Kasey Morris Counselling

 Hi! My name is Kasey, and since you’ve found me, let me tell you a little bit more about me and what I do.

The thing is, I know exactly what it’s like to feel lost in a sea of therapists and wonder how on earth you’re supposed to decide who is going to be the right person to help you. So, I hope I can give you a little clarity about what you can expect from me, both as a therapist and as a fellow human being.

I’m based in Ellesmere Port, in a lovely, cosy and private space where you can put your feet up, get comfy and get ready to learn a little bit more about yourself (I'm told I make a decent cup of tea too, if that helps?).

If I'm not in the therapy room, you’ll probably just find me at home, curled up on the sofa with my kindle in hand and dog on my lap. Honestly, it's my idea of heaven! 

 I’d say the way I work is pretty laid-back and I very much let my clients lead the way. At no point will you find me telling you what I think you 'should' do, because I’m more than happy to admit that I absolutely don’t have all the answers.

Instead, I trust in my clients’ ability to find their own way forwards, with a little support along the way. Being part of someone’s journey towards reconnecting with themselves is something I never take for granted, and it’s why I love what I do.

Though I support clients with a range of different issues, my professional strengths lie in supporting clients through trauma, as well as working with people who are trying to rebuild their self-esteem.

One of the ways I do this is through ‘parts work’. The idea is that we are all made up of different parts, which have often developed in response to difficult or traumatic experiences in our lives. Each part has developed to protect us in some way. However, sometimes certain parts of us can get in the way and leave us feeling stuck or unable to move forward.

Parts work isn’t about denying or trying to change any part of yourself. Instead, it’s about getting to know and truly understand these different parts, so they no longer feel like they have to work so hard to protect us.

For many people, this can be a truly transformational way to begin healing from a past that has left them feeling hurt, scarred or disconnected from themselves.

You might think that every therapy session should involve you laying everything bare, uncovering old wounds and exploring the deepest depths of your emotions. And whilst that can sometimes be true (and is always welcome), let me assure you that so much of the work I do with clients is built on genuine human connection.  We can talk about the difficult stuff, but there will always always be space for you to laugh about the funny stuff, smile about the happy stuff and celebrate the good stuff. Your sessions can be whatever you need them to be.

 I have plenty of experience working within the mental health sector, including NHS and third-sector organisations. As part of these roles I have offered therapeutic support, as well as creating and delivering mental health and wellbeing workshops in the local community.

I am also a placement mentor for trainee counsellors, offering support throughout the completion of their training hours.

Qualifications I hold include:

• Master's Degree in Clinical Counselling
• Bachelor's Degree in Counselling Skills with Psychology
• Level 2 Award in Counselling Concepts
• Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training

  I am also a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and work in accordance with their Ethical Framework for the Counselling Profession.