal story in your own time and at your own pace. Following this initial session, there is no obligation to see me again. I know that successful outcome of counselling depends very much on the relationship between client and counsellor so it is important that you choose someone you think you can trust and be able to work with.

Training, qualifications & experience

  • I am a registered member of the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy (MBACP) and fully insured.
  • I hold a Diploma in Humanistic Integrative Counselling.
  • BA in Psychology.

Member organisations

BACP
British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy (BACP)

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

British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy
Accredited Register Scheme

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British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy

Areas of counselling I deal with

Fees

£50.00 per session
Free initial in-person, telephone or online session

Concessions offered for

  • check_circle Low income
  • check_circle Keyworkers
  • check_circle OAPs
  • check_circle Students
  • check_circle Trainee counsellors
  • check_circle Unemployed
  • check_circle Refugees

Health Insurance/EAP

  • check_circle Cigna

Additional information

Initial session:      FREE

Subsequent sessions: £50 per session (50 minutes)

I offer a small number of reduced sessions for students and for those of low income. Please contact me for further details.

When I work

I work Wednesday to Friday from 8am to 8pm.

The Open Door, Church Twitten, 32 High Street, Lewes, East Sussex, BN7 2LU

Type of session

In person
Online
Phone
Home visits

Types of client

Young adults (18-24)
Adults (25-64)
Older Adults (65+)

Key details

Wheelchair user access info
Wheelchair user access

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You can contact the Counsellor to discuss the options available.

Under the Equality Act 2010 service providers have a duty to make reasonable adjustments to ensure that individuals with disabilities can access their service. You can read more about reasonable adjustments to help you to access services on the CAB website.

Additional languages

Danish

Katrine Wittmayer Olesen
Katrine Wittmayer Olesen