Counselling in Upper Norwood, London

Managing a career or running a successful business can be both rewarding and challenging at the same time. You set the goals, you are smashing through them and yet there seems to be something missing with each achievement. In addition, there are people looking up to you, family depending on you, life’s demands and you can’t afford to take your eye off any of the balls. It is a constant juggling act. There is so much at stake and ‘failure’ is not an option. You have worked hard to get to where you are today in your career or business and yet you are not really enjoying life.

Hello my name is Kate and I am a Clinical Psychologist who specialises in work with people on the Autism Spectrum. I am trained to assess and diagnose autistic spectrum disorders (ASD) and am interested in working with individuals to understand their unique profile so that I can help them manage the challenges they face. I have considerable experience of working with girls and women with autism as they are often missed, misdiagnosed and misunderstood. I also work with people with ASD who have complex mental health difficulties.

I am a HCPC registered Clinical Psychologist, which means that I am trained at doctoral level to deliver a range of evidence based interventions. I have worked clinically for over 8 years, providing psychological support to children, young people and adults with a range of difficulties, within the NHS and other public sector settings.

It's important to get the right support when life isn't going so well... I qualified as a counsellor and psychotherapist in 2009. I enjoy working in an integrative and collaborative way which allows me to tailor my approach to my clients needs. I believe that the most healing factor in therapy is the therapeutic relationship. I provide a safe, supportive and non-judgemental space to facilitate exploration and/or change. My sessions will help you to recognise your patterns, help you to heal from the past and empower you to create a happier and healthier self.

Hello. It can be daunting to take the first step to find the right kind of help. Some people seek help for specific reasons, or diagnoses. However, many people also come because they feel stuck, struggle with strong emotions that threaten to overwhelm, have a past loss or bereavement, low self- esteem, lack confidence or sense of self or have a loss of meaning in their lives, dissatisfaction in work or an inability to form satisfactory relationships. All of which make it hard to function at your best or feel that life is fulfilling. You don’t always need a diagnosed condition to access therapy.

There times in your life, when you feel overwhelmed and struggle to understand what is happening in your life. I am able to offer a safe,confidential environment to explore your issues

Making the first step to accept that things aren't working can feel daunting. Perhaps you know exactly what you want to change or perhaps you have lost sight of what you want along the way. I specialise in working with clients who are making adjustments in their lives; perhaps after illness, into parenthood or retirement or to a new place. My clients often say that having a supportive space to process difficult feelings balanced with an active method which empowers them in their recovery is what is most helpful about therapy. My approach begins with the assumption that we all have strengths that we just may need support to uncover.

My training in Integrative Psychotherapy means I combine therapeutic approaches to create a therapy relevant and appropriate for each and every client. When working with me, you will get a tailor made therapeutic experience as I understand that 'no-one-size fits all' when it comes to mental health. I am committed to helping you heal, to express yourself, to strengthen your innate ability to make choices and to empower yourself to make any changes you need in order to move forward in life.

Hello. Perhaps your relationships feel like hard work, or you're struggling with anxiety, depression or anger. Maybe you feel in the grip of trauma or abuse, or you're feeling stuck. Or do you simply feel that something’s not right? It may be difficult to talk about these things with those closest to you, whereas therapy can be a place to reflect away from your everyday life to bring about the change you're seeking. Whatever's troubling you, I provide a calm, confidential and non-judgmental space to navigate things together. My aim is for us to develop understandings, meanings and solutions, so you can move beyond your difficulties.

I create an environment which is confidential, compassionate, and tailored to your needs. I have supported adults facing a wide variety of experiences, including; depression, anxiety, frustration and feeling stuck, relationship challenges, loss and bereavement, work related stress, personality disorders, self-harming behaviour and suicidal thoughts, childhood sexual abuse, postnatal depression and people who want to deepen their relationship with themselves. I believe individuals are the experts in their own lives, and we will co-produce a plan specific to the needs you bring.

I am an experienced, fully qualified counsellor and registered member of the BACP. I provide a safe, confidential and non-judgemental place where you can talk and be listened to. I can support you in exploring your feelings and experiences in order to understand yourself more deeply and live more freely.

We all have times in our lives where we might be experiencing conflict, or unhappiness. You might need help having experienced trauma, grief, loss, with conflicts in beliefs, ideas/ ways of parenting, or struggles we can have with unsupportive families . You might need help with freedom from shame, stress, have problems with trust, anger, conflict or rejection, help as a couple to communicate or as a parent. Most people I work with want to be loved or understood, to have agency, to have (and give) attention, to have freedom, to create, to belong, to win or to connect. Wherever you're at, we can work together towards your goals.

I hold a safe supportive space and incorporate deep therapeutic processes and mind/body techniques to help you access the unconscious layers of your psyche, get to the root of your struggles, resolve inner conflicts, clear limiting beliefs and let go of old patterns. My approach is compassionate, holistic and transformative. Working with me, you will be invited into an enquiry to uncover what’s underneath your struggles – the thoughts, beliefs and wounds you’re holding inside. You’ll gain a deeper understanding of the ways your early experiences impacted your beliefs, behaviours and ways of being in the world.

You might feel overwhelmed while facing challenging life events that have generated complex emotions, feelings of anxiety or even depression. You may be feeling trapped in a situation where you are experiencing a lack of direction or looking to find answers. It might be that you are dealing with past traumas or events that are preventing you from living a comfortable life. You may be feeling angry, sad, ashamed or isolated. As your counsellor, I can help you identify these concerns. Working together we will explore the why these feeling

Many people feel 'stuck' and unable to move forward. I can help you unpick the reasons for this paralysis and find a way through your difficulties.Psychotherapy can help when life crises such as divorce, bereavement, ageing parents, or a lack of purpose become hard to deal with.

I am an experienced and qualified Therapist and Supervisor, registered member of the BACP and accredited member of NCS (British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy/National counselling Society). I have been working therapeutically in the community for nearly 20 years. My background is in family health. I am committed to working ethically and within a contracted relationship, and I have extensive experience with childhood trauma, relationship issues, abuse, anger management, addictions, work/employment dynamics, sexual identity, loss/bereavement, cultural identity issues, family dynamics, anxiety and depression.

I comprehend that everyone, regardless of age and stage, can be confronted by the difficulties and challenges of life. I provide specialist, one-to-one, creative psychotherapy to children, adolescents and their families. Children may be referred for common reasons such as anxiety, depression, self-harm, low self-esteem and family relationships. With my compassionate support, a confidential space and a bespoke therapy plan, many children grow, gain huge emotional insight and make much personal progress. Currently, I am completing a Gestalt Certificate in Couples Therapy and am able to provide couples therapy at a reduced rate.

Do you feel alone, anxious, experiencing depression? Are you struggling and don't see how you can change feelings, behaviour or thoughts? Difficulty processing historic issues or adjusting to new situations? I'm able to offer a safe, trusting and confidential environment to explore your concerns and worries. We work together to understand how life circumstances may have influenced choice, decision-making. Such awareness enables you to work towards establishing contact with your truth. I have done extensive training in trauma (including sexual trauma) and (PTSD) Therapy begins by booking your first session - why not contact me today?

Hi, welcome. I believe one of the bravest things you can do is begin to understand your story. Perhaps you are intrigued in deprogramming previous patterns that you feel do not serve you? Creating a new foundation that starts internally and has a positive ripple effect on those close to you and around you. There are times when everyone experiences challenging and distressing feelings which can interfere with everyday life and relationships. That is when it can be helpful to talk things through with a completely neutral person who you know will be supportive and respond non-judgmentally.