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Katie Merritt-Jones, Trainee Psychotherapist
19 Uplands Crescent
Uplands
Swansea
SA2 0NX
Call/ text: 07584 507 871
Katie Merritt-Jones, Trainee Psychotherapist
19 Uplands Crescent
Uplands
Swansea
SA2 0NX
Call/ text: 07584 507 871
I’m a Swansea-based trainee integrative psychotherapist studying at the Welsh Psychotherapy Institute and registered with the UK Council for Psychotherapists (UKCP)
Some know precisely why they seek therapy – a bereavement, dissatisfaction in relationships or other challenges. For others the reasons are less clear – a feeling of being stuck in a rut or of general discontentment, perhaps. Whatever your reasons for considering therapy, it may be beneficial to know that it is an evidence-based approach to treating symptoms like anxiety and depression, as well as an ideal site for self-discovery and exploring life’s thorny questions. Psychotherapy can be a joyful, but also potentially challenging experience as it asks us to face ourselves authentically.
You can expect a welcoming and confidential environment to explore whatever you wish to bring.
Our first consultation is where we can discuss your expectations and what you hope to get from psychotherapy. If you decide to proceed, we will meet weekly at the same time on an agreed day. Each therapy session lasts 50 minutes and costs £35. I offer concessions to precariously employed, low or unwaged people; please ask for more details.
Each session lasts 50 minutes and costs £35; concessions available.
Psychotherapy Qualifications
I am currently a trainee at the Welsh Psychotherapy Institute, studying towards a Post-Graduate Advanced Diploma in Integrative Psychotherapy (Level 7). This is a UKCP accredited course.
I've also completed a number of shorter CPD courses:
The Narcissistic Dilemma: A Perspective from Relational and Integrative Psychotherapy with Richard Erskine (2024)
Exploring Personality Adaptations in Relationship (2023)
A Therapist's Guide to Five Dimensions of Working with Trauma (2023)
Adverse Childhood Experiences (2023)
Other Qualifications
PhD English Literature
MSc Research Methods (Social Sciences)
MA English Literature
BA (Hons) English Literature
Experience:
I currently provide counselling and therapy services at the charitable organisation Mind as a volunteer.
Prior to starting my training to become a psychotherapist, I worked in research in NHS and university settings.
If you have a concern, you are encouraged in the first instance to discuss this with me. However, if we can't resolve your concern together or you feel unable to raise your concern with me, you can contact the Welsh Psychotherapy Institute:
The Samaritans: https://www.samaritans.org/wales/branches/swansea/
Mind Cymru: https://www.mind.org.uk/about-us/mind-cymru/
Cruse (Bereavement Services): https://www.cruse.org.uk/
Cancer Information and Support Services: https://www.cancersupport.wales/
I meet clients at this address:
19 Uplands Crescent
Uplands
Swansea
SA2 0NX
To make or amend an appointment email, text or call.
Email: merrittjones.psychotherapy@gmail.com
Phone number: 07584 507 871