Kim Atwell
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About me
My therapeutic approach is helpful to people experiencing emotional difficulties and looking to make changes from within. You might feel stuck and see obstacles in every direction, and feel unable to find a way forward, or you may be feeling overwhelmed and can’t find any clarity. As an Integrative psychotherapist with a flexible approach, I can help you to disentangle the confusion and to find new perspectives on your circumstances. I regard each new client as a unique being and take great care to create a therapeutic pathway which is respectful of who you are and which is co-created. We will work together specifically for the time period you feel is right for your needs.
I offer a free of charge 30 minute session for me to assess if I have the right skills and experience, and to offer you the opportunity to get a feel for our working relationship.
Training, qualifications & experience
Advanced Post Graduate Diploma in Integrative Psychotherapy - Accredited. This is a 4 year training course followed by 2 years of independent study.
Foundation Certificate in Polyvagal Therapy.
I have continued my professional development in the areas of Attachment Theory and Developmental Theory which has informed the major part of my work, and additionally Neuroscience and Polyvagal Theory which has informed my work in trauma.
I have spent 6 years providing bereavement counselling for a national charity and also for a hospice. My work in complex trauma was supporting survivors of childhood sexual abuse and domestic violence, over 4 years, for a national charity.
I have worked and volunteered in a range of charitable organisations and local projects from public art installations, social initiatives for lonely isolated elderly, hospital liason services, Ukrainian refugee support projects.
Member organisations
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UKCP standards cover the range of different psychotherapies. Registration is obtained by training or accrediting with one of its member organisations, or by holding a European Certificate in Psychotherapy. Accredited by the Professional Standards Authority.
Accredited register membership
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Areas of counselling I deal with
Therapies offered
Fees
£55.00 per session
Additional information
I can offer a reduced rate to people with financial hardship which I am happy to discuss.
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