About me
Hi, my name is Katie and I’m a person-centred counsellor. I aim to work as flexibly as possible, so I offer sessions in-person from my counselling room in Cheadle (SK8), as well as online and telephone sessions for adult clients across the UK.
You might spot my elderly dog, Tilly, in the photos. She normally joins me at my counselling room. If you’re a dog lover, you may enjoy having her around for your sessions. I understand that it won’t be for everyone though. If you’d prefer a dog-free session, please let me know.
You can see the areas I have experience of working with on my profile. These include:
- bereavement and loss (which includes the loss of jobs, pets, people, relationships etc.)
- anxiety and panic attacks
- low mood
- relationship issues
- low self-esteem and confidence
- life transitions
If you're struggling with something specific, or you’re feeling lost, anxious, overwhelmed, or low in your mood, you don't have to face these difficulties alone. Talking to a trained counsellor, like myself, who is neutral and not going to judge you, can often help. I find that feeling truly listened to and understood can make a huge difference.
I had therapy myself many years ago to help me through some mental health challenges and to work through a traumatic experience. For me, that therapy was life-changing. Having that experience of being a client means I understand how daunting it can be to talk to someone you’ve just met about your darkest moments.
This is why I like to take a gentle approach and put you at ease, so you can feel comfortable to talk openly and honestly. I believe that being honest in counselling sessions allows you to get the most from the experience, helping you to gain more self-awareness, understand yourself (and your relationships) better, and grow as a person.
It was my personal experience of therapy that made me want to do this work. I’m passionate about supporting people because I know how much it can mean to have someone listen and understand you when life feels difficult. I don’t want anyone to feel alone with their problems. I also get great satisfaction from seeing growth in people.
If you feel like counselling with me could be helpful, I offer a free initial 15-minute consultation. We can start with a brief chat and then take things from there.
Training, qualifications & experience
I graduated from the University of Salford in 2025, with first-class honours in Counselling and Psychotherapy. I have experience of supporting clients with a variety of challenges.
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
£50.00 per session
Concessions offered for
Additional information
I understand that £50 a session may be out of reach for some people, so I provide a discounted rate for students and those on low incomes.
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Further information
I offer a free 15-minute consultation call to see if we are a good fit. Please feel free to contact me to ask any questions you may have. If talking on the phone doesn’t feel right for you, you are welcome to text or email me instead.
