- Strengths focused
- Practical steps
- Sleep and rest
About Kate
Kate Lacy is a counsellor with many years of work in the United Kingdom. She uses her experience to help people manage stress, anxiety and low mood. She also supports people with relationship and intimacy concerns, self-esteem, motivation and sleep difficulties.
Her work starts by listening to each person’s story and spotting the strengths they already have. She treats clients as the expert in their own life and offers practical support to make small changes. The first meetings focus on what matters most now and what the client hopes to change.
Over a 25-year career Kate has worked across a range of common life challenges. These include grief, trauma and abuse, addictions, parenting and career transitions. She has also worked with issues such as chronic illness, caregiver stress, body image and attachment concerns.
Her approach draws on Attachment-Based work, Client-Centred ways of working and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy. Sessions often involve talking things through, identifying unhelpful patterns, and trying out new ways of responding. Mindfulness and existential ideas may also be used to help people notice thoughts and values.
People who come to Kate tend to want practical change and clearer coping steps. She aims to support and empower them through steady, collaborative work. To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule sessions according to her availability.
Therapeutic approaches and how they work online
Attachment-Based work looks at how early bonds shape current relationships and emotional patterns. It helps people understand connection, security and how those early experiences affect intimacy and trust. Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting what matters to the client. It helps people feel heard and to arrive at their own solutions through a supportive relationship. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT, helps people spot unhelpful thoughts and test new behaviours in everyday life; it is practical for issues like anxiety, low mood and sleep problems.Finding the right blend of approaches is part of the process. The counsellor will talk with each person about their needs and goals and then work together to decide which methods to try. This collaborative way means plans can be adjusted as progress is made.
If you are considering online sessions, check the current session options before booking so you know what formats are offered. Online work can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It also makes it possible to continue therapy during life changes while still using the same therapeutic tools discussed above.
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Experience
25+ years
Credentials
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What issues does this counsellor help with?
She helps with stress, anxiety, depression and sleep difficulties as well as relationship and intimacy concerns. Other areas include grief, addiction, parenting and career changes.
What is the therapist's general style in sessions?
Sessions are collaborative and down-to-earth. The counsellor listens first, then works with clients to identify small, practical steps to try between meetings.
How much experience does the counsellor have?
She has 25 years of professional experience working with a wide range of issues such as trauma, caregiver stress, body image and attachment concerns.
What credential does Kate hold and where is she based?
She holds NCPS and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK work with this counsellor?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions arranged and what do they cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start therapy with this counsellor?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the counsellor's availability.