Carlyjo Whereat-Read

I am currently work mainly late mornings, afternoons and early evenings. I can offer both short-term or long-term therapy depending on what you need. 

I'm an integrative counsellor which means that I don't believe that there is a one size fits all approach when it comes to therapy. So  I will work to  tailor therapy according to your needs. I’m an artist too so I’m happy to introduce play and creativity into the therapy room, but equally there’s never any pressure to. 

I work within an intersectional feminist framework, listening, validating and working to empower my clients in a safe space, free of judgement. I believe that my client is the expert on their own experience and I will let you lead the way. Meanwhile gently working alongside you to develop your inner resources in response to the challenges of the world in which we live.

I specialize in working with women, children and young people. I have particular experience of working with survivor's of sexual and domestic violence, having worked in the Women's sector, for several years. Including The National Domestic Violence Helpline and Women’s Aid National Office. 

I also have many years of experience working with children and young people in charities (such as Off the Record, Bristol) and educational settings. I’ve worked with young people as a teacher, youth worker,  mentor and am currently the young peoples therapist for the social enterprise ‘Wired Differently.’ I’m well versed and sympathetic to the current issues facing this group. 

I take a social justice approach to therapy, recognizing that we are all products of the experiences that life hands us, and the environments that we grew up in. As a therapist it is my goal to provide my clients with a space where they can have their voice heard, respected and understood on the hopeful path to healing. 

I offer a first session at £25 so that you can make decision about whether you would like to work together.