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Hello, I am Katherine. (She/Her/Hers).Are you looking for a warm, calm, and non-judgmental counsellor?
I welcome those who need to unburden their troubles and unravel their muddles. I am resilient enough to hear your darkest stories and hopeful enough to know that we can all grow. You may be feeling anxious or stressed, have issues at work, including chronic stress, or disability and hidden disability. You may have trauma or PTSD. I also have a special interest in issues around self-esteem, imposter syndrome, and political or environmental worries/ eco anxiety. Appointments can be in a peaceful, garden room in Bekesbourne, near Canterbury, or on the phone, or online. |
As well as traditional talking (person-centred) therapy, I can also offer you creative counselling or mindfulness in our sessions. As a person-centred counsellor I won't diagnose, advise, or judge you. I will always listen, be honest, believe in you, help you to untangle your issues. You’ll set the pace and the focus; my only aim is to help you to accept & believe in yourself. In creative counselling we could use clay, colour, drawing, painting, photography, stories, poetry, visualisations, sand-tray, cards, or any ideas you have, to explore your thoughts and feelings and release emotions as we are creating. You don’t need to be arty or creative, it is not about the finished piece, more about the process. You may also want to use mindfulness or other relaxation techniques either before or after your therapy. Mindfulness is a wonderful way to slow everything down and become more aware of the self, and of nature and beauty around us. Relaxation techniques can help the body and the mind to unwind.
I have experience of counselling people with trauma, as well as anxiety, depression, and day-to-day worries. I volunteered for three years with male survivors of sexual abuse, I also volunteered with NHS staff on the COVID frontline and have worked as a counsellor for Mind and Wellbeing in the Arts. I have 20 years’ experience of working, and leading projects, in charities; where I worked with people who have experienced mental health issues, homelessness, disability and with older people. I love to work with people to realise their goals and rediscover their choices, moving towards finding hope, self-acceptance, and emotional peace of mind.
I have experience of counselling people with trauma, as well as anxiety, depression, and day-to-day worries. I volunteered for three years with male survivors of sexual abuse, I also volunteered with NHS staff on the COVID frontline and have worked as a counsellor for Mind and Wellbeing in the Arts. I have 20 years’ experience of working, and leading projects, in charities; where I worked with people who have experienced mental health issues, homelessness, disability and with older people. I love to work with people to realise their goals and rediscover their choices, moving towards finding hope, self-acceptance, and emotional peace of mind.
I have a lovely counselling room in Bekesbourne, where there is free parking, and a WC. It is about 10 minutes’ drive from Canterbury’s New Dover Road. I am also fan of remote counselling; I find that using the phone or online can be just as empowering and effective as if we were in a room together. In fact, sometimes it can be easier to share deeper feelings when you are somewhere you feel comfortable and relaxed. It is more accessible too and cuts out the time and costs associated with travelling to an appointment.
I know that finding a counsellor can be daunting. It has been a difficult time for many & we all need somewhere safe to offload. I hope you'll find me to be an open, accepting, & understanding counsellor who and is always attentive & empathic. I believe in growth and always see the good in people.
I offer a free, 30-minute no-obligation introductory consultation. This is a great way to see if we click and I am someone you think you would be able to trust. If you have any questions, please get in touch.
I know that finding a counsellor can be daunting. It has been a difficult time for many & we all need somewhere safe to offload. I hope you'll find me to be an open, accepting, & understanding counsellor who and is always attentive & empathic. I believe in growth and always see the good in people.
I offer a free, 30-minute no-obligation introductory consultation. This is a great way to see if we click and I am someone you think you would be able to trust. If you have any questions, please get in touch.
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