Catherine Keeler

I hold a foundation degree in person-centered counseling, which equips me with the knowledge and skills needed to connect with and support young minds. During my academic journey, I had the privilege of completing my placement with Manchester Minds, where I had the opportunity to work with a diverse range of children and young adults, both with and without additional needs.

In my role at Manchester Minds, I gained valuable experience working with individuals facing various emotional challenges. I supported young people coping with anxiety and depression, helped them navigate the complex emotions associated with grief and loss, and provided guidance to those dealing with abuse, including self-harm. This experience has reinforced my commitment to helping young individuals overcome their struggles and find happiness within themselves.

Beyond my formal training, I bring over 20 years of experience working with children and young people in educational settings. This includes working with children as young as 2 years old, both in mainstream and specialized educational environments. This background has provided me with a deep understanding of the unique needs and challenges that children and young adults face as they grow and develop.

My therapeutic approach is rooted in the belief that every individual deserves to have their voice heard. I am committed to creating a safe and empathetic environment where young minds can open up, share their stories, and explore their emotions without fear of judgment. I take a person-centered approach, allowing the individual to guide the therapeutic process, whether through conversation, creative expression, or even sign language (though I'm at a level one proficiency, approximately 50% fluent).

My passion for helping young people find happiness and confidence stems from personal experiences. Witnessing my parents become foster parents and seeing the positive impact they had on young lives ignited my interest in child psychology. Additionally, my own journey through an abusive relationship and subsequent counseling inspired me to pursue a career as a child therapist. I am driven by the desire to provide the support and guidance that I wish I had received during challenging times.

One thing you may notice is that I am dyslexic. However, I want to emphasize that this does not hinder my ability to provide effective therapy or support to my clients. In fact, my own experiences with dyslexia have made me even more empathetic and understanding of the unique challenges individuals may face.

In summary, my child therapy services are grounded in empathy, compassion, and a deep commitment to helping young individuals thrive. I look forward to the opportunity to work with you or your child and to be a supportive presence on the journey toward emotional well-being and personal growth. Please feel free to reach out, and together, we can embark on this transformative journey.

Hello, I'm Catherine Keeler, a passionate therapist dedicated to helping all ages from children and young adults to adults navigate the challenges of life. I'm a relaxed, positive, and fun-loving individual who values the power of listening and fostering relationships. My mission as a therapist is to provide a safe and non-judgmental space where every individual's voice can be heard.

I hold a foundation Degree in person-centred counselling and a Diploma in Child Psychology, which equips me with the knowledge and skills needed to connect with and support young and mature minds. During my academic journey, I had the privilege of completing my placement with Manchester Minds, where I had the opportunity to work with a diverse range of children and young adults, both with and without additional needs, as well as working with adults within Manchester college.

Since then, I have been working with Talk to Serenity to work with both Adults and Children using face to face and remote sessions. In these roles I have gained valuable experience from working with individuals facing a variety of emotional challenges. I have supported people coping with anxiety and depression, helped others navigate the complex emotions associated with grief and loss, and provided guidance to those dealing with abuse, including self-harm. These experiences have reinforced my commitment and desire to help individuals overcome their struggles and find happiness within themselves.

Beyond my formal training, I bring over 20 years of experience working with children and young people in educational settings. This includes working with children as young as 2 years old, through to teenagers and young adults. This has been both in mainstream settings and specialized educational environments, and has often involved working closely with young people living with autism. This background has provided me with a strong understanding of the unique needs and challenges that children and young adults face as they grow and develop, as well as the assistance that each requires in order to overcome these challenges. I am currently working on my professional development with my future plans involving child’s play therapy and sex therapy. 

My therapeutic approach is rooted in the belief that every individual deserves to have their voice heard. I am committed to creating a safe and empathetic environment enabling individuals to open up, share their stories, and explore their emotions without fear of judgement. I take a person-centred approach, allowing the individual to guide the therapeutic process, whether through conversation, creative expression, play or and even meditation.

I am able to draw upon my own personal experiences in order to relate to the people I work with, and I have a passion for helping people find their own happiness and confidence. My own journey led me to pursue a career in counselling, and my own self-reflection gave me the desire to offer support and guidance to those in need of inspiration

Despite living with dyslexia, which has presented me with its own challenges, I have developed a unique approach to my role and have a skillset that allows me to identify the needs of my clients. This allows me to support them more effectively and gives me a more empathetic and understanding view of the challenges an individual may face.

In summary, my therapy services are grounded in empathy, compassion, and a deep commitment to helping individuals thrive. I look forward to the opportunity to work with you or your child and to be a supportive presence on the journey toward emotional well-being and personal growth. Please feel free to reach out, and together, we can embark on this transformative journey.