Kerry Cusack

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Integrative Counsellor - FD (Open) MBACP - Olney and MK
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location_on Olney MK46 & Milton Keynes MK9
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About me

The world can feel unsafe and uncertain at times, and our difficulties overwhelming. If you are struggling with anxiety, depression or are in distress please know that you are not alone; help and support is available for you.

I wholeheartedly believe in empowering my clients to seek out the answers and truths they need and are ready for, to overcome challenges faced, and connect to the courage to work through pain; sometimes pain that may have been held for many years. I have a keen interest in working with trauma, including childhood trauma, and neurodiversity. 

I draw upon different models of counselling to suit individual needs while keeping the relationship between myself and my clients at the heart of my practice. I incorporate elements of CBT and TA (Transactional Analysis) as appropriate and work creatively to help clients reach new insights. 
 
When given a safe and supportive environment I believe that we all have the strength and resources we need within us, and my aim and commitment to my clients is to facilitate this journey by promoting a warm, non-judgmental and non-threatening space for you to explore your thoughts, feelings and experiences in safety. I will be alongside you each step of the way. 
 
I am an integrative humanistic therapist and qualified as a counsellor in 2018. I have six years of post-qualification experience with a broad range of clients and presenting issues. I work with clients on a one-to-one basis and facilitate reflective practice groups. I have a Foundation Degree in Counselling and I am a registered member of the BACP (British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy). I work with both adults and young people (from 14 years old) and have experience of working with many issues, including the following:

·     Anxiety

·     Trauma

·     Panic attacks

·     OCD

·     Depression

·     Neurodiversity

·     Shame

·     Low self esteem

·     Bereavement

·     Abuse

·     Self harm

·     Relationship issues

I am committed to ongoing professional development and training to ensure I am able to best help my clients in the ways they need, my most recent training areas have been:

·     Working with Shame

·     The Body and Trauma

·     Working at Relational Depth

·     Creativity in Therapy

Training, qualifications & experience

  • Foundation Degree in Counselling
  • Level 4 CPCAB Diploma in Integrative Humanistic Counselling
  • Level 3 Certificate in Counselling Studies
  • Level 2 Certificate in Counselling Skills
  • OCN accredited Community Support Worker - CHUMS Child Bereavement, Trauma and Emotional Well Being Service (2015)

Member organisations

BACP
British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy (BACP)

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Accredited register membership

British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy
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British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy

Areas of counselling I deal with

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Fees

£50.00 per session

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Additional information

£50 per session

When I work

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Further availability for online sessions, please contact me to discuss

Further information

I am a part of the BodhiSpace therapeutic practice in Olney - please see link below for more information:

https://www.bodhispace.co.uk/for-therapy-professionals/our-therapists/Kerry Cusack - Integrative Counsellor (Adults & young people 12+) (bodhispace.co.uk)

Olney, Buckinghamshire, MK46

Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK9

Type of session

In person
Online
Phone

Types of client

Young people (13-17)
Young adults (18-24)
Adults (25-64)
Older Adults (65+)
Groups

Key details

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Milton Keynes venue is accessible

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