My Background
Hi, I’m Kayleigh, a BACP registered counsellor based in Bristol. I offer a supportive, space where both professional experience and lived understanding inform the way I work with clients.
A Rewarding & Varied Career
For over a decade, I worked in education across further education and specialist settings, supporting people with a range of additional and emotional needs.
I valued the relationships I built during this time and the opportunity to work closely with individuals navigating a wide range of challenges. A large part of my role involved listening, adapting support to individual needs, and helping people feel understood and respected in environments that could sometimes feel overwhelming.
My Experience, Training and current working partnerships
Experience
I have worked as a therapist with adults and young people in charities and educational settings, since beginning my training in 2021 and fully qualifying in 2024, supporting people from a wide variety of backgrounds through diverse experiences and challenges.
Alongside my private practice, I provide a young peoples counselling service ‘The Talking Zone’ in schools and privately, and am a qualified teacher with specialist experience supporting young people in alternative and SEND provisions, including those with autism, ADHD, and other learning or social-emotional needs. I draw from this experience in both my work with adults and young people, to provide therapy to those who may find it difficult to access support and understanding around mental health related to neurodivergence.
Training & Qualifications
BA in Counselling and Therapeutic Practice - First Class Honours - University of South Wales - 2024
Counselling and Listening Skills - Level 2
Understanding Specific Learning Difficulties - Level 2
Safeguarding Children & Adults - Level 2
Diploma in Education and Training - Level 5
Registered member of the BACP - 30 hours of CPD annually
1.5 hours of counselling supervision monthly
Enhanced DBS
Current Working Partnerships
THE TALKING ZONE
Since 2023, I have been providing school-based counselling within Alternative Provision and SEND settings, and currently hold two ongoing contracts for the next academic year.
I offer schools a trauma-informed counselling service, and schools I work with have seen improvements in attendance, pupil behaviour, and pupil engagement, alongside earlier identification of safeguarding needs
My previous roles have also included counselling with USW Therapy and 12 years experience teaching in alternative provisions, SEND schools and further education settings.
For more information, please see my LinkedIn profile.
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