- Person centred
- Calm presence
- Client led
About Kate
Kate Williams is a person centred counsellor who helps people manage stress, anxiety, relationship strain, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem and compassion fatigue. She works with concerns like abandonment, attachment difficulties, communication problems and coping with natural or human-caused disaster. Kate trained in the United Kingdom and brings a calm, grounded presence to sessions.
Her style is client-led. She aims to sit alongside people as they work through hard thoughts and feelings rather than direct or tell them what to do. Sessions are paced to each person, so conversation can be gentle or more focused depending on need.
Kate completed 100 hours of voluntary clinical practice during training, working with people who had self-harming behaviours and suicidal thoughts. That experience shaped how she responds to emotional crisis and difficult material.
In practice she prioritises a steady, non-judgemental approach. People can expect listening that is warm and present, with space to make sense of painful experiences and to notice what helps them feel steadier.
When someone first gets in touch, Kate uses a short matching process to understand needs and schedule sessions. She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, listed as BACP, and works in the United Kingdom. Sessions are offered in English.
How person centred counselling works online
Person centred therapy focuses on the person's experience and the relationship in the room. The counsellor offers a steady, empathic presence and follows what the client brings, which can help with anxiety, stress, low self-esteem and relationship difficulties.The method gives space to sort through difficult feelings and the meaning behind them, rather than teaching specific techniques. This approach can be helpful after trauma or during recovery from events such as natural or human-caused disasters because it centres on what each person needs in the moment.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The counsellor will talk with the client about goals and preferences and together decide how to proceed. That collaborative process helps shape session pace, topics and any adjustments needed as therapy progresses.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so please confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments around work or caring duties and can reduce travel time. It also allows shorter check-ins or sessions that do not require being on camera, which some people find more manageable while they work through difficult material.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
3+ years
Credentials
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems can be brought to therapy?
Kate supports people with stress, anxiety, relationship strain, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem and compassion fatigue. She also works with issues such as attachment, abandonment, codependency and coping after disasters.
How would you describe the therapeutic approach?
The approach is person centred, which means the client leads sessions and the counsellor provides a calm, non-judgemental presence. Conversations focus on what matters most to the person in the room.
What relevant experience does the counsellor have?
Kate qualified in the UK in 2022 and completed 100 hours of voluntary clinical practice during training. That work involved supporting people with self-harming behaviours and suicidal thoughts.
What are the counsellor's credentials and location?
She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, shown as BACP, and practises from the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK book sessions?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with this counsellor?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the counsellor's availability.