- Person-centred approach
- Cognitive behavioural ideas
- Solution-focused work
About Katie
Katie Shaw is a counsellor registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and has 22 years of experience. She works with stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, grief, low self-esteem and depression. Katie also addresses issues such as isolation, guilt, body image and caregiver stress.
Katie qualified in 2003 and has worked in a range of settings. She currently works in a secondary school and sixth form, offering counselling to students and staff as well as in other roles. Her training includes person-centred, cognitive behavioural and solution-focused methods, which she draws on as needed.
Sessions begin with a focus on what the person wants to change. Conversations are practical and straightforward. Katie helps people look at thoughts and behaviours that keep problems going and practises small changes that fit everyday life.
She pays attention to relationships and attachment patterns, and how those affect confidence and communication. Katie also helps people facing long-term health issues, fertility worries, bereavement and the stresses of caring for others.
Work can include short-term problem solving and longer conversations about deeper issues. She aims to help people find clearer choices and build ways of coping that feel manageable. People who are unsure about counselling are encouraged to ask about the first steps and what a session involves.
How Katie adapts therapeutic techniques for online work
There are a few approaches Katie commonly draws on. Person-centred work focuses on listening and reflecting back what someone says to help them understand their thoughts and feelings better; it suits people who want a steady, conversational style. Cognitive behavioural ideas look at how thoughts, feelings and behaviours interact and explore small experiments to change unhelpful patterns; this is useful for anxiety, low mood and unhelpful routines. Solution-focused techniques concentrate on clear, short-term goals and practical steps to move forward, which can help when someone wants faster, concrete changes.Finding the best approach is part of the work together. Katie will talk through what feels most useful, try different ways of working, and agree the plan with the client based on their needs and preferences. That collaborative process helps decide whether a shorter, goal-focused course or a longer conversational approach is better.
The biography does not list specific online formats, so please confirm available session types before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into busy days, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Some formats may be better when bandwidth is limited or when someone prefers not to be on camera, while others suit longer conversations and exercises. Registered or accredited professionals can offer these options and will discuss practical arrangements when arranging the first appointment.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
22+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, grief, low self-esteem and depression, and also addresses related topics such as isolation, guilt and caregiver stress.
What is her general way of working?
Sessions use practical conversation and reflection. Katie draws on person-centred, cognitive behavioural and solution-focused ideas to address problems and try small changes.
How much experience does she have?
She has been practising since 2003, giving her 22 years of experience in a variety of settings including school counselling.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and works in the United Kingdom.
Can sessions be held in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are offered?
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees handled?
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.