About Me
Hello, I am Karen, an integrative counsellor, working from a person-centred perspective. This means I use different types of counselling theories in my work, depending on the issue(s) you wish to bring to counselling and most importantly what feels right for you. I am a warm and empathic person and will offer you the opportunity through counselling to be heard and respected, whatever you wish to discuss with me.
Counselling can help you:
- understand how you are feeling
- see things differently
- clarify and address problems
- manage uncertainty and change better
- think about new ideas and ways of being
- talk about things in the past which you find difficult to deal with now
- talk about your future and any changes you want to make
Professional registration
- I am registered member of the British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy (BACP).
- I have monthly clinical supervision, undertake ongoing continuing professional development and work within the Ethical Framework of BACP.
- I am fully insured through Towergate Insurance.
Qualification & Training
- Certificate in Counselling – University of the West of England (UWE)
- Diploma in Professional Studies (Counselling) – UWE
- TA 101
- Working with Relational Trauma
- Working with Shame
- Level 2 Adult Safeguarding / Level 2 Child Protection / Prevent Duty
- Level 1 and Level 2 Understanding Domestic Violence & Abuse
- MS awareness and Counselling people with MS
My experience
- I have been working in private practice for 6 years.
- I have 10 years’ experience of working in the NHS in a non counselling capacity, supporting patients, their carers and families with illness, disability or bereavement.
- I have worked in, set up and managed counselling services for unpaid family carers.
- I have been a member of the BACP Older Peoples Expert Reference Group and have experiencing of setting up and running counselling services for older people.
- I have experience of counselling in GP practices and in the charity / voluntary sector.
I have a wide range of experience of supporting people with:
- low mood, anxiety and depression
- relationship difficulties
- family problems
- loss, bereavement and grief
- anger
- guilt and shame
- managing change and uncertainty
- work problems
- Illness and its impact on you and other people
- life changes
- being a carer and your caring role coming to an end
Fees
- £50 for a 50-minute session.
- I offer a free initial 15-20 introductory phone call for anyone considering starting counselling.
Contact Me
I am a fully qualified humanistic integrative counsellor trained at the Bath Centre for Psychotherapy and Counselling. In addition to my private practice, I have worked with the Southmead Project counselling traumatised adult victims of child abuse; with Mind, counselling people with a variety of mental health issues; and with Trauma Foundation South West, counselling refugees and asylum seekers.
I am warm and compassionate and will support you to find your way through your difficulties. I offer a variety of ways of working to suit your particular needs. I find the key to counselling is building a trusting relationship. I love my work and find working with people rewarding and humbling.
I have helped people cope with difficulties such as trauma, anxiety, depression, abuse, bereavement, pregnancy loss and relationship problems. I’m particularly interested in how for many people, a strong inner critic can be the greatest challenge. This is often as a result of difficult issues in childhood, and the strength of positive relationships and self-compassion can help reduce that inner criticism. I am trained in working with the body around trauma and anxiety, and find that this is an effective way to soothe overwhelming feelings.
Next steps
I know it can be daunting finding the right counsellor. If you’d like to find out more, we can arrange a free 15-minute conversation to help you decide if you want to book an initial session.
I offer both short-term counselling focusing on a particular issue or longer-term therapy with ongoing support. I am fully insured and a member of the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and abide by their Ethical Framework.
Sessions cost £55 per 50-minute sessions. I work Thursday afternoons on zoom, and in-person on Wednesday evenings (5-9pm) at Bristol Talking Therapy rooms.
Contact details
Email: khopecounselling@hotmail.com
I have been working as a psychologist/psychotherapist in private practice in Bristol since June 2009.
I am a Psychologist (MSc.), Counsellor (PgDipCouns), Cognitive-Behavioural Psychotherapist (PgDipCBT), and an EMDR practitioner (Level 3 training).
As a bilingual therapist I work with both Polish and English speaking clients. Apart from private practice I also work as a psychotherapist in the NHS and a supervisor for the University of Exeter.
I have been working therapeutically using an Integrative approach but mainly Cognitive – Behavioural Therapy (CBT), which is a recommended treatment for Depression and Anxiety Disorders : Generalised Anxiety Disorder, Obsessive – Compulsive Disorder, Panic Disorder, Social Anxiety, Health Anxiety, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder etc. as well as EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing), which is very effective for Trauma, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder and difficult memories.
Other areas of psychological help include:
- Anger Issues,
- Assertiveness,
- Bereavement,
- Eating Disorders,
- Physical Health Problems,
- Relationships,
- Self Esteem,
- Sleep Problems,
I’m accredited by the BABCP (British Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapies) and currently working towards accreditation from EMDR Association UK and Ireland.
Contact:
Tel: 079 6262 0011
E-mail: renata.konigsman@gmail.com Website: www.renata-psychotherapy.com
