Katharina Unerricht

Psychotherapeutic Counsellor

Katharina Unerricht

Psychotherapeutic Counsellor

MHS, MHCS (acc)

Pronouns - She/Her

I'm Kat and I'm a Counsellor working with people who struggle with loss, bereavement and self esteem/confidence issues.

Life can be difficult to deal with and perhaps you have lost someone or are struggling with your self esteem and sense of self worth. 

Losing someone is never easy. You might need some extra support to come to terms with what has happened and what you are experiencing. You might have lost your pet and are struggling with the heartbreak and to adjust to life without them. Please know that you are not alone. 

I will help you to talk through your feelings at your own pace in a safe space and together we will explore what your loss means to you and how you can move forwards. 

You might be experiencing low self esteem and feel that you have lost your confidence. You might have a tendency to people please, find it difficult to make decisions or to communicate your needs. You might feel like your feelings and needs don't matter. You might have gone through a difficult experience that has affected the way you see and feel about yourself. 

I can help you to work through your feelings, to gain a better understanding of what is going on for you, to come to terms with past experiences and to build your confidence, so that you can live the life you envision for yourself. 

You might feel worried or overwhelmed by the thought of starting therapy. You might feel unsure about what to expect or worry about opening up to a complete stranger! Please know that this is completely understandable and normal. We all fear the unknown. 

When you're experiencing low self esteem or you are grieving it can be difficult to express your own needs or communicate them to the people around you. Right now things might feel bleak and difficult. 

I can provide you with a safe, warm and non judgmental space in which I will help you to talk about what is going on for you and to build your confidence so that you can make the changes and move forwards in a way that is right for you. 

You might be wondering how talking can help but often we don't take the time to reflect on our feelings and therapy can give you the opportunity to step away from the routine, noise and chaos of every day life and to hear your own voice.

As well as general therapy, I also offer Bereavement and Pet Bereavement Therapy. I am a registered and accredited member of the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and practice within the guidelines of the Ethical Framework. I am also a registered member of the Association of Pet Bereavement Counsellors.

Things I can help with include loss, bereavement, including pet bereavement, low self esteem/confidence issues, including emotional neglect or abuse in childhood, feelings of anxiety and depression, stress, burnout and struggling to adjust to major life events or changes. 

Don't worry if what you're dealing with is not listed above. You are more than welcome to get in touch and we can discuss your needs and whether I'm the right therapist for you.

Practice Description

You might want to know a little bit more about my therapeutic approach. Person centred therapy is fairly unstructured. I will help you to explore what is going on for you, your feelings and how you can move forwards or make the changes that are right for you. 

This might involve helping you to come to terms with what has happened or what you have experienced in the past or it might involve helping you to build your confidence and how you can express and cope with your feelings in a more compassionate and healthier way. 

A warm welcome awaits you and I will provide you with a safe, compassionate and non judgmental space in which you can talk freely about your problems, express your feelings and feel heard. 

Together we will explore the issues and concerns that are important to you and how they affect your life and overall well being. 

I want to reassure you that I am not here to tell you how to live your life, instead we will work together in a collaborative way. 

We will go at your pace and we will review our work together on a regular basis. This is to make sure that you get the most out of your therapy and that it continues to meet your needs. 

Katharina specialises in the treatment of:

• Anxiety - Fears of abandonment

• Depression - Low Mood

• Grief / Bereavement / Loss (Including Pet Bereavement)

• Low Self-Esteem

• Work - Stress

• Issues around confidence

• Low self esteem

• Childhood abuse

• Feelings of guilt/shame

• Negative experiences due to body related issues

• Burnout

• Adjustment to major life events/changes

Katharina also has experience in the treatment of the following problems:

• Anxiety - Stress

• Anxiety - Agoraphobia

• Anxiety - Generalised (GAD)

• Anxiety - Health

• Panic / Panic Attacks

• Anxiety - Performance

• Anxiety - Separation

• Anxiety - Social

• Anxiety - Phobias

• Body Image Problems

• Chronic Fatigue / ME

• Self Harm

• Eating Disorders - Over Eating & Weight Loss

• Emotional Regulation

• Family Issues - Adoption

• Family Issues - Blended families

• Family Issues - Conflict

• Hoarding

• Infertility

• Miscarriage

• Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)

• Pain management

• Parenting Issues

• Perfectionism

• Health conditions - Acute / Long Term

• Pregnancy & Birth

• Relationship - Attachment issues

• Relationship - Communication difficulties

• Relationship - Doubt in relationship

• Relationship - Infidelity, affairs & betrayals

• Relationship - Intimacy

• Relationship - Separation & Divorce

• Sleep - Problems

• Sleep - Insomnia

• Trauma - Childhood Trauma

• Work - General

• Work - Bullying

• Work - Redundancy

Therapies Katharina can offer:

• Person-centred therapy

• Mindfulness

• Bereavement Counselling, including Pet Bereavement Therapy

Katharina works with:

• All adults, across the whole age range from 18 years + 

Training, qualifications & experience.

• BACP accredited and registered

• Registered member of Association of Pet Bereavement Counsellors

• BTech Level 5 Professional Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling

• ABC Level 3 in Counselling Skills

• ABC Level 2 in Counselling Concepts

• Diploma in Pet Bereavement Counselling

• Postgraduate Diploma in Counselling for Depression

• Diploma in Depression Counselling

• Diploma in Bereavement Counselling BSc hons in Psychology

Katharina speaks fluent English & German