Welcome to
Catherine Harpham Therapeutic Counselling
Being heard and feeling valued can be life changing.
Welcome, and thank you for visiting Catherine Harpham Therapeutic Counselling.
Being a person centred counsellor, means I really value your unique experiencing of your world. I listen carefully to what you bring and offer you a space to offload what might be weighing you down. Through offering my compassion and heartfelt understanding , I work to help support you through whatever might feel off balance in your life right now.
I work with adults and young people aged 11 to 17 years. I will be adding more pictures on here, so I can show you what I offer on my counselling table! There are always colouring pens and paper. We might use painting pens, play Jenga or even read/create stories together. For me, it is important to grow a trusting, therapeutic relationship, so you feel able to talk about things that might feel really difficult.
Making the decision to see a counsellor is a big step to take - but it can be a positive one. Please read on to find out more about how I could help you.
What I DO NOT Do
- I do not tell you what to do.....I am here to help and support you to discover what YOU feel is right for you
- I will not rush you. This is your space and it is important to me that we take things at your pace. I recognise the importance of building trust.
- I do not make you sit and give eye contact. It is important you can get up and walk round, sit on the floor, feel as comfortable as you can in the counselling space.
- I do not offer a quick fix. Exploring and healing can take time. It is your individual, unique journey on your timescale and I value that.
What I STRIVE TO DO
- Offer you my full attention and kindness, whilst I listen carefully to really understand what your world is like.
- Accept all that you are in the present moment.
- Empower you to take the lead in exploring any beliefs, feelings or behaviours, that may be concerning you.
- Provide an inclusive space where I welcome you to ask for any adjustments you might need.
More Information
Sessions
- Sessions usually last 50 minutes, however if a shorter or longer session would work best for you, we can arrange this.
- I offer a free 15 minute chat over the phone/online. This can be good to see if you feel the way I work fits for you and to ask any questions.
- I would be asking a few questions, to discover what your life would be like, if, for example, you had a magic wand. What would the picture of you achieving your goal look like?
- I also offer a 30 minute initial chat face to face, with a charge of £20 (due to room hire.)
- You can have as many, or as few sessions as you feel necessary. They will be led by you. I do not tell you what to do. However, I get that it can feel very anxiety provoking to talk about uncomfortable things. If a structure suits you more, we can discuss what you feel you might need.
My Locations
I work online, by phone and also face to face in Warrington at :
Fees
Adults 18 yrs and above :
Online/phone sessions - £50
Face to face sessions - £55
Walk and Talk sessions - £55
Young People 11-17 yrs:
Online/phone sessions - £45
Face to face sessions - £50
I offer a rate of £40 for trainee student counsellors
Counselling can potentially help you to:
- Learn more about yourself, leading to more understanding about your own needs and wants, perhaps leading to judging yourself less harshly as a result.
- Understand what makes you feel stressed about certain situations and perhaps what steps you can take to reduce the impact this has on you.
- It is your journey and we will take it at your pace.
A Little Bit About Me
The last few years have marked some huge shifts in my life. My children are my world and I am witnessing them preparing to fly the nest. This is a privilege, but also feels really difficult. It is through my children, that I have come to do the work I am doing now. I am forever grateful and massively proud to be their mum. I am also mum to 4 cats and a small dog.
Through my own recent counselling journey, I have had the heartfelt support of my counsellor through the anticipatory loss and eventual death of my Dad. No words can fully describe how this loss has impacted me and will forever. The value of a compassionate voice and her heartfelt words, will always be with me.
I am a Mental Health First Aider with Mental Health Motorbike and enjoy attending occasional motorbike events. Hoping to pass my CBT soon and get on the road as an older, but very excited female biker!
I am a member of the Creative Counsellor's Community and I enjoy making mosaics, coffees out and spending time in nature. I love bugs, slugs and snails! I offer you the opportunity to work creatively, as sometimes words are too hard to find.
I am now offering Walk and Talk sessions in the Widnes area too, so please contact me for further information if you are interested in these.
MY WORK EXPERIENCE
I have worked as a Counsellor at ChildLine and at a Sixth Form College. I have worked as a volunteer counsellor at Cheshire Autism Practical Support in the past, supporting autistic people and their families. I have been in private practice for 4 years now.
My Qualifications and CPD
- Level 5 CPCAB Certificate in Counselling Children and Young People
- Level 4 CPCAB Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling (Person centred)
- Ecotherapy Training
- Facilitating Groups training
- Trauma Informed Training
- Introduction to Sand Tray Therapy
- NSPCC Safeguarding training
- Fully insured and Enhanced DBS checked
I am currently studying the MA Autism Spectrum at Sheffield Hallam University. This is an area that I have a professional and personal interest in.
My full list of continuing professional development is much longer and is always ongoing. I am a work in progress !
Get in touch
Feel free to contact me if you have any questions about how counselling works, or to arrange an initial assessment appointment.
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