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Monday - 10am -12pm - 1pm

Wednesday -  Afternoon 1pm 2pm 3pm  

Wednesday evening zoom only   - 6pm - 7pm   

 Hi I'm  Catherine

 a counsellor  working with a  person centered approach. 

 This means, you are encouraged to bring your own issues each week, I am led by you  where I can help you to explore the feelings you experience from these issues.  I offer empathy, compassion, kindness and total focus on you within a safe, confidential therapy space. 

This can  help you to talk through, or reflect on, and begin the challenging process of feeling better in yourself, building on resilience and developing a self awareness to what challenges you face. I don't offer advice,  I will never Judge you or have an opinion, this ensures you are  free to  explore any concern or difficulties you are experiencing  emotionally, and physically.

I will  help support you to process and take steps forward  from memories of trauma, experienced through other stages in your life. You may  have lost your sense of self over time and want to regain confidence. It might feel out of reach at the moment  but together we will share and  explore ideas and strategies, to  help you overcome and manage these   hard  feelings, emotions,  and barriers  that hold you back from  living your life to the full in the way you would like to.

Sessions held

Zoom video 

In person face to face at a counselling centre in N12

 Walk & talk  together in Kenwood park or Highgate woods N10

Concessionary rates considered 

Adults on a low income 

Young people under the age of 18

I work with a person - centered approach  in Counselling 

I have over 6 years experience working in education settings ,and within a therapy centre in North London.

With Teenagers  from 13 yrs   -  Adolescents - Adults and older people . 

I have trained in  Bereavement counselling with a Caris bereavement charity. 

I can help with  Anxiety, including Social anxiety - Exam anxiety Health anxiety -  Depression - Body image  - Low self esteem -  Sexuality, identity . Domestic abuse ,sexual abuse, historical childhood abuse.  Bereavement  

I am passionate to help  and support and empower you to cope with any issue or life experience that creates anxiety and stress, affecting your daily life. Often having the space to talk and express your feelings  without fear of judgment in a confidential space, helps you manage and heal from what  you are going through. Often with young people  I offer  a creative, playful space when working with teenagers to help them express themselves when they can't find the words . 

SESSIONS HELD

via zoom video 

In person at a counselling centre in N12

Lets Walk and talk in Kenwood house or Highgate woods park.  

Counselling Sessions  are weekly, for 50 minutes and offered on a open ended therapeutic contract.  This means that I will  work with you up until you feel ready and able to manage . I do require  three weeks notice , to end  your sessions. 

CANCELLATION POLICY 

I require  24 hours in advance where possible. 

Full  payment will be required  for a missed session. 

MÍø±¬ÃÅ 

I am a fully registered member of the Íø±¬ÃÅ professional body . I work and  adhere to their ethical framework to ensure I am working within their guidelines to  best practice . The Íø±¬ÃÅ is also  there to support and help with any concerns you may have as the client.   

I am fully insured to work with Young people and Adults.

PAYMENT

 I accept  card payments by bank transfer .

 I Request  the fee is paid  in advance of the session. 

There is no charge for the introductory  consultation 20  mins.

 This may be the first time you have had counselling . Firstly It's important  we get to know each other, for you to feel totally comfortable with me  and to see that I am the right fit for you. Also to feel the way I work will be supportive of your needs  

The 20 minute  initial  consultation gives you time to  think about  what your expectations are and what you  hope  to achieve for yourself. You might be aware of the challenges  that are affecting you in your life and I will share with  you how I can help and support you. 

 If you  decide  that you want to work with me in Counselling , I will send you a  contract via email to fill in and return to me.

THE CONTRACT

 The counselling  contract is a binding therapeutic agreement between us.  It Outlines the  confidentiality policy. The  agreed  day and time of our weekly  sessions. Where the sessions will take place . The agreed Fee. The Cancellation policy. The Holiday and   illness policy.

Professional  Boundaries within our work,  and what you can expect from me.

How the Íø±¬ÃÅ   ethical framework protects you through your counselling process. So you know you are safe and  feel protected with good practice.