- Work and wellbeing focus
- Person-centred support
- Practical strategies
About Katie
Katie Shaw is a counsellor with more than two decades of experience. She focuses on work and wellbeing concerns such as stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, relationship strain, grief and depression. Katie works in a warm, non-judgemental way and aims to make the first steps toward counselling feel straightforward and manageable.
Katie trained and qualified in 2003 and is a Registered Member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP. She draws on several counselling models including person-centred, cognitive behavioural and solution-focused approaches to shape sessions around each person’s needs.
Sessions start with what matters most to the client. Katie helps people talk through current pressures, unpick difficult feelings and consider options for change. Practical ideas and simple strategies are offered alongside chances to reflect and build self-understanding.
Her background includes work across a range of settings and as a school counsellor in a secondary school and sixth form, supporting students and staff. That variety informs a flexible way of working that matches what each person brings.
Katie tailors counselling to individual concerns and goals. She works collaboratively to increase confidence, improve communication and manage stress. People are encouraged to set the pace and focus of the work as therapy progresses.
How Katie's approaches translate to online counselling
Many of the techniques Katie draws on are straightforward to use in conversation. Person-centred work focuses on listening deeply and reflecting what is said to build understanding and self-acceptance; it suits people who need space to make sense of difficult feelings. Cognitive behavioural ideas look at how thoughts, feelings and actions connect and offer practical steps to change unhelpful patterns; these can help with anxiety, low mood and stress. Solution-focused elements concentrate on small, achievable goals and what is already working, which can be helpful in busy lives wanting quick, practical shifts.Choosing the right mix of approaches is part of the therapeutic process. Katie will work collaboratively with each person to agree which methods fit their needs, goals and preferences, and she adapts the plan as progress is made.
If you are considering online therapy, check which session formats are offered before booking as the biography does not list them explicitly. Online work can make it easier to fit counselling into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow brief check-ins when schedules are tight. Some formats require less bandwidth or no camera, which can suit a shorter work break or quieter surroundings. Ask about the practical options so sessions can be arranged to suit everyday life.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
22+ years
Credentials
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Katie commonly help with?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, grief and self-esteem issues, plus a range of related life challenges such as caregiver stress, bereavement, body image and addiction concerns.
What is Katie's style in sessions?
Her approach is warm and non-judgemental, focusing on the person at the centre of each meeting and combining listening with practical ideas tailored to the situation.
How long has she practised as a counsellor?
Katie has worked as a counsellor for 22 years, having qualified in 2003 and practised across a variety of settings since then.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is a Registered Member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and practises in the United Kingdom.
Can I work with Katie if I live abroad?
Sessions are offered in English and she does accept international clients; confirm practical arrangements when you book.
Which session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options with the service before booking.
How does payment and cost work?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to try counselling?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.