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About

My name is Kate Stokes

I have always been comfortable working in uncomfortable or taboo areas of human experience and have a natural ability to hold people in these spaces. 

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I have always been curious to understand people and behaviours, a true passion of mine. 

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I am the proud founder of the Self Sessions, a private therapy space, offering our signature Single Session therapy that helps connect with every part of you, as well as traditional therapy sessions.

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Integrative Therapeutic Counsellor

Further information about me

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Professional Practice

I am a registered member of the The British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP)  and abide by the principles of their ethical framework.

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Qualifications and Info

I studied Business Administration at the University of Kent and have trained for 4 years to complete my counselling training, qualifying as an integrative therapeutic counsellor. 

I have since completed a Level 5 Diploma in Trauma and Mental Health Informed Schools (TIS UK)

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I am also a fully qualified Personal Trainer. 

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Experience

As well as running my own private practice, I currently work as a sessional counsellor for the East Kent Rape Crisis Centre (EKRCC) and as a Trauma Informed and Mental Health Schools Practitioner supporting children in the local area. 

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In my Personal Training role, I supported both men and women with mental health, anxiety disorders and body dysmorphia

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About Me.

I practice therapy from my counselling space in Canterbury, Kent and online via video call.

I offer a warm, calm, and confidential space that is easily accessible from Canterbury and surrounding areas.

 

Perhaps you are suffering from depression or an anxiety problem, such as panic attacks, social anxiety, in which case, as an integrative therapeutic counsellor, I offer evidence-based approach involving tools and techniques to enable to overcome these difficulties that cast shadows over your life.

 

Maybe you are holding on to something painful, such as a traumatic experience, grief that you need to offload and explore in a safe, non-judgmental environment.

 

You may find certain issues are affecting your relationships, social or work life and need support with this.

 

Everybody experiences things differently and together we can work to find a plan that best fits you, which will help you to move forward and make changes that you may wish to.

Education

Counselling Training & Professional Body

  • Level 4 Diploma - Integrative Therapeutic Counselling

  • TIS UK - Trauma Informed Practitioner Status (Distinction) 

  • Online & Telephone Counselling Certified Counsellor

  • L5 CYP Diploma in Rape & Sexual Abuse Counselling (ongoing)

  • L6 Diploma in Rape & Sexual Abuse Counselling (PART 1) 

  • Registered BACP Member (MBACP)

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  • BA Hons Business Administration 
    University of Kent 

  • Level 3 Personal Trainer
     

 I am a fully insured practitioner through PolicyBee

I am also registered with the Information Commissioners Office (ICO) 
The ICO is the UK's independent body set up to uphold information rights.

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  Trauma Informed   Childhood Experiences   Anxiety & Depression   

Rape Crisis & Sexual Abuse   Attachment   Grief   Relationship Issues and more  

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