ABOUT ME

My name is Katie Craven and I am person centred counsellor who is passionate about personal development and growth in a warm, empathetic and safe space.

Qualifications:

  • BSc Psychology degree (2:1)

  • Level 5 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling

I have experience in the following areas:

  • Anxiety and specific experience in relationship anxiety, health anxiety as well as generalised anxiety

  • OCD and specific experience in relationship OCD, health OCD and contamination OCD

  • Depression and low mood

  • Self esteem and confidence issues

  • General wellbeing

  • Relationship issues

  • Domestic Abuse

I have also worked for an LGBT charity for over 6 years and have extensive experience with clients who identify as LGBTQ+ as well as family and friends of the community. I have been thoroughly trained in LGBTQ+ inclusion and health inequalities including trans and non-binary inclusion.

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Youtube - https://youtube.com/@KatieCraven

TESTIMONIALS

  • "Katie was so attentive and listened so well and helped to realise the way I feel is totally justified, something that had been plaguing me for years as I tried to make myself feel like I fitted in."

  • "I was able to come away from the sessions really positive and with a completely different outlook than the one I had previously"

    — Peter

  • "At the beginning of our sessions there was a development in my personal life that made things very difficult and stressful for me. Katie supported me effectively through this time over the phone during the pandemic."

    — Adrien

  • "It was a tough time for me, and Katie helped me manage better day to day, and was an invaluable resource for my mental health."

  • "I felt like I accessed a lot of my feelings in a safe space and she both encouraged me to express and helped me to work through my emotions."

    Anonymous

  • "So much better than any other therapy experience. "

    - CMW

  • "Katie was a crucial part to my recovery journey through a very bad mental health patch. She acknowledged and understood my anxieties around health which I appreciated and this helped me rationalise my thoughts. I’m very grateful for the help!"

    - Katie

  • "My experience with Katie was very positive. I was mainly working through my anxiety which often feels repetitive or silly but Katie always made sure I knew my feelings were valid and understandable. Every session was very comfortable, even if I was worried about not having much to say."

    - Kate

  • "I joked that counselling was the best thing I'd ever spent money on but I genuinely believe it. The experience has had a huge impact on me as a person, on my thinking, and I really can't express adequately how beneficial I feel this experience was."

    - PL

  • "Before our sessions I had been struggling to cope with a number of recent life changes and the ways they had affected my most important relationships. Katie was able to create a comfortable atmosphere that allowed me to explain my position and past experiences from the first session."

    - Emma

  • "It was surprising how quickly we were able to unpick how I had been feeling; I have come to understand myself better than I ever have as a result of our conversations. I now feel empowered to continue with my life on my own and tackle my issues in a much more healthy way."

  • "I am so glad I had Katie to be my sounding board and help me understand my own thoughts and feelings."

  • "Katie was very warm and welcoming and was great at encouraging me to see the positives when I wasnt able to. She supported me in changing perspectives on my situation and allowed me to express anything without judgement. "

    - Rowan

  • "Very useful and comfortable!"

  • "Helped a lot, i don't feel alone anymore"

    - Cassy

What is person centred therapy?

 

Person-centred therapy, also known as client-centred counselling, is a humanistic approach that is nondirective, empathic and empowers and motivates the client in the therapeutic process.

Person-centred counselling can help individuals of all ages, with a range of personal issues. Many people find it an appealing type of therapy because it allows them to keep control over the content and pace of sessions, and there is no worry that they are being evaluated or directed in any way.

The non-direct style of person-centred counselling is thought to be more beneficial to those who have a strong urge to explore themselves and their feelings, and for those who want to address specific behaviours or patterns of thinking safely and at they’re own pace.

The approach is said to be particularly effective in helping individuals to overcome specific problems such as depression, anxiety, stress and grief, or other mental health concerns. These issues can have a significant impact on self-esteem, self-reliance and self-awareness, and person-centred therapy can help people to reconnect with their inner self in order to transcend any limitations.

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