Katie Shaw
Experienced counsellor for stress and relationships
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About Katie
Katie Shaw offers calm, direct support for people feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, low mood or relationship strain. She helps clients work through grief, self-esteem concerns and the practical fallout of life changes. Katie uses everyday language and steady presence to make sessions straightforward and approachable.
Katie trained as a counsellor and has practised for 22 years. She is a BACP member, which means she follows the professional standards set by the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy.
Background and approach
Her work draws on several counselling models to suit each person she meets. In sessions she listens without judgment and helps people weigh up their options. Katie focuses on what matters to the individual, whether that is building confidence, repairing communication, or coping with loss.
She aims for clear, manageable steps rather than overwhelming theory. Her additional areas of focus include ageing and geriatric issues, attachment concerns, body image, cancer-related distress, caregiver stress, fertility and reproductive worries, and problems linked to substance use. Katie also supports people facing divorce, loneliness, guilt, or control issues.
She has worked in a range of settings, including schools where she counsels students and staff. Katie adapts her approach to each person, combining practical techniques with empathic listening. To begin, people are encouraged to use the site matching process to find out if she is a good fit.
At a glance
- Years practising
- 22
- Registered with
- BACP
- Registration number
- 78103
- Languages
- English
- How sessions happen
- Online, by video, phone or messages
Details are as listed on Katie's public professional profile. You can check any number with the professional body.
What Katie works with
Everything Katie lists, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Grief
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Attachment issues
- Body image
- Cancer
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Divorce and separation
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Emptiness
- Family problems
- Fertility issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Narcissism
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Phobias
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Workplace issues
How Katie works online
Finding the right mix of approaches is a collaborative process. The therapist and client discuss needs, goals and preferences together and agree which methods to try. Sessions can be adjusted over time if something is not helping or if priorities change.
If you are considering online therapy, confirm the session formats available before booking as the biography does not list them. Many people find online work easier to fit into daily life because it reduces travel and allows appointments around work or caregiving duties. Online sessions can also make shorter check-ins or follow-ups more practical when time is limited. Registered or accredited professionals can help you shape a plan that fits your schedule and goals.
Questions and answers
What kinds of problems does Katie help with?
She supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, grief and low self-esteem, plus issues like caregiving stress, fertility concerns and body image.
What is her style in therapy sessions?
Her style is warm and non-judgemental with a focus on listening and practical steps. Sessions centre on the client and on finding actions that fit their life.
How long has she been practising?
Katie has worked as a counsellor for 22 years and has experience in a variety of settings, including schools.
What credential does she hold and where is she located?
She is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and is based in the United Kingdom.
Can I see her if I live outside the UK?
Sessions are offered to international clients in English, so people outside the UK can work with her.
What session formats does she offer?
The biography does not list specific session formats, so please confirm current options before booking.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with Katie?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to her availability.
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