Cat Thompson
MBACP

Cat Thompson Counselling

Hello, I'm Cat. I offer person-centred counselling services online or over the phone. The work we do will vary according to your needs.

Availability confirmed 3 days ago

Profile

catthompson.counselling.online

Phone

07909621447

Email

cthompsoncounselling@outlook.com

Website

cthompsoncounselling.co.uk

About me and my practice

As a qualified counsellor I feel confident in my ability to work effectively with a wide range of situations, problems or experiences.

I offer a warm, affirming, and exploratory approach that welcomes individuals of all ages, genders, sexualities, races, and backgrounds. I aim to provide compassionate, trauma informed care. Therapy is about the client. We all get stuck sometimes. We will collaborate to explore your issues from multiple dimensions and work through them with a pathway of stabilization, processing and the integration of new tools and concepts.

My journey into counselling was inspired by my own experience as a client, so I understand the apprehension that can come with seeking support. Central to my approach is the cultivation of a meaningful relationship between us. I believe as human beings we thrive when we feel understood and connected to. Through this relationship we can unfold and explore our full potential.

If you're thinking about whether I am the right counsellor for you and would like to talk please contact me in whichever way you prefer. I aim to respond promptly to enquiries. We can then explore your needs and perhaps embark on this journey together.

All communication is treated confidentially.

Thank you :)

Experience

As a fully qualified and registered member of the BACP I have practiced for a number of years counselling people of all ages.

In private practice I have worked with a wide variety of clients with a particular focus on supporting GSRD populations and those adjacent which may include parents of trans people. Alongside my private practice, I work online with an affirming and sex positive agency supporting adult clients globally with a wide range of goals, as well as a London based LGBTQ+ charity supporting young people who identify as LGBTQ+. I am currently studying a Level 6 Post-Qualifying Diploma in Gender, Sex and Relationship Diversity Therapy (2024-2025).

I am proud to have worked with a charity in Peterborough that supports families that have children with additional needs, disabilities and life-limiting conditions. I have helped people with ongoing support in difficult circumstances, deal with diagnosis and acceptance of neurodivergence, in particular ADHD, dealing with loss, relationship difficulties, shame, isolation, chronic illness, health conditions and more.

I have worked within colleges helping young people manage issues such as anxiety, stress, anger problems, depression, low self-esteem, sexuality, trans identities and gender non-conformity, bereavement, family issues, sexual abuse, loneliness, general worries, eating disorders, self-harm, coping mechanisms among many others.

I am in regular supervision and undertake ongoing CPD (continued professional development) and training.

Some recent CPD;

Gendered Intelligence: Working alongside Trans, Gender Diverse and Questioning People.
The Neuroscience of Attachment (3 parts - Avoidant, Anxious and Fearful-Avoidant).
LGBTQ+ Intimate Partner Violence.
Working with Shame.
Working Creatively with Timelines from an Attachment and Trauma Perspective.

Qualifications

Dip. in Therapeutic Counselling, Cert. in Counselling Studies, Cert. in Counselling Skills, Cert. in Children and Young People's Mental Health.

Professional Membership

Registered Member BACP

Professional Register

British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP)

Verified by Counsellingo on Tuesday, 12 November 2024

Initial Consultation

I am happy to arrange a free initial phone consultation, generally 10 minutes or so to get a sense of each other and see if we might be a good match.

Fees

50 Min session via Microsoft Teams or WhatsApp (video/audio) - £50

Two low cost spaces available.

Reduced Rate for Trainee Counsellors - please enquire.

When I Work

Available 9 am - 9 pm Mon-Thurs, 10 am - 4 pm weekends. Available 7 days a week for enquiries.

Therapeutic Approach

Person-centred, integrative

Video Platforms

Teams, WhatsApp

Pronouns

She/Her

Area

Cambridgeshire

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