Kathleen Copeland

Having spent the majority of my adult life working in the social care sector, I have found that counselling and psychotherapy are really where I feel I belong.

Making the first step towards contacting a counsellor can be daunting and incredibly brave.

It’s very important to find a counsellor who you click with. So, I’m happy to have a chat over the phone prior to making a first appointment.

Counselling can help you make sense of things. It is an opportunity to look at patterns in your life and how you respond to things. Being very passionate about my work, I truly believe that talking therapies can have a profound effect on a person’s ability to heal, develop and move forward. 

I also work in a person centred creative way, using images, objects, sandtrays and more, but this is a completely optional way of working. I have trained with APCCA (Association for Person Centred use of Creative Arts), and have completed the Creative Counsellors training.

I have worked with issues such as ADHD, bereavement, trauma, grief, body image issues, depression and anxiety, gender issues, PTSD, physical and sexual abuse, adverse childhood experiences, family estrangement, chronic ill health, domestic violence, loss of a child, miscarriage, abortion, suicidal thoughts, people affected by suicide, low self-esteem and self harm. 

My special interests are working with Neurodivergent clients, ADHD specifically, whether it be diagnosed or self identified.  I am ADHD/ND myself and have a particular insight into living with this and also experience of going through the assessment process. 

Locally I have developed some group work around creativity and art.

My office is located in the city centre. Online Webchat (zoom) sessions are available. I also offer Walk and Talk Sessions and Group work.

I am a HAES  and LGBTQ+ friendly Counsellor.

Please have a look at my website for further details.

I normally offer a free, initial phonemail. This way we can both see if we are a good fit. I'm happy to answer any questions you may have about how I work. 

I ask all clients to complete a Client agreement - which I can explain during the initial phone chat and I'll go through again during our first session.