About me
I'm Kate, a BACP-registered psychodynamic counsellor offering online and telephone counselling for young people and adults.
People come to counselling for many reasons, including anxiety, trauma, bereavement, low mood, relationship difficulties, life changes, or a sense that something isn't quite working. My role is to help you make sense of your experiences, understand yourself more deeply, and find a way forward that feels right for you.
My approach is relational and client-led. I believe meaningful change grows from feeling genuinely understood, and I work alongside each person at a pace that suits their individual needs.
I have over 14 years' experience working in secondary schools in Harpenden and St Albans and continue to work in educational settings alongside my private practice. This gives me an up-to-date understanding of the challenges facing young people, families and school staff, as well as current safeguarding practice. Supporting students and staff remains a central part of my professional life and continues to shape the work I do today.
Alongside my professional training, I bring lived experience of ADHD, autism and the LGBTQIA+ community. These experiences inform my understanding while never defining how I see another person's story. Every individual brings their own experiences, strengths and challenges, and I approach each client with curiosity rather than assumptions.
I have extensive experience working with neurodivergent clients and LGBTQIA+ individuals, and I understand how important it is to work in a way that respects and responds to each person's unique identity and needs.
I also have considerable experience working with twins, both professionally and as a parent of twins. This has given me a deeper understanding of the unique dynamics, connections and challenges that can arise within twin relationships and family life.
Alongside my work in schools, I have worked in secure adult institutional settings. This experience has deepened my understanding of trauma, resilience and the lasting impact of difficult life experiences.
After many years of supporting people in different settings, I trained as a psychodynamic counsellor. Psychodynamic counselling explores how past experiences and relationships can shape thoughts, feelings and behaviours in the present. Developing this understanding can help create lasting change, greater self-awareness and new ways of relating to yourself and others.
I have extensive experience supporting people affected by trauma and am trained in Rewind Therapy. Rewind can be integrated into ongoing counselling or offered as a brief, focused intervention. It typically takes two or three sessions and may help reduce PTSD symptoms and distress following traumatic experiences. You do not need to describe the trauma in detail for the approach to be effective.
Finding the right counsellor can feel daunting, whether you are seeking support for yourself or your child. I offer a free 15-minute online or telephone consultation so we can discuss what you are looking for and whether working together feels like the right fit.
I am a registered member of the BACP and work in accordance with its Ethical Framework.
Training, qualifications & experience
- Diploma in Psychodynamic Psychotherapy.
Additional training undertaken:
- safeTALK
- ASIST (Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training)
- REWIND Trauma Technique
- Mental Health First Aid
- Safeguarding Level 3
- Bereavement and Loss
- My Teen Brain
- Protective Behaviours Level 1
- Self Harm Level 2
- CBT Level 2
Member organisations
BACP is one of the UK’s leading professional bodies for counselling and psychotherapy with around 60,000 members. The Association has several different categories of membership, including Student Member, Individual Member, Registered Member MBACP, Registered Accredited Member MBACP (Accred) and Senior Registered Accredited Member MBACP (Snr Acccred). Registered and accredited members are listed on the BACP Register, which shows that they have demonstrated BACP’s recommended standards for training, proficiency and ethical practice. The BACP Register was the first register of psychological therapists to be accredited by the Professional Standards Authority (PSA). Accredited and senior accredited membership are voluntary categories for members who choose to undertake a rigorous application and assessment process to demonstrate additional standards around practice, training and supervision. Individual members will have completed an appropriate counselling or psychotherapy course and started to practise, but they won’t appear on the BACP Register until they've demonstrated that they meet the standards for registration. Student members are still in the process of completing their training. All members are bound by the BACP Ethical Framework and a Professional Conduct Procedure.
Accredited register membership
The Accredited Register Scheme was set up in 2013 by the Department of Health (DoH) as a way to recognise organisations that hold voluntary registers which meet certain standards. These standards are set by the Professional Standards Authority (PSA).
This therapist has indicated that they belong to an Accredited Register.
Areas of counselling I deal with
Therapies offered
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Fees
£70.00 per session
Additional information
Payment and Attendance
Sessions must be paid for at least 48 hours in advance by bank transfer.
If a session is cancelled or missed, the fee is non-refundable and cannot be transferred to a future session. This is because the time is reserved exclusively for you.
Weekly sessions are offered at a regular agreed time.
When I work
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Further information
Why I work online
I offer online and telephone counselling because I have seen how valuable it can be for many people. Being able to attend therapy from home means you can create a space that feels safe and comfortable for you. You might choose to sit in your favourite chair, have a comforting object nearby, cuddle a pet, or simply enjoy being in familiar surroundings.
Online counselling also removes practical barriers such as travelling, traffic and parking, making support easier to access. This can be particularly beneficial for people with disabilities, chronic health conditions, caring responsibilities, busy lives, or those who find leaving home difficult.
When working with young people, online counselling can offer additional benefits. Schools are often able to provide a private room and laptop during the school day, allowing students to access counselling without missing large amounts of lesson time travelling to and from appointments. Online sessions can also be a more manageable first step for young people who are experiencing anxiety, school-related difficulties, or who find unfamiliar environments overwhelming.
Being in a familiar space can help young people feel more relaxed and able to engage in the therapeutic process. They may feel more comfortable having familiar items nearby, and being in an environment that feels safe and their own can make it easier to talk about difficult experiences and emotions.
Having therapy in your own environment can sometimes help people feel more at ease and able to talk openly, while still benefiting from a confidential and professional therapeutic space. Although we meet remotely, I place great importance on building a warm and trusting therapeutic relationship, and online counselling can be just as meaningful and effective as meeting in person.
Planned Breaks
My counselling work generally follows the school year. I work during term time and am often available during half-term breaks, but sessions do not take place during the Christmas holidays, Easter holidays or summer holidays.
Dates of planned breaks are shared in advance wherever possible, and time is given to think carefully about how any breaks in our work are managed.
