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Hello, my name is Cate, I live in Kent and I provide a compassionate, non-judgemental and confidential space where you can be empowered to find your own solutions through a process of self-exploration.

I work with adults, children and young people and as a member of the Association of Pet Bereavement Counsellors, offer support to people who are grieving the loss of a pet. 

Whether you are concerned about something specific or just find yourself struggling and feeling stuck, we can explore your situation, leading to new perspectives and better understanding of your problems. 

I work with adults online and offer face-to-face counselling for children and young people in primary and secondary school settings. I also offer online sessions to young people over the age of eighteen.

I work with a humanistic, person-centred approach, but as an integrative therapist, I incorporate aspects of different therapeutic models to best suit your needs including play therapy when working with children.  

As a person-centred counsellor I believe that we each possess the ability to work towards fulfilment of our unique potential. My approach is non-directive, allowing you to take the lead in our sessions, and I hold the belief that the strength of our therapeutic relationship is key to success. 

I use Zoom video software to offer online counselling providing an effective and secure way for us to connect. Sessions are 50 minutes in length.

Whether you are concerned about something specific or just find yourself struggling and feeling stuck, we can explore your situation, leading to new perspectives and better understanding of your problems. Counselling can help when we are struggling with stress, anxiety, depression, identity, relationship difficulties, and bereavement for example. It can offer a safe space to explore past experiences of trauma and abuse, helping to improve self-esteem and reduce feelings of overwhelm.

Counselling is not about offering advice but creates greater self-awareness, allowing you to discover and connect with your true self. Everyone’s counselling journey is unique but I hope that you will feel safe to freely express your thoughts and feelings and in return feel heard and accepted.

I am trauma informed and have experience in working with stress and anxiety, depression, suicidal ideation, compassion fatigue and burnout, vicarious trauma, low self-esteem, self-harm, grief and loss, loneliness and relationship difficulties. I provide a safe and accessible space for members of the LGBTQ+ and neurodivergent communities.

This list is not exhaustive - if you have any questions about whether I am able to support you please get in touch. If I feel that my service and skills will not meet your requirements I will discuss this with you and work with you to find a suitable alternative.

Please contact me of you would like to arrange a free 15 minute introductory phone call. 

If we decide that I am the right counsellor for you I will email you an invitation for our first 50 minute Zoom session.

During our first session I will fully assess your needs and circumstances to ensure that I have the appropriate skills and training to support you. During the first session I will ask more questions than I usually would . 

Following this you are not obliged to continue and are free to leave counselling whenever you wish.