Kerstin Pullin

A warm welcome.

I'm an experienced MBACP Accred therapist, with a degree (BSc Hons) in counselling, an enhanced DBS check and GRASAC accreditation to work with sexual violence.

Together we can explore what you feel ready and safe to share. What does it feel like to take off masks, shedding protective layers that keep the authentic, vulnerable self safe while navigating through challenging or traumatic times?

My area of expertise include:

Emotional and Sexual Abuse

Loneliness and social isolation

Body Image

Neglect

Sexual Assault

Gender Identity

Exploration of sexuality

Struggles with relationships and attachment

High Sensitivity

Suicidal Ideation / self harm

Bereavement

Empowerment Strategies

Strength based

Whether you experience yourself as being a misfit, lonely, stuck, anxious, burned out, depressed or alienated from the world,  I will be at your side to support you. Along our journey I will offer my empathy and professional, evidence-based skills that hopefully will benefit your growth process.

My approach

Into my person centred practice, I integrate compassion focussed cognitive behavioural therapy (CF-CBT) that include:

mindfulness, linguistics and neuroscientific aspects. Additionally, looking at societal attitudes and cultural influences on gender and relational dynamics utilising experimental approaches such as guided imagery, voice and body work.

"Systems of authority undermine our self-authority to secure obedience, thus self-esteem becomes the root of revolution." Gloria Steinem

Coronavirus response

Due the Coronavirus (Covid-19) I have increased my number of remote counselling options via Zoom, Skype and the phone.

During our initial, 30 min. introductory session at the reduced rate of £25, we explore what brings you to counselling, the way I work and how we feel about working with each other. 

A warm welcome.

I'm an experienced MBACP Accred therapist, with a degree (BSc Hons) in counselling, an enhanced DBS check and GRASAC accreditation to work with sexual violence.

Together we can explore what you feel ready and safe to share. What does it feel like to take off masks, shedding protective layers that keep the authentic, vulnerable self safe while navigating through challenging or traumatic times?

My area of expertise include:

Emotional and Sexual Abuse

Rape

Domestic Violence

Neglect

Sexual Assault

Gender Identity

Exploration of sexuality

Struggles with relationships and attachment

High Sensitivity

Suicidal Ideation / self harm

Bereavement

Empowerment Strategies

Strength based

Whether you experience yourself as being a misfit, lonely, stuck, anxious, burned out, depressed or alienated from the world, with your permission I will be at your side to support you. Along our journey I will offer my empathy and professional, evidence-based skills that hopefully will benefit your growth process.

My approach

Into my person centred practice, I integrate compassion focussed cognitive behavioural therapy (CF-CBT) that include:

mindfulness, linguistics and neuroscientific aspects. Additionally, looking at societal attitudes and cultural influences on gender and relational dynamics utilising experimental approaches such as guided imagery, voice and body work.

"Systems of authority undermine our self-authority to secure obedience, thus self-esteem becomes the root of revolution." Gloria Steinem

Coronavirus response

Due to the current Coronavirus (Covid-19) outbreak, I provide an increased number of remote counselling options such as Zoom, Skype and the phone.

During our first initial, introductory 30min. session at the reduced rate of £25, we will explore what brings you to therapy, the way I work and how we might feel about working together. 

My usual supervision days are Monday's and Thursday's and are currently run remotely.

Supervision

Relational supervision is based on evidence that the quality of the relationship between counsellor & client is central to the effectiveness of the therapy.

The last couple of years has seen humanity facing challenges on a dramatic scale: mass human displacement, environmental crisis, the unveiling of a sexual abuse endemic, threats to democracy and the latest - the coronavirus pandemic. And during these fast-changing times, how do you respond to your client’s complex needs, provide emotional containment without denying your own needs and sacrificing your own wellbeing? I'm here to support you to build trust, develop deeply relational connections with your clients

What does relational supervision entail?

Making contact: presence, attunement and resonance; personal experience, values, beliefs & attitudes which are often socially constructed. Values vulnerability.


Concept: Shared understanding of what we want supervision to be. Supervisor as a participant observer rather than an objective expert.


Sensitivity to context: What work brought in, other work counsellor is doing, Issues that might affect individual boundaries and our time together eg. Work, family etc.


Contracting: Agreeing on Terms and conditions.

Supervision
Relational supervision is based on evidence that the quality of the relationship between counsellor & client is central to the effectiveness of the therapy.

The last couple of years has seen humanity facing challenges on a dramatic scale: mass human displacement, environmental crisis, the unveiling of a sexual abuse endemic, threats to democracy and the latest - the coronavirus pandemic. And during these fast-changing times, how do you respond to your client’s complex needs, provide emotional containment without denying your own needs and sacrificing your own wellbeing? I'm here to support you to build trust, develop deeply relational connections with your clients

I would recommend to book a one-hour introductory session to explore your experiences/expectations and the way I work.