Katy Lee
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About me
It is not unusual to experience challenging times, no matter how grounded we feel. Sometimes we may feel stuck, conflicted or concerned.
Psychotherapy can help as a way of exploring the self. Psychotherapy will not provide you with solutions by telling you what to do but will allow you the space and freedom to explore thoughts, feelings, behaviours and options with a view to making change.
I offer weekly therapy sessions on an open-ended basis or for an agreed period of time to those experiencing difficult and emotive times or those wishing to make positive changes in their lives. Below are some of the reasons people enter into psychotherapy or counselling but it is by no means an exhaustive list.
There are many reasons why people enter into psychotherapy.
Anxiety / worry / stress
Depression
Low self esteem & confidence
Unresolved historical issues
Relationship concerns (partner, children, friendships)
Workplace concerns
Bereavement, loss, separation
Abuse
Phobias
Anger issues
Training, qualifications & experience
My name is Katy Lee and I offer a Counselling and Psychotherapy service in Bushey and Watford, Hertfordshire and online. At the heart of my practice is the fundamental belief that we are all OK, no matter what our circumstances or presenting issues. I work in a Relational and Integrative way, meaning that I place paramount importance on the relationship established between client and therapist and am fully committed to being a part of an individuals journey, from start to finish, while offering a supportive and safe space for exploration and change.
I have completed four years advanced training in Transactional Analysis Psychotherapy at The Manchester Institute for Psychotherapy (MIP) a course which is recognised by The United Kingdom Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP). Accordingly I possess a Diploma in Transactional Analysis Psychotherapy. After completing my diploma I worked for a short time at a refuge and rehabilitation facility as one of their in house Psychotherapists and Counsellors, working primarily with substance misuse and other addictions but also dealing with a wider range of problems and underlying issues as presented by the client.
Shortly after this I moved into private practice and have been working this way for the past 11 years, committed to developing and evolving at all times. This has allowed me to find out my strengths as a therapist and the clients I am best suited to exploring therapy with.
For the benefit of both my clients and myself as a Therapist I have regular Supervision with a UKCP registered Supervisor. This time allows me to offer the most effective, well rounded service possible to anyone who enters into a Psychotherapeutic relationship with me. I am also fully insured by The Psychologists Protection Society.
Psychotherapy is a confidential service and every client is treated with respect and integrity at all times. In addition to that you can also be assured of an open and honest approach to the therapy and the provision of a safe space in which we can work together, looking at both presenting issues and underlying problems with the goal of bringing about positive change. If you wish to contact me to discuss any questions you may have or to make an appointment please do so on 07950 345363 I will be more than happy to talk with you.
Qualifications
4 years advanced training in Transactional Analysis
Diploma in Transactional Analysis Psychotherapy (level 7)
MBACP
Fully insured by PPS
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
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Areas of counselling I deal with
Therapies offered
Fees
£65.00 - £85.00
Health Insurance/EAP
Additional information
50 minute sessions are conducted on a weekly basis at a cost of £65.00 for individuals and £80 for couples. Fees are subject to yearly review and you will always be notified in advance of this.
I also offer low cost therapy at competitive rates to individuals earning a reduced wage, students and those in receipt of benefits. Places are limited for this service and only apply to work undertaken online.