- Sleep and rest
- Stress and anxiety
- Relationship support
About Katharine
Katharine (Kate) James is a counsellor who focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, relationship strain and sleep problems. She uses a gentle, collaborative style to help clients feel calmer and more confident. Kate brings 17 years of practical experience to sessions and works from a client-centred perspective.
Her sessions aim to uncover what is getting in the way and to build simple, workable strategies. She mixes talk-based therapy with mindfulness and hypnotherapy techniques when appropriate. The emphasis is on small, steady steps rather than quick fixes.
Kate also supports people facing grief, life transitions, parenting pressures and workplace strain. She listens for patterns that contribute to low self-esteem, anger or burnout and helps clients try different ways of responding. Practical coping tools are combined with emotional work to make change more sustainable.
Relationship concerns such as communication problems, commitment doubts and intimacy difficulties are part of her caseload. She uses approaches that focus on emotions and interaction to help people understand and shift unhelpful cycles. Kate does not promise outcomes but aims to help clients discover clearer options.
Her professional credential is NCPS, which she uses alongside long clinical experience. Sessions are offered in English and take place in the United Kingdom. Before booking, people should confirm the current session options and arrangements.
How these approaches work for online sessions
Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening and supporting the person's own goals. It helps people feel heard, build confidence and find their own solutions to stress or sleep issues.Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT, looks at patterns of thought and behaviour that keep problems going. It is practical and goal-oriented, useful for anxiety, low mood and difficulties with sleep routines.
Emotionally-Focused Therapy helps people understand and change emotional responses in close relationships. It can be helpful for communication problems, intimacy issues and repairing connection.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss options and tailor methods to a person's needs, goals and preferences. This is a collaborative process where methods may be adjusted as therapy progresses.
Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life. It can reduce travel time and allow sessions during lunch breaks or between commitments. People should confirm which session formats are currently offered before booking so they know what to expect.
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Experience
17+ years
Credentials
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does this counsellor help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, grief, depression, relationship difficulties, sleep problems and related life changes.
What is the therapist's general approach in sessions?
Her style is gentle and client-centred, using conversation, mindfulness and hypnotherapy techniques to build practical coping strategies.
How much experience does the counsellor have?
She has 17 years of experience working in counselling and psychotherapy settings.
What credentials and location are listed for this therapist?
The therapist is listed with the credential NCPS and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK work with this therapist?
She is not accepting international clients at this time.
How are sessions charged and what is the cost structure?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
What do I need to do to begin working with this counsellor?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.