Katy Pleasant
Cognitive Behavioural Therapist and EMDR therapist
Hello, my name is Katy, and I am a Cognitive Behavioural Therapist, fully accredited with the British Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapies (BABCP). I am also a qualified EMDR Therapist which is recognised by the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence as an effective treatment for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder. I am also fully accredited as a CBT clinical supervisor by the BABCP.
Specialisms
My specialist area is working with children and young people who have experienced considerable trauma. This may have led to the development of PTSD or who may be displaying symptoms associated with more with complex and developmental trauma (i.e. where there has been repeated exposure to traumatic events). Other areas of specialism include:
- Working with parents/caregivers and the system around the young person in helping them understand how they can support the therapeutic work for their child.
- Delivering training to schools/other professionals in understanding the impact of complex trauma, attachment difficulties, how these might manifest in the classroom and what they can do to support the child.
- Creative engagement. I work hard to ensure that the work is always done at the pace which feels most appropriate to the client and ensure that all work is tailored to their unique interests, strengths and individual needs.
My Approach
I can provide either online (via video call) or face to face therapy depending on the client’s needs. Many clients are surprised how effectively CBT and EMDR therapy can be delivered through video conferencing although I appreciate this might not be suitable for everyone. For face-to-face work, I therefore will be hiring rooms at Wrest Park (Silsoe, Bedfordshire) within their business centre. This spans a couple of buildings; all are wheelchair accessible and have plenty of parking.
A link to the location can be found here: https://maps.app.goo.gl/qBEp1or4dwZzCUuD8
Personal Joys
In my spare time, I enjoy going on walks in nature with my dog. I like spending down time with my family (I have one young son) and doing things together such as baking, going swimming and just dancing around the house. I have also been practicing yoga for around 10 years now which is something I find both relaxing and fun. I also enjoy reading and in recent years love listening to audiobooks on a walk.
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