Katy Orkisz

Weekday evenings 6-9pm

Saturdays 9am -1pm

Hello, my name is Katy and a huge welcome to my page.

I’m a fully qualified Psychotherapist and registered member of the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy. This means that I work to the high standards of the BACP’s Ethical Framework.

I practice as a Person-Centred Experiential Psychotherapist, which means that I work in a non-judgemental way to meet my clients' therapeutic needs. I encourage an initial assessment and planning process, to understand what you would like to achieve and agree on a treatment plan to look at areas we will work together on. As therapy progresses, we will review our work to establish if we are meeting your therapeutic goals. I also use clinical measuring tools as a way to monitor progress in therapy.

I am an advocate of creativity, having worked in the arts as a curator in galleries, before qualifying as a therapist. I provide talking therapy, however, you may choose to utilise additional creative mediums to complement the process, such as drawing or writing. The use of creativity can be extremely beneficial for some clients, to help make deeper connections and allow access to very difficult emotions. These mediums can be effectively achieved both online and face-to-face.

I work with clients struggling with their mental health, or perhaps feeling stuck and looking to make changes in their lives. This includes working with a variety of presenting issues, such as; anxiety, depression, overwhelm, loneliness, low self-esteem, and confidence.

I am experienced working both short-term and longer-term, according to my clients' needs. I have also worked with clients who have endured trauma, through my work at Wellbeing Scotland. This has included presentations of panic, self-criticism, suicidal thoughts, self-harm, sexual assault, abuse, sexuality, relationships and difficulties related to addiction and bereavement.

As an ally, I operate a LGBTQ-POC friendly and culturally sensitive practice, by regularly engaging in relevant training and challenging my practice through my supervision and peer groups.

There are so many reasons for seeking therapy and in your first session we will discuss your difficulties and identify your reasons for seeking therapy and your goals. Research has revealed that the therapeutic relationship is the cornerstone of progression in therapy. So it’s important to select a therapist that you can connect with to create a safe space to work through your presenting issues.

I provide a 20 minute free initial phone call, so that I can answer any questions or concerns and you can judge if you feel that we are a good fit to work together.

Online sessions available:

Weekday evenings 6-9pm

Saturdays 9am -1pm

Hello, my name is Katy and a huge welcome to my page.

I’m a fully qualified Psychotherapist and registered member of the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy. This means that I work to the high standards of the BACP’s Ethical Framework. 

I practice as a Person-Centred Experiential Psychotherapist, which means that I work in a non-judgemental way to meet my clients' therapeutic needs. I encourage an initial assessment and planning process, to understand what you would like to achieve and agree on a treatment plan to look at areas we will work together on.  As therapy progresses, we will review our work to establish if we are meeting your therapeutic goals. I also use clinical measuring tools as a way to monitor progress in therapy. 

I am an advocate of creativity, having worked in the arts as a curator in galleries, before qualifying as a therapist. I provide talking therapy, however, you may choose to utilise additional creative mediums to complement the process, such as drawing or writing. The use of creativity can be extremely beneficial for some clients, to help make deeper connections and allow access to very difficult emotions. These mediums can be effectively achieved both online and face-to-face.

I work with clients struggling with their mental health, or perhaps feeling stuck and looking to make changes in their lives. This includes working with a variety of presenting issues, such as; anxiety, depression, overwhelm, loneliness, low self-esteem, and confidence. 

I am experienced working both short-term and longer-term, according to my clients' needs. I have also worked with clients who have endured trauma, through my work at Wellbeing Scotland. This has included presentations of panic, self-criticism, suicidal thoughts, self-harm, sexual assault, abuse, sexuality, relationships and difficulties related to addiction and bereavement.

As an ally, I operate a LGBTQ-POC friendly and culturally sensitive practice, by regularly engaging in relevant training and challenging my practice through my supervision and peer groups.

There are so many reasons for seeking therapy and in your first session we will discuss your difficulties and identify your reasons for seeking therapy and your goals. Research has revealed that the therapeutic relationship is the cornerstone of progression in therapy. So it’s important to select a therapist that you can connect with to create a safe space to work through your presenting issues. 

I provide a 20 minute free initial phone call, so that I can answer any questions or concerns and you can judge if you feel that we are a good fit to work together.

Weekday evenings 6-9pm

Saturdays 9am -1pm

Hello, my name is Katy and a huge welcome to my page.

I’m a fully qualified Psychotherapist and registered member of the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy. This means that I work to the high standards of the BACP’s Ethical Framework.

I practice as a Person-Centred Experiential Psychotherapist, which means that I work in a non-judgemental way to meet my clients' therapeutic needs. I encourage an initial assessment and planning process, to understand what you would like to achieve and agree on a treatment plan to look at areas we will work together on. As therapy progresses, we will review our work to establish if we are meeting your therapeutic goals. I also use clinical measuring tools as a way to monitor progress in therapy.

I am an advocate of creativity, having worked in the arts as a curator in galleries, before qualifying as a therapist. I provide talking therapy, however, you may choose to utilise additional creative mediums to complement the process, such as drawing or writing. The use of creativity can be extremely beneficial for some clients, to help make deeper connections and allow access to very difficult emotions. These mediums can be effectively achieved both online and face-to-face.

I work with clients struggling with their mental health, or perhaps feeling stuck and looking to make changes in their lives. This includes working with a variety of presenting issues, such as; anxiety, depression, overwhelm, loneliness, low self-esteem, and confidence.

I am experienced working both short-term and longer-term, according to my clients' needs. I have also worked with clients who have endured trauma, through my work at Wellbeing Scotland. This has included presentations of panic, self-criticism, suicidal thoughts, self-harm, sexual assault, abuse, sexuality, relationships and difficulties related to addiction and bereavement.

As an ally, I operate a LGBTQ-POC friendly and culturally sensitive practice, by regularly engaging in relevant training and challenging my practice through my supervision and peer groups.

There are so many reasons for seeking therapy and in your first session we will discuss your difficulties and identify your reasons for seeking therapy and your goals. Research has revealed that the therapeutic relationship is the cornerstone of progression in therapy. So it’s important to select a therapist that you can connect with to create a safe space to work through your presenting issues.

I provide a 20 minute free initial phone call, so that I can answer any questions or concerns and you can judge if you feel that we are a good fit to work together.