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Kathryn (Kate) Bishop

Kathryn (Kate) Bishop, BACP

United Kingdom

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BACP counsellor - family and mental health concerns

  • Client-centred therapy
  • Blended household issues
  • Anxiety and grief

About Kathryn

Kathryn (Kate) Bishop is a BACP-registered counsellor in the United Kingdom with six years of professional experience. She works with people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief and loss, and family-related concerns. Kate also supports those facing relationship and intimacy-related issues and people managing longer term challenges such as depression, addictions and ADHD.

Her approach is rooted in client-centred therapy. Sessions focus on listening and helping individuals make sense of their feelings. Conversations are paced to suit each person and practical steps are discussed when useful.

Kate helps people navigate changes that affect daily life. That includes coping with bereavement, shifting roles after life changes, or the pressures of blended household dynamics. She talks through concrete strategies for managing sleep, eating patterns and stress responses when these are part of the problem.

In sessions she aims to treat each person with respect and sensitivity. She works collaboratively to shape how conversations proceed and what targets to set next. This can include short-term coaching-style work as well as longer reflective therapy.

People who come to Kate often want straightforward support for real problems. She explains options clearly and asks about practical constraints like work and family time. To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and book an initial appointment.

How client-centred therapy works online

Client-centred therapy places the person and their experience at the centre of the work. The therapist listens to what matters most to the individual and reflects that back. This approach helps people clarify feelings, make decisions and build practical coping steps for issues like anxiety, grief and relationship strain.

Sessions can also include short-term coaching elements when a client wants clear, action-oriented goals. That style focuses on small, achievable steps and regular review to see what is working. It can be helpful for managing daily routines, sleep or stress in a busy blended household.

Deciding which approach fits takes a few conversations. The therapist will work with the client to agree goals and adjust methods based on needs, preferences and progress. This is a collaborative process rather than a one-size-fits-all plan.

Confirm the exact session options before booking, as the biography does not list formats explicitly. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions around family life and work commitments. It also allows shorter check-ins when needed, or conversations without being on camera if that suits the person better.

Areas of expertise

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceEmptinessFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaVisually impairedWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered Therapy

Experience

6+ years

Listed in

United Kingdom

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does she help with?

She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief and loss, depression, addictions and a range of relationship and family concerns including blended family issues.

How would she describe her therapeutic style?

Her work is client-centred, focusing on listening and responding to what the person brings. Sessions are shaped around the individual's concerns and pace.

How much experience does she have?

She has six years of professional experience in the counselling field in the United Kingdom.

What are her credentials and where is she based?

She is registered with the BACP and practises in the United Kingdom.

Which languages can she use in sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can people outside the UK work with her?

She does not accept international clients at this time.

How are sessions arranged and what does it cost?

Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.

What are the steps to start working with her?

To begin, use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first 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.

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