Hi, I'm Katie, a qualified psychotherapeutic counsellor and psychotherapist, specialising in trauma-informed practices for both children and adults. As a proud member of the BACP and NCPS, which are both accredited by the Professional Standards Authority for Health and Social Care. I am dedicated to maintaining the highest standards of care and ensuring the wellbeing and safety of my clients.

 

With 20 years of experience working with children and families, I previously served as the Assistant Principal of a large primary school within a Multi Academy Trust. In that role, I led safeguarding, wellbeing, and pastoral care initiatives as the Designated Safeguarding and Mental Health Lead. My extensive background in education, combined with my qualifications in counselling and trauma-informed practice, equips me to offer comprehensive support to individuals and families. I operate a private practice in Bury, Greater Manchester, where I provide therapy, training, and consultancy services.

 

I work closely with clients, tailoring my approach to meet their unique needs through a pluralistic model of psychotherapy. This allows me to draw on a wide range of therapeutic modalities, which I have training in, including:

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• Transactional Analysis

• Gestalt Therapy

• Psychodynamic Therapy

• Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)

• Person-Centered Therapy

• Bereavement Counselling

• Clinical Hypnotherapy

• Rewind Technique

• Dyadic Developmental Psychotherapy (DDP)

• Theraplay

• Filial Therapy

• Neuro Linguistic Programming (NLP)

• Clinical & Reflective Supervision

• Menopause support

• HRV Biofeedback technology

• Sandplay Therapy

• Solution Focused  

 

My integrative approach ensures that therapy is personalised and effective, whether you’re seeking support for yourself or your child. As a certified trauma-informed mental health practitioner and a senior national trainer for Trauma Informed Schools UK, I am committed to creating nurturing environments that foster healing and resilience. At Trauma Informed Schools UK, I am part of the management team and the strategic lead for safeguarding, so continue to draw on my many years as a safeguarding lead in education.  Additionally, as an Instructor Member for Mental Health First Aid England, I provide essential training on mental health awareness and response.

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As well as being a registered therapist, I am also an Association for Coaching member coach and liscenced psychometric assessment facilitator. 

 

In 2021, I became a certified Yoga Teacher for both children and adults, enriching my practice with tools that address the physical impact of trauma and adversity. I also having training in a number of holistic and complimentary therapies too such as Reiki.

 

As mentioned on my home page, one of my values is integrity and as such, I believe in the importance of ethical practice and regularly engage in supervision to enhance my skills and client outcomes. I also serve as a trauma-informed supervisor, supporting fellow practitioners and educational leaders in their professional journeys.

 

When I’m not working, I enjoy walking my dog Rudi, spending quality time with my family, exploring the outdoors, and unwinding with a good film.

 

If you have any questions or would like to explore how I can support you, please don’t hesitate to reach out for a complimentary 15-minute chat. Although I can not guarantee 100% success, what I can promise is my commitment to you as a client, as such, I will endeavour to do my best, in line with my skills and abilities, to support you. 

 

I look forward to connecting with you!