Kerstin Pullin

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A warm welcome.

I'm an experienced MBACP Accred therapist, with a degree (BSc Hons) in counselling, EMDR Europe Accredited Practitioner, with an enhanced DBS check and GRASAC accreditation to work with sexual violence.

Together we can explore what you feel ready and safe to share. What does it feel like to take off masks, shedding protective layers that keep the authentic, vulnerable self safe while navigating through challenging or traumatic times?

My area of expertise include:

Emotional and Sexual Abuse

Loneliness and social isolation

Body Image

Neglect

Sexual Assault

Gender Identity

Exploration of sexuality

Struggles with relationships and attachment

High Sensitivity

Suicidal Ideation / self harm

Bereavement

Empowerment Strategies

Strength based

Whether you experience yourself as being a misfit, lonely, stuck, anxious, burned out, depressed or alienated from the world,  I will be at your side to support you. Along our journey I will offer my empathy and professional, evidence-based skills that hopefully will benefit your growth process.

My approach

Into my person centred practice, I integrate compassion focussed cognitive behavioural therapy (CF-CBT) that include:

mindfulness, linguistics and neuroscientific aspects. Additionally, looking at societal attitudes and cultural influences on gender and relational dynamics utilising experimental approaches such as guided imagery, voice and body work.

"Systems of authority undermine our self-authority to secure obedience, thus self-esteem becomes the root of revolution." Gloria Steinem

Nationwide and international Therapy

I have increased my number of remote counselling options via Google Meet and the phone to meet the demand for clients who's professions take them to different locations nationwide or overseas for some time of the year. 

During our initial, 30 min. introductory session at the reduced rate of £25, we explore what brings you to counselling, the way I work and how we feel about working with each other. 

I currently have a limited number of therapy spaces available at my practice in Bristol.

Please check your SPAM folder for responses to your enquiries!

A warm welcome.

I'm an experienced MBACP Accred therapist, with a degree (BSc Hons) in counselling, EMDR Europe Accredited Practitioner, have an enhanced DBS check and GRASAC accreditation to work with sexual violence.

Together we can explore what you feel ready and safe to share. What does it feel like to take off masks, shedding protective layers that keep the authentic, vulnerable self safe while navigating through challenging or traumatic times?

My area of expertise include:

General Anxiety & Depression

Emotional and Sexual Abuse

Rape

Domestic Violence

Neglect

Sexual Assault

Gender Identity

Exploration of sexuality

Struggles with relationships and attachment

High Sensitivity

Suicidal Ideation / self harm

Bereavement

Empowerment Strategies

Strength based

Whether you experience yourself as being a misfit, lonely, stuck, anxious, burned out, depressed or alienated from the world, with your permission I will be at your side to support you. Along our journey I will offer my empathy and professional, evidence-based skills that hopefully will benefit your growth process.

My approach

Into my person centred, trauma informed practice, I integrate Polyvagal Theory, Compassion Focussed Gognitive behavioural therapy (CF-CBT) that include:

mindfulness, linguistics and neuroscientific aspects. Additionally, looking at societal attitudes and cultural influences on gender and relational dynamics utilising experimental approaches such as guided imagery, voice and body work.

"Systems of authority undermine our self-authority to secure obedience, thus self-esteem becomes the root of revolution." Gloria Steinem

Nationwide and international Therapy

I provide an increased number of remote counselling options such as Google Meet, Whereby and the phone for clients who's professions take them to locations nationwide or abroad for some time in the year.

During our first initial, introductory 30min. session at the reduced rate of £25, we will explore what brings you to therapy, the way I work and how we might feel about working together. 

Availability



I practice nationwide via Google Meet or Whereby and can also offer in-person supervision in Bristol and Dursley (Gloucestershire).

My online supervision days are:

 Monday and Thursday from 10am to 7pm.

In person sessions:

Dursley from 10am to 3pm Monday and Thursday.

Bristol on a twice monthly / 45min. basis on Tuesday and Friday. My rate is £120 per 1.5hrs or £80 per 60min. session.

Supervision with Kerstin

I’m Kerstin Pullin, an NCS accredited supervisor, EMDR Europe Accredited Practitioner and BACP Accredited Counsellor that knows from experience that it requires relational trust building to bring cases that can be tough and impacting on your confidence. Balancing being a diligent practitioner with the necessity to practice self-care and run a business or work in an organisational setting can be challenging and requires a space for support and self-reflection.

That’s where my experience comes in to empathically support, challenge and empower you to stay on your path whilst sailing through rough waters with your clients. My background is in providing contemporary trauma informed practice through the lenses of intersectionality, curiosity and compassion. Clients can introduce a multitude of life experiences with varying impact on their relationships and sense of self. Collaboratively we can explore the challenges you are facing and your ideas on how to support clients to meet their hopes for therapy.

 Bringing yourself in to supervision

Potentially working with a number of complex cases and narratives about experiences or witnessing of violence and abuse can lead to therapists developing secondary trauma traits. We risk experiencing compassion fatigue (Figley, 2002) and vicarious traumatisation (Pearlman and Saakvitne, 1995). I therefore don’t limit our time together to client work, as counselling and psychotherapy supervision involves you, so bringing all of yourself to supervision; personal and/or private practice/organisational aspects that might impact you ability to stay present with your client.

 Despite going through difficult socio-political and environmental dominated times I can provide you with supervision that is collaborative, dynamic, holding and respectful of your requirements.

Please note that if you seek supervision for your work as an EMDR Therapist, you would need to contact a qualified EMDR Consultant.

I would recommend to book a 1hr  introductory session to explore your experiences/expectations and the way I work.

I practice nationwide via Google Meet or Whereby and can also offer in-person supervision in Bristol and Dursley (Gloucestershire). 

In person or online sessions based in Bristol:

Tuesday and Friday on a two monthly 45min./£60 basis between 11am-7pm in-person or via Whereby.

My online supervision days are:

Monday and Thursday from 10am to 7pm. My rate is £80 per 60min. or £120 per 1.5hrs session using Google Meet.

Supervision with Kerstin



I’m Kerstin Pullin, an NCS accredited supervisor, EMDR Europe Accredited Practitioner and BACP Accredited Counsellor that knows from experience that it requires relational trust building to bring cases that can be tough and impacting on your confidence. 

Balancing being a diligent practitioner with the necessity to practice self-care and run a business or work in an organisational setting can be challenging and requires a space for support and self-reflection.

That’s where my experience comes in to empathically support, challenge and empower you to stay on your path whilst sailing through rough waters with your clients. 

My background is in providing contemporary trauma informed practice through the lenses of intersectionality, curiosity and compassion. Clients can introduce a multitude of life experiences with varying impact on their relationships and sense of self. Collaboratively we can explore the challenges you are facing and your ideas on how to support clients to meet their hopes for therapy.
 

Bringing yourself in to supervision

Potentially working with a number of complex cases and narratives about experiences or witnessing of violence and abuse can lead to therapists developing secondary trauma traits. We risk experiencing compassion fatigue (Figley, 2002) and vicarious traumatisation (Pearlman and Saakvitne, 1995). I therefore don’t limit our time together to client work, as counselling and psychotherapy supervision involves you, so bringing all of yourself to supervision; personal and/or private practice/organisational aspects that might impact you ability to stay present with your client.

 

Despite going through difficult socio-political and environmental dominated times I can provide you with supervision that is collaborative, dynamic, holding and respectful of your requirements.

Please note that if you seek supervision for your work as an EMDR Therapist, you would need to contact a qualified EMDR Consultant.

I would recommend to book a 45min. introductory session to explore your experiences/expectations and the way I work.