Katherine Purdy, BACP
Katherine Purdy is a counsellor in the United Kingdom with three years of practice.
About Katherine
Katherine Purdy is a counsellor in the United Kingdom with three years of practice. She welcomes people who feel anxious, lonely, overwhelmed by grief, or weighed down by sadness. Her approach is warm and down to earth, inviting honest conversation and steady listening.
Before training in counselling Katherine spent over a decade working as a paramedic. That background shaped her belief in human resilience and in practical emotional support. She uses that experience to stay calm under pressure and to hold difficult feelings without judgment.
Background and approach
Katherine works in a way that focuses on connection and understanding. She pays attention to how early relationships affect how people feel now. She also uses narrative and mindfulness ideas to help people make sense of painful experiences and find small ways to feel steadier day to day.
Sessions are aimed at helping people manage stress, anxiety, trauma, relationship and intimacy concerns, low self-esteem, addiction, eating issues, career strain and life transitions. Depression is one of the issues she lists among her areas of focus. Her style is patient and collaborative.
She listens to each person's story and helps them set goals that feel achievable. People can expect practical conversation, gentle reflection and a focus on what helps between sessions.
Registration
| Body | Registration number | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| BACP | 387037 | May 2026 |
Registration details are as listed on the counsellor's public profile. You can check any number with the registering body.
Sessions and payment
Sessions are held online through our partner platform, by video, phone or messaging depending on the counsellor.
Costs are shown on the partner platform before you commit. If cost is a concern, ask about reduced-fee options.
Focus areas and approaches
What Katherine works with
Everything Katherine lists, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Intimacy-related issues
- Self esteem
- Coping with life changes
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Eating disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Depression
- Coaching
- Abandonment
- Attachment issues
- Codependency
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Emptiness
- Family problems
- Guilt and shame
- Narcissism
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Post-traumatic stress
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
Approaches Katherine lists
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Client-Centred Therapy
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Narrative Therapy
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
- Internal Family Systems
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each counsellor names and does not check training records.
Online support
Finding the right approach is part of the process and will be decided together. The therapist will ask about your goals, your history and what feels most useful, then try methods that match your needs. This is a collaborative process and can be adjusted as you go.
Online work is offered by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging to give practical options. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation, phone sessions can be helpful when bandwidth is limited, live chat is useful for shorter check-ins, and messaging suits people who prefer written reflection. These formats offer greater flexibility for fitting therapy around work, family and travel commitments.
Frequently asked
What concerns does she help with?
Katherine supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, trauma and grief, as well as relationship and intimacy issues. She also lists depression, addictions, eating concerns and career or parenting strain among her focus areas.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her work blends attachment-informed listening, client-centred care and mindfulness and narrative techniques. Sessions aim to be collaborative, calm and practical with time for reflection and skill building.
What background does she bring to counselling?
Before retraining as a counsellor she worked for over ten years as a paramedic. That experience informs her steady, practical approach and belief in people’s capacity to recover.
What credentials and region apply?
She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, shown as BACP, and works in the United Kingdom.
Which languages and international options are available?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
How are sessions delivered?
Therapy can be conducted by video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging depending on client preference.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working together?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.
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