About me
Welcome...
You may have reached a point where simply coping no longer feels enough.
Perhaps you're feeling anxious, overwhelmed, low in mood, stuck in unhelpful patterns, or disconnected from yourself. You may be carrying grief, trauma, relationship difficulties, or the impact of experiences that continue to affect your life.
Whatever has brought you here, you don't have to face it alone.
I offer a warm, confidential and non-judgemental space where you can talk openly about what is happening for you. Together, we can explore your experiences, make sense of what feels difficult, and work towards greater understanding, self-compassion and meaningful change.
We will work at a pace that feels right for you, helping life gradually feel more manageable and helping you move towards the future you want.
How I Can Help:
I work with adults 18+ experiencing a wide range of emotional and psychological difficulties, including:
- Anxiety, stress and overwhelm
- Low mood and depression
- Trauma, PTSD and CPTSD
- Low self-esteem and confidence
- Relationship and family difficulties
- Grief, loss and bereavement
- Intrusive thoughts and OCD symptoms
- Panic attacks
- Burnout and stress-related exhaustion
- Childhood and early life experiences
- Anger and emotional regulation difficulties
- Phobias
- Antenatal and postnatal depression
- Pregnancy and infant loss
- Infertility and rainbow baby journeys
About Me:
I am a fully qualified Psychotherapeutic Counsellor (FdSc Couns, Dip Couns) and Trauma-Informed Practitioner with over 20 years' experience supporting emotional well-being, including nine years in private practice.
I am a Registered Member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (MBACP) and hold a current Certificate of Proficiency.
I am also a qualified Online Counsellor, having completed specialist training through organisations accredited by the National Counselling Society and the Association for Counselling and Therapy Online (ACTO).
In addition, I have undertaken specialist training with the Foundation for Infant Loss and am recognised as both a Pregnancy and Infant Loss Specialist and Rainbow Baby Specialist.
I work in accordance with the BACP Ethical Framework, am fully insured, and attend regular clinical supervision.
How I Work:
I work in an integrative and relational way, tailoring therapy to your individual needs. I believe there is no single approach that suits everyone, and therapy should reflect your unique experiences, circumstances and goals.
My approach is warm, compassionate and collaborative. I aim to provide a safe and supportive space where you feel heard, understood and accepted.
Drawing on a range of therapeutic approaches, including Humanistic, Person-Centred, Psychodynamic, Trauma-Informed, CBT, Solution-Focused and Mindfulness-based practice, I adapt our work together to best support you.
I offer both short-term counselling, focused on specific issues, and longer-term psychotherapy for deeper exploration of patterns, relationships and past experiences.
Counselling Can Help You:
Counselling is not only for times of crisis.
Many people seek therapy because life feels heavy, overwhelming, stuck, or no longer like their own. Therapy can provide space to reflect, gain insight, develop coping strategies and create lasting change.
It can help you to:
- Understand and manage anxiety, stress and overwhelm
- Improve low mood and symptoms of depression
- Build self-esteem, confidence and self-worth
- Process grief, loss and life transitions
- Work through relationship and family difficulties
- Understand and heal from trauma
- Manage intrusive thoughts and OCD symptoms
- Develop greater self-awareness and self-compassion
- Feel more connected to yourself and to your life
Location:
I work from my private counselling room in Chippenham and also offer online sessions via Zoom, WhatsApp or FaceTime.
Fees & Availability:
Initial assessment (60 minutes): £60
Ongoing sessions (50 minutes): £60
Monday to Thursday, 9am–5pm
Taking the First Step:
Finding the right counsellor is important. Research consistently shows that the therapeutic relationship is one of the strongest predictors of successful therapy. Feeling comfortable, understood and supported matters.
If you would like to explore working together, please feel free to contact me to arrange an initial assessment. There is no obligation to continue after this first session.
Alternatively, I offer a free 15-minute confidential telephone consultation if you would like to ask questions before booking an appointment.
To arrange an appointment:
Email: katy@thebcp.co.uk
Mobile: 07788 644333
Training, qualifications & experience
Qualifications:
- Foundation Degree in Humanistic Counselling (Bath Spa University).
- Certificate in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT).
- Level 5 Diploma in Psychotherapeutic Counselling (CPCAB).
- Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling (CPCAB).
- Level 3 Certificate in Counselling Studies (CPCAB).
- Certificate in Trauma-Informed Practice
- Certificate in Online & Telephone Counselling (National Counselling Society).
- Foundation For Infant Loss Training:
- Pregnancy & Infant Loss Specialist
- Rainbow Baby Specialist
- Infertility Specialist - Accredited Bereavement Worker.
- Certificate in Safeguarding Children & Vulnerable Adults.
- ASIST Certificate in Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training.
- Certificate in Training Practice.
- Certificate in HR Practice
- Member of The British Association of Counselling & Psychotherapy (BACP) - membership number 00727799.
- Registrant on the BACP Register of Counsellors & Psychotherapists - Registration number 130318.
- Hold a current Certificate of Proficiency from the BACP.
- Committed to ongoing professional development in accordance with BACP regulations.
- I am fully insured.
Further Training:
- An Interest Based Nervous System - Understanding ADHD
- Treating Intrusive Thoughts
- Understanding OCD - Human Givens Approach
- Treating OCD with Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT)
- Narcissistic Traits & Emotional Abuse - Liberation Therapy
- Understanding & Managing Anxiety
- Treating Generalised Anxiety Disorder & Panic Attacks
- Working with Shame
- Techniques for Calming our Nervous System
- Anger Management Toolkit
- Trauma & the Body
Experience & Background:
- Psychotherapeutic Counsellor & Trauma Informed Practitioner with over 20 years experience - currently working in private practice offering face to face and online appointments.
- Counselling provider for Employee Assistance Programmes (EAP) - including Dorset County Council & Norland Nannies.
- Accredited Bereavement Counsellor within a Bereavement Agency.
- Drugs & Alcohol Counsellor within an Addictions, Homelessness & Social Exclusion Service.
- 10 years’ experience in HR, Training & Development Management roles in large corporate environment, providing a Health & Well-being Service for all employees.
- 6 years’ experience in Sales Management.
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.
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Fees
£60.00 per session
Additional information
Free initial 15 minute confidential telephone consultation to discuss your needs.
£60.00 for a 50 minute therapy session.
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Appointments available Monday to Thursday daytime 9am to 5.00pm.
Further information
Please call, text or email me for further information or to arrange an initial confidential discussion regarding your needs.
I have full professional indemnity insurance.
