- Warm and approachable
- Goal focused
- Experience with sleep
About Kate
Kate Oliver-Smith is a psychotherapeutic counsellor with 13 years' experience who helps people set and reach realistic goals. She trained in a range of therapeutic approaches and draws on earlier work in human resources to support people with personal and workplace problems. Kate is warm, down to earth and approachable in sessions.
She began her career in Human Resources, working with individuals and groups on mediation, coaching and counselling. That time showed her she enjoyed helping people with practical problems and that she had a talent for it. She then trained further in psychotherapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and person-centred approaches, and holds the NCPS credential.
In practice she combines counselling skills with HR experience to shape each session around the person's needs. Sessions tend to focus on clear, manageable steps rather than long abstractions. Clients can expect practical conversation, reflection on patterns, and goal-setting that fits daily life.
Kate works with a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, grief and relationship worries. Sleeping difficulties, self-esteem, parenting strain and career issues are also within her scope. She also offers support around trauma, attachment and care-related stresses.
Her style is collaborative and non-judgemental. She listens first, then helps people consider options and next steps. This approach is suited to someone who wants a grounded, problem-solving dialogue alongside space to reflect and process feelings.
How Kate’s approaches translate to online work
Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening and creating a respectful, non-judgemental space. It helps when someone needs to be heard and to build their confidence in making choices. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts, feelings and actions interact and uses practical tasks to change patterns; it is often helpful for anxiety, low mood and sleep problems. Psychodynamic ideas explore recurring patterns and past influences to help understand current reactions and relationships.Finding the right approach is usually a joint process. The therapist will listen to the person's goals, try a method, and adjust based on what feels helpful. People are encouraged to give feedback so sessions can be shaped to their needs and preferences.
The biography does not list specific online formats, so confirm current session options before booking. In general, online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions around work or family life, reduce travel time and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. It can also let people try a counsellor who is based further away, which increases choice when looking for the right match.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
13+ years
Credentials
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns can Kate help with?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, depression and relationship worries, and also helps with sleep difficulties, self-esteem, addictions and grief.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Sessions are collaborative and down to earth, with practical steps and space for reflection. The work balances goal-setting with exploring feelings.
How much experience does she have?
Kate has 13 years of experience working with individuals, combining earlier human resources roles with subsequent therapeutic practice.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is listed with the NCPS and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English, and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options with the service before booking.
How does pricing work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, then schedule sessions based on the therapist's availability.