Katherine Whitfield
Practical support for stress, loss and relationship strain
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About Katherine
Katherine Whitfield welcomes people who are feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, low mood, relationship strain, grief or the effects of past abuse. She writes in a straightforward way and aims to make first steps feel manageable. Katherine offers a calm, respectful presence for people who want to talk things through and find clearer ways to cope.
Katherine has eight years of professional experience working with a wide range of concerns.
Background and approach
She uses approaches that centre the person's experience and pay attention to the stories people tell about their lives. Conversations focus on what matters most right now and on small, practical next steps that can make daily life easier. Her work draws on Client-Centred Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Existential Therapy and Trauma-Focused Therapy.
That mix allows space to explore feelings, past patterns and the meanings behind difficult events, while also keeping an eye on coping strategies and present-day needs. Katherine aims to tailor sessions to each individual's needs rather than follow a fixed programme. She listens for the priorities a person brings and adjusts the way she works as the relationship develops.
People can expect frank, compassionate conversation and a focus on realistic goals. She practises in the United Kingdom and conducts sessions in English. Katherine sees issues including abandonment and attachment struggles, adoption and foster care matters, ageing and caregiving stress, body image, chronic illness and pain, communication and commitment concerns, and other related problems.
At a glance
- Years practising
- 8
- Registered with
- BACP
- Registration number
- 395121
- Languages
- English
- Approaches include
- Client-Centered Therapy, Existential Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy
- How sessions happen
- Online, by video, phone or messages
Details are as listed on Katherine's public professional profile. You can check any number with the professional body.
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
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each counsellor names and does not check training records.
How Katherine works online
Picking the right approach is part of the work together. Katherine will talk through options and decide what to try based on goals, preferences and what feels most helpful in early sessions. This is a collaborative process that can change as progress is made.
If you are considering online therapy, check the session options before booking so you know what formats are offered. Online work can make fitting therapy into a busy life easier, such as having shorter check-ins during a lunch break or avoiding travel time. It can also help when quieter surroundings or lower bandwidth are needed, since some formats use less data or do not require video. Confirm current session formats with the service when you arrange the first appointment.
Questions and answers
What kinds of concerns does she work with?
Katherine supports people facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and relationship difficulties, along with related issues such as attachment, body image, chronic illness and caregiver stress.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is warm and person-centred, focusing on listening and tailoring conversations to each person's needs while also addressing past patterns and practical coping strategies.
How much experience does she have?
She has eight years of professional experience working with a broad range of emotional and relational concerns.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is listed with BACP and is based in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start working with her?
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