Katy Lloyd

I am an Integrative Clinical Supervisor (Diploma in Clinical Supervision, Sherwood Psycho-therapy Training Institute), offering supervision to counsellors at all stages of development. I provide a reflective, supportive space within clear boundaries, working one-to-one online, face-to-face, or in a hybrid format.

My approach is Humanistic Integrative, and I adapt my supervision style to suit your individual needs, experience, and modality. I aim to offer a collaborative and encouraging environment that supports both your professional practice and personal growth. If you are working towards BACP accreditation, I can support and guide you through the process.

I have experience in a managerial role within a large national counselling charity, providing supervision to counsellors, both individually and in groups. I currently work as a Clinical Supervisor within an NHS IAPT service alongside my private practice.

I believe there is always potential for growth, whatever your level of experience, and I will work alongside you to support this. My approach draws on educative, supportive, and managerial aspects of supervision, depending on what you need.

As an Accredited Member of the BACP, I adhere to the Ethical Framework for the Counsel-ling Professions. My work is regularly supervised by an experienced BACP and UKCP-registered supervisor.

Qualifications

• Diploma in Clinical and Theoretical Supervision

• PCE-CFD Accreditation

• IPT Practitioner Accreditation (IPT UK)

• Certificate in Emotionally Focused Therapy for Couples in Crisis

Professional Memberships

• Accredited Member, BACP

• Accredited Member, IPT UK

Face-to-face sessions take place in a cosy, comfortable therapy room overlooking a peaceful garden, offering a calm and private space for reflection. There is private gated parking available, and the practice is conveniently located within a ten-minute walk of the train sta-tion and a two-minute walk from the nearest bus stop.

Online sessions are held via a secure video platform, providing flexibility and accessibility wherever you are based.

Current and Previous Supervision Experience

• Clinical Supervisor for individual and group counsellors and psychotherapists

• Counsellor and Clinical Supervisor within an NHS IAPT service

• Service Manager and Supervisor for counselling teams at Action for Blind People and the RNIB

The initial consultation lasts around 30 minutes and offers a welcoming, relaxed space for us to meet and get a sense of one another. It’s an opportunity to begin building a connection and to explore whether working together feels like a good fit.

You’re invited to share your supervision needs, hopes, and expectations, and to ask any questions you may have, so you can decide whether I feel like the right supervisor for you at this stage of your journey.

If we choose to continue, we will gently begin shaping our work together by agreeing a clear and supportive framework for supervision. This includes our contract, confidentiality, boundaries, and accountability, all grounded in the ethical frame-work, while honouring your individual way of working and keeping your clients’ wellbeing at the heart of the process.

I offer flexible appointment times and will do my best to accommodate what works for you.

 I have daytime and evening appointments Monday to Thursday.

Welcome to my profile. Taking the first step towards therapy can feel daunting, and reaching out for support takes courage. I believe therapy should provide a safe, welcoming space where you can talk openly about whatever is troubling you, without fear of judgement or criticism.

My role is to listen, understand and work alongside you to make sense of what you are experiencing. Together, we can explore what may be holding you back, develop a greater understanding of yourself and work towards building confidence, resilience and healthier coping strategies.

My experience

I have over 15 years’ experience as a counsellor and psychotherapist, working across NHS Talking Therapies, charities, private practice and Employee Assistance Programmes (EAP). I have supported people with anxiety, depression, trauma, bereavement, relationship difficulties and many other challenges affecting mental health.

I specialise in working with people living with physical and neurological disabilities, including ADHD, Autism and Bipolar Disorder, and understand that everyone's experience is different. I offer a compassionate, individual approach that recognises the person behind the diagnosis or difficulty.

I also work with couples and families, helping them understand each other, improve communication and find a way forward through difficult or challenging times.

How I work

I am an Integrative Therapist, which means I draw on different therapeutic approaches rather than believing one approach fits everyone. I tailor therapy to you, your circumstances and what you feel you need from our work together.

Depending on what feels right for you, I may use creative resources, mindfulness or other techniques to help with emotional expression and understanding. However, therapy is never about being given a set of techniques or being told what you should do. I believe the most important part of therapy is the relationship we build and creating a space where you feel heard, respected and understood.

Where I offer therapy

I offer face-to-face therapy from a cosy and comfortable therapy room overlooking a peaceful garden. It is a calm, private space where you can feel safe, relaxed and able to talk at your own pace.

If you prefer, we can also meet outdoors in the private garden, or take a walk-and-talk through the woods.

There is plenty of private gated parking, and the practice is easy to reach, just a ten-minute walk from the train station and two minutes from the nearest bus stop.

If you would prefer to meet remotely, I offer online therapy through a secure video platform, allowing you to access support from wherever feels most comfortable. Telephone sessions are also available.

I also have a tiny, gentle dog who is sometimes present in the therapy room. She usually sleeps quietly during sessions, and many clients find her calming to have nearby. However, she can easily be taken out of the room if you would prefer a dog-free space.

Your first session

I offer a free 20-minute phone or Zoom call as an opportunity for us to connect and see whether we feel we would be a good fit to work together. It can be helpful during this initial conversation to share what has brought you to counselling and what you are currently finding difficult.

I will also explain how I work, including my professional responsibilities and obligations as a therapist, so you can feel reassured about what to expect from our sessions and have the opportunity to ask any questions.

If you decide you would like to begin therapy with me, I will send you my written therapy contract to read through at your leisure. This gives you the opportunity to ask any questions or raise anything you would like to discuss before we begin our work together.