- Client-Centred Therapy
- Anger and stress
- Grief and loss
About Kathryn
Kathryn (Kate) Bishop is a BACP counsellor in the United Kingdom with six years of professional experience. She works with people dealing with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, low self-esteem and depression. Kate also supports clients facing relationship and family issues, parenting strain, anger and difficulties with sleep and eating.
She uses a client-centred approach that puts the person's concerns and goals first. That means conversations focus on what matters to the client and on practical ways to understand feelings and reactions. Sessions are straightforward and conversational rather than technical.
Kate pays attention to life events that can make emotions feel overwhelming. That includes bereavement, burnout, long-term health conditions and the fallout from trauma. She also works with people navigating career changes, addiction struggles, ADHD and identity questions within LGBT experiences.
In the counselling room she aims to help people notice patterns - for example how stress builds into anger or how sleep and mood influence one another. She encourages small, achievable steps that fit into everyday life. Work can include talking things through, trying new ways of responding, and planning short practical experiments.
Clients who come to Kate often want clear, practical conversation without jargon. She invites people to begin by describing what they want to change, then makes a plan together. To start, clients use the platform matching process and schedule a first session to see how the approach feels.
How Client-Centred work translates to online sessions
Client-Centred Therapy focuses on the individual's concerns and aims to make conversations clear and useful. The therapist listens to what matters most to the client, reflects back what she hears and helps the client set goals. This approach is often helpful for issues like stress, anger, grief and relationship difficulties because it keeps the work grounded in the person's own priorities.Sessions can also focus on practical problem solving. That might include noticing how stress turns into anger, planning small behaviour changes, or trying brief experiments to improve sleep or daily routine. These practical steps are discussed together and adjusted as needed so the client feels involved in choosing what to try next.
Finding the right way of working is usually a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with the client about their needs, goals and preferences and will suggest options based on those factors. Together they will decide what to focus on and how sessions should proceed.
The original biography does not list specific session formats, so please confirm the current session options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit counselling into a busy day and can reduce travel time. They also allow short check-ins if that suits someone's schedule, or longer sessions when more time is needed.
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Experience
6+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, addictions, anger and relationship and family issues.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses Client-Centred Therapy, focusing on the client's concerns and practical conversation to identify patterns and next steps.
How much experience does she have?
She has six years of professional work experience in the United Kingdom.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is registered with the BACP and practises in the United Kingdom.
In which languages can I work with her?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can I have sessions from outside the United Kingdom?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.