Navigate Life's Challenges
with Compassionate Support
At Odyssey Counselling, I value your path to emotional wellness.
About
The Odyssey
The Odyssey is a famous ancient Greek epic poem attributed to Homer. It tells the story of Odysseus, the King of Ithaca and his 10 year journey home after the Trojan war. The poem is known for it's adventure, encounters with mythical creatures, and exploration of themes like homecoming, identity and the human condition. ​
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Odysseus's journey is long and arduous as he battles storms, monsters and faces many challenges along the way.
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The spiritual elements to themes of this poem often refer to a transformative journey of self-discovery and enlightenment, mirroring the epic tale of Odysseus's return home. It signifies a quest for meaning, purpose, and ultimately, a return to ones true self, often involving trials, tribulations, and a deeper understanding of ones identity.
The core of the spiritual odyssey lies in the idea of returning to a place of belonging, both physically and spiritually.
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Clients at Odyssey Counselling are therefore invited to embrace their inner Odysseus and embark upon a transformative, healing journey and return to a physically and spiritually safe place of belonging.
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Odyssey Purpose
Odyssey Counselling offers professional support tailored to your needs. I specialise in guiding individuals through various emotional and psychological challenges, enabling personal growth and emotional well-being. I am driven by the mission to empower every client on their unique journey.
Through empathetic listening and expert guidance, I strive to create a safe and nurturing space that fosters healing. At Odyssey Counselling, your well-being is my top priority, ensuring you receive the best resources and support needed for your journey.
Your Counsellor
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My name is Kate, I am a qualified counsellor specialising in individual counselling for young people and adults and couples counselling with over 15 years experience providing support to individual adults and young people in a variety of therapeutic settings.
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I have undergraduate and masters degrees in Education and English Literature and Language and post graduate qualifications in Counselling. My therapeutic approach is integrative and utilises humanistic, person-centred and some CBT perspectives to meet clients needs. I have a specialist interest in how the past informs the present and a connection between mind and body.
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The Journey
I will conduct an Initial Consultation with any prospective client to ensure the best possible fit in terms of client - counsellor relations. It is important that any client the correct expertise and is comfortable working with me. The Initial Consultation process take approximately an hour and I recommend that any prospective client considers the circumstances surrounding their decision to seek help and what they are hoping to achieve from the process of Counselling ahead of this hour. We will then discuss the specifics and establish specific needs together. This hour is also an ideal opportunity to discuss any concerns about what's involved, or ask any questions.
Counselling involves a commitment to the work to achieve desired outcomes and whilst I encourage clients to commit to a minimum of four - six sessions before a check in, it is important we communicate and clients check in with me to let me know how they're doing and how they feel the sessions are going since valued time and money is being invested and it is important to get things right, make the right decisions, take the right approach from the get go, making any necessary adjustments or referrals as we go.
If we feel I am not able to help support adequately for whatever reason whether it be due to lack of specific expertise or simply because we are not the right fit then I can make recommendations for support and possible referrals to other more appropriate professionals or services where possible. This is something we would discuss, in detail, together.
Fees and Location
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Fees
​All Counselling sessions for Individuals are charged at a set rate of £50 per 50 minute session.
​Sessions for couples are charged at a set rate of £60 per 50 minute session
An Initial Consultation is charged at a set rate of £30 for the hour.
In certain circumstances rates can be renegotiated following Initial Consultation.
Session fees can be paid digitally by Credit or Debit card either after each session or in advance for an agreed number of sessions. Alternative arrangements can be discussed in Initial Consultation hour.
Clients are asked to pay in full for missed or cancelled sessions if less that 24 hours notice given.
I can be flexible with timings and can be available Mon-Fri 9.30 - 14.00 and for evening appointments Mon-Tues 19.00-21.00
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Location
All appointments are either online or in person at offices in Worcester and Malvern.
Address details will be provided if in person sessions are preferred at the time of booking.
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