Kate Shayler Ad. Dip.
MBACP (Accred)
Integrative Counsellor
MY APPROACH
I work with individuals and with groups. As an Integrative therapist, I draw on various theoretical models in order to tailor an approach to suit you:
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Humanistic / Person-centred—you're the expert on you, so sessions are led by what you bring. I provide empathy, compassion and guidance to support your growth.
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Psychodynamic—drawing out difficult and/or unconscious feelings and patterns of behaviour to enable change. Acknowledging the impact of early relationships on the ways in which we relate to one another and to ourselves.
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I might also draw inspiration from:
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Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) - helping you to develop coping strategies.
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Creative therapies - expressing in a way that works for you.
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Mindfulness - exploring grounding techniques and ways to calm the body and mind, and feel more present.
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I believe it is important to acknowledge power structures, and intersecting oppressions (such as race, class, gender, disability and sexuality) and their impact on clients' mental health.
MY QUALIFICATIONS
​I am an Accredited Member of the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and adhere to the BACP Ethical Framework.
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I hold the following counselling qualifications:
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Advanced Diploma in Humanistic Integrative Counselling, 2018
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Diploma in Humanistic Integrative Counselling, 2018
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Diploma in Counselling Skills, 2015
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I have had additional training on various subjects including: safeguarding, therapeutic groupwork, REWIND trauma treatment, counselling young people, transgender awareness, and grief work. I gained a Level 3 Award in 'Preventing and Tackling Domestic and Sexual Abuse' 2014. I am a Certified Online & Telephone Counsellor.
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I have experience working in the NHS, schools and community services and I currently work part-time as an Assessor for West London Centre for Counselling. I was a group worker for Solace Women's Aid for 4 years until 2018.
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