Kate Thomson
I work part-time with Bupa on their Employee Assistance Programme as telephone counsellor working with clients in the moment as well as managing my own case load.
In addition in my own practice where have been working with children and adults with the following presenting concerns: changes in family dynamics; bereavement or other loss such as work, home etc; Illness, accident or trauma, depression, anxiety, worries or stress about the past, the present or the future; Isolation, loneliness or difficulties in a social setting, bullying, body image and more.
I am a Person Centred Counsellor who uses creative and solution focused tools to work with my clients. Which means depending on how you are as a person will inform the tools that I use for example I work with sand tray therapy, Russian dolls, letter writing, vision boards, mindfulness, psychoeducation, narrative and play therapy and more.
I offer my clients tools and techniques to assist them with their thought process nothing is cast in stone and if you do not like my suggestions then that is ok, I adapt to your needs.
Background/experience
My work as a therapist has been for charitable organisations such as Mind and Action for Carers. As well as in the private sector with BUPA and my own private practice. I have helped couples and individuals both face to face and online. My work covers diverse backgrounds, cultures and sexual orientations.
Prior to training as a counsellor, I had a varied career. From running my own businesses, to working for corporate companies through to becoming chairperson of the Parent Teachers Association at my children’s school.
My approach is non -judgement, friendly and professional. Hopefully, enabling free flowing, honest communication between us.
I use a variety of tools and techniques to assist in helping you both to try and understand yourselves as well as each other. Thus, allowing you to see the situation through each other’s eyes.
My counselling style is flexible and tailored to you and your unique situation.
I will guide you and offer support but the choices you both make are down to you
I have wealth of knowledge and experience that enables me to understand your unique situation. Alongside the tools to help you to move forward with confidence.