dr.c.a.nixon@gmail.com 07477 283742 catherinenixon.com
Catherine Nixon, PhD. MSc. BSc. DIP.
BACP Registered
Psychotherapist & Counsellor
Hello, I'm Catherine Nixon, a BACP-registered psychotherapist and counsellor based in the north east of England. As a therapist my aim is to help you gain a deeper understanding of yourself and others, and to help you identify and work towards things that you want to change. I offer a safe and confidential space in which together we can explore the issues you are struggling with. Using an integrative approach, I draw on a variety of therapeutic models and techniques that are appropriate and relevant to each client. I work with my clients collaboratively and sensitively on issues that have been triggered by recent events or issues that are long-standing.
For the last nine years I have worked with clients in primary care, bereavement support services and private practice, providing short-term and open-ended counselling and psychotherapy to adults. Prior to my current therapeutic work I was a research scientist for 15+ years and spent several years completing my PhD on discursive constructions of self and sexualities in educational contexts. More recently I continue to develop my personal and professional interest in anxiety, working with clients to facilitate understanding of their experiences and empower clients to take an active role in anxiety management.
I qualified as a therapist at The Northern Guild in Newcastle, UK, following four years of training, gaining Diplomas in Psychotherapy and Psychotherapeutic Counselling, accredited by the UKCP and BACP respectively. I'm a registered member of the British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy (BACP).
As a practitioner within the field of psychotherapy and counselling, I adhere to six key elements of professional practice, listed below:
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Work within the BACP code of ethics and good practice
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Receive regular in-depth clinical supervision for my work with clients
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Engage in ongoing training and professional development activities
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Maintain my memberships and registrations with professional bodies
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Have professional liability insurance
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Maintain my registration as a data controller with the Information Commissioner's Office
If you would like to arrange an initial appointment or if you have any questions please get in touch:
Call/Text: 07477 283742 or Email: dr.c.a.nixon@gmail.com