“The attempt to escape the pain, is what creates more pain”
- Gabor Mate
About me
My name is Katie, and I am a pluralistic counsellor and psychotherapist. I believe that different things work for different people, on different days. Each individual is unique and I strive to offer a space for you to flourish. I work in collaboration with my clients, never directing them, but believing the client is the captain of their own ship. Drawing upon different approaches, I aim to help you explore the light and shade of your experiences.
Life can be overwhelming sometimes and things can go wrong despite our best intentions. Often we don’t notice when things start to build, or struggle to recognise what it is that is going on for us. It can be hard to switch off the critical voice inside which continues to chip away at us. Sometimes it's easier to just ignore what you are feeling, grit your teeth and try to push through. And often we adopt coping strategies that feel comfortable but might be creating additional hurdles to climb.
If you are feeling burnt out, lost, or just not yourself, making the decision to stop, understand what is going on for you and practice self-care is a beautiful gift to self. Healing takes your own length of time and shouldn’t be rushed.
We are always evolving which is why I strive to maintain flexibility in my approach and adjust sessions to meet changing needs. You don’t have to be in a crisis to go to therapy; but it can lighten the load. The tiniest steps can lead to the most beautiful growth.
Qualifications & Training:
Bsc(Hons) Psychology
Counselling Skills - Cosca
Diploma SCQF Level 10 Pluralistic Counselling and Psychotherapy
Practitioner Certificate in Contemporary Intimate Partner Therapy - CICS
Functional Family Therapy Training - FFT LLC.
Emotional & Psychological Resilience with Simon Lee Maryan; training in partnership with Networks of Wellbeing
Mindfulness to Sustain Resilience and Wellbeing - Aberdeen University
Polyvagal Theory Experiential Workshop – Grounded Learning Ltd.
ASIST Suicide Training Course.
Introduction to the Internal Family System Model – PESI.uk
Healing Toxic Shame – Mindbody Breakthrough
Healing Trauma with Janina Fisher:Essential strategies for Shame, Self-Loathing & Working with the Body - PESI.uk
Anxiety Certification Course - PESI.uk
Treating Trauma with Internal Family Systems Therapy - PESI
Complex Trauma Certification Training Level 1 & 2 - PESI
Integrative Sex and Couples Certification Course with Tammy Nelson - PESI