Who Am I?

Hi! I’m Kate.

I am a registered counsellor and psychotherapist and I have been working in various helping services since 1993.

I took a degree in Psychology and Communication Studies. After that, I worked in a further education college. There, I set up and ran the Student Advice Service. I started my counselling training during this time and I also trained as a teacher.

After this, I began working in local government as an education adviser. I oversaw drugs and alcohol education in Kent schools. I also delivered teacher training across the county.

I completed my training as a counsellor when I finished this job. I also went on to work in a secondary school as a Pastoral Manager. Then, I worked in Youth Services as a Service and Line Manager. I am currently employed in a university as a Mental Health Coordinator, where I work four days per week.

I have counselled in various settings, including for MIND and in a domestic abuse agency.

I have also worked for Kent Adult Education training people to become CPCAB qualified counsellors.

I run my counselling practice one day and one evening a week. I offer both online and face-to-face sessions in my purpose built therapy room – ‘The Healing Hut’.

I regularly run workshops on Stress Management, Assertiveness, Enlightened Relationships, and The Law of Attraction. In my spare time, I enjoy spending time with my family. I try to live as organically as possible and enjoy continuing my own personal development.

“I provide a safe and supportive space for individuals seeking clarity, healing, and growth, drawing on extensive experience and a grounded, intuitive approach.”

Professional Membership

I am a Registered Member of the BACP and as such I work to their ‘Ethical Framework for the Counselling Professions’.

Professional Supervision

I receive monthly supervision from a qualified supervisor and I also undergo my own on-going personal therapy and professional development.

Qualifications and Training

My counselling/psychology professional development so far is as follows:

BA (Hons) Psychology and Communication Studies
CSCT (AEB) Counselling Skills
CSCT (AEB) Counselling Theory
CPCAB L4 Therapeutic Counselling
Advanced Counselling Skills (CPD)
Counselling Children and Adolescents (CPD)
Counselling in Educational Settings (CPD)
Transactional Analysis (CPD)
Rational Emotive Behaviour Therapy (CPD)
Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CPD)
Coaching and Mentoring (CPD)
Level 5 Diploma in Management and Leadership
PGCE in Post Compulsory Education and Training
Dissociative Identity Disorder (CPD)
Childhood Sexual Abuse (CPD)
Working With Shame (CPD)
Suicidal ideation and self harm (CPD)
Diploma in Aromatherapy (currently studying)
Diploma in Transpersonal Psychology (currently studying)
Diploma in Meditation Teaching (currently studying)
Certified Relationship Workshop facilitator and coach
Certified Law of Attraction Life Coach
Hypnotic Story Telling for Healing (CPD)
Angelic Reiki (First, Second, Third & Fourth Degree)
Working with Autistic Spectrum Clients (CPD)
Motivational Interviewing (CPD)
IAOTH Certificate in Sound Healing (Accredited)

Location

I am based in Kent, close to Maidstone and Rochester and five minutes from the M20 and the A2.

Book a free 20 minute phone consultation