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Katie Shaw

BACP · United Kingdom

Calm practical counselling for life changes

Experience
22 years
Practising in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Session type
Online only

About Katie

Katie Shaw offers calm, practical support for people feeling overwhelmed by stress, low mood, anxiety, relationship strain or grief. She uses a warm and non-judgemental manner to help people talk through what matters most to them. Sessions aim to build confidence, increase self‑esteem and find clearer ways to cope with difficult feelings.

Katie trained as a counsellor and has worked in the field since 2003, giving her 22 years of experience.

Background and approach

She is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, which appears as BACP in her credentials. Her work combines different evidence‑based approaches to suit each person she sees. In addition to independent practice, Katie has experience working in schools where she counsels students and staff.

That background means she is used to practical, short‑term problem solving as well as longer conversations about life changes. She often helps people facing relationship strains, bereavement, body image concerns and the emotional effects of illness or ageing. Sessions are shaped around the individual so people decide the pace and focus.

Katie listens closely, reflects back what she hears and helps clients consider realistic steps they can try between meetings. The aim is clearer thinking and more useful choices in day‑to‑day life. People who value a straightforward, compassionate counsellor may find her approach helpful.

She accepts clients from the United Kingdom and internationally and holds sessions in English.

What Katie works with

Primary focus
Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesGrief
Also works with
RelationshipSelf esteemDepression

Sessions & fees

Approaches that shape online counselling

Evidence‑based techniques are used to guide sessions in clear, practical ways. One common method focuses on recognising unhelpful thought patterns and trying small changes in how people think and act to ease anxiety and low mood. This approach helps when worries feel repetitive and start to affect daily life.

Another strand emphasises the person’s own goals and strengths, encouraging short‑term problem solving and step‑by‑step planning. That style is useful for tackling immediate problems such as communication difficulties, caregiver stress or navigating life changes like separation or illness.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will talk with each person about their needs, goals and preferences and suggest techniques that suit them. Decisions about pace and focus are made jointly so the plan evolves with progress and feedback.

Online sessions are offered by registered or accredited professionals and can be done by video call, phone, live chat or text messages. Video allows face‑to‑face conversation, phone sessions can be a simpler option when bandwidth is limited, and messaging can suit short check‑ins or ongoing support. These formats are chosen for convenience and accessibility, making it easier to fit therapy into work, family life or other commitments.
Session lengthTypically 50 minutes
Client agesAdults, 18 and over
FeesSubscription via BetterHelp, cancel anytime
InsuranceNot billed directly

Questions people ask

What kinds of concerns does she help with?
Katie works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, grief and low self‑esteem. She also supports people with a wide range of related concerns such as body image, caregiver stress, isolation and fertility worries.
What is her therapeutic style like?
She takes an integrative approach, combining evidence‑based techniques to fit each person. Sessions are collaborative and practical, focusing on listening, reflection and real‑world steps to try between meetings.
How long has she practised counselling?
She qualified in 2003 and has 22 years of experience working in a variety of settings. Her background includes both independent practice and school counselling roles.
Where is she based and what credentials does she hold?
She is based in the United Kingdom and is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, listed as BACP in her credentials.
Can I work with her if I live outside the UK?
Sessions are offered to international clients as well as those in the United Kingdom. All sessions are conducted in English.
What session formats are available?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text‑based messaging to provide flexible ways to meet. Different formats suit different needs, from a quick check‑in to a longer video conversation.
How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time. Specific fees depend on the chosen subscription and should be checked on the booking page.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button and completing a short matching questionnaire. After that you can schedule sessions according to therapist availability.

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Experience
22 years
Registered with
BACP
Languages
English

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