About Kate Ashton - MA (Couns.), M Philosophy, BA Hons, MBACP

I can offer you support in dealing with stress, grief, loss, anger, depression, friendship concerns, self-esteem issues, self-harming, eating disorders, relationship difficulties, being in conflict, geographical and cultural dis-location.
- I am a qualified psychotherapist and counsellor offering short and long-term counselling based in Shrewsbury near the A5 and the Royal Shrewsbury Hospital.
- I have over a decade of experience in being alongside people during times of change and crisis.
- I am a registered member with the national professional body, the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) – Reg Number 375456.
- I work in accordance with the BACP’s ethical guidelines and professional processes. As required for practicing counsellors/psychotherapists, I attend supervision regularly.
- Together we create an environment that is safe, where you can explore the realities of what is happening for you.
- As I accompany you in an empathic and unconditionally accepting way, we learn how we can offer compassion to you and to trust that you know what is hurting.
- As we do this together ~ then personal growth, change and healing become possible.
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My training, work experience and any achievement

- MA in Counselling (University of East Anglia)
- Master’s in Philosophy (Birmingham University)
- Bachelor of Arts Hons (University College, London University)
- Post-graduate Diploma in Counselling (University of East Anglia)
- Post-graduate Diploma in Theology (Birmingham University)
- Post-graduate Diploma in Management Studies (West Wilts College)
- I have worked in senior management roles and held a number of Board positions.
- I hold an enhanced DBS.

Further Information

Fees:
- Day time £40
- Evenings (5pm onward) £45
- Saturday mornings (when available) £45
- Couples/Family therapy £56
- Each session lasts for 55 minutes.
- Payment is by cash or BACS each session.

Confidentiality:
- Everything is in strict confidence.
- The exceptions are if you or someone else is at risk of harm, or in particular legal situations.
- As part of practicing ethically and professionally I undertake regular supervision when issues from our sessions may be discussed with another therapist bound by the same ethical framework.
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