About me
Kaz Pritchard BSc. (Hons.) Dip. Psych. MNCPS (Acc.)
Integrative Psychotherapeutic Counsellor
Hello and welcome,
You are probably here because you are looking for some unconditional support from someone outside of your immediate circle. Well done for taking that first step, it’s not always easy.
I became a therapist as I suffered a loss, and without having regular and professional support I felt alone in my grief. In addition, I ran a health and fitness business and recognised the need through my clients, for people to be truly heard and allowed to find solutions to their chronic problems, which were often buried. I wanted to make a difference to people's lives and give them the professional support they need, so I studied to be a counsellor. I am a coach, qualifying with the AoEC, a parent, a nature lover and have a wealth of corporate experience. I am also a qualified fitness instructor, nutritional coach and a trainer with Counselling Toolkit, providing on-line creative courses for therapists and coaches. I believe that everyone deserves a safe space to talk, and through receiving help, reach their full potential.
I am qualified through the Counselling and Pyschotherapy Central Awarding Body (CPCAB) and registered with the National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society (NCPS), fully insured and undertake regular continuing professional development courses to inform my work and keep my clients safe in the knowledge, that I have your best interests at heart. I have clinical agency experience and have dealt with many issues including addiction, trauma, anxiety, depression, hormone issues, abuse, suicidal thoughts and ideation. I am also registered with the ICO, ensuring I keep your records safe and confidential.
I see clients who are over 18.
Whatever you are experiencing, and however we meet, I look forward to walking alongside you on your way to feeling content.
My qualifications
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I work with clients aged 18+ from all walks of life, helping you to understand how best you can improve your life or situation, whilst feeling fully listened to and understood.
I appreciate and accept everyone as they are, in a non-judgemental and nurturing way and encourage a mutual way of working together.
I deal with many issues both in short term and long term work from dealing with immediate issues to looking at childhood experiences and how they impact your life today.
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I work from a lovely therapy room in the heart of Berkhamsted.
I also provide walk and talk sessions and my passion for ecotherapy (walk and talk therapy) and creative counselling comes from experiencing my own inner growth, as a result of regularly connecting with the outside world and using objects and creative expression. I understand the strong relationship between mind and body and how being aware of our whole self and the people and world around us, can enrich our wellbeing. On-line sessions are also a highly effective and focussed way to fit your session flexibly and seamlessly into your schedule, especially if you are limited for time.
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As an integrative therapist, with an appreciation for the whole self, the healing power of nature and creative counselling, I offer various and appropriate therapeutic approaches to help guide you through your challenges and issues, through listening, gentle reflection and questionning, always at your pace and in-line with what you need. I have an interest and experience in relationships, addictive behaviours, grief and trauma in whatever form and a passion for improving physical health, able to counsel with nutrition, exercise, fertility and hormonal issues in mind. I also want to encourage more men to speak out about their issues and engage in therapy.
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I can help with a multitude of issues including relationship issues, anxiety, depression, ADHD, Low self-esteem, low self-confidence, trauma, bereavement, stress, addiction, self-harm, anger management, social anxiety, suicidal thoughts, abuse and many more.
The best thing to do is to contact me for a first session and hopefully we can move forward from there.
If I feel your situation would be better dealt with by someone else, I can refer you to someone more suitable, and we can talk about this at the time.