Katy Sixsmith DipCouns, MBACP (Accred), UKRCP

I am a qualified, experienced Counsellor.  I am a fully Accredited member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and a UKRCP Registered Independent Counsellor.

Employee Assistance Programmes.

I have many years’ experience of working as a Counsellor in GP Surgeries within a Primary Care/NHS environment and also in Private Practice which has allowed me to work with a wide range of backgrounds, personalities and issues.  I also work with Employee Assistance Programmes.

Corporate wellness & Cognitive Behavioural Therapy

I use an Integrative approach in my therapy including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) this means I have training in a range of different approaches to help you find the right way forward for yourself.

I offer individual and couples counselling

50 % of separated people said they felt there were things they could have done to prevent their breakup & wished they’d done more

I have experience in working with:

Bereavement & Loss    Stress & Anxiety    Depression   Confidence & Self Esteem     Domestic Violence   Sexual/Childhood Abuse      Anger      Suicide  Family/Relationship Breakdown        Self Harm         Truama & PTSD
Workplace Issues

Adolescent counselling

I have experience in counselling adolescents within a school setting and facilitating group work. I enjoy the real and human connection that counselling can bring and feel that my naturally warm, empathic character helps to create a trusting relationship where you can feel safe to explore your issues and find options for a brighter future.

Qualifications and Training:

• Diploma in Counselling
• Couples Counselling & Theory
• Anger Management Training
• Cert in CBT skills for Counsellors
• Cert in Counselling Skills
• Cert in Counselling Concepts
• Registered Accredited Member of British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy (BACP)
•  Registered UKRCP Independent Counsellor