Katharina Boettge

"Katharina Boettge grew up amongst the German Green movement. Katharina came to Nottingham in October 1999. She has been raising her daughter as a single parent, whilst studying (A levels, degree in psychology and a Masters in Psychotherapy) and working within social care. After successfully completing her Masters, Katharina has been working in her private practice as a psychotherapist and as a behaviour therapist for Voyage, a private social care provider." [1]

"I am a accredited psychotherapist with the UK Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP) and the Counselling Society (CS). Additionally, I am a member of the British Psychological Society (BPS). I have completed a degree in Psychology and a Masters in Integrative Psychotherapy at the Sherwood Institute in Nottingham. I am also a supervisor for counsellors and psychotherapist (diploma pending); and I am an experienced trainer.

"My fees reflect my academic and professional level. However I have been working as a psychotherapist with various clients for eight years. I am deeply committed to a good practice and my professional development. Therefore my work with clients is supported and monitored by a senior supervisor. I attend regularly seminars, workshops and additional training." [2]

• Social Care Spokesperson, Green Party UK