About me
Feeling like you’ve lost yourself?
Like you've always been told who to be - but never had the space to truly meet you?
Hello, I’m Katie, and I’d be privileged to support you in this next step of your journey with Person-Centred Counselling, an approach that sees you as the expert in your life; even if its not feeling that way right now.
I became a counsellor after having my own powerful experience with therapy. I truly believe in the process, the Person-Centred approach - and I love what I do. You are very welcome to get in touch via email or to book a free, no-obligation 20‑minute intro call (phone or online).
I currently have good availability on Mondays and Thursdays - full details are listed below.
Who I work with
Adults aged 18+ (face to face)
Young people 16+ (on request)
Secure online sessions via Google Meet also available
What I can help with
I specialise in working with people who’ve experienced:
- Difficult or traumatic childhoods
- Developmental or relational trauma
- Dissociation or minimising their own pain
- Chronic low self-worth or shame
- A sense of being “stuck” or disconnected
I specialise in working with people who’ve experienced difficult childhoods, developmental trauma, or relational wounds. We work with the inner child state to listen to what you've been holding in all this time.
Many clients come to me with dissociation, minimising their own trauma, or struggling with self-worth. Together, we explore how to release what no longer serves them and live a more authentic life.
I also support clients who’ve been affected by narcissistic relationships, whether with a parent, partner, or other significant person. These experiences can be deeply confusing and isolating, and our work will focus on rebuilding your sense of self and safety.
We gently explore what you’ve been holding in (often for years) and begin the process of reconnecting with your authentic self.
Much of my work involves inner child work, meeting the parts of you that weren’t heard, seen, or nurtured in the ways you needed.
Neurodiversity
I welcome clients exploring neurodivergence, masking, burnout, or questions around identity. While I do not offer diagnoses, I provide a safe, affirming space to reflect and explore at your own pace.
You’re not “too much” - and it’s not “too late”
If you're thinking "other people probably need this more than I do", please know that you matter too. I hear this often - and it's usually a sign that you're overdue for a space that's fully yours.
I'm very easy to talk to, and my aim is to make counselling feel safe, soothing, and totally normal.
How I work
I use the Person-Centred Counselling approach, which is all about creating the right conditions for you to reconnect with who you really are.
This means I won’t give you advice or tell you what to do - instead, I’ll support you to understand what you need, in your own time and your own way.
I also integrate elements of Transactional Analysis (TA) - a useful way of understanding the patterns and roles you may have learned in early life, and how they show up in your present relationships.
I regularly work with:
- Anxiety and low mood
- Suicidal thoughts (in a safe, non-judgemental space)
- Depression, low self-esteem, and imposter syndrome
- Childhood emotional neglect
- People who feel lost, disconnected, or “not themselves
What to expect from your first session
We begin gently with a working agreement - covering things like confidentiality, cancellations, and what counselling is and isn’t. There’s no pressure to open up immediately; we move at your pace. If there’s time left in the session, you’re welcome to share anything you feel ready to.
Where I work
I work from a quiet, private room in the beautiful Salts Mill complex in Saltaire, BD18.
The space is welcoming, comfortable, and directly opposite Saltaire train station - making it easy to travel from Leeds, Bradford, Keighley or Skipton.
I also offer remote sessions via Google Meet.
Ready to begin - or have questions?
Click the 'Email me' button above to get started. There are prompts on the next page if you’re unsure what to say.
You can also let me know what’s bringing you to counselling and when you’re usually free, we’ll then arrange a free 20-minute call, or connect by email if that feels easier.
I look forward to hearing from you.
Training, qualifications & experience
I am qualified with the following:
- SEG Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling
- NCFE CACHE Level 3 Diploma in Counselling Skills
I have enhanced DBS certification, but currently only work with people aged 16 and above.
I am a member of the BACP (British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy) and follow their ethical and professional code of practice
BACP Registered Membership Number: 404232
Continuous professional development undertaken:
- - Working with adoptive clients
- - Counselling for chronic illness/pain
- - How to help clients with their anger
- - Working with the inner child
- - Working with survivors of narcissistic parenting
- - Working with survivors of narcissistic abuse
- - Understanding narcissistic personality disorder
- - Trauma and the brain
- - Understanding and using motivational interviewing
- - ZSA suicide awareness training
- - Counselling ADHD
- - Understanding ADHD
- - Understanding social anxiety
- - Understanding body dysmorphic disorder
- - Working with harmful sexual behaviours
- - Working with bereavement and complex grief
- - Using trauma-informed grounding techniques
- - Dealing with distress: Working with suicide and self-harm
- - Practical trauma-informed interventions for therapists
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
Other areas of counselling I deal with
If you're looking for a word or a term in the list above that you don't see, or you don't quite have the words for it, please get in touch and we can talk more about this.
You can be assured that I will only work in my areas of competance in order to work ethically, but I may be able to signpost you to other organisations.
Therapies offered
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Fees
£50.00 per session
Concessions offered for
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My availability does change frequently, so if you are looking for a particular time and day, do drop me an email and I will let you know if this is possible, or when it might be possible.
Further information
I look forward to our journey and would be happy to offer an initial call of up to 20 minutes (free of charge) to outline more about the road ahead.
