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Katherine Whitfield

Therapist or counsellor · United Kingdom

Katherine Whitfield

BACP

BACP counsellor - Life purpose and relationships

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Experience
8 years
Based in
United Kingdom
Sessions
Online
Languages
English
  • Stress and anxiety
  • Trauma and grief
  • Psychodynamic work

About Katherine

Katherine Whitfield is a BACP counsellor practising in the United Kingdom with eight years of professional experience. She works with adults who are feeling stuck after life changes, unsure about direction, or struggling with everyday pressures. Her main areas include stress, anxiety, relationship problems, trauma and abuse, grief, and depression.

Katherine takes a straightforward, conversational approach in sessions. She listens to what matters to each person and helps them talk through feelings, decisions and recurring patterns. Sessions focus on understanding what’s getting in the way of moving forward and on making small, practical changes that fit into daily life.

Her methods draw on client-centred ideas, psychodynamic thinking and trauma-focused work. That means she pays attention to current struggles, past experiences that shape behaviour, and how trauma can affect coping. She uses these approaches to help clients reflect on meaning, attachment and emotional responses.

Katherine also supports people dealing with issues such as abandonment, adoption and foster care concerns, attachment difficulties, body image, chronic illness and caregiver stress. She is comfortable speaking about commitment and communication problems that affect close relationships.

Sessions are conducted in English. Fees vary by location and are billed through a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time. To begin, clients use the platform’s matching questionnaire and then schedule a first session.

Registration on record

BACP
United Kingdom · 395121

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Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseGriefDepression

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMood disordersPanic disorder and panic attacksPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationVisually impairedWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyExistential TherapyPsychodynamic TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

8+ years

Credentials

BACP · United Kingdom

Languages

English

How her therapeutic approaches work online

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on the person in front of the counsellor. It involves open listening and reflecting back what the client says to help them notice feelings and choices. This approach suits people who need space to talk through confusing thoughts and priorities.

Psychodynamic Therapy pays attention to how past experiences and early relationships shape present patterns. It helps uncover repeating habits in relationships and emotional reactions that affect decisions about work and life direction.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Katherine will discuss different ideas and decide with each client which methods to try based on their goals and preferences. That collaborative process may change as sessions progress.

Confirm the exact session formats before booking, as the biography does not specify them. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, reduce travel time and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. Registered or accredited professionals can tailor conversations to suit quieter surroundings, lower bandwidth, or shorter slots so therapy fits everyday life.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does she work with?

Katherine works with stress, anxiety, relationship problems, trauma and abuse, grief and depression. She also addresses related issues such as attachment, abandonment, body image and chronic illness.

How does she approach feeling stuck or unsure about next steps?

She uses listening and reflective conversation to identify patterns and obstacles. Conversations aim to clarify values and small practical changes rather than promise a specific outcome.

What is her experience in practice?

She has eight years of professional experience working with adults on emotional and relational concerns. That experience informs a mixed approach to therapy.

What credential does she hold and where is she based?

She is registered with the BACP and works in the United Kingdom.

Can I have sessions in a language other than English?

Sessions are offered in English.

Does she accept international clients?

International clients are not currently accepted.

How are sessions arranged and what do they cost?

Costs vary by location and are paid via a subscription that can be cancelled at any time. Exact fees depend on the local rate applied through the platform.

How do I begin working with her?

Begin by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a first session.

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