We are the main character of our life
“Therapy is a gift. It is a chance to finally be heard, understood, and supported.” — Bessel Van Der Kolk
My name is Kay Simpson and I am an MBACP Integrative Therapist, Consultant, Life Coach and Trauma Specialist. This means I have an empathic, non-judgmental approach, provide emotional support and work with you in an holistic way.
I offer a chance to reflect on the difficulties or problems you are experiencing in a safe and confidential environment, with someone from outside your day to day life.
Together we can explore your situation in a way that leads to fresh perspectives and perhaps a new understanding of yourself. Counselling isn’t about giving you solutions or advice, but empowering you to make your own changes.
Sessions are online or via telephone with individuals; and online and in person with groups.
My Approach
I work with clients who struggle with anxiety, depression or trauma that impacts their relationships with themselves and others. During our first sessions, we will delve deeply into the issues at hand, and collaborate in creating a plan for addressing them in a way that supports you getting your life back. Most clients see gradual change within the first few months with sustained improvement.
Many clients have come to work with me because of my extensive experience in working with ACE, trauma, depression, anxiety, divorce, inner child work and life transitions. As a counsellor my role is to provide space and guidance to help you on your journey of self discovery; to enable you to examine your life and make new, meaningful choices within it.
“The primary cause of unhappiness is never the situation but your thoughts about it.” — Eckhart Tolle
What issues can I help with?
People come for me to help with a wide range of issues. Here are a few of the more common difficulties that can be supported through counselling:
Abuse
ADHD
Affairs and betrayals
Alcoholism
Anger management
Anxiety
Attachment disorder
Avoidant personality disorder
Behaviour problems
Bereavement
Bipolar disorder
Body dysmorphic disorder
Bullying
Burnout
Carer support
Chronic illness
Depression
Disabilities
Discrimination
Eating disorders
Emotional abuse
Family issues
Feeling sad
Generalised anxiety disorder
Health anxiety
High sensitivity
Hoarding
Loneliness
Low self-confidence
Menopause
The list above is not exclusive, if you have another issue you might like to discuss, please don't hesitate to contact me.
Books I’m currently reading:
"The power of letting go" - John Purkiss
"Ethical issues in Counselling and Psychotherapy Practice" - Poornima Bhola
"The gift of Therapy" - Irvin D Yalom
"Working with Trauma" - Christiane Sanderson
"Help others make sense of life" - Alistar Ross
Sessions & fees
Session are weekly and last for 50 minutes. Please get in touch for fees.
I provide limited spaces for concessionary fees for low income and students.
Get in touch
Book your first session now to see how counselling can help you; and to see how we can best work together.
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