- Attachment based
- Client centred
- CBT techniques
About Kate
Kate Lacy is a NCPS counsellor working in the United Kingdom with 25 years of experience. She helps people who are coping with stress, anxiety, relationship and intimacy issues, low self-esteem, depression, addictions, anger and other life challenges. She presents herself as a steady presence for people ready to address what gets in the way of better day-to-day living.
Her approach begins with listening to each person’s story and noticing strengths. She treats people as the experts on their own lives and works alongside them to clarify goals. Sessions focus on practical steps people can use between meetings, not just talking about problems.
Kate draws on attachment-based ideas to look at how past relationships shape present reactions. She also uses client-centred methods that foreground the person’s own priorities. Cognitive behavioural techniques are used to spot and shift unhelpful thinking and behaviour patterns that feed anger and anxiety.
She also brings mindfulness and existential perspectives to help people tolerate uncomfortable feelings and make clearer choices about values and direction. That can help when someone is stuck in repeated arguments, holding on to resentment, or unsure how to set boundaries.
People who contact her are usually looking for straightforward help with strong emotions, relationship strain, work stress, or coping after loss. Kate asks people to identify what they want to change and then helps them take practical steps toward those changes.
How her approaches translate to remote work
Kate often uses attachment-based ideas to look at how early relationship patterns influence present reactions. That approach helps when anger shows up in close relationships or when people notice repetitive conflict patterns. Client-centred work keeps the focus on what the person wants to change and supports their own decision-making. Cognitive behavioural techniques help identify thought and behaviour patterns that maintain anger and provide concrete tools to try in daily life.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. She will talk with each person about their goals and preferences and choose methods that suit those aims. That means adapting exercises and homework so they fit a person’s life and pace, and reviewing what helps as therapy progresses.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so please confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit counselling into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time so people can use a lunch break or an evening slot. The focus remains on practical steps for managing anger, improving communication and reducing stress, whether work is done in person or remotely.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
25+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship and intimacy issues, self-esteem, depression, addictions, anger and related life changes.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is collaborative and practical. She listens, builds on strengths, and helps people set steps they can try between sessions.
How much experience does she have?
She has 25 years of professional experience in counselling and psychotherapy practice.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is registered with NCPS and works in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions charged?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
What are the steps to begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.