Kathleen Freeman

Working in person, online and on the phone.

Hello and welcome. I have over 20 years’ experience as a counsellor and offer counselling to individuals in a quiet, secure space. It can be a great relief to face our difficulties with the right help: my aim includes helping you come to a clearer understanding of what has brought you to counselling, and supporting you in finding the way forwards that feels right for you. Perhaps surprisingly, our difficulties can become a source of change and growth.

My initial training was in psychodynamic counselling and since then has grown to include other approaches. Psychodynamic counselling bases itself on the understanding that we are shaped by our past as well as by the here-and-now. When relevant, paying attention to old patterns that are unhelpfully repeating themselves can be immensely helpful.

Our inner world needs attention and nurturing, for us not only to function but to thrive. Together, and at your own pace, we will be able to explore what troubles you. This approach, in my experience, usually leads to greater understanding, transformations, and a clarity about the way forwards.

Our first session will be a little longer than usual; time for you to say what you wish about what has brought you to counselling, to ask me any questions you may have, and for you to tell me a little of your past history. If you wish to proceed, we will then sign a simple contract to safeguard our work together - this is the only paperwork you need to do.