Karen Derrett

Hi

Yes, I currently have availability in my week for counselling and supervision sessions. I am not due to be taking time off in the near future. I am flexible in my working hours.

I have over 20 years experience as a therapist, working with  adults, young people and families in a variety of settings including the NHS and education. I have also worked for CAMHS alongside schools, GP's and diagnostic service for  neurodivergence referrals.  I have also worked as a school counsellor and am a qualified supervisor supporting both  trainee and qualified counsellors in their professional practice.

I am a qualified Humanistic Counsellor and also hold a CBT/IAPT qualification from Kings College London.

Throughout my career, I have gained extensive experience supporting people with a wide range of issues and life circumstances, with particular experience in neurodivergence, anxiety and depression/low mood.

I have also worked with a specialist bereavement agency, supporting people through grief and loss. 

I believe the counselling relationship is central to effective therapy and I place great importance on building trust, rapport and a safe, nonjudgmental space where clients feel comfortable and understood.

From the very beginning of my counselling journey I have understood and focused on the importance of building a relationship whereby people can feel comfortable to be themselves without feeling judged or overlooked. You can expect a warm space giving time to explore past experiences and the impact of these. This provides time to look at what brings meaning to life and focusing on the importance of who you are and to give  support in building confidence and self-esteem.

I have also incorporated in my  practice a CBT approach when required and appropriate, and will look at goals and how these can  be achieved  with discussion and strategy as to what one would  like to change or improve. We can explore together any issues that might be blocking progress in a safe and honest way, always showing respect an kindness. 

In the first session we can complete an assessment together to enable and establish boundaries and confidentiality. For the first session I can also give a discounted rate. 

Hi

Yes, I currently have availability in my week for counselling and supervision sessions. I am not due to be taking time off in the near future. I am flexible in my working hours.

I have over 20 years experience as a therapist, working with  adults, young people and families in a variety of settings including the NHS and education. I have also worked for CAMHS alongside schools, GP's and diagnostic service for  neurodivergence referrals.  I have also worked as a school counsellor and am a qualified supervisor supporting both  trainee and qualified counsellors in their professional practice.

I am a qualified Humanistic Counsellor and also hold a CBT/IAPT qualification from Kings College London.

Throughout my career, I have gained extensive experience supporting people with a wide range of issues and life circumstances, with particular experience in neurodivergence, anxiety and depression/low mood.

I have also worked with a specialist bereavement agency, supporting people through grief and loss. 

I believe the counselling relationship is central to effective therapy and I place great importance on building trust, rapport and a safe, nonjudgmental space where clients feel comfortable and understood.

From the very beginning of my counselling journey I have understood and focused on the importance of building a relationship whereby people can feel comfortable to be themselves without feeling judged or overlooked. You can expect a warm space giving time to explore past experiences and the impact of these. This provides time to look at what brings meaning to life and focusing on the importance of who you are and to give  support in building confidence and self-esteem.

I have also incorporated in my  practice a CBT approach when required and appropriate, and will look at goals and how these can  be achieved  with discussion and strategy as to what one would  like to change or improve. We can explore together any issues that might be blocking progress in a safe and honest way, always showing respect an kindness. 

In the first session we can complete an assessment together to enable and establish boundaries and confidentiality. For the first session I can also give a discounted rate. 

Hi

Yes, I currently have availability in my week for  supervision sessions. I am not due to be taking time off in the near future. I am flexible in my working hours.

I have over 20 years experience with Supervision, working in a variety of settings including the NHS and education. I work with trainees and qualified clinicians and have also worked for CAMHS alongside schools, GP's and diagnostic service for  neurodivergence referrals.  I have also worked as a school counsellor and am a qualified supervisor supporting both  trainee and qualified counsellors in their professional practice.

I am a qualified Humanistic/person-centred Counsellor and also a qualified  CBT/IAPT therapist from Kings College London.

Throughout my career, I have gained extensive experience supporting trainee and qualified counsellors with a wide range of issues and life circumstances, with particular experience in neurodivergence, anxiety and depression/low mood. I have a extensive experience in Safe Guarding/Risk during many years working in Mental Health for the NHS .

I have also worked with a Specialist Bereavement Agency, supporting people through grief and loss. 

I believe the  relationship between Supervisor and Supervisee is central to effective therapy and I place great importance on building trust, rapport and a safe, nonjudgmental space where clinicians feel comfortable and understood.

• From the very beginning of the supervison journey, I  understand and focus on the importance of building a relationship whereby the supervisee can feel comfortable to be themselves without feeling judged and to ensure a safe space to explore their work with their clients in an open, creative and meaningful way. You can expect a warm space giving time to explore the caseload presented focusing on particular aspects of the work that are challenging and offering support where safeguarding is a concern. It is important to take  time to look at what brings meaning to the Supervisee's practice, and focus on the importance of  encouraging a confidence in their work within this setting.

I have also incorporated in my  practice a CBT approach when required and appropriate, and will look at goals and how these can  be achieved  with discussion and strategy as to what one would  like to change or improve. We can explore together any issues that might be blocking progress in a safe and honest way, always showing respect an kindness. 

In the first session we can complete an assessment together to enable and establish boundaries and confidentiality. For the first session I can also give a discounted rate. 

Hi

Yes, I currently have availability in my week for  supervision sessions. I am not due to be taking time off in the near future. I am flexible in my working hours.

I have over 20 years experience with Supervision, working in a variety of settings including the NHS and education. I work with trainees and qualified clinicians and have also worked for CAMHS alongside schools, GP's and diagnostic service for  neurodivergence referrals.  I have also worked as a school counsellor and am a qualified supervisor supporting both  trainee and qualified counsellors in their professional practice.

I am a qualified Humanistic/person-centred Counsellor and also a qualified  CBT/IAPT therapist from Kings College London.

Throughout my career, I have gained extensive experience supporting trainee and qualified counsellors with a wide range of issues and life circumstances, with particular experience in neurodivergence, anxiety and depression/low mood. I have a extensive experience in Safe Guarding/Risk during many years working in Mental Health for the NHS .

I have also worked with a Specialist Bereavement Agency, supporting people through grief and loss. 

I believe the  relationship between Supervisor and Supervisee is central to effective therapy and I place great importance on building trust, rapport and a safe, nonjudgmental space where clinicians feel comfortable and understood.

• From the very beginning of the supervison journey, I  understand and focus on the importance of building a relationship whereby the supervisee can feel comfortable to be themselves without feeling judged and to ensure a safe space to explore their work with their clients in an open, creative and meaningful way. You can expect a warm space giving time to explore the caseload presented focusing on particular aspects of the work that are challenging and offering support where safeguarding is a concern. It is important to take  time to look at what brings meaning to the Supervisee's practice, and focus on the importance of  encouraging a confidence in their work within this setting.

I have also incorporated in my  practice a CBT approach when required and appropriate, and will look at goals and how these can  be achieved  with discussion and strategy as to what one would  like to change or improve. We can explore together any issues that might be blocking progress in a safe and honest way, always showing respect an kindness. 

In the first session we can complete an assessment together to enable and establish boundaries and confidentiality. For the first session I can also give a discounted rate.