Katie Shaw

Katie Shaw is a BACP counsellor with 22 years' experience who helps people facing stress, anxiety, relationship strain, grief, low self-esteem and depression. She writes in a warm, non-judgemental way and aims to make first steps feel manageable for someone who is worried or unsure. Katie works in a clear, down-to-earth manner and keeps the person at the centre of each session.

Katie trained in 2003 and has worked in a variety of settings since then. She draws on a mix of counselling approaches, including person-centred, cognitive behavioural and solution-focused ideas, and adapts these to each person's needs. She also works in a secondary school and sixth form, supporting students and staff.

Sessions focus on talking through what matters to the client now and finding practical ways forward. Katie emphasises building confidence and self-esteem and exploring choices that lead to a more resourceful life. She aims to tailor each counselling plan to the individual's situation and goals.

Katie is a Registered Member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, which she lists as BACP. Her practice is based in the United Kingdom and she offers services in English. International clients are accepted, and more details on how sessions are arranged can be confirmed when booking.

People seeking to start are asked to use the platform Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability. Costs vary with location and are arranged through a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.

Approaches Katie Uses and how online counselling can help

Person-centred counselling emphasises being listened to without judgement. It helps people feel understood and to explore their feelings at their own pace. Cognitive behavioural ideas look at how thoughts, feelings and actions link together and offer practical steps to change unhelpful patterns. Solution-focused techniques concentrate on small, achievable goals and what is already working well in someone's life.

Finding the right blend of approaches is part of the work. Katie will collaborate with each person to decide which methods suit their needs, goals and preferences. That choice is revisited as progress continues so the plan stays relevant and useful.

The biography does not specify session formats here, so please confirm available options before booking. Online counselling can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow quicker check-ins when life is hectic. It can also suit people who prefer not to use video every time, or who need a shorter session at a particular moment. Registered or accredited professionals can adapt how they work so therapy fits real life rather than the other way around.