About me
Hello, my name is Katie and I am a qualified and experienced Integrative Counsellor.
The events and circumstances of our lives can often be challenging and overwhelming and it can feel a big step to reach out for help.
I seek to offer a safe, calm, non-judgemental space for clients to be heard, understood, and to explore the difficulties that they are facing.
My aim is to support individuals to work through the issues that they are struggling with by gaining greater understanding of the events and circumstances that are impacting their lives and developing a deeper awareness of feelings and emotions.
My goal is that clients are able to find better ways of coping, find increased self-compassion, feel less overwhelmed, and be able to go forwards with confidence and hope.
I am based in Horsham and work with adults and young people (16 yrs+).
My background
I have worked for many years in the education and charity sector working with adults, children and young people in a variety of different contexts. This experience has given me a deep appreciation for the resilience of people and their unique experiences of life.
I became a therapist after seeing the impact of mental health challenges within my work and my family. This has driven my passion to see individuals thrive and overcome the difficulties they face.
I am qualified to work in therapy with adults and young people and I am committed to continuing my knowledge and understanding through ongoing professional development.
I am a registered member of the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and the Association of Christian Counsellors (ACC). I am listed in their directories and my practice follows their ethical frameworks.
I have a degree in counselling, a degree in community education and a post graduate certificate in primary education – BA(Hons), BA(Hons), PGCE.
The way I work
I believe that clients are the experts on their own lives, and with the right support, they have the capacity to face whatever challenges they are facing.
My role is to work alongside clients to provide a supportive, empathic environment with which they can explore these challenges at their own pace.
I regularly work with clients with a range of issues including:
anxiety, depression, stress, loss of direction, low confidence and self-esteem, shame, loss, relationship problems, trauma, abuse, work related issues, life transitions and change, phobias, identity issues, neurodivergence, ADHD/ASD, anger management, addictions, sexuality, gender and spirituality.
I am a neuro-informed therapist and completing a Certificate in Autism and Mental Health through National Centre of Autism and Mental Health (NCAMH).
I offer a space where clients can explore spirituality and faith, however I will not introduce it without it first being requested. I work with all faiths and none, the therapy being led by the client’s values, not mine.
As an integrative Counsellor, I use a variety of different ways of working to meet individual needs including:
Person-centred
Working collaboratively with individuals enabling them to make the best decisions for themselves
Psychodynamic
Exploring how buried thoughts, feelings and experiences affect everyday life.
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
Helping people manage problems by changing how they think and behave.
Solution-focused
Supporting individuals working towards their own solutions to specific problems.
Internal Family Systems
Understanding how our internal voices can help and hinder our wellbeing.
Testimonials
"I’m grateful for Katie’s compassion, sensitivity and non judgmental approach. She’s also signposted me to useful resources which have helped me tackle a challenging area of my life." - Adult client
"When I first started, I was a mess of emotions. Katie has really helped me to understand myself better and to manage my mind and emotions more effectively. I feel I am getting better at handling challenges because of our sessions." - Adult client
"I feel like Katie really makes the effort to work in a way which suits my needs. It's like a customised session just for me each time. She has really helped me to improve my mindset and work on expanding my comfort zone. She makes me feel heard and is lovely to be with and easy to talk to."
- Young person
"From the start it was clear Katie had my daughter's needs and anxieties at the heart of what she did. She's helped us get our heads around living with autism and anxiety and what this means for my daughter and she quite rightly pointed out that this is very much an individual thing. She is calm, friendly and encourages honesty which is so helpful to the counselling process. - Parent of young person
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Ways we can work together
My private practice is based in my office at the end of my garden. This is a calm, quiet, confidential space for clients to talk and be heard. It has a separate entrance so privacy is maintained. I am also able to see clients in central Horsham at The Mill, these are counselling rooms based in central Horsham and part of The Crescent Counselling Practice.
As well as face-to-face I am also able to see clients via Zoom for those people who live further away or work from home.
I work in a short-term or open-ended way, which means that the number of sessions individuals have with me can be limited or we can work towards an ending after an agreed period of time.
The next step
I offer a complimentary 30 minute telephone call to introduce myself and find out more about what is bringing an individual to counselling. The therapeutic relationship is a key in counselling and this allows clients to decide if they feel that I am someone they would be comfortable to work with without any pressure or commitment.
Sessions last 50 minutes and cost £60. A limited number of concessionary spaces are available, please ask.
We can plan to work together for just a few sessions or commit to a longer time frame which ever works best.
Sessions normally take place at the same time weekly. Meeting regularly helps with continuity, supports meaningful change and deeper understanding. Sessions are reviewed every six weeks to evaluate the work being done and ensures that they are supporting clients in the best way possible.
Contact me
I am part of The Crescent Practice and offer in person and virtual sessions via Zoom at The Mill House Counselling Rooms. I also offer sessions in my Garden Office at my home. Both of these are located in central Horsham.
I look forward to hearing from you.
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Urgent mental health support*
If you need urgent help with your mental health call 111 or contact your GP for an immediate appointment.
The following are other ways to get support with your mental health. These services offer confidential support from trained volunteers. You can talk about anything that's troubling you, no matter how difficult:
Call 116 123 to talk to Samaritans, or email: jo@samaritans.org for a reply within 24 hours
Text "SHOUT" to 85258 to contact the Shout Crisis Text Line, or text "YM" if you're under 19
If you're under 19, you can also call 0800 1111 to talk to Childline. The number will not appear on your phone bill.
These services will only share your information if they are very worried about you or think you are in immediate danger.
*Sourced from NHS mental services health guidance - https://www.nhs.uk/nhs-services/mental-health-services/where-to-get-urgent-help-for-mental-health/