About me
I am a qualified and experienced Psychotherapeutic Counsellor with over twenty years of practice. During this time, I have worked within the NHS, served as Clinical Lead at a specialist agency, and supported clients in private practice. This breadth of experience enables me to work effectively with a wide range of emotional and psychological challenges that arise throughout life.
I hold specialist qualifications in eating disorders, body image disturbance, and the mind-body connection. My work in this area is further informed by a Master's degree from the Tavistock and Portman NHS Foundation Trust, and I am an Associate Member of the Tavistock Society of Psychotherapists. For more on this aspect of my work, please visit my dedicated website: www.eatingdisorderspecialists.co.uk.
My aim is to offer a warm, safe and supportive space where you can explore your thoughts, feelings and experiences—perhaps in a way you haven’t been able to before. Through this process, many clients find greater clarity, insight and empowerment to live in a way that feels more true to themselves.
My approach is shaped by compassion, attentiveness, patience and a deep respect for each individual’s unique path. I integrate a range of therapeutic models—drawing from counselling, psychoanalytic and psychotherapeutic traditions, as well as behavioural and positive psychology, mindfulness, creativity and ancient wisdom. Underpinning my work is a core belief: that with the right support, we all have the capacity to heal, grow and thrive.
I offer confidential one-to-one counselling face-to-face, online and by telephone. You may choose to work with me in a single session, for short-term focused support, or through a longer-term therapeutic relationship.
I am a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and adhere to its ethical framework.
Training, qualifications & experience
Advanced Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling
Masters Degree (MA) in Working with Eating Disorders and Body Image Disturbance
CPD Certificates in:
Psychological Support in Diabetes
Alcohol dependency in Primary Care
Chronic Pain
Motivational Interviewing
Chronic Fatigue
Introduction to Interpersonal Psychotherapy
Dissociation and Childhood Trauma/Abuse
Working with Eating Disorders in Primary Care
ASIST training in Suicide Prevention
Understanding Sexual Violence
Working with Groups
Hypnosis and Mindfulness for Birth
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
Other areas of counselling I deal with
Orthorexia
Body Dysmorphia
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Fees
£65.00 per session
Additional information
£65 per 1 hour session
Concessionary or reduced rates are occasionally available, please get in touch to discuss.
When I work
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Please note I can offer some early morning (from 7am) and late evening (until 8.30pm) appointments for those that may need those times.
Further information
If you would like further information please email me kymnetherton@live.co.uk or take a look at my website www.eatingdisorderspecialists.co.uk
