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Katherine Ward, MBACP, MA, BA (Hons) Sex Therapy, Couples Counselling & Individual Counselling

About Me

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I have a masters in relationship therapy and a professional sex therapy certificate. I am a registered member of the British Association of Counsellors and Psychotherapists. Both of these trainings took place through RelateI also have a special interest in trauma, and how adverse experiences influence the way that we are in our intimate relationships.

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My experience ranges from various clinical settings. I've worked volunteering in an inner city London school counselling adolescents. ​I am a registered baby bonding practitioner, and have an understanding of the mechanisms of early bonding and attachment. 

 

I've also worked in the NHS; I was a district nurse visiting people in their own homes primarily carrying out palliative and terminal care. Throughout this, I supported couples and families as well as my patients. ​ 

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I have a special interest in the unique impact of sex in different relationships. I know it can sometimes be an uncomfortable topic, but it is never a taboo in my counselling room. I work hard -but at your pace- to overcome any discomfort and support constructive and sometimes vital conversations around sexual intimacy.

 

I believe in creating a therapeutic environment where we can gently create a balance of acceptance and change in your life as well as your relationships.​​

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Couple Counselling Courses

 

  • MA Relationship Therapy (BACP Accr)

  • Professional Certificate in Psychosexual Therapy (CORST Accr)

  • LGBTQ sensitivity and Awareness

  • Relate certificate of proficiency; includes entry on Relate register of practitioners

  • Sex addiction

  • Personality Disorders

  • Mental health

  • Toxic Couples and Conflict

  • Domestic Violence

General Counselling
Courses

 

  • CPCAB Certificate in Counselling Skills

  • Baby Bonding Practitioner Training

  • Suicidal Risk and Support

  • Mental Health Awareness

  • Child Protection and Safeguarding

  • Counselling Children and Adolescents

  • Asperger Syndrome

  • Mental Health and the Body: Treating Trauma

  • Trauma and the Body: Dissociation and Somatisation

  • Working with Shame

  • Supporting Adult Survivors of Abuse

Special Interests

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  • Sex, intimacy and connection

  • Trauma informed relationship and individual therapy

  • Loss of sexual desire

  • Vaginismus

  • Male sexual performance problems

  • Affairs and Betrayals

  • Separation and Divorce

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