Kay Lavery

I currently have availability for new clients two days a week, with limited early evening appointments available.

I work in a person-centred, integrative way which means that I use a range of counselling and psychotherapy theories to provide a space and approach that will be unique for you. I offer a non-judgemental space for talking, with psychoeducation and creative media (sand, art, games, imagery).Typically I work with your needs, emotions and any barriers that may be present.  

I adapt my style to include a more directive approach when that feels helpful.

I love to work in-person (face to face) though I also offer online appointments for clients 14 yrs old and over.

I believe that you should feel safe and at ease when seeing a therapist, and challenged at times too! I work on building trust and tuning in to your needs, we'll find answers, explanations or hope together. And when words are just out of reach, we'll dip into the therapy kit bag to find a different way of working. 

During the first session we will complete an assessment, which I can provide information about in advance. This is to gather information about reasons for coming to therapy, to get to know a little about you, any significant life events, and current situation so that we can find out if I'm the right therapist to support you or your child, and that you or your child feel comfortable with me.