Kim Borchert
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About me
Hello.
First of all, I would like to tell you the following:
You matter. You are more than just a social role, a diagnosis, a breadwinner or a carer. You are more than a stigma, a disability, a behaviour or what people think about you based on your outward appearance. And you are more than your struggles, your feelings of sadness and anger, or the utter despair you might be experiencing. You are not alone and things can be different - take the leap. Because you matter.
My approach to counselling
"Never have I dealt with something more difficult than my own soul."
And that is true for all of us. I am fascinated by people and filled with warmth and admiration about how they tackle each day with such courage and strength, which is especially true for those of us who currently find themselves in a dark place and nonetheless are still here. I want to listen, understand and support those who are in despair, have lost their path or simply are wondering if there is more to life than just functioning every day. And I want to hold the light of hope for people as long as needed, until they can take over again. I want to help people understand themselves better in order to not just see the complexity of their soul, but also what comes with it, its uniqueness and stunning beauty.
The way I aim to relate to people is underpinned by deep empathy, unconditional acceptance, warmth, reliability and consistency as well as the idea of freedom and courage waiting inside all of us to be found and explored.
Furthermore, I am curious and love to learn, thus I continuously grow and develop with each and every single client I had the pleasure to have met. I actively encourage regular feedback and aim to implement derived suggestions to the best of my ability.
If this sounds like something you are looking for, please do not hesitate to get in touch. Ask me questions, and figure out if I am the right person for you. You do not deserve anything less.
Training, qualifications & experience
Regarding my qualifications, I hold two degrees in psychology (BSc, MSc) as well as a postgraduate diploma in person-centred counselling (PGDip). I am familiar with the delivery of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT), Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and in my sessions, I regularly use interventions from Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT), Cognitive Analytical Therapy (CAT), Schema Therapy and Psychodynamic therapy. Alongside private practice, I work within the NHS in a mental health setting where I mostly see clients having experienced trauma and I work with them regarding the impact this had on their lives.
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.
Areas of counselling I deal with
Therapies offered
Fees
£45.00 - £55.00
Additional information
A counselling session with me usually lasts 50 minutes and sessions are weekly. I will try to find a regular time slot to see you each week. However, your needs might be different, and we can negotiate suitable ways of working together between us (hybrid working, fortnightly sessions, etc.)
I charge £55 for face to face sessions and £45 for online sessions. If you are a student or on benefits, depending on the situation I can offer a reduced fee (£10 less).
