Courtney Hodgkiss

Therapist Directory Listing Category: Psychotherapists and Counsellors

About the Therapist

About the therapist:

As mentioned before, I work within the integrative model of psychotherapy, which means when you study, you learn a wide variety of therapeutic approaches rather than just one. This appealed to me as why would everyone all benefit from the same type of therapy, when we're all coming with different experiences and styles. I began studying in psychotherapy in 2020 and recently completed a Masters in Counselling and Psychotherapy, which was on the psychological impact of intensive care survivors, of which I am one. I live with chronic illness and disability, so have a deep understanding of the challenges that come with health difficulties. I am a registered member of the BACP, and work within their ethical guidelines at all times - even if we aren't a fit, I would encourage all potential clients to make sure their therapist is registered with an ethical body, as currently (terrifyingly) in the UK, anyone can set themselves up as a practitioner. YIKES.

Sexual identity:

Bi- | Pansexual
Other
Queer

Gender identity: Female

Gender history: As assigned at birth

Intersex: No

Neurodivergent: Yes

Personal pronouns: she/her

Qualifications - Links to websites:

https://www.bacp.co.uk/search/Register?UserLocation=&q=courtney+hodgkiss&SortOrder=0

www.queensclifftherapy.co.uk

Qualifications - Additional:

Masters in Counselling and Psychotherapy	University of East Lodon	2026
Postgraduate Diploma in Counselling and Psychotherapy	University of East London	2024
Certificate in Personal Medicine	Camden and Islington NHS Trust	2023
Certificate in Peer Coaching	With You	2022

Experience and approach:

In terms of experience, I've completed over 600 clinical hours since I began my practice. This has been across my own private practice; with a low-cost therapy practice and previously I worked as a volunteer therapist for a women's domestic violence charity. The majority of my clients have been from the queer community, and I also work with clients in non-monogamous/open relationships, the kink scene and chemsex. I'm trained in being trauma informed (different to just saying you're trauma informed!), which is crucial when working alongside survivors of violence and abuse. I'm gentle in approach but also know when its time to test the boundaries for clients to grow.

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