About me
A warm welcome to Essentia Counselling
I’m Kit, a qualified, insured and supervised integrative counsellor with a background in nursing, based just outside Bury St Edmunds.
Taking the first step in finding a counsellor can feel daunting, especially if you are already feeling overwhelmed or unsure. I offer a non-judgmental, safe, respectful space where you can feel, heard and understood. I strive to create an environment where you can speak openly and begin to make sense of whatever has brought you to therapy.
I am an integrative counsellor, which means I draw on a range of approaches and tailor our work to suit your individual needs. This may include talking therapy, creative methods, or a combination of both - guided by what works for you. I believe that no two people are the same, so therapy should reflect you - your experiences, your goals, and your pace. Whether you are looking to explore deeper patterns or focus on a current difficulty, we can shape the work together.
Many clients come to me during periods of distress. You may be feeling stuck, anxious, overwhelmed, or hopeless, and unsure how to move forward, or simply need someone to hear your worries and concerns. At times, it can be hard to understand why events unfold as they do or how they have shaped your feelings, relationships, and sense of self. I offer sensitivity and steadiness, alongside thoughtful challenge where helpful, to support you in untangling these experiences. Rather than directing or prescribing, I work collaboratively alongside you, supporting you to make your own choices and create change.
Together, we can explore how past experiences and recurring patterns may be influencing your present. By developing greater awareness and understanding, new possibilities can begin to emerge. We might focus on building self-compassion, strengthening relationships, managing anxiety, or navigating a life transition. We can also work in the here and now, concentrating on what feels most pressing for you.
Alongside this, I bring lived experience as the parent of a child with Type 1 diabetes, and have previously facilitated a diabetes support group. I understand the emotional complexity this can bring, and the impact it can have on both individuals and families.
Counselling is such a personal journey, and feeling comfortable with your counsellor makes all the difference, which is why finding the right fit for you is so important. I offer a free 10-minute Zoom call to give you the chance to see if I feel like the right counsellor for you. Please email me to arrange a time. I also post regularly on Facebook/Instagram under Essentia Counselling, which gives you an idea of how I work.
Training, qualifications & experience
- Registered General Nurse
- Level 3 Counselling
- Level 4 Counselling
- BA Hons in Integrative Counselling
- DBS Adult
- Safeguarding Adult
- Advanced DBS checked.
I have further training in trauma (including developmental and adverse childhood experiences), anxiety, stress, depression, self-harm, attachment, and chronic illness.. I am both trauma informed and neurodiversity-aware, and I am dedicated to supporting you with curiosity, respect, and understanding.
Alongside professional training, I bring lived experience as a parent of a child with type 1 diabetes, which enhances my understanding of the emotional impact of chronic illness for both individuals and families. My previous role as an oncology nurse also brought with it a deep understanding of how cancer affects individuals and their families. I have previously worked alongside young adults in a further education setting and at Suffolk Mind. I work with those aged 16 years old with no upper age limit.
Member organisations
school Registered / Accredited
Being registered/accredited with a professional body means an individual must have achieved a substantial level of training and experience approved by their member organisation.
The National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society This Not For Profit association of counsellors and psychotherapists aim to support the counselling profession, members and training organisations. In 2013 the NCS register was accredited by the Professional Standards Authority under the Accredited Voluntary Register Scheme. Accredited by the Professional Standards Authority.
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.
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
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Fees
£55.00 per session
Concessions offered for
When I work
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Please do email me to check availability as at present it is limited but changeable, I will where possible try to accommodate you.
Further information
Essentia counselling is situated within The Pilates Vault at Fornham Business Park. There is plenty of parking and a cafe opposite.
