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Kat Hudson Integrative Arts PsychotherapistKat Hudson:

Integrative Arts Psychotherapist (UKCP, HCPC)

Hi, my name is Kat Hudson. I am a UKCP and HCPC registered Integrative Arts Psychotherapist, working at HQ Therapy Rooms in Dalston, Hackney, London E8.

I work to the ethics and codes of conduct of these organisations and am supported by UKCP and HCPC registered supervisors.

I am currently seeing clients face-to-face and online.

Experience:
I have 6 years experience of working in adult mental health, specialising in addictions, trauma, eating disorders, depression, and anxiety.

I have also worked with psychosis, neurodiversity and perinatal mental health, but focus primarily on building more satisfying relationships and challenging dissatisfying beliefs and behavioural patterns.

I believe that everyone’s difficulties are unique to their individual story, therefore I prioritise their personal narrative.

As well as working privately, I have worked for charities and the NHS (in Secondary Care), with adults from diverse backgrounds.

Qualifications:

  • MA in Integrative Arts Psychotherapy – Institute of Arts in Therapy and Education (IATE)
  • PG Certificate in The Therapeutic Arts – Institute of Arts in Therapy and Education (IATE)
  • BA (Hons) Degree in Embroidery (Textiles) – Manchester Metropolitan University

My Approach:
I integrate different psychological viewpoints so that I can respond openly to your needs. I work alongside you at your pace and do not direct you, but remain curious about what comes up in the moment so that you can discover your own path and explore your potential.

I am inspired by attachment theory, object relations theory, transactional analysis (TA), and Gestalt; but the therapeutic relationship is of the most significance, offering an empathic, non-judgmental space for you to explore what is troubling you.

Art can be used to explore and communicate your feelings. You do not have to use it but it can be especially helpful when this feels difficult through words.

Art connects with the less familiar ‘parts’ of ourselves, which can lead to a greater understanding of our circumstances and reunite us with our resources. We might have discarded these parts when previous circumstances didn’t accommodate them, but expressing them creatively can challenge the coping behaviours in their place that no longer serve us. This helps us to become ‘more ourselves’ and contributes towards new and rewarding ways of relating and functioning.

Art can also separate us from difficult feelings by holding them on our behalf. It can therefore feel safer and cathartic to communicate them in this way, and in observing them from a distance, we can feel clearer about the changes we need to make. (The art forms I work with are listed on my website’s ‘About’ page.)

Ultimately, art therapy is about the process, and not technical skill! It is about authentically communicating what’s going on for you internally so that you can come to terms with your feelings and circumstances, and more helpfully navigate your way through life.

Fees:

  • I charge £65 for 50-minute online sessions and £70 for 50-minute in-person sessions.
  • I offer concessions to students or those on low incomes.
  • I also offer a free, 20-minute, initial consultation (via Zoom or telephone)

 

***If you are in need of more information and guidance about therapy, please use the contact form at the bottom of this page.***

Kat Hudson – Working Hours

Monday –
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Tuesday –
 12:00 – 17:00
Wednesday –
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Thursday –
 09:00 – 17:00
Friday –
 09:00 – 17:00
Sat-Sun –
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Kat Hudson – Contact Details

Kat Hudson, Integrative Arts Psychotherapist, can be reached using the following:
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.kathudsonartspsychotherapy.com

Clients Kat Works With

Client Issues Kat Deals With

Lack of Self-Esteem and Self-Confidence thumb

Low Self-Esteem & Self-Confidence

Explore the roots of your low self-esteem issues & address your current symptoms.

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Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

Helping you to rebuild a sense of safety.

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Motivation

Helping you set and achieve the goals that are important to you.

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Domestic & Emotional Abuse

Mental and Emotional Abuse is the deliberate & unethical misuse of power.

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Bullying

A repeated characteristic pattern of behaviour directed towards it's victims.

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Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Helping overcome behavioural patterns.

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Sexuality & Sexual Health

Helping you deal with the psychological aspects of sexual health & wellbeing.

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Eating Disorders

When your relationship to food is complicated or beyond your control.

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Self-Harm

Helping people work on expressing their feelings in a more positive way.

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Bipolar & Mood Disorders

Managing your symptoms & helping you to let go of internalised stigma.

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Substance Abuse & Addiction

Helping you to explore the underlying causes of your addiction issues.

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Trauma

Helping you to talk openly & receive support about your traumatic experience.

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Behavioural Disorders

Understanding your behaviour patterns & managing the challenges you’re facing.

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Anger Management

Managing the symptoms of your anger issues & controlling your reactions.

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Childhood Trauma & PTSD

Helping overcome ongoing adverse events experienced as a child.

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Loneliness

Explores the emotional & psychological issues that might lead to isolation.

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Body Image Issues

A negative or unhealthy body image can be distressing in your daily life.

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Sex & Intimacy Issues

Addressing sexual & intimacy issues to make your sex life more pleasurable.

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Life Transitions

Dealing with important changes or adjustments in your life that impact you.

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Pregnancy Loss

Helping express & process emotions in a supportive & non-judgemental space.

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Bereavement, Grief & Loss

Supporting you through grief & adjusting to a new life.

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Relationships

Exploring feelings about current & past relationships, or relationships in general.

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Gender Identity Issues

Giving you a safe space to explore & express your feelings without judgement.

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Cultural Issues of Identity & Belonging

Helping cultural identity & diversity issues.

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Stress, Panic Attacks, Anxiety & Depression

Help wellbeing & day-to-day functioning.

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Codependency

Overcome control issues, low self-esteem, poor boundaries & ‘saviour’ mentality.

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Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD)

Overcoming extreme emotional issues.

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Sexual Orientation (LGBTQIA+)

Helping you support your gender, romantic or sexual identity issues.

Therapy Modalities Kat uses With Clients

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Gestalt Therapy

Focusing on the present moment to help your personal growth & balance.

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Transactional Analysis (TA)

Helping attain & maintain your autonomy by strengthening your Adult state.

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Psychodynamic Psychotherapy

Develop self-awareness & understanding of past influences on present behaviour.

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Body-Oriented Psychotherapy

Working with your body & mind to achieve balance & improve your overall well-being.

What Is Psychotherapy thumb

What Is Psychotherapy?

Dealing with past events that make you feel unsafe, helpless or vulnerable.

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Psychoanalytic Therapy

A talking therapy focusing on bringing the unconscious to the conscious mind.

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What Is Counselling?

Allowing you to discuss problems & difficult feelings in a safe environment.

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Humanistic Psychotherapy

Focusing on a you as a whole & with a core belief that humans are innately good.

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Integrative Psychotherapy

A unifying psychotherapy helping affirm the inherent value of each individual.

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Existential Psychotherapy

Guiding people to try & find meaning & purpose in their everyday lives.

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Art and Drama Therapy

A very cathartic way of working through painful emotions & past traumas.

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Attachment-Based Therapy

Securing attachments to help rebuild emotionally secure relationships.

Kat Hudson – Training and Qualifications

Masters Degree in Integrative Arts Psychotherapy – The Institute of Arts in Therapy and Education (IATE)

PG Certificate in the Therapeutic Arts – The Institute of Arts in Therapy and Education (IATE)

BA (Hons) Degree in Embroidery (Textiles) – The Manchester Metropolitan University

HCPC Registered and UKCP, MBACP accredited

Previous Therapeutic Experience

I have worked in the charity sector – previously for an organisation that supports adults (men and women) to recover from addictions; and I am currently working for a charity that supports young women (aged 18-30) who are recovering from addictions, trauma, eating disorders and relationship issues.

I have worked for a private organisation that supports people with eating disorders, depression, anxiety and stress-related difficulties; and have 1 year’s experience of working for the NHS in secondary care – supporting adults with acute mental health conditions, such as psychosis, bi-polar, schizophrenia and personality disorders, both as inpatients and in the community. The majority of my NHS work involved group psychotherapy and the rest of my experience involved 1:1 psychotherapy.

I did a lot of volunteer work prior to my training, including:
– 2 years of 1:1 mentoring to support a lady with an eating disorder and addiction to progress into volunteering and a more functioning way of life.
– Running fortnightly art workshops for 2 years, for adults on a psychiatric intensive care unit (PICU) ward in an NHS psychiatric hospital.

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So what is therapy and counselling? If you’re new to this world then the first steps can sometimes be the most difficult. Therapy can be a very effective treatment for a whole range of personal problems covering areas from physical and emotional problems, different types of behavioural disorders, through to human sexuality issues and a host of wellbeing and complementary therapy techniques.

Any problem you have that is causing you concern, anxiety or distress is a valid and appropriate reason to reach out and find a therapist and talk to them about it. Far from something to be ashamed of, acknowledging your vulnerability and asking for help is a sign of maturity and strength.

If you feel that you have a desire and are committed to making changes in your life in order to overcome your current problems and achieve more long-term satisfaction, psychological wellbeing and personal fulfilment, then you are ready to seek therapy. We are here to help you work through a wide range of therapy issues that might be troubling you.

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