CK Therapy | Compassionate Partners

CK Therapy works in partnership with trusted, experienced and highly qualified therapists.
​Each Therapist listed below brings a unique set of skills and experiences to help with whatever it is you're going through.
​We can help you find the therapist who best meets your needs in order for you to get the help you deserve. 
Meet the Compassionate and Kind team;
Catherine Kniveton 
Managing Director of CK Therapy 

Catherine is an experienced and highly qualified therapist with a wealth of experience working with all ages and a range of difficulties. She has multiple skills to help including  EMDR, Psychotherapy and Art Psychotherapy. 

At the core of Catherine's practice is establishing compassion, empathy & Trust in the therapy room and helping you feel empathy and compassion for yourself. Catherine specialises in working with people who have experience trauma, PTSD, hormonal imbalances, depression and anxiety. 

HCPC registered Art Psychotherapist - Ma with distinction in Art Psychotherapy at Derby university (2018). 
EMDR practitioner (2021). 
​Carolyn 
Compassionate Partner
Carolyn is a highly experienced and Person Centred Psychotherapist working with adults, children and young people. She draws on multiple therapeutic approaches to meet your needs. 

Carolyn provides a safe, confidential and non judgmental space for you to talk about your thoughts, feelings and anything you may wish to share. 

Carolyn specialises working with people who have experienced significant trauma and with those needing help with self harm, suicidal thoughts and or those who have been affected by suicide.

​Carolyn works with neurodivergent adults and young people, adapting sessions to take into account sensory needs and processing styles. 

Carolyn works with looked after young people, working in residential homes & SEMH schools. 

BACP registered Therapist. Person Centred Psychotherapist - Diploma in Counselling and Psychotherapy awarding body. LRS training. Dyadic developmental practice psychotherapy and parenting institute. Currently studying a post graduate certificate in autism with Sheffield Hallam and the national autistic society. 



Suzie 
​Compassionate Partner

​Suzie is a child and adolescent specialist trauma and family therapist.

Using a holistic approach, Suzie is experienced in working with children, young people and their families integrating systemic family therapy, Trauma-Focussed CBT and creative therapies including play therapy. 

Suzie works adaptively to meet the needs of all individuals and their families depending upon age and developmental stage. Creating and environment of safety, security and trust to promote physical, mental, social and spiritual wellbeing. Suzie specialises in working with victims of crime, bereavement and domestic abuse.

Suzie also offers Dyadic Developmental Psychotherapy (DDP). DDP was created to support families and carers of adopted and looked after children who had experienced attachment issues and developmental trauma. DDP is a therapeutic parenting approach which uses PACE to develop a trusting relationship between the child or adolescent and their parents/carers. 

BACP registered. BSC in psychology and a masters in counselling children and young people.
Trauma focused CBT, DBT, PACE and level one dyadic developmental psychotherapy for adopted children. 
Sarah .D - please note Sarah is on maternity leave at this time. 
​Compassionate Partner

Sarah is an registered and experienced Music Therapist offering individual and group sessions of all ages.

In her Music Therapy practice, Sarah focuses on creating a relaxed, non-judgemental and open environment for clients and Sarah puts empowerment, compassion and empathy at the heart of her work. Sarah works in a client centred flexible way which allows the people she supports to shape the direction of therapy and offer personalised therapy to meet individual goals and needs. Sarah believes in the power of both a therapeutic relationship and music to create growth and change for individuals.

​Master of Arts in Music psychotherapy. 
HCPC registered. 
Courteney
​Compassionate Partner
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Courteney is a registered integrative psychotherapist, integrating CBT, Psychodynamic therapy and Person-centred therapy, working with young adults and adults. Courteney specialises in working with trauma, abuse and PTSD, however has experience working with a range of difficulties, such as shame, self-esteem, relationship difficulties, anxiety and depression. 

Courteney places an importance on creating a safe and trusting environment for individuals to explore and process their feelings, thoughts and experiences. In addition to supporting individuals to begin to explore and process why they are experiencing these difficulties and to begin to understand how to overcome and manage the impact of their difficulties. 

Courteney offers evening and weekend appointments

Masters in integrative psychotherapy. 
BACP registered- MBACP membership​
Abbie
​Compassionate Partner

Abbie is an Integrative Psychotherapist with experience working with a wide range of issues such as Anxiety, Depression, Bereavement, Family issues and Relationship Difficulties. She currently works with both adults and adolescents. She has experience working with young people in residential care, in particular children with ASD, ADHD and personality disorders. She offers integrative theory to best suit your needs and offer the best therapeutic approach, however specialises in Psychoanalytical and CBT modalities. She works collaboratively to explore any difficulties you may be experiencing through a non-judgemental approach.

Abbie offers day time and evening appointments. 

Masters in psychotherapeutic counselling 
​BACP registered.
Sarah.A
​Compassionate Partner

Sarah is an experienced level 7 psychotherapist qualified in Person centred and pro-active counselling. She offers 1-2-1 sessions to adults and specialise in counselling children and young people using creative therapy approaches, couples therapy & person-centred therapy.
She is fully insured, and registered member of the BACP. She  offers a safe and non-judgemental environment for clients of all ages to explore their issues in depth. She also offess telephone counselling and online counselling.

offers family therapy, 1:1's and couples work.

BACP accredited and registered therapist
PG Diploma in counselling children and young people 
level 2, 3 and 4 diploma in person centred therapy. 
Meghan 
​Compassionate Partner

Meghan is an experienced and highly qualified therapist with years of experience working with children, young people, and adults. She is an Art Psychotherapist offering 1-1, group, and dyadic work (parent/child). 

Meghan specialises in working with people who have experienced trauma (including: processing experiences /Flashbacks / Somatic responses / Social isolation / Re-building relationships / Understanding trauma responses and the brain), PTSD, domestic abuse, sexual abuse, loss, self-harm, suicidal ideation, depression and anxiety. 

Meghan believes that empathy, understanding, and a safe space are key to the therapeutic journey. Having a safe environment to express, communicate, and reflect on their experiences, thoughts, and feelings, Meghan offers clients the space to be listened to and understood. Meghan believes in the importance of psychoeducation to support clients in understanding their mental health and learn how to build coping strategies and support themselves outside of sessions.

Masters in Art psychotherapy 
HCPC registered. 
​EMDR practitioner. 
Lisa
​​Compassionate Partner

Lisa is a qualified Psychotherapist/Counsellor who has completed five years of training, including a BSc (Hons) degree with the Sherwood Psychotherapy Training Institute. She works with clients aged
16 +.
Lisa's approach is characterized by warmth and understanding, creating a safe space for clients. She integrates knowledge and skills from the person-centred approach, gestalt, attachment theory, and
other relational and developmental approaches, always keeping the client’s best interests at the heart of her work.

Some of the difficulties Lisa has experience supporting are:
Anxiety, Abandonment/Loss, Identity, Low self-esteem/negative self-talk, Relationship difficulties, Domestic Abuse (emotional, sexual, parental), Anger, Generational Trauma, Shame, Overwhelm. 
Lisa actively engages in regular clinical supervision and professional development in line with the ethical framework of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). She holds a
current enhanced DBS alongside insurance and is an individual member of the BACP.
Catherine - £75 for EMDR | £70 for Psychotherapy / Art Therapy | £75 Clinical Supervision
Sarah.A - £65 for Psychotherapy | £75 for Couples Therapy | £90 for family therapy
Carolyn - £65 for Psychotherapy 
Sarah - £65 for Music Therapy 
Courteney - £60 for Psychotherapy 
​Abbie - £60 for Psychotherapy & DBT
​Meghan - Art Therapy £65 | Dyadic sessions Individual £65 / Joint £75 | EMDR £75
Suzie - £60 for psychotherapy
Lisa - £60 for Psychotherapy
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