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Catherine Hirst

QUALIFIED THERAPIST:

WORKS WITH ADULTS, TEENS, CHILD AND FAMILIES

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I left teaching to pursue a career in counselling where I can work with individuals which is something I have always enjoyed.  My life experiences have given me many difficulties to deal with but celebrations too.  My experiences have fostered in me a desire to be someone who can offer support when others are experiencing difficulties; this enables the individual to work through their issues and grow as a person able to cope and become more resilient.

I have experience opportunities to work with primary and secondary school children as well as adults.  Presenting issues cover a range of issues from anxiety, low mood, depression and bullying to name but a few.  Having enjoyed training in the Person-Centred modality I have learned that this is not necessarily the main modality I use used and I find that I have developed an integrative style tailored to the individuals’ needs.

I have studied the Person-Centred approach advocated by Carl Rogers.  Carl Roger’s belief was that an empathic stance can provide healing.  A deep understanding is the most precious gift one can give to another.  This outlook resonates with me.  I feel that I can offer a safe environment where clients can explore their issues, feelings, life’s stresses and difficult situations.  I am approachable and warm and consider that the therapeutic relationship is most important thing to enable change and growth.  I am a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and I adhere to their ethical framework which ensures that both the client and the counsellor are kept safe. 

My life experiences have given me many difficulties to deal with but celebrations too.  My experiences have fostered in me a desire to be someone who can offer support when others are experiencing difficulties; this enables the individual to work through their issues and grow as a person able to cope with difficult situations they find themselves in and become more resilient.

I work with primary and secondary school children as well as adults.  Presenting issues cover a range of issues from anxiety, low mood, depression and bullying to name but a few.  Having enjoyed training in the Person-Centred modality I have learned that this is not necessarily the main modality used and I find that I have developed an integrative style tailored to the individuals’ needs.

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