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I have current online or telephone availability from 4pm until 8pm Monday - Friday

Hello and welcome. My name is Kat and I'm a person-centred, trauma informed therapist offering online evening appointments. 

I have 18 months experience counselling adults who have been impacted by rape, sexual violence and/or childhood abuse, as well as 12 years experience working with children, young people and adults in a safeguarding and wellbeing capacity. These roles have broadened by knowledge and deepened my trauma-informed practice - reinforcing the importance of providing compassionate, non-judgemental support to those who are navigating complex and emotional histories.

Within the education sector I work as a Senior Wellbeing Manager and school counsellor. I am also a Designated Safeguarding Lead. My work in school - supporting pupils and their families - positions me strongly to support those who are experiencing emotional challenges relating to education; anxiety; family disputes; life transitions and the impact of intergenerational cycles.

I hold a Masters level qualification in Counselling and Psychotherapy and I am also an accredited Drawing & Talking practitioner - an art-based therapeutic intervention rooted in Jungian theory which is particularly popular with children and young people who may struggle to express themselves verbally.

Whilst my practice is grounded in person-centred theory, my qualifications and experience have allowed me to develop a flexible and more integrative style which is tailored to meet the unique needs of my clients.

I appreciate that first step into therapy can feel a little daunting so I offer a no obligation 20 minute telephone consultation, free of charge. This will provide you with the opportunity to ask any questions, and decide if you want to work with me. The relationship we develop plays a crucial role in your therapeutic journey and I'm invested in ensuring you feel comfortable, heard and valued from our first contact.

I am passionate about creating a safe space where you feel empowered. In our sessions I will work in collaboration with you, as we explore your thoughts, feelings and emotions. Whilst the sessions are led by you, and will proceed at a pace you feel comfortable with, I may at times offer gentle challenge or alternative perspectives. This will always be communicated with compassion, and free from judgement, as we navigate this journey together.

During our first session we will discuss your reasons for seeking therapy, identify the areas you'd like to work on, and establish your goals. You may not know the answer to all these questions yet, and that's OK too, we can always revisit this.

We'll also look at the counselling contract and how we'll work together moving forward. 

During term time I provide therapeutic support within a school.

I therefore typically work with private clients on Monday, Wednesday and Friday afternoons (face to face or online).

In addition to this I also have online availability in the evenings.

Hello and welcome. My name is Kat and I'm a person-centred, trauma informed therapist, working with children, young people and adults from my private practice in Fleetwood . 

With over 12 years experience working with children, young people and adults - in a safeguarding and wellbeing capacity - I bring a wealth of knowledge, empathy and professional integrity to my therapeutic practice. Whilst my practice is grounded in person-centred theory, my qualifications and experience have allowed me to develop a flexible and more integrative style which is tailored to meet the unique needs of my clients. 

I have 18 months experience counselling adults who have been impacted by rape, sexual violence and/or childhood abuse. This role has deepened my trauma-informed practice and reinforced the importance of providing compassionate, non-judgmental support to those navigating complex emotional histories.

I also have extensive experience within the education sector, working as a Senior Wellbeing Manager, Designated Safeguarding Lead, and more recently as the school counsellor. My work in school - supporting pupils and their families - positions me strongly to support those who are experiencing emotional challenges relating to education; anxiety; family disputes; life transitions and the impact of intergenerational cycles. 

I hold a Masters level qualification in Counselling and Psychotherapy and I am also an accredited Drawing & Talking practitioner - an art-based therapeutic intervention rooted in Jungian theory which is particularly popular with children and young people who may struggle to express themselves verbally.

I appreciate that first step into therapy can feel a little daunting so I offer a no obligation 20 minute telephone consultation free of charge. This will provide you with the opportunity to ask any questions, and decide if you want to work with me. The relationship we develop plays a crucial role in your therapeutic journey and I'm invested in ensuring you feel comfortable, heard and valued from our first contact. 

I am passionate about creating a safe space where you feel empowered. So, as well as being quiet; confidential; and fully accessible, my therapy room offers comfortable seating options as well as an area for more creative exploration (if you prefer to work in this way). 

In our sessions I will work in collaboration with you, as we explore your thoughts, feelings and emotions. Whilst the sessions are led by you, and will proceed at a pace you feel comfortable with, I may at times offer gentle challenge or alternative perspectives. This will always be communicated with compassion and free from judgement as we navigate this journey together. 

During our first session we will discuss your reasons for seeking therapy, identify the areas you'd like to work on, and establish your goals. You may not know the answer to all these questions yet, and that's OK too, we can always revisit this.

We'll also look at the counselling contract and how we'll work together moving forward.