- Client-Centred Therapy
- Psychodynamic work
- Trauma-Focused methods
About Katherine
Katherine Whitfield is a BACP-registered counsellor in the United Kingdom with eight years' experience. She works with people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship strain, trauma and abuse, grief and depression. Katherine also notes experience with blended family issues alongside a wide range of related concerns such as attachment and communication problems.
Her sessions are straightforward and conversational. She uses a client-centred stance that encourages people to lead the topics they want to cover. Conversations tend to focus on practical ways to manage distress and improve day-to-day coping rather than on jargon or lengthy theory.
Katherine draws on psychodynamic ideas to look at repeating patterns and how past relationships influence current ones. She also uses trauma-focused methods where there has been abuse or significant loss, working gently through difficult memories and responses. Existential themes are included when people want to address meaning, responsibility and choice in their lives.
Typical work might include clarifying what matters most to someone, improving communication habits, and creating manageable steps for change. For someone in a new or blended household this can mean talking through loyalty concerns, co-parenting tensions, or the stress of merging routines.
She asks clients to set aims for therapy and reviews progress regularly. Sessions are pragmatic and paced to the individual's needs. To begin, people follow the site's booking steps and complete the short matching questionnaire before arranging an initial session.
Therapeutic approaches and working online
Client-Centred Therapy places the person at the heart of the conversation. The counsellor listens without directing and helps the client find their own solutions. This approach is useful for people who want support with relationships, stress or everyday coping.Psychodynamic work looks at repeated patterns and how earlier relationships shape current responses. It can help when the same conflicts keep returning, including within blended household dynamics. Trauma-Focused Therapy concentrates on responses to past harm and loss, using gradual steps to reduce intrusive memories and overwhelming reactions.
Choosing an approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss options with the client, try approaches out, and adjust according to what feels most useful. Goals, preferences and practical life demands inform which methods are used.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so please confirm current online options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins if needed, and remove travel time. It also lets people join from quieter surroundings or avoid being on camera when that helps them engage.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
8+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief and depression. Blended family issues are listed among her focus areas.
How would she describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is conversational and client-centred, encouraging people to lead topics. She mixes practical coping strategies with reflective work on patterns and meaning.
How much experience does she have?
She has eight years of professional experience working with adults on a range of concerns including trauma, relationships and mood problems.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is registered with the BACP and practices in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English only.
Can she work with people outside the UK?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions charged?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
What do I need to do to get started?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule an initial session.
Online talk therapy is for adults and is not emergency care, mediation or legal advice. If you or a child are in danger, use the emergency numbers. Find someone else by name.