Karen Bateson
MA, MBACP |
My background is in the arts and I initially worked as an administrator, project manager and artist in the visual arts field. After starting a family, I became a specialist 1:1 study skills tutor/specialist mentor working in higher education. I worked in this role for 10 years with Degree, Masters and PhD students with specific learning differences (SpLD) including dyslexia, dyspraxia, dyscalculia, dysgraphia, AdHD and Autism, as well as students with Mental Health Difficulties, including anxiety, chronic fatigue, depression and firbromyalgia. I am a person with an SpLD.
My initial contact with the psychotherapy and counselling field was as a client. I undertook my training as a psychotherapist and counsellor at the University of Leeds (2015-18), which consisted of trainee practice hours, supervision, personal therapy and a research project, which I presented at the BACP research conference in Belfast in 2019. I have experience of working with a number of counselling services in the north and south of England. I am based in Portishead and am currently offering sessions by video (Zoom or Skype) or telephone. I can also offer some outdoor sessions if this appeals to you. Please ask for details. |
Employment - 10 years
Gloucestershire Counselling Service (GCS) - Staff Counsellor (2019-current)
University of the West of England (UWE) - Specialist SpLD Study Skills Tutor (2018-2019)
Gloucestershire Counselling Service (GCS) - Associate Counsellor (2018-2019)
Bristol Mind - Volunteer Counsellor (2017-2018)
Oasis-Talk - Freelance Psycho-Educational Facilitator (2018)
Contact Associates - Specialist Mentor/Specialist SpLD Study Skills Support Tutor (2017-2018)
Cancer Support Yorkshire - Trainee Counsellor (2016-2017)
University of Bradford - Trainee Counsellor (2015-2016)
Clear Links - Specialist Mentor/Specialist SpLD Study Skills Support Tutor (2013-2017)
University of Worcester - Specialist SpLD Study Skills Support Tutor (2009-2013)
Qualifications
MA Psychotherapy and Counselling - University of Leeds (2015-2018)
Dip HE (Open) inc. Psychology, Counselling and Mental Health - Open University (2008-2014)
PG Dip Visual and Verbal Representation in Britain (1840-1940) - University of Reading (1999)
Membership and Insurance
BACP: Individual, Registered
Dyslexia Guild: Associate
Towergate Professional Indemnity Insurance
Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
A Mind-Body Approach to Race-based Stress and Trauma; Webinar; Dr Gail Parker; PESI-UK; Online [April 2021]
Introductory Course in Groupwork; 1 year; Group Analysis South West; Online; [October 2020 - current]
Shame and Self-Loathing in the Treatment of Trauma; 1 day; Dr Janina Fisher; PESI-UK; Online [July 2020]
Neurobiology and its Applications to Psychotherapy; 3 days; Confer; Online [July 2020]
Taking Therapy Outside; 1/3 day; Annie Robinson [July 2020]
A Study in Trauma and Somatic Memory; 1 day; Dr Janina Fisher; Confer; Online [June 2020]
Online Therapy: How to make the transition to Working Online; 1/2 day; Tavistock Relationships, Online [April 2020]
Short-term Psychotherapy; 3 days; GCS, Stroud [January-February 2020]
Secret Agent of Shame; 1 day; Gestalt Centre Wales, Chepstow [December 2019]
Working with the Body in Counselling and Psychotherapy; Margaret Landale; 1 day; GCS, Stroud [June 2019]
Suicide and Suicide Ideation; 1 day; BACP, Bristol [June 2019]
Let's Talk Groups: A Group-Analytic Approach; 1 day; GCS, Stroud [June 2019]
BACP Research Conference, 2 days; BACP, Belfast [May 2019]
Adolescence; Margot Waddell; 1 day; GCS, Stroud [May 2019]
Working Effectively with Autistic University Students; 1 day; UWE [Jan 2019]
Trauma Informed Practice; 1/2 day; Postive Minds, Bristol [Dec 2018]
Private Practice Conference - Loss; Webcast; BACP [Nov 2018]
The Science of Breaking Free from Domestic Abuse; 1 day; Sian Hill [Oct 2018]
BACP Research Conference, 2 days; BACP, London [May 2018]
25th Anniversary Conference: On Being Alive to Death; 1 day; The Harbour, Bristol [Oct 2017]
Child Sex Abuse: Hope for Healing; 1 day; PODS [Jun 2017]
Dissociation and DID: The Fundamentals; 1 day; PODS [Jun 2017]
Trauma and the Body; Online; PODS [Jun 2017]
Gloucestershire Counselling Service (GCS) - Staff Counsellor (2019-current)
University of the West of England (UWE) - Specialist SpLD Study Skills Tutor (2018-2019)
Gloucestershire Counselling Service (GCS) - Associate Counsellor (2018-2019)
Bristol Mind - Volunteer Counsellor (2017-2018)
Oasis-Talk - Freelance Psycho-Educational Facilitator (2018)
Contact Associates - Specialist Mentor/Specialist SpLD Study Skills Support Tutor (2017-2018)
Cancer Support Yorkshire - Trainee Counsellor (2016-2017)
University of Bradford - Trainee Counsellor (2015-2016)
Clear Links - Specialist Mentor/Specialist SpLD Study Skills Support Tutor (2013-2017)
University of Worcester - Specialist SpLD Study Skills Support Tutor (2009-2013)
Qualifications
MA Psychotherapy and Counselling - University of Leeds (2015-2018)
Dip HE (Open) inc. Psychology, Counselling and Mental Health - Open University (2008-2014)
PG Dip Visual and Verbal Representation in Britain (1840-1940) - University of Reading (1999)
Membership and Insurance
BACP: Individual, Registered
Dyslexia Guild: Associate
Towergate Professional Indemnity Insurance
Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
A Mind-Body Approach to Race-based Stress and Trauma; Webinar; Dr Gail Parker; PESI-UK; Online [April 2021]
Introductory Course in Groupwork; 1 year; Group Analysis South West; Online; [October 2020 - current]
Shame and Self-Loathing in the Treatment of Trauma; 1 day; Dr Janina Fisher; PESI-UK; Online [July 2020]
Neurobiology and its Applications to Psychotherapy; 3 days; Confer; Online [July 2020]
Taking Therapy Outside; 1/3 day; Annie Robinson [July 2020]
A Study in Trauma and Somatic Memory; 1 day; Dr Janina Fisher; Confer; Online [June 2020]
Online Therapy: How to make the transition to Working Online; 1/2 day; Tavistock Relationships, Online [April 2020]
Short-term Psychotherapy; 3 days; GCS, Stroud [January-February 2020]
Secret Agent of Shame; 1 day; Gestalt Centre Wales, Chepstow [December 2019]
Working with the Body in Counselling and Psychotherapy; Margaret Landale; 1 day; GCS, Stroud [June 2019]
Suicide and Suicide Ideation; 1 day; BACP, Bristol [June 2019]
Let's Talk Groups: A Group-Analytic Approach; 1 day; GCS, Stroud [June 2019]
BACP Research Conference, 2 days; BACP, Belfast [May 2019]
Adolescence; Margot Waddell; 1 day; GCS, Stroud [May 2019]
Working Effectively with Autistic University Students; 1 day; UWE [Jan 2019]
Trauma Informed Practice; 1/2 day; Postive Minds, Bristol [Dec 2018]
Private Practice Conference - Loss; Webcast; BACP [Nov 2018]
The Science of Breaking Free from Domestic Abuse; 1 day; Sian Hill [Oct 2018]
BACP Research Conference, 2 days; BACP, London [May 2018]
25th Anniversary Conference: On Being Alive to Death; 1 day; The Harbour, Bristol [Oct 2017]
Child Sex Abuse: Hope for Healing; 1 day; PODS [Jun 2017]
Dissociation and DID: The Fundamentals; 1 day; PODS [Jun 2017]
Trauma and the Body; Online; PODS [Jun 2017]