About Katia
With a background in education, my passion for the arts and pastoral care led me to train and qualify as an Integrative Arts Psychotherapist. In addition to my private practice, I have experience of working in secondary NHS settings, schools, and the charity sector.
I also develop and facilitate training workshops for colleagues centred on creative approaches to therapy and working with trauma. I am committed to ongoing personal and professional development in support of my practice.
Qualifications
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Diploma Supervision
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EMDR Europe Accredited Training, Parts 1-4
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MA Integrative Arts Psychotherapy
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Advanced Diploma in the Therapeutic Application of the Arts
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Certificate in Counselling Skills
Further Training
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Intergenerational Trauma
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Somatic Trauma Therapy
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CATT Levels 1 & 2 - CBT informed trauma protocol
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Acceptance & Commitment Therapy
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ASIST - Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training
CPD workshops
I invest heavily in my continuing professional development and, in addition to the in depth, longer term, trainings detailed above I engage in periodic workshops.
Over the years, this has included: Working with Autism and Neurodivergence; Integrating Polyvagal Theory in Practice; Working with Diversity, Shame and Anxiety; Understanding Mentalisation; Compassion Focused Therapy; Pre-Trial Therapy and Safeguarding...
Experience
In addition to my private practice, I have experience as an Honorary Psychotherapist in Secondary NHS Mental Health Services, where I provided longer term therapy for women with reported experience of sexual abuse in childhood.
I have worked with various third sector organisations, providing therapeutic support for adults referred by SARC (Sexual Assault Referral Centre), as well as young people (aged 14- 25) and survivors of suicide, domestic violence and childhood abuse and neglect.
As a supervisor, I have worked for a counselling charity offering both group and individual supervision for counselling staff.
Professional Memberships
BAAT (British Association of Art Therapists) membership number: 30850
BACP (British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy) registration: 145810
EMDR UK Association membership number: D0420
HCPC (Health & Care Professions Council) registered Arts Psychotherapist: AS15124
Further information
I have insurance, enhanced DBS clearance and am registered with the ICO (Information Commissioner's Office)