Mrs Katherine Hughes Counsellor

Breathe Counselling Online Appointments via Microsoft TeamsPerth, Western Australia, 6000
clinic location

Overview

Katherine offers counselling in Midland, Perth and online. Katherine is committed to facilitating Clients on their journey to improved wellbeing and self-discovery. She provides a safe space for Clients to be truly heard alongside the opportunity to reflect on experiences and understand their meaning. Working with Adults, Adolescents and Children, Katherine takes a Person-Centred approach whilst incorporating theories such as Transactional Analysis, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Mindfullness. This integrative approach means therapy is provided in line with the needs and wishes of each individual. A popular choice with younger clients due to her down to earth, relatable approach, Katherine offers support around a range of factors often experienced in adolescence, including; life transitions, school avoidance, identity exploration, parental separation, childhood bereavement and spiritual matters. Formerly an Outreach Worker and Family Support Service Manager, Katherine has experience in a variety of roles including as a Grief Counsellor, Specialist Suicide Bereavement Counsellor, High School Counsellor and College Counsellor. Katherine works tentatively alongside Clients- whether it be exploring feelings such as anger, anxiety or depression, navigating grief, looking at relationships or considering how earlier experiences impact life today. “All individuals have within themselves a capacity for dramatic change and positive growth” Carl Rogers

Qualifications and Experience

Education

  • Foundation Degree Arts in Humanistic Counselling Based on Transactional Analysis
  • Advanced Certification in Working with Children and Young People (UKCP Proficient)

Accreditations

  • National Association of Famiy Services, Family First Accreditation
  • Bereavement Counselling for Children and Young People (Listening Ear 2022)

Certifications

  • Anxiety Certification: Integrating CBT and ERP Treatment (PESI AU)
  • Certificate in Couples Counselling (Peter Symonds College)
  • The Treatment of Trauma and the IFS Model (Mental Health Academy)
  • Trauma Informed Practice (The Centre for Healing)
  • Transactional Analysis 101 (European Association for Transactional Analysis)
  • Gottman Method Couples Therapy Levels 1 and 2 (Gottman Institute)

Fees/Services

  • 1. Standard - Individual CounsellingA$140.00
  • 2. Individual Counselling - After Hours (before 9am/ after 5pm & weekends/ public holidays)A$160.00
  • 3. Individual Counselling - Concession (including full time TAFE & Tertiary Students)A$90.00
  • 4. Individual Counselling- Concession- After Hours (after 5pm, weekends and public holidays)A$100.00
  • 5. Standard Couples/ Family CounselingA$170.00
  • 6. Couples Counselling -After Hours (after 5pm & Weekends/ Public Holidays)A$190.00
  • 7. Couples/ Family Counselling (90 mins session)A$255.00
  • 8. Couples/ Family Counselling- Concession (including both being full time students)A$110.00
  • 9. Couples Counselling - After Hours - Concession (before 9am after 5pm, weekends & public holidays)A$120.00
  • Medicare Psychologist Consult (Individual) - New & Existing ClientsA$174.00
  • Private Psychologist Consult (Couples)A$194.00
  • Private Psychologist Consult (Families)A$194.00
  • Youthcare Supervision (only for employees of Youthcare)A$85.00

Working Hours

This Week

Monday:9:00 am - 2:30 pm
Thursday:9:00 am - 2:30 pm

Specialisation and Services

Area of Focus

  • Academic Performance
  • Adolescents
  • Anger Management
  • Anxiety
  • Assertiveness Training
  • Behaviour Problems
  • Bullying
  • Career and Vocational Planning
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Couples Therapy
  • Depression
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Family Therapy
  • General Counselling
  • Grief and Loss
  • Life Transition and Adjustment Issues
  • Mental health
  • Religious Issues
  • School Issues
  • School readiness
  • Self-Esteem
  • Self-Esteem and Self-Development
  • Self-Harm
  • Spirituality
  • Stress
  • Suicide
  • Teenagers
  • Trauma
  • Women's Issues
  • Work Related Issues
  • Workplace Issues

Modalities

  • Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Interpersonal
  • Psychodynamic

Patient Focus

  • Children
  • Teenagers
  • Adults
  • Families
  • Women
  • Couples

Languages Spoken

  • English