Person-Centred Psychotherapeutic Counselling IN Milton Keynes and Online
Welcome to Kathryn Edmonds Counselling
A safe and caring space to explore and understand yourself.
Welcome, and thank you for visiting Kathryn Edmonds Counselling. I am a person-centred counsellor providing both short and long term therapy to adults in Milton Keynes and Online.
Looking to really be heard? My name is Kat and I'm a BACP registered counsellor.
I am a warm, empathetic and understanding counsellor; whether you are looking for short term therapy over a few sessions, or looking for long term therapy, I provide a welcoming, safe and real therapeutic experience. I'm speaking with you human to human, no robot responses or platitudes, just real therapy with real responses and genuine empathy. I bring my skills as a person-centred counsellor to every session. I support you to explore what is important to you, help you learn about yourself, your thoughts and your processes without judgement or expectations.
I have a CPCAB Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling and I have worked in trauma informed practice with Northamptonshire Rape Crisis. I have a wide range of mental health support experience from my previous work with Mind BLMK and within community mental health teams.
In crisis? I am not available for crisis support. It is important you get the right help when you are feeling in crisis. If you feel you are in crisis and you are in immediate danger or risk of harm to yourself or others, please call 999/NHS 111. If you are not in immediate danger, but still feel you are in crisis and require support, please call NHS 111 option 2 or the Samaritans on 116 123. You can also text shout on 85258.
Beginning Therapy
Therapy can be intimidating and strange to begin within, even if you have had therapy before. It can be scary to approach a stranger, sit and talk about yourself, and share. My practice focuses on giving you that time and that space in safety and with understanding. I can answer questions you have about counselling and therapy, and explain how the process works without jargon or expectations.
Person-Centred Counselling
The therapy I provide is person-centred counselling. Counselling allows you to talk about what you want to talk about, without analysis, homework, judgement, or pressure. We will explore thoughts, feelings, and beliefs, and I can help you untangle the confusion and knots that can come with feeling stuck or lost. We move at your pace.
Think of it like walking through a forest with no map, no compass, and no visible paths. I can walk alongside you, providing safety and care, pointing out paths and landmarks, while you decide where you want to go.
Trauma-Informed Support
As I am trauma informed, I can provide psychoeducation on trauma and work with trauma-informed techniques within my counselling practice. I understand how trauma can impact our everyday behaviours, relationships, and beliefs, and I bring that awareness into our work together.
What issues can counselling help with?
I am a trauma-informed therapist with a background counselling for rape crisis, and have worked with survivors of sexual violence, abuse, rape and childhood sexual abuse. I can help with issues around:
Depression
Anxiety
Panic attacks
Work stress
Everyday life stress
Trauma and PTSD
Neurodiversity
Menopause
Issues with retirement or job loss
Women's Health
Chronic health issues
Grief and bereavement
LGBTQIA+ support
Self-esteem and low confidence
Difficulty in relationships and more.
My location
I work from private offices in Central Milton Keynes, providing a calm and supportive space for counselling. I welcome clients from nearby areas within Milton Keynes, including but not limited to Shenley, Newton Leys, Stony Stratford, Wolverton and Newport Pagnell. My practice is designed to give you the time and space to explore what matters to you, whether you are looking for support with specific challenges or simply a space to pause and reflect. For those who prefer not to travel to Milton Keynes, I online sessions so you can access therapy in the comfort of your own home.
Sessions & Fees
My sessions are 50 minutes.
I can provide services either face to face in Milton Keynes, or online through private video chat.
My face-to-face sessions are priced at £50.00 per session or £40.00 per session online. I offer concessionary rates for students, blue light card holders, and anyone on UC/PIP. You can enquire about my concessionary rates via my contact form or telephone.
You can have as many or as few sessions as you wish. My sessions run weekly or fortnightly.
I offer a free 30-minute telephone assessment session, where we can have a chat and we can to get an understanding of your needs and you can see if you feel my style of counselling is suitable for you. I can answer any questions about counselling, myself and the process.
Get in touch
Feel free to contact me if you have any questions about how counselling works, or to arrange an initial assessment appointment. We can have a chat and discuss the reasons you are thinking of coming to counselling, whether it could be helpful for you and whether I am the right therapist for you.
You can also call me on 07955 770 960 if you would prefer to leave a message or speak to me first. I am happy to discuss any queries or questions you may have prior to arranging an initial appointment.
All enquires are usually answered within 48 hours (not including weekends or bank holidays). All contact is strictly confidential and I use secure phone and email services.