A warm welcome and hello
My name is Katherine Purdy, and I'm a BACP-registered Integrative Psychotherapist trained in multiple models of psycho-therapeutic care. I typically work with with people who are experiencing a range of challenges including stress, low mood, anxiety, relationship difficulties, employment changes, loneliness, loss, and health concerns.
If you're going through something difficult and finding it harder to cope, I provide a compassionate, professional space where you can feel safe, supported, and truly understood - especially when life feels at its most challenging.
After working as a paramedic for over 10 years I decided I wanted to retrain as a counsellor. I then continued to work for the NHS for several years and found that people can be surprisingly resilient with the right emotional support.
I also offer couples counselling to help and support you in finding a way through difficulties that may be causing pain and distress. To create a neutral space in which you both feel your voice is heard.
With over 7 years of therapeutic experience I am able to recognise that different people need different things at different times, which is why I also offer relationship coaching as part of my practice. While counselling often looks backward to heal past wounds, coaching focuses on where you are now and where you want to be, providing actionable strategies to achieve your relationship goals. So if you are looking for something more active, forward-focused and directional then take a look at my coaching page here.