Katherine Whitfield, BACP
Katherine Whitfield is a counsellor who helps people dealing with stress, anxiety, low mood and the pain of loss.
- Stress & Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and Abuse
- +3 more
About Katherine
Katherine Whitfield is a counsellor who helps people dealing with stress, anxiety, low mood and the pain of loss. She works with people who have experienced trauma and abuse and those finding relationship issues hard to manage. Her style is warm and respectful, aimed at making it easier to talk about difficult things.
She draws on eight years of practice in the United Kingdom and holds BACP accreditation, which is listed as BACP.
Background and approach
Katherine adapts sessions to the person in front of her rather than using one fixed method. Conversations are paced to suit each individual, with practical steps when useful and time to reflect when needed. Katherine uses client-centred work to keep the focus on the person’s own goals and experience.
She also uses psychodynamic ideas to look at patterns that repeat across relationships and life choices. Trauma-focused work is applied when past harm still affects day-to-day life. Sessions aim to help people understand what they are facing and develop ways to cope.
Katherine talks through feelings, helps map out unhelpful patterns and supports people to try new ways of responding. The goal is clearer thinking and more manageable days. People can expect straightforward language and a steady, patient approach.
Katherine sees therapy as a collaboration where the person’s priorities shape the pace and focus of the work.
Registration
| Body | Registration number | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| BACP | 395121 | January 2027 |
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 Katherine works with
Everything Katherine lists, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Depression
- Abandonment
- Adoption and foster care
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Antisocial personality
- Attachment issues
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- Avoidant personality
- Blended family issues
- Body image
- Cancer
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
- Dependent personality
- Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
- Dissociation
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Eating and food-related issues
- Emptiness
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- Fertility issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- HIV / AIDS
- Immigration issues
- Impulsivity
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Mood disorders
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Postpartum depression
- Post-traumatic stress
- Pregnancy and childbirth
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Sexual dysfunction
- Sexuality
- Smoking / vaping cessation
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Somatization
- Visually impaired
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Katherine lists
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Online support
Psychodynamic therapy looks at repeating patterns and early influences that shape how someone reacts today. It can help when people notice the same difficulties appearing across different relationships and life areas.
Trauma-focused work concentrates on the impact of past harm and on ways to reduce its hold on daily life. It combines careful pacing with techniques that aim to make memories less overwhelming.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Katherine will discuss options with each person and agree together what to try first. This collaborative process means the plan can change as goals and needs become clearer.
Online sessions offer practical flexibility. Video calls let people keep visual contact and read cues, phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited, and chat or text messaging can provide shorter check-ins or ongoing written reflection. These options help fit therapy into busy lives and allow people to choose how they prefer to connect with a therapist.
Frequently asked
What concerns does Katherine work with?
She helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief and trauma. Relationship problems and low self-esteem are also areas she commonly addresses.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her approach is warm and person-focused, aiming to follow the client’s lead. She balances reflective conversation with practical steps when those are helpful.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Katherine has eight years of professional experience working in the United Kingdom. That experience includes support for people managing trauma and long-term stress.
What credentials and location apply?
She is listed with BACP and works from the United Kingdom. The BACP credential is noted as BACP.
Which languages are supported and can she work internationally?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
Which session formats are available?
Available formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging. Different formats can suit different needs on a given day.
How is cost handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription model. The subscription can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start working with her?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button and completing a short matching questionnaire. You can then schedule sessions according to the therapist’s availability.
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