"Life can only be understood backwards; but it must be lived forwards" - Søren Kierkegaard

Sometimes we need a helping hand to get us 'unstuck' and find the best way to move on. Asking for help is a sign of strength and is the first step to making the change that you want, helping you make positive steps to move forward in your life, the way you choose. 


* Update*  Further in-person/face to face sessions are now being offered. Contact me for further information and let's talk.  




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 Hi, I'm Kathryn (she/her/hers)

I am a registered member of the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP), adhering to their ethical code and committed to working in a respectful, non-judgmental and confidential environment. 

My approach
My approach is based on the Humanistic Existential model, which unites the theory and techniques from the Humanistic and Existential schools.

Using this approach, we can work together to explore how you connect to yourself and the world around you. 

Humanistic Existential (HE) therapy recognizes that we all need to find our own meaning and path in life and I work flexibly towards the needs of each client to help each person gain understanding and acceptance in their life. 

Ultimately, I am here to listen to you, supporting you in your time of need.

My Experience
I have worked with a range of clients aged 18+ from a variety of cultures and backgrounds who have presented issues including (but not limited to) Depression, anxiety, trauma, stress, suicidal thoughts, domestic violence, bereavement and loss, perfectionism, low self-esteem, long term illness, relationship difficulties and life transitions. 

I work affirmatively with the LGBTQI+ community and I am an LGBTQI+ ally.

I have experience counselling for universities as well as domestic violence and bereavement charities. Currently, I work for a charity supporting survivors of sexual violence and abuse. 

I am an affiliated member of the Institute of Welfare (www.instituteofwelfare.com) and regularly contributed to their magazine 'Welfare World' and attended their professional development days. 

My Training and Learning
I enjoy learning and feel that it is important as a Therapist that I keep learning and developing to ultimately benefit you, the client. In the past few years I have attended workshops on trauma, existential anxiety during COVID-19, gender (to understand and learn further to support gender diverse identities) relational depth, developing existential courage and resilience and also trained with the Foundation for Infant Loss, developing my skills in grief and trauma surrounding pregnancy and infant loss.  I have also undertaken training in trans awareness and inclusivity to develop my skills and knowledge in supporting those in the community. 

I have undertaken training in the Dream Completion Technique with Dr Justin Havens to help provide support for nightmares from traumatic experiences as well as exploring trust in child sexual abuse from a person-centred perspective with Dr Susanna Alyce. 

I have also undertaken training in working with male survivors of sexual abuse with Jeremy Sachs and LGBTQI+ Intimate Partner Violence with Stephen Maxwell. 

At the end of 2024, I attended a two day course with Alex Drummond and New Pathways on working with transgender and gender questioning clients. 

I'm a trauma informed practitioner working Judith Herman's Three Stage Recovery Model and Babette Rothschild's Dual Awareness Model.

Your Session

It is your decision how long you come to counselling for; some people can find that they have achieved what they wanted and needed within a few sessions and others may prefer to attend sessions on a long-term basis, allowing time for self-exploration and the potential for change. 

These sessions are about you, for you and you decide what you want from counselling. 

Where

Cardiff

I have a comfortable, peaceful room based at Temple Court on Cathedral Road in Cardiff. It is approximately 20 minutes on foot or 10 minutes by bus from Cardiff Central Station. Free parking is sometimes available along Cathedral Road and paid parking is almost always available in Sophia Gardens. 


When

I aim to be as flexible as possible to meet your needs, so please discuss your preferred hours with me and I will try my best to meet your request.

How

You can choose how you want the session, whether that be in person, via telephone or Zoom or via outdoor/walk and talk therapy. 

Please think about which option you would feel the most comfortable with and what will work best for you. 

I'm happy to discuss your options with you so that you feel safe and comfortable in our sessions together. 

Face to Face/In-Person Counselling
Taking place in my room located at Temple Court in Cardiff. In-person sessions take place on Wednesdays and Thursdays.

This provides you with a confidential setting in which to explore and process your feelings. 

Telephone Counselling
This provides you with the opportunity to speak in whatever space you feel comfortable - be this in work, at your home, in your car or in the local park. 

Once a time has been agreed, I will call you to begin the session.

These take place on Mondays and Tuesdays.

Online Counselling (using Zoom)
Like Telephone counselling, online counselling enables the sessions to take place in a setting of your choice. 

Once a time has been agreed, I will send you the Zoom link and open the room for the session. 

You can download the Zoom app and use it via your phone, tablet, PC or laptop.

These take place on Mondays and Tuesdays.

Walk and Talk/Outdoor therapy - waiting list
Walk and Talk Counselling is what it says on the tin - we meet outside and walk and talk. 

In these sessions, you set the pace of the walk and have the opportunity to let the outside in. 

This can provide an alternative to looking at a screen, or speaking into the phone, offering a change of scenery and allowing nature be a part of the sessions. 

Sometimes, you may prefer to just sit outside rather than walk and talk and that's perfectly fine! Whichever way you feel most comfortable, we'll work together, talk together so you have that release and an opportunity to focus on you. 

*Please note* Currently, there is a waiting list for outdoors sessions so if you would like to be added to this, please let me know and I will contact you as soon as a session becomes available. 

How do I know if I want to book a session?

I'm happy to talk with you for a free brief discussion before you book a session, to help you decide if counselling is for you.  You can contact me via the details below. 

Ultimately, it is my hope that our relationship can show you the gift of counselling which will enable you to embrace change and understand yourself better. 
Fees
Individual Face to Face sessions, Telephone and Zoom  sessions cost £55.00 and last for approximately 50 minutes.

Individual Outdoors/Walk and Talk sessions cost £55.00 and last for approximately 60 minutes.

The first session is an assessment session which lasts 60 minutes and costs £60.00