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This professional is accepting new clients but may have a waitlist. Please enquire with them directly to discuss availability.
About me
Hello, my name is Katy - welcome to my page!
It takes courage to seek support and advocate for yourself. If you are struggling, feeling stuck, and need help to make changes in your life. There is no issue too big or too small for us to tackle in therapy. Your commitment and investment in yourself through therapy can be transformative. It can help you to make radical and positive steps for your mental health and well-being.
How I work
I am a person-centred psychotherapist specialising in working creatively, by drawing on my years of experience working in the arts and as a professional member of Creative Counsellors. I often use mediums like drawing, writing and activities on the whiteboard to support the therapeutic process. I find that this often helps clients to connect with and to process difficult and stuck emotions associated with anxiety and trauma. Along the way, I have also found that working creatively can provide an effective space for supporting my neurodivergent clients' process.
My additional special interest is working with those who have experienced difficult pregnancies, fertility challenges and loss. This includes individuals who are undergoing IVF or about to take on this journey.
What to expect
I’m a fully qualified Psychotherapist and registered member of the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy and professional member of Creative Counsellors'. I work to the high standards of the BACP’s Ethical Framework.
I am a strong advocate of creativity, having worked in the arts before qualifying as a therapist. I provide talking therapy, however, I am open to the use of drawing or writing, to help you to process particularly difficult feelings and make deeper connections.
In our sessions, I will provide a non-judgemental safe space to work together on the issues that are causing you distress and need further attention. I will support you to approach the sessions at your own pace when working towards your therapeutic goals. Therapy can help to build your resilience, reconnect with yourself and others, and help to find effective coping strategies.
Get in touch
There are so many reasons for seeking therapy and in your first session we will discuss your difficulties and identify your reasons for seeking therapy and your goals.
If you are a young person or child, you may like to have a trusted adult present for the first meeting while we get to know each other.
I provide a 20-minute free initial phone or video call, so that I can answer any questions or concerns and you can decide if you feel that we are a good fit to work together.
Training, qualifications & experience
Qualifications and Memberships
- MSc Counselling and Psychotherapy, University of Strathclyde
- Registered Member, British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP)
- Professional Member, Creative Counsellors
Who I work with
I work with adults, children and young people, offering online sessions across the UK. I have varied experience working in specialist organisations, community settings, and EAP. I also provide counselling in primary and secondary schools.
I have particular experience supporting:
- Anxiety, depression, low confidence and self-esteem, loneliness
- Neurodivergence (ASD, ADHD, Dyslexia, Dyspraxia)
- Trauma, abuse and loss
- Panic and self-criticism
- Suicidal Ideation and self-harm
- Addiction
- Abuse and sexual assault
- Identity, sexuality and relationship issues
- Those navigating fertility or IVF journeys
- Bereavement and pregnancy loss
My values
I’m committed to providing an inclusive and affirming space for everyone. As an ally, I operate an LGBTQ+, POC, and neurodivergence-supportive practice, and continue to deepen my awareness through ongoing training, supervision and peer reflection.
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
£60.00 per session
Concessions offered for
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Further information
There are so many reasons for seeking therapy and in your first session we will discuss your difficulties and identify your reasons for seeking therapy and your goals.
If you are a young person or child, you may like to have a trusted adult present for the first meeting while we get to know each other.
I provide a 20-minute free initial phone or video call, so that I can answer any questions or concerns and you can decide if you feel that we are a good fit to work together.
