Make contact

An individual, carer or a professional can contact Catherine regarding a referral. Please send an email or leave a voicemail. 

Free 30 minute phone consultation

Catherine will then contact you to discuss the request and to ensure that this the right service for you. Catherine will offer you a free 30 minute phone consultation to discuss your needs and agree next steps. 

Assessment & Treatment

If it has been agreed that Catherine can support you to achieve your goals then we will arrange the next steps with you. We will agree on the terms of our work, including how many sessions we feel it may take, the fee, where to meet, and who to include in our work. Each step is agreed and we will be in regular contact to review our work. 

Discharge

Once the work is complete, we will send you a comprehensive discharge letter which, if you wish, can also be copied to your GP. 

Assessments  

 Catherine offers assessments in the following areas: 
  • Autism  Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
  • Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
  • Cognitive ability
  • Mood and mental health 
  • Specialist Sleep assessments
  • Trauma and life history
The assessments follow the standards published by the National Institute of Clinical Excellence (NICE) and can include: 
  • Meetings with the individual, family and conversations with other professionals such as Paediatricians, GPs, and School Teachers. 
  • Gathering of information, such as developmental and family history.
  • Use of standardised tools, such as the ADOS, ADI-R, MIGDAS, DIVA and RCADS. 
  • Home and school observations. 
  • Consolidation of reports written by other professionals.
  • Report writing and feedback to the client, family and professionals. 

Treatments

Catherine's therapies and treatments follow a detailed assessment of the needs of the client in light of their personal and life circumstances. Together we will draw up a formulation (understanding) of the difficulties and decide if therapy would be beneficial. Catherine will explore treatment options and discuss how long it may take to meet your goals and targets.

Catherine offers evidence- based therapies and treatments recommended by the National Institute of Clinical Excellence (NICE), including Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) and Systemic / Family Therapy.   Catherine is also trained in the use of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). 

Catherine is an accredited Mentalization-Based Therapist for adolescents (MBT-A)

Therapy may be beneficial in the treatment of the following concerns: 
  • Anxiety
  • Depression
  • Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Sleep difficulties
  • Attachment disorders 
  • Low self esteem
  • Deliberate Self Harm 
  • Chronic Pain
  • Fears, phobias and aversions
  • Obsessions and compulsions
  • Behavioural difficulties 
  • Parent/ carer support

Training, Consultancy and Supervision 

Catherine can offer bespoke training and consultancy to employers, charities, schools and others. 
Catherine can also offer individual or group supervision 
Please contact Catherine to discuss your individual needs.

Catherine recently offered a day of training to a local Hertfordshire Charity on applying trauma and attachment ideas when working with those with a learning disability and/ or autism. 

Fees

The service offered by Catherine is bespoke to each individual, so fees may vary depending on the duration of the service provided, complexity and need. Clients will be notified of all the fees prior to their first appointment, to ensure that they are in agreement.

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