Your first online or telephone appointment is free!
See below for more information about online appointments. Subsequent appointments £45.
One to One Counselling Online or on the Telephone
About me
PLEASE NOTE: I REPLY TO ALL ENQUIRIES WITHIN 24 HOURS (MONDAY TO FRIDAY). IF YOU ARE EXPECTING AN EMAIL FROM ME, PLEASE REMEMBER TO CHECK YOUR JUNK FOLDER.
I qualified with a Higher Professional Diploma in Counselling in 2012. I am a registered member of the BACP (bacp.co.uk) and I follow their ethical guidelines.
I set up my private practice in Louth, Lincolnshire in 2013. I have also worked at Franklin college in Grimsby, providing counselling support for students, and in partnership with local businesses providing counselling for employees. I work with adults (18+) covering a wide range of issues including stress, anxiety, depression, relationships, bereavement, loss, self-harm, gender dysphoria, OCD and others. I currently only work with individuals and do not offer couples counselling.
I offer video (Zoom) or telephone appointments to adults living anywhere within the UK
How I work
Counselling is a collaborative process and we will work together to untangle the thoughts and feelings you may be experiencing. We will aim to gain insight into the issues you are dealing with, helping you better understand what is going on. Everyone is different and the process will move at whatever pace is right for you. I will not give advice or tell you what to do, but aim to help you find your own way forward.
Appointments
I have morning, afternoon and evening appointments available Monday to Thursday. My availability changes quite a lot so if you are interested in making an appointment please get in touch.
Email: cathyravencounselling@outlook.com
Phone/text: 07921662798
If you are expecting and email from me but haven't heard anything within 24 hours (or by the end of the following Monday if you get in touch at the weekend) please check your junk/spam folder
Appointments last for 50 minutes and cost £45
Online and Telephone appointments
Your first online or telephone appointment is free of charge. Please note I do not have availability for in-person appointments.
Benefits of online and telephone counselling:
- Convenience and Accessibility: Online and telephone counselling allow you to engage in therapy from the comfort of your own home, eliminating the need to travel. This can be especially beneficial for those with mobility issues, busy schedules, or those living in remote areas.
- Increased Comfort: Many clients find it easier to open up and engage in therapy when they're in a familiar environment. Being at home during sessions can create a sense of safety and reduce the anxiety some people experience in an unfamiliar setting.
- Flexibility: Online and telephone counselling often offer more flexible scheduling options. Without the constraints of commuting, we will often be able to find more suitable times for sessions.
- Effectiveness: Research suggests that online and telephone counselling are as effective as in-person sessions for many types of therapy, including cognitive-behavioural therapy (CBT) and talk therapy. The therapeutic relationship can be as effective in these approaches.
- Privacy and Anonymity: Clients who prefer a higher level of privacy may feel more comfortable in telephone sessions, where they can remain in their own space and reduce concerns about being seen entering a therapist's office. In a video session, you can choose whether to have the camera turned on.
- Adaptability for Busy Lifestyles: For those balancing work, family, and other commitments, the ability to engage in therapy sessions without needing to factor in travel time makes online or phone counselling more manageable
Online and telephone appointments allow me to offer counselling to people around the UK as well as those who live closer but can't get to me due to travel or time constraints. When booking an online or telephone appointment please consider whether you have a comfortable space that will be quiet and undisturbed for the full 50 minutes. Please get in touch for more details.
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