Kim Stead
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About me
I understand that seeking counselling can be daunting, but I have experienced it to be very rewarding for many people.
As an Integrative Psychotherapeutic Counsellor I can offer a confidential, safe and stimulating space for you to explore your thoughts, feelings and personal story. Being client-centred, I tailor therapy to your needs an individual and work with what you decide to bring to each session. 'Integrative' means that I draw upon different models according to you the client.
My experience includes working with: anxiety and depression, relationship problems, stress, self-esteem, relational trauma, family systems, boundaries, shame, divorce, anger, narcissistic and emotional abuse, couples counselling, spiritual exploration, international/multi-cultural issues, business/work-place, clergy, use of creative therapies.
I work from the belief that we are all unique and valuable, being shaped by our environment and that change is always possible. My approach is to walk along side you, without judgment, to create a relational space to facilitate personal growth, change and self-acceptance.
Training, qualifications & experience
- BSc (Hons) Integrative Counselling 2013 (Matrix College / Middlesex University)
- Advanced Post Diploma Certificate - Person Centred Couples Counselling 2013 (Counselling Works)
- Diploma Counselling 2012 (Barnabas Counselling Training / Open College Network)
- BSc (Hons) Business Admin 1993 (Bath University)
Continuous Professional Development courses include: Attachment, Neuroscience / Neurobiology, Trauma, Couples Work, Co-dependency and Narcissism, Family Systems, Creative Interventions, Loss and Grief, Body Psychotherapy, Mindfulness, Addictions, Inner Child, Internal Family Systems (IFS), Working online.
Member organisations
school Registered / Accredited
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The UK Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP) is a leading professional body for the education, training and regulation of psychotherapists and psychotherapeutic counsellors. Its register is accredited by the government's Professional Standards Authority.
As part of its commitment to protect the public, it works to improve access to psychotherapy, to support and disseminate research, to improve standards and to respond effectively to complaints against its members.
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
£60.00 per session
Free initial telephone session
Additional information
£60 per hour - Individual
£75 per hour - Couples
