Katharina Wolf
Psychotherapist (MBACP)
Counselling Diploma Level 4
Therapists
I am a fully qualified counsellor in private practice and have previously worked in a variety of settings, including Solace Women's Aid, providing counselling for women who have experienced sexual and domestic violence. I work trauma informed and we can incorporate EMDR into our sessions (or as a stand-alone treatment). I have trained as a counsellor for NHS Talking Therapies providing counselling support to clients presenting with a full range of mental health problems. I also worked as a therapist for a counselling service, offering low-cost therapy to clients on low-income/unemployment. I gained valuable experience as a bereavement counsellor at a London hospice, supporting clients to cope with the loss of a family member/friend. I am currently in training to become a clinical supervisor.
I believe that no one is an island. The human need to connect, to be seen, and to be truly heard are at the centre of my work. With an integrative background and an instinctive approach, I am able to meet my clients in whichever way is most beneficial for them. I use a Person-Centred approach to help clients to become the best version of themselves, or might draw from Psychodynamic teaching to accompany clients on their journey into the past to identify historical issues that are affecting their lives in the present. If required, we can also work on very concrete issues by using CBT & DBT techniques or EMDR. For me, being a therapist means walking alongside my clients, being present to help look in places where it hurts the most, exploring the 'ugly', and celebrating the good.
I worked in Public Relations for many years, and understand the importance of relationships and the impact they can have on a client’s life. Feelings of isolation, loss of self-worth and identity need to be explored in a wider context to come to a place of acknowledgement, acceptance, and eventually, healing.