Kate

Kate Carruthers

Counselor

“A compassionate, respectful and constructive counsellor and trauma therapist who will support you to find a more fulfilling and peaceful way forward in your life”

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About Me

I offer a compassionate, respectful space to explore your experiences. As a trauma therapist and counsellor, I support you towards a more fulfilling, peaceful life. Our sessions provide a constructive environment. Here, we can gently unpack difficult feelings and build practical strategies for well-being. This approach is ideal if you seek a supportive guide to create lasting change and inner peace.

Approach

Together we create a steady, contained way of working that honours your pace and limits while gently addressing painful memories and present worries. In my Bristol room or via online sessions in English, I use grounding, short practical exercises and reflective pacing so you feel safer to explore trauma, shame, anxiety or suicidal thoughts; between sessions I may suggest small, manageable practices to support coping. This approach suits adults seeking a careful, constructive path toward clearer thinking and calmer days.
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Basic Information
Not taking new referrals

In-person & Online

Services

Services Offered:

  • Counseling

    A form of talk therapy providing a safe, confidential space to explore feelings, thoughts, and behaviours with a trained professional.

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  • Free Consultation

    A no-cost initial session to meet the therapist, discuss needs, and decide whether they are the right fit before committing.

  • Online Therapy

    Therapy sessions conducted over video call, phone, or secure messaging, using the same professional methods delivered remotely.

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  • Individual Therapy

    One-on-one therapy sessions between a client and a therapist, focused on that person's specific concerns and goals.

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Works With:

  • Adults

Area of Expertise

Scope of Practice:

  • Abuse

    Emotional, physical, or sexual mistreatment by another person that causes lasting psychological harm and disrupts a person's sense of safety.

  • Anxiety

    Persistent worry, nervousness, or fear that is disproportionate to the situation and interferes with daily functioning.

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  • Mood Disorder

    A category of mental health conditions, including depression and bipolar disorder, in which a person's emotional state is significantly and persistently disrupted.

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  • Trauma

    The lasting psychological impact of deeply distressing events, such as violence, abuse, accidents, or disasters, that overwhelm a person's ability to cope.

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  • PTSD

    Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, a condition that develops after a traumatic event, causing flashbacks, nightmares, hypervigilance, and emotional numbness.

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  • Shame

    A deep, painful emotion involving the belief that one is fundamentally flawed or unworthy, which can affect self-perception and relationships.

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  • Suicidal Thoughts

    Thoughts about ending one's own life, ranging from passive wishes to active plans. This is a sign of severe emotional distress that requires professional support.

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  • Trauma Therapy

    Therapeutic approaches specifically designed to help people process and recover from traumatic experiences.

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Professional Title:

  • Counselor

    A trained professional who provides talk therapy to help clients work through emotional, relational, and psychological difficulties.

Credentials

Registrations

Mindspace Foundation; National Counseling Society

Counsellor

Association for Counseling and Therapy Online

Counsellor

Qualifications

Professional Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling

City of Bristol College

Year: 2011

Memberships

British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP)

Counsellor / Psychotherapist

Membership: 50676

Service Areas

Bristol Natural Health Service

In-person & Online

Horfield

Bristol, Bristol

United Kingdom

Horfield, Bristol, United Kingdom