Who we are
Cambridge Counselling Service, 25-27 High Street, Chesterton, Cambridge, CB4 1ND. Tel: 01223 261 061 (confidential voicemail service)
The counsellors
Kathy Sutherland
Hi, I’m Kathy. I work as a counsellor, counselling supervisor and as a nutritional therapist.
I have experience of working with people with many different issues. For example, loss of direction in your life, dealing with change, relationships, depression, anxiety, or lack of self esteem.
I have particular experience in working with people facing bereavement or loss and in working with people with relationship difficulties. I also have an interest in problems arising from birth and parenting, including when things don’t go to plan (eg the death of a child, difficulties with pregnancy, premature birth or miscarriage).
In addition to Cambridge Counselling Service, I work as a counsellor for CRUSE (the specialist bereavement service) and for BLISS (the service for premature babies and their parents). I see individuals and couples and one-off sessions are sometimes available with me. I also offer supervision to other counsellors.
I offer some appointments after 5pm, as well as appointments during office hours.
Associate counsellors
We also have a number of associate counsellors, who are counsellors in the late stages of training.
Louise Lowth
Hi, I’m Louise. I work as a counsellor and psychotherapist. I am also in the final stages of my doctoral research in counselling psychology.
My counselling work covers many different issues or problems - so please do get in touch whatever you are dealing with.
I have particular experience in anger management and in working with people who want to build their self-esteem and self-confidence.
In addition to Cambridge Counselling Service, I work for the NHS at the Lawrence Way Counselling Service, where I see individual clients and run a range of psychotherapy groups.
Donna Hayler
Hi, I’m Donna. I work as a counsellor and as a trainer and lecturer in counselling.
I am experienced in dealing with a range of different issues and problems mostly associated with transition and change. These include issues such as bereavement, loss, relationships, career, sexuality and identity confusion. I have a particular interest and experience of working with those on the transgender journey. I am also experienced in working with people who want to explore their spirituality.
The therapeutic relationship is central to my work and I offer a range of creative counselling techniques, such as image work, sand-tray and clay work to facilitate exploration.
I offer appointments on Sundays and evenings as well as during office hours.
Mark Gawlinski
Hi, I’m Mark. I work as a counsellor, psychotherapist and coach. I am also the co-founder of Cambridge Counselling Service.
I am experienced in working with people facing a range of difficulties, including depression, anxiety and relationship problems - and, whatever brings you to counselling or psychotherapy, I hope we will be able to work together to make a positive and real difference to your life. I have developed a particular interest in helping people with depression and - having worked as a senior lecturer at a university and a manager in technology companies - in working with people facing problems at work, including in academic, research and technology settings.
In my work, I try to be warm, authentic and pragmatic. I particularly advocate a relational approach to counselling, psychotherapy and coaching, that attends to our relationships, how we can get the best from them and how we can find resolution when they are not, or were not, as we hoped.
I offer appointments on most weekdays during the day and on some early evenings and early mornings.
Dr Liz Chapman
Hi, I’m Liz. I work as a counsellor and as a psychologist. I am also the co-founder of Cambridge Counselling Service.
I’ve worked with people with lots of different problems - and I would be interested in talking to you, whatever brings you to counselling.
I also have particular experience of working with people with eating and weight-related problems and with people dealing with stress or anxiety.
In addition to Cambridge Counselling Service, I have also worked as a psychologist for the NHS at Cambs and Peterborough Foundation Trust Adult Eating Disorder Service. I offer appointments on Saturdays, as well as during the rest of the week.
Penny Price
Hello, I'm Penny. I work as a counsellor in Cambridge.
I have experience of working with various problems, such as stress and depression. I am also especially interested in working with self esteem issues and in working with people who feel they may have lost sight of their real selves.
I am more than happy to explore working with whatever particular issues you may have, so please get in touch.
As well as Cambridge Counselling Service, I also work for the YMCA charity Timestop offering counselling to young adults.
Viv Bateman
Hi, my name is Viv. I work as a counsellor and counselling supervisor.
I am a qualified and experienced counsellor, offering support for people facing difficulties or challenges in their lives, helping them to feel empowered to realise the choices they have.
My counselling career has given me experience of dealing with a wide range of issues, including depression, anxiety, lack of self esteem and relationship problems. Having undertaken training by CRUSE (the specialist bereavement service), I can also offer support throughout bereavement.
I have particular experience and interest in working with cancer patients and their carers and with people with long-term illness. In addition to Cambridge Counselling Service. I work as a counsellor for the Wallace Centre (Cancer Care) where I see individuals, couples and families.
Jo Lucas
Hello. I am Jo. I work as a counsellor, psychotherapist and social work consultant.
I have worked with people with a wide range of issues, including: low self esteem, anxiety, low self confidence, relationship problems, loss and trauma.
I have also worked in a wide variety of organisations, including as a chief executive of small one, so I have a particular interest and understanding of the pressures we face when trying to carve out some space for ourselves in relation to work and in dealing with the issues arising from being in a team or organisation. I also have a good understanding of the pressure faced by women in developing their careers and their businesses.
In addition to Cambridge Counselling Service, I work with a number of universities and NGOs carrying out evaluations of projects, training staff and developing social work education.
I offer evening appointments, as well as appointments during office hours.
