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I offer an exploratory experience with the aim to help you feel safe and able to confront those issues that are bothering you. I use Transactional Analysis to help you understand your relationship with yourself, others and how you do things.

Hello, my name is Kate Hardy and I am a counsellor, psychotherapist (Certified Transactional Analyst, UKCP Registered, BACP Senior Accredited) and supervisor (PTSTA-P) with 24 years of clinical experience. I specialise in treating trauma, working outdoors, body psychotherapy including EMDR, and working with groups, relationships and couples. I work online and face to face in a beautiful, peaceful setting in Cors Caron, on the edge of the Cambrian mountains. If you feel drawn to working outdoors, I offer outdoor sessions or a blend. Find out more on my website, www.taith.uk. Psychotherapy for me is a shared journey of discovery. I use TA relationally to help you make sense of the things which have happened in the context of your life story and the transitions and changes you have gone through. My approach to TA encompasses body, mind, nature and wider social context. Counselling and psychotherapy can help you with specific issues in the here and now or traumatic memories that may be troubling you. It can also be a longer journey of self discovery leading to lasting change. You might find it helpful if you would like to: talk through difficult experiences you have had or are having; develop skills and self confidence; adjust to changed circumstances; think through tough decisions; understand yourself better; deal with problem thoughts, behaviour or reltionships; or face painful memories from the past. You my be experiencing the effects of anxiety such as intrusive thoughts or panicky feelings. Perhaps you have experienced trauma in the past that you now feel ready to deal with. You might be looking for positive changes in health, caring, setting boundaries, family problems or relationships. You might be feeling sadness or low mood right now.  As a Supervisor, I am passionate about providing supervision which provides you with a restorative space to be an ethical, skilled and well supported practitioner. I offer supervision to counsellors, psychotherapists and other professionals and am fully qualified to supervise TA student Psychotherapists. I trained as a Clinical Supervisor at the Sherwood Psychotherapy Training Institute in 2014, when I already had 10 years clinical experience. My supervision draws on over 10,000 hours experience of working with clients in different settings, as well as the practical experience of managing a local counselling centre.  For me, supervision is a first and foremost a holding and supportive relationship, which provides a context for you to explore and develop your own professional practice and therapeutic relationships in a safe, supportive and creative way. My own approach is Transactional Analysis, but I am trained in supervision across modalities.  I have experience of supervising Independent Domestic Violence Advisers (IDVAs) as well as counsellors and psychotherapists. I was a Tutor for ten years on the Open University/ CPCAB Foundation Degree in Counselling which covers a range of modalities, and see all modalities as having their own strengths and value. My rate is £70 an hour, or £60 for TA students. I can also offer 3 hour supervision to groups of three. Do give me a call on to discuss further.

With over 35 years of experience as a counsellor and psychotherapist, I am passionate about empowering both adults and children through a creative, humanistic approach. I offer tailored psychotherapy sessions, facilitate dynamic supervision groups, lead engaging training sessions, and provide dedicated practice support days and individual supervision. My practice spans both welcoming indoor spaces and the transformative power of natural outdoor environments. My extensive background includes work in therapeutic communities, children’s homes, women’s refuges, and specialist trauma services. As a Certified Transactional Analyst (CTA) with a Teaching and Supervising Transactional Analyst (TSTA) qualification, I am also an experienced lecturer dedicated to sharing knowledge and developing professionals in the field. I have a particular interest and expertise in supporting creative and neurodivergent individuals of all ages. I am delighted to announce that I am now resuming animal-assisted psychotherapy outdoors with my new canine assistant-in-training, Willow. Willow is a Bedlington Whippet lurcher, and from the end of September, she will be joining me for all outdoor sessions, bringing her gentle presence and unique energy to our therapeutic work.

You may be feeling overwhelmed, stuck in patterns that no longer serve you, or struggling with anxiety, low mood, relationships, trauma, self-esteem or major life transitions. You may also be trying to understand yourself better, particularly around neurodivergence, identity or belonging. Whatever is bringing you to therapy, I aim to offer a warm, inclusive and non-judgemental space where you can slow things down, make sense of what is happening for you and explore what may be keeping you stuck. I work with adults, children and young people, offering counselling and psychotherapy tailored to your needs. My approach is relational, humanistic and grounded in Transactional Analysis. Together, we can look at the patterns you have developed, how they affect the way you think, feel and relate to yourself and others, and what might help you move towards meaningful change. My background in education and psychology has shaped the way I understand development, relationships, attachment, identity and difference. Alongside my private practice, I have also worked in charity and community counselling services, supporting people with a wide range of emotional and relational difficulties. I work face to face in Watford and North London, offer Walk and Talk therapy in Watford, and also work online and by telephone with clients across the UK and internationally.

If you are someone who finds big emotions or over-thinking difficult; or you find relationships difficult and you’re in a complicated situation, or have been in unstable or traumatic relationships in the past, then I’m here to help 🪷 I specialise in emotional struggles and complex relationship patterns. I work with individual adults and I also work with couples on complicated relationship dynamics that typically involve big feelings, strong defences and a mix of attachment styles. All Welcome 🦋 I'm diversity-friendly and offer diversity-inclusive types of sessions. I work in-person at several locations around Nottingham and online across the UK. I have an appointment scheduling system that puts you in control of your bookings. You can flexibly cancel, change or add additional sessions with me, which allows you to take charge of your own therapeutic journey. Ready to Start? Please do book a New Client Free Introduction Call on a day & time that suits you, or contact me with any enquiries 🌻 I’m currently available in-person at: -The Bay Therapy Centre NG2 -Bridgford Park NG2 (Walk & Talk) -Sage Therapy Centre NG8 -Ruddington Wellness Centre NG11

I offer a relational approach that helps people to understand the patterns, beliefs, and ways of relating that shape their lives. My approach is grounded in the belief that healing and lasting change arise through greater self-awareness, authentic relationship, and compassionate understanding. I aim to provide a safe, supportive, and collaborative space where you can explore your experiences at your own pace. I support people experiencing a wide range of difficulties, including anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, bereavement, stress, and low self-esteem, I also work with those seeking personal growth, spiritual development, or a deeper sense of purpose, meaning, and wellbeing. I work with adults on both a short- and long-term basis, offering online and in-person counselling from my practice in Alfriston, East Sussex.

At my counselling and psychotherapy practice in Carlisle, I offer you the opportunity to talk about things that you find difficult in life and in relationships. I offer affordable emotional support and practical help to enable you to understand and, as a result, overcome some of life’s difficulties. I work both long and short term with adult and adolescent men, women and couples. My main training is in Transactional Analysis Psychotherapy, but I have also trained in counselling for children and adolescents. Also I am trained in working with severe and complex traumas and suicide. My Therapy room is a comfortable, private, confidential, safe and supportive space. You can bring any issues, worries, concerns here. Only you know what life is like for you. However, If you choose to come to therapy, I will work empathically alongside you. As a result, I will help you make a space in which you can explore the changes you would like to make. Following this you will be able to put change into action at a pace that is right for you. If you would like to book a half price consultation, get in touch.

Active, identity-based and relational Transactional Analysis psychotherapy, grounded inside neurodivergent experience rather than observing from a neuronormative distance. The work brings together lived experience, clinical depth and social context to understand what is happening, why it matters, and what might become possible through sustained therapeutic collaboration. Hi, I am Vauna. I work with neurodivergent adults. My Psychotherapy, Counselling, or Coaching sessions are online using video conferencing via the Writeupp platform. A concessionary rate of £99 per session is available for people in Transactional Analysis Training (you may be asked to supply evidence of a training contract) You may bring the difficulties, questions or transitions that have become significant in your life. Together, we explore the pain involved, the meanings and patterns around it, who and what is affected, what has kept it unresolved, and what a more viable way of living might require. From there, I work as an active contributor and collaborator: thinking with you, offering perspective, making connections, questioning established meanings and attending closely to what emerges between us. Therapy may involve identity, relationships, trauma, masking, burnout, emotional distress, work, creativity, ambition, belonging, conflict or change. It may also support the gradual integration of a fuller understanding of yourself into the way you live, relate and make decisions. I work particularly with autistic, ADHD and AuDHD adults, including those identified later in life, self-identifying or still exploring the significance of neurodivergence within their experience. I am a Certified Transactional Analyst in psychotherapy, a UKCP-registered psychotherapist, and I am autistic and ADHD.

I am trained in the modality of Transactional Analysis Psychotherapy, and am also a qualified Coach, specialising in Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP). I bring over fifteen years of experience from working in the Education and Technology sectors, as well as establishing my own Private Practice here in Reading, Berkshire. I have a particular interest in working with men around faith, spirituality and sexuality, but this is a space that is open for all, and whatever you bring with you. Come, and be heard. I hold the following qualifications: -Level 7 Diploma in Transactional Analysis Psychotherapy. -UKATA Transactional Analysis Award -NLP Practitioner -ABC Certificate in Counselling Skills I am a member of UKATA (United Kingdom Association for Transactional Analysis) and receive regular clinical supervision from a TSTA (Teaching & Supervising Transactional Analyst).

About me and my therapy practice: Empowering YOU to Overcome Trauma and Embrace Your Authentic Self. Do you struggle with trauma and anxiety? Do you wonder if you'll ever be free? Happy If you feel overwhelmed and stuck in your work or family dynamics, I can help you. I'll empower you to embrace your authentic self, move forward, and start thriving. Hello! I’m Lorraine, at The Art of Thriving, where I am dedicated to helping women like you; who feel trapped by trauma, anxiety, depression and the demands of relationships and the balance of a difficult work-life. My passion is to guide you toward a life where you feel empowered, authentic, and capable of expressing your needs without fear. Together, we will work to break free from patterns of people-pleasing and build a foundation for thriving in all areas of your life. I'm Trauma-Informed and provide Neuroaffirmative Practices. I believe there is hope and healing. I will start by understanding where you are now and your challenges. I'll help you to grow your awareness and develop gentle techniques to regulate your emotions. Helping women live a better life is my passion. It might mean learning to set boundaries, working through traumatic experiences, developing easier communication styles, or changing a pattern of behaviour that keeps you stuck. My goal is to help you feel better, so you can live the life you've always dreamed of. This will promote healing and growth, allowing you to flourish to your full potential. Approach: I embrace a Relational and integrative approach to therapy that centres on your unique needs and experiences. My therapeutic framework includes Transactional Analysis to help you understand and improve your relationship with yourself and others, mindfulness techniques for stress reduction, and neuroaffirmative practices to celebrate and support diverse neurological experiences. Together, we will cultivate a safe and compassionate environment where you can explore your vulnerabilities and discover your authentic self. Inclusivity is at the Heart of Therapy. My passion lies in truly understanding the intricacies of neurodiversity. Empowerment and self-advocacy are key focuses. To explore what it is like to navigate a world that does not always understand your unique experiences. I will give you the time and space to process the information, to enable you to feel heard and supported. Join me on this adventure—a journey of understanding, acceptance, and growth. We'll embrace your neurodiversity by supporting your unique strengths and challenges that make you wonderfully you. If this resonates with you, please reach out to schedule a session. What to Expect in Your First Session: Online Therapy at Your Convenience. Experience the benefits of therapy from the comfort and safety of your home with our online sessions. Your first session will help us determine whether we are a good fit for each other. We'll explore your goals for therapy and what you hope to achieve. Let’s chat about how long we might work together, whether you’re considering a short-term, medium-term, or long-term commitment! Feel free to ask questions; I’m here to address any concerns you might have. My session times are Tuesday to Friday, 9 am to 5 pm. I'll do my best to get back to you the same day you reach out. Before we begin, I'll need you to complete a working contract and a quick assessment. This will help me assist you more effectively! If you like what you read about me, please email or text me to book an initial session. We can use this opportunity to see if the way I work suits you. If my experience or our availability doesn't align, I have a wide network of other therapists, and I can refer you if you wish, so you don't have to start your search from scratch. Qualifications: Licensed Therapist with 5 years of experience. UKATA Diploma in Transactional Analysis level 6. Four years of Psychotherapy training at Transactional Analysis Cymru. Experienced in Trauma-Informed Care and Neuroaffirmative Practices. I offer Psychotherapy (in clinical practice). Certificate in Online Counselling. ASIST - Suicide Intervention Training Positive Intelligence - Coaching Certified in Couples Therapy Certified in Group Therapy

I cannot read from a safe distance, and I have stopped trying to. Something in me wants to give every person a nation, a name, a column they fit into, and I catch the same wanting when I sit with someone whose life will not be sorted that way. This is what I mean when I speak of intersectionality: not identities stacked neatly on top of one another, but the lived experience of being several things at once, none of them quite holding. Who am I, I must ask, when no single category holds the whole of me? And what right have I to hand others a category I could not bear to live inside myself? I notice this across the different rooms I work in. In my small private practice, it is one person in front of me and the slow labour of staying with who they are. In the international networks of academics and scholars I belong to, and in the UK-wide initiatives I take part in, it is the same question scaled up: how do we hold one another across borders, disciplines and languages without flattening anyone into a heading? And in my work on the Scottish Human Rights Defender Fellowship, the question turns sharpest of all, because there I am alongside people for whom being named the wrong thing, in the wrong place, has carried real danger. The category is never only academic. Sometimes it is the difference between safety and harm. I think a great deal about displacement, and in more than one register. There is the leaving and the arriving, and so many of those I work with carry the arriving somewhere that does not quite receive you. But there is also a psychic displacement: the sense of being exiled from a part of oneself. And a temporal one: living in a time that is no longer now, the past still happening inside. When I sit with someone who is grieving, or who has migrated, or who has survived, I am often sitting with all three at once. For human rights defenders, displacement is rarely a metaphor it is a country left behind, a home that cannot be returned to and yet the psychic and temporal exiles travel with them, too. And I am rarely outside any of it myself. Here I find myself drawn to Nelson Goodman's idea that we do not discover one ready-made world but actively make worlds through the versions we compose of them. This matters to me because the people I work with, displaced by conflict, violence and war, have often had their world unmade, the version they lived by torn up by forces they did not choose. The work, then, is not to return them to a lost world but to accompany them in the slow, courageous making of a new one: a remaking that future people, too, will inherit and continue. To support someone in worldmaking after catastrophe is perhaps the most hopeful thing I do. So much of my work lives on a threshold, that liminal place where trainees are no longer students and not yet practitioners, where clients are between an old life and one they cannot yet imagine, where a defender is no longer at home and not yet anywhere that feels like one. The threshold withholds the relief of arrival, and yet it is so often where the truest contact happens, because no one can hide behind a finished identity. Can I stay there long enough for something honest to form, rather than hurrying us both across into a false certainty? What I watch for most in myself is the slide from difference into indifference. I want to meet each person in their particularity. Still, it is so easy to retreat into the bureaucratic shrug, into the institution that classifies someone and then stops attending to them. This is the very machinery a human rights fellowship exists to resist the systems that name people and then look away. Difference can begin a relationship; indifference forecloses it. Am I meeting this person, or have I quietly slipped into the comfort of the category? And I cannot forget that displacement and liminality are not only tender things. They are also where power does its damage. The people pushed onto the threshold are rarely there by choice. So I hold this question close: how do I honour the strange creativity of that in-between place without romanticising a position that, for so many I work with, was imposed rather than chosen? I close more unsettled than I began, and more awake to the crossing points where I live and work between identities, between places, between times, on thresholds I did not always choose. Whether in the quiet of the consulting room, across a scattered network of scholars, or alongside those defending the rights of others at real cost to themselves, perhaps the gentler question is not how to escape into some settled belonging, but whether I might learn to stay with others there: in the difference, against the indifference, through the displacement. Might that accompaniment itself be a kind of home enough to hold us, for now?

I have been in clinical practice since 1999, working with individuals, couples, and groups. My work is integrative with a particular focus on the client's nervous system - my core psychotherapy training was in TA, but I am also a qualified practitioner in the following areas: SSP (Stephen Porges' Safe & Sound Protocol), Energy Psychotherapy, Wild Therapy and Embodied Relational Therapy. I have a special interest in, and personal and professional experience of, working with autism. I welcome clients on the autistic spectrum and provide an autism-affirmative practice and environment.