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Katharine (Kate) James

Therapist / counsellor · United Kingdom

Katharine (Kate) JamesNCPS

Calm, collaborative psychotherapy for life changes

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  • Experience17 years
  • LanguagesEnglish
  • SessionsOnline
  • Client-centred
  • CBT tools
  • Mindfulness and hypnotherapy

About Katharine

Katharine (Kate) James offers a calm, client-centred way of working that helps people manage stress, anxiety and relationship strain. She uses a mix of talking therapy, mindfulness and hypnotherapy to help people feel steadier and more confident. Kate has 17 years of experience and brings a warm, cooperative manner to sessions.

Her practice focuses on practical change as well as emotional healing. She helps people who are struggling with anxiety, depression, grief and life transitions to find clearer ways forward. Relationship issues, intimacy concerns and communication problems are also common topics she addresses.

Kate draws on Client-Centred Therapy to keep the work focused on each person's needs. She uses Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) techniques to spot unhelpful thinking and to develop new coping skills. Emotionally-Focused Therapy ideas inform work around connection and attachment when relationships feel painful.

Hypnotherapy and mindfulness practices are offered as short tools for relaxation, stress reduction and breaking unhelpful habits. Sessions combine discussion, gentle exercises and practical strategies to use between meetings. Kate describes the work as collaborative and tailored to each person's goals.

She works from the United Kingdom and conducts sessions in English. People who want to begin are asked to use the platform's booking flow to match with her and arrange sessions according to her availability.

How Kate applies therapy approaches online

Kate uses Client-Centred Therapy to keep sessions focused on each person's priorities. This approach means the counsellor listens closely and reflects back what matters most to the client, helping them find their own solutions and build confidence.

She also uses Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, which looks at thoughts, feelings and actions. CBT offers simple, practical techniques to reduce anxiety, improve sleep and change unhelpful thinking patterns that get in the way of daily life.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Kate will discuss goals and try different techniques to see what fits. She aims to be collaborative, adjusting methods based on your progress and preferences rather than sticking to one fixed plan.

Please confirm current session options before booking, as specific formats are not listed here. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. It also lets people use breathwork, mindfulness exercises and practical CBT homework between meetings to support steady change.

Professional registration

  • NCPS United Kingdom · No. KJ00P01

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Areas of expertise

Also works with

Family conflictsTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesDepressionCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesBlended family issuesCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsDivorce and separationDomestic violenceEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingInfidelityLife purposeMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPregnancy and childbirthSelf-harmSelf-loveSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)HypnotherapyImago Relationship TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

17+ years

Credentials

NCPS · United Kingdom

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What issues does Kate help with?

She supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship and intimacy-related issues, and many life changes including parenting and career concerns.

What is her therapy style like?

Her style is gentle and collaborative, combining talking therapy with mindfulness and practical CBT techniques to build coping skills.

How long has she practised?

She has 17 years of experience working in counselling and psychotherapy.

What credentials and location are listed?

She is listed with NCPS and works from the United Kingdom.

Which languages are supported?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can international clients work with her?

She is not currently accepting international clients.

How are sessions arranged and paid for?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I begin working with Kate?

Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.

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