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Katherine Whitfield, BACP

Online sessions across the UK 8+ years in practice

Katherine Whitfield is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom who helps people facing stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, grief, and depression.

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About Katherine

Katherine Whitfield is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom who helps people facing stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, grief, and depression. She presents a calm, respectful approach and aims to make it easier for someone feeling overwhelmed to start talking and find direction.

Katherine works from a belief that therapy should be shaped around the person in front of her. Sessions focus on what matters most to the client, and she adapts how she meets those needs rather than following a fixed script.

Background and approach

That means practical conversations about day-to-day coping as well as space to look at deeper patterns. Her background includes eight years of professional experience and registration with BACP, the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy. Katherine draws on several ways of working to give people options when problems feel stuck or heavy.

In practice she combines client-centred listening with psychodynamic ideas about how past experiences influence current feelings. She also uses trauma-focused work when people have been affected by abuse or painful events. These approaches are mixed to match each person’s situation and pace.

Katherine offers clear, steady support for people who want to manage symptoms, repair relationships, or process loss. She aims to create a space where someone can speak honestly, try new ways of coping, and plan practical next steps.

If someone is ready to begin, she asks them to think about their goals so sessions can focus on the changes they want to make.

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BACP 395121 January 2027

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Sessions and payment

Sessions are held online through our partner platform, by video, phone or messaging depending on the counsellor.

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Focus areas and approaches

What Katherine works with

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Online support

Katherine commonly uses client-centred work and trauma-focused methods in her online practice. Client-centred therapy is based on listening without judgement and helping people find their own answers; it suits issues like anxiety, low mood, and relationship strain. Trauma-focused therapy involves carefully addressing past painful events and teaching coping skills to reduce distress and improve day-to-day functioning.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapy process. Katherine will work collaboratively to identify which methods suit the person’s goals and preferences. She may start with open conversation, try different techniques, and adjust the plan as progress is reviewed.

Online sessions include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, which makes attending easier around work, family, or health demands. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation, phone sessions need less bandwidth and can fit a short break at work, and messaging or live chat can provide ongoing check-ins or support between longer sessions. These options help people keep therapy consistent while fitting it into daily life.

Frequently asked

What concerns does Katherine help with?

She works with people experiencing stress, anxiety, relationship problems, trauma and abuse, grief, and depression. She also addresses related issues such as attachment, body image, caregiver stress, chronic illness, and communication problems.

What is her therapeutic style like?

Katherine uses a client-centred way of working that keeps conversations focused on the person’s needs. She blends this with psychodynamic thinking and trauma-focused techniques when appropriate.

How much experience does she have?

She has eight years of professional experience supporting people with a range of concerns and difficulties.

What credentials and location are listed?

She is registered with BACP, the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, and practises in the United Kingdom.

Which languages are supported and can international clients join?

Sessions are offered in English and she is not currently taking international clients.

What session formats are available?

She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.

How are costs and payments handled?

Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist’s availability.

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