Katy Williamson

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MSc, BA (Hons), MBACP
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location_on Faversham, Kent, ME13
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About me

I am an experienced Person-Centred counsellor with psychotherapy experience working in Faversham who is able to do face-to-face and online sessions on a Monday working with adults. 

I believe taking time to give yourself space to self-reflect, communicate and understand your feelings and experiences is important for good mental health. I will provide a space for you to explore your world and delve into your emotions in a safe and confidential environment. I approach my work in a warm, non-judgemental and safe manner so you are able to open up about your concerns or questions in a controlled environment. As a person-centred counsellor, our sessions will be built in a relaxed, organic and conversational based setting which will focus on building a rapport between therapist and client to create an authentic and introspective relationship. 

Training, qualifications & experience

I am member of the BACP with a MSc in Counselling and Psychotherapy. 

I have worked in settings such as the NHS and an Eating Disorder clinic working with adults who presented a varying portfolio of mental health concerns. This included: 

  • Anxiety
  • Low Mood
  • Depression
  • Addiction 
  • Disordered Eating
  • OCD
  • Neurodiversity
  • Low confidence / self-esteem issues
  • Relationship concerns
  • Friendship issues
  • Family problems
  • Self harm
  • Bereavement 
  • Anger management
  • Identity 

I currently work within the NHS as a Children and Young Person Counsellor in the Kent area which has given me a wealth of experience of working with a variety of mental health concerns with ages 8 yrs old to 19 yrs old. This also includes working with parents to help understand how to emotionally support their children and their development. 

My Qualifications: 

  • MSc in Counselling and Psychotherapy 
  • Level 6 Counselling and Psychotherapy
  • Level 3 Counselling Skills
  • Mental Health First Aider

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

Therapies offered

Fees

£45.00 - £55.00
Free initial telephone or online session

Additional information

Initial free 10 minute call to discuss your requirements and needs. 

Face to Face: 50 minutes: £55 

Online: 50 Minutes: £45

Telephone: 50 Minutes: £45

I am available online and face to face on a Monday. Occasional evening slots may be available. Times can be discussed upon contact.

Face to face: Book 4 sessions for £200 (saving £20). Please note this is nonrefundable. 

Online or Telephone: Book 4 sessions for £160 (saving £20). Please note this is nonrefundable. 

When I work

Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun
Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Night

I am regularly available on a Monday. Depending on current schedule, some midweek evening slots may be available too so please enquire upon contact. 

Type of session

In person
Online
Phone

Types of client

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

Key details

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Online platforms

Skype
Whatsapp
Zoom

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