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Supporting the emotional wellbeing of educators, families and young people
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Counselling in
Mid Suffolk
Meet your needs
Heal your trauma
Calm anxiety
Operating in Suffolk, I work with educators, families and young people to help them navigate life when it feels difficult.
My career spans two decades across the mental health and education sectors.
I began my professional path as a qualified teacher working within a variety of settings both locally and internationally.
Following my classroom experience I moved into the charitable sector to lead services for children and young people. Today, alongside my therapy practice, I mentor students online and have also spent the past two years providing professional counselling as a volunteer for Suffolk Mind.
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Trained in the Human Givens Approach
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Based in Stowmarket and Ipswich
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Current enhanced (Level 3) DBS certificates for the Safeguarding of children and adults
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Indemnity insurance
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Data protection register
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Testimonial
‘I reached out to Katie at a time when anxiety was starting to take over my life. I didn’t really know what to expect, but from the first session, she made me feel completely at ease. Her approach was so different to anything I’d tried before - gentle, reassuring, and really practical/logical which is how my mind works. I’ve found myself using the breathing techniques she taught me in everyday moments, and they’ve honestly made such a difference. For the first time in a long time, I feel like I’m starting to take back a bit of control.
Victoria
Support for Educators
Are you an educator in need of some support?
Teaching can bring unique pressures and challenges. You don't have to wait until things feel unmanageable....
Here are some of the things I can help with:
- Stress and burnout - workload, constant demands, feeling unable to switch off.
- Work-life boundaries - guilt about leaving work at work, or the feeling of never doing enough.
- Anxiety - particularly around observations, inspections, performance, workload or difficult situations.
- Low self-esteem/imposter syndrome - feeling inadequate despite being experienced or successful
- Difficult colleagues or workplace conflict - feeling unsupported, bullied or isolated
- Perfectionism - the pressure to be endlessly patient, inspirational and an effective educator
- Challenging behaviour - emotional impact of dealing with aggression, disruption or repeated difficult behaviour
- Parent relationships - dealing with complaints, confrontation or unreasonable expectations
- Safeguarding - related emotional strain - carrying difficult information
- Compassion fatigue - caring deeply for young people whilst gradually becoming emotionally exhausted.
- Career uncertainty - questioning whether to stay in education, change roles, or leaving the profession.
- Returning to work after children/career break
- Emotional exhaustion - sometimes presenting as 'I just don't care anymore'
Support for Families & Young People
Navigating life when things feel difficult at home or school can be overwhelming for everyone involved. I work closely with parents, carers, and young people to provide a supportive space where emotional challenges can be addressed logically and compassionately.
- Anxiety and low mood
- Family or school-related stress
- Big life changes such as separation or loss
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What can I expect from counselling with you?
Human Givens therapy is tailored for swift progress.
My approach isn't about repeatedly revisiting painful memories or embarking on a long journey of self discovery.
I ensure each session targets your unique objectives and we work together to meet your needs.
In a kind, confidential space, we will work to restore your confidence and make a life that works for you.
I provide therapy informed by the latest research in psychology and neurobiology.
Fees & Scheduling
I aim to make starting therapy as simple and transparent as possible.
Initial Consultation (Phone/Zoom) – 15 minutes – Free
Individual Therapy Session – 50 minutes – £80
Please email khnewleaf@gmail.com to book your complimentary 15 -minute preliminary call. I will do my best to respond to all new enquiries within one business day.