Katie Shaw, BACP
Katie Shaw is a counsellor with 22 years' experience who helps people struggling with depression, anxiety, stress and relationship pain.
- Stress & Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Grief
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About Katie
Katie Shaw is a counsellor with 22 years' experience who helps people struggling with depression, anxiety, stress and relationship pain. She offers a calm, non-judgemental presence and aims to make talking about hard things easier. People come to her when grief, low self-esteem or major life changes feel overwhelming.
Sessions are straightforward and focused on what matters to each person. Katie uses a flexible, integrative way of working. She brings together ideas from person-centred work, cognitive approaches and solution-focused methods to match what a person needs.
Background and approach
That means practical tools for day-to-day coping alongside time to reflect on feelings and relationships. Her background includes school counselling in a secondary school and sixth form, where she has supported students and staff. She qualified in 2003 and is a Registered Member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP.
In sessions she centres the person’s goals and pace. Conversations can include looking at patterns in thinking, trying out small changes, and building confidence bit by bit. Katie helps people talk through relationship difficulties, bereavement, body image worries and challenges linked to ageing or caregiving.
People who choose her typically want therapy that is practical and compassionate. She adapts the work to the issue at hand, whether that is dealing with addiction-related harm, working through fertility or family strains, or reducing isolation and loneliness.
Registration
| Body | Registration number | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| BACP | 78103 | April 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 Katie works with
Everything Katie lists, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Grief
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Attachment issues
- Body image
- Cancer
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Divorce and separation
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Emptiness
- Family problems
- Fertility issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Narcissism
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Phobias
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Workplace issues
Online support
Choosing the right approach is a shared task. Katie will discuss what you want to achieve and try different ideas to find what fits. She tailors the mix of listening and practical tools to your goals, preferences and current situation so the work feels manageable and relevant.
Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging to suit different needs. Video helps when a face-to-face feel matters, phone is useful if bandwidth is limited, live chat offers a quicker check-in and messaging supports short reflections between appointments. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, caring duties or travel, while keeping the focus on steady progress.
Frequently asked
What kinds of problems does Katie help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression and relationship difficulties, plus grief and self-esteem concerns. Additional areas include caregiving strain, body image, addiction-related issues and isolation.
What is the style of therapy like?
Sessions are warm and non-judgemental with a mix of listening and practical work. Katie combines person-centred support with cognitive and solution-focused ideas to suit each person.
How much experience does this counsellor have?
She has worked in counselling since 2003 and brings 22 years of experience. Her background includes school counselling in a secondary school and sixth form.
Which professional credential does she hold?
She is a Registered Member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP.
Can I work with her if I live outside the UK?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
Therapy can take place via video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging.
How much does therapy cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to meet her?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability.
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