Kiaya Bailey

"The scariest and most comforting thing that I know is that there are 24 hours in a day"

When this quote came to me, it made me realise that both our best day and our worst is limited by a ticking clock. It only has to last 24 hours; then it moves on. 

It is natural to struggle. However, you do not need to, or deserve to do this alone. 

Sometimes, we need help.

Whilst we may feel like life's toughest moments will destroy us; time remains external to us. It keeps going, even when we do not want it to. Because of this, I am here to provide support for you when you reach the day after what you thought may have been the end, or close to it.

When clients are considering therapy. I like to turn to my quote of "tripping over tree roots" . We do not need to dig it all up for you to move forwards, and heal. However, if you are curious, or tripping over the roots in your life - I can help you through it.

Life is here to be experienced. But, we do not always get through it without scars, hiccups, trip ups, or relapses.

After all,"A life altering event cannot be life altering if we do not let it affect us". This is because, in life we grow from both the "good" and the "bad".

Cheryl Richardson once said that

"A heard person will heal" 

Because of this, I have chosen to become a person-centered counsellor advocating for the power of not just talking, but actively listening to peoples stories.

I am offering 55 minute support to those who live within the British Jurisdiction face to face, via zoom, or over the phone.

The reason why I have chosen to do this in a person-centered modality is because I believe that counselling should be guided at your pace, and in your way.

After all, you are the expert on your life. 

I am here to walk alongside you, and to help you navigate the story that you have been living each day. 

I have chosen to work in a client-driven way that revolves around the core conditions of empathy (compassion), genuineness (honesty), and unconditional positive regard (acceptance).

I am committed to working in a non-judgemental way that revolves around the values of respect, openness, care, and warmth.

Putting you at the centre; where you belong.

By presenting space for you, and holding what is going on within the room, I hold your thoughts and feelings so that you can experience them outside of your body. 

I sit with you through your re-telling of your story, and intuitively feed back what I am experiencing and noticing.

I aim to work in a way that is helpful to your counselling experience. As you move through your 24 hours, the 24 hours which have passed, and the 24 hours that are yet to come.

I work in this way because we are all given a brain, but not a manual on how to keep it happy and healthy.

That is where I believe that the core conditions, and my opportunity to use psychoeducation comes into play. You deserve to have a safe space to explore what has and is going on in your life. And, you deserve to be given a space to explore what made your brain do what it did.

We can face what you bring, together. 

Unsure whether counselling is right for you? Or if I'm the right counsellor?

Please enquire about my free 15 minute telephone consultation.

Integrative Work:

If any of my sensory or arts and crafts items would feel beneficial to your sessions please let me know and I will incorporate them.

I value the role of psychoeducation. If appropriate and desired I will happily explore the psychology, sociology, philosophy and spiritual nature of what's been going on in your life.

At request of paying clients I can provide infographics informed by reputable charities, CPD, and the NHS to explore desired concepts, conditions, and pre/post diagnosis.

I have access to self made resources and worksheets that can be completed inside and out width of session times if they are beneficial to my clients. If there is a resource I do not have and feel competent to do so - I will make it. 

Additional Information on Fees:

My preference for payments is that they are taken via online banking and are paid in advance. However, I do also accept cash for face to face clients.

Standard Charge is £45.

Other Rates (at request):

Concessional Rate (£30) for those who are paying for their sessions but are also:

• Under 16 or over 65.
• Any age, on a low income, in receipt of benefits, or unemployed.
• Any age, and a student or trainee counsellor.

Block Booking of 5 Consecutive Sessions is £200 (to be paid in advance/non-refundable).