Katharine (Kate) James, NCPS
Katharine (Kate) James uses a client-centred approach to help people feel calmer and more capable.
- Stress & Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Grief
- +15 more
About Katharine
Katharine (Kate) James uses a client-centred approach to help people feel calmer and more capable. She draws on cognitive behavioural techniques, emotionally focused methods, hypnotherapy and relationship work to tailor sessions to each person’s needs. Kate has 17 years of experience and works with people on issues such as anxiety, stress, low self-esteem and relationship difficulties.
She focuses on practical ways to manage strong emotions and everyday challenges. That can mean spotting unhelpful thinking patterns, learning calming skills, or practising different ways of talking and connecting with others.
Background and approach
Sessions are collaborative and paced to the individual rather than following a fixed script. Kate also supports people dealing with grief, trauma, compassion fatigue and the effects of life transitions. She addresses eating and sleeping difficulties, anger, work stress and career concerns, and helps people make sense of family and parent-related pressures.
Her additional focus areas include abandonment, codependency and issues around commitment and infidelity. Therapy may involve brief coping strategies or longer-term exploration depending on what is needed. Hypnotherapy and mindfulness techniques are available alongside talking therapy when appropriate.
The emphasis is on building resilience and developing skills that can be used between sessions. Sessions are offered in English and take place online by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging. Kate holds NCPS as a credential and practises in the United Kingdom.
To begin, clients select the Start Therapy button and complete a short matching questionnaire before scheduling.
Registration
| Body | Registration number | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| NCPS | KJ00P01 | March 2026 |
Registration details are as listed on the counsellor's public profile. You can check any number with the registering body.
Sessions and payment
Sessions are held online through our partner platform, by video, phone or messaging depending on the counsellor.
Costs are shown on the partner platform before you commit. If cost is a concern, ask about reduced-fee options.
Focus areas and approaches
What Katharine works with
Everything Katharine lists, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Grief
- Self esteem
- Coping with life changes
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Intimacy-related issues
- Eating disorders
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Depression
- Coaching
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Abandonment
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Blended family issues
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Eating and food-related issues
- Emptiness
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Guilt and shame
- Hospice and end-of-life counselling
- Infidelity
- Life purpose
- Midlife crisis
- Money and financial issues
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Pregnancy and childbirth
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sexuality
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
Approaches Katharine lists
- Client-Centred Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Hypnotherapy
- Imago Relationship Therapy
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative Therapy
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each counsellor names and does not check training records.
Online support
Emotionally Focused Therapy helps people recognise and change painful emotional responses and improve how they connect with others, which can be useful for relationship strain and intimacy-related issues. These approaches can be offered alone or combined, and the therapist will discuss which mix seems most helpful for a person’s particular situation.
Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with the person to agree goals, try different ways of working, and adjust methods if something is not helping. The aim is to match the approach to needs, preferences and the pace the person wants.
Online therapy offers practical flexibility. Video calls replicate face-to-face conversation and are good for visual cues, phone sessions suit those with lower bandwidth or who prefer not to be on camera, and live chat or text-based messaging allow brief check-ins and ongoing support between sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, caregiving and daily life while keeping the focus on progress and usefulness.
Frequently asked
What concerns does Kate commonly address?
She works with a wide range of issues including stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship difficulties, self-esteem and trauma or abuse.
What style of therapy does she use?
Sessions are client-centred and draw on cognitive behavioural approaches and emotionally focused methods, with hypnotherapy and mindfulness offered when appropriate.
How much experience does she have?
Kate has 17 years of professional experience working in counselling and psychotherapy settings.
Where is she based and what credential does she hold?
She practises in the United Kingdom and holds NCPS as a listed credential.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted; sessions are provided to those in the United Kingdom context.
What formats are available for sessions?
Therapy is available by video call, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging to suit different preferences and schedules.
How do I start therapy with Kate?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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