Kate Woodall

• Stress and anxiety
• Grief and loss
• Mindfulness practice

About Kate

Kate Woodall helps people manage stress, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem and depression by talking things through and working at a pace that suits them. She uses client-centred methods alongside mindfulness, motivational interviewing and somatic approaches to help people cope with life changes and difficult situations. Kate is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and the National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society (NCPS) and has six years of professional experience.

Before moving into counselling roles she worked with people dealing with long-term physical health problems and mental health difficulties. She has also provided bereavement counselling in a UK hospice setting. That background informs her practice and her day-to-day approach with people facing loss, chronic illness or the demands of caregiving.

Sessions tend to focus on practical ways to manage symptoms and the everyday problems that cause them. Conversations may include noticing bodily responses, exploring what motivates change, and practising simple mindfulness skills. The emphasis is on what helps the person feel steadier between sessions.

Kate keeps sessions straightforward and conversational. She invites people to review what is and isn’t working, then adjusts the approach as needed. Her work includes support for workplace stress, communication problems, guilt and isolation.

Appointments are offered in set evening and daytime slots across weekdays. People interested in starting are asked to use the site process to connect and arrange a first session.

How Kate uses therapeutic approaches in online work

Client-centred therapy focuses on the person’s priorities and what they want from counselling. The counsellor listens without directing the session and reflects back what is said to help people clarify their thoughts and feelings.

Mindfulness therapy teaches simple attention practices and breathing exercises to help reduce stress and notice unhelpful patterns. These practices can be used between sessions to manage anxiety and low mood.

Motivational interviewing helps people find their own reasons to make changes. It uses short, practical conversations to explore ambivalence and build confidence to try different ways of coping.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. The counsellor will discuss which methods suit the person’s needs, goals and preferences, and will adjust the plan as progress is reviewed. The process is collaborative and paced to what feels doable.

For practicalities, confirm the current session formats before booking as they are not specified here. Online sessions can make it easier to fit counselling around work, caregiving or treatment schedules, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Sessions may also be useful when quieter surroundings or lower bandwidth are preferable.

Topics Kate lists

• Stress and anxiety
• Grief
• Self-esteem
• Depression
• Coping with life changes
• Caregiver issues and stress
• Chronic pain, illness, and disability
• Communication problems
• Guilt and shame
• Isolation and loneliness
• Life purpose
• Self-love
• Workplace issues

Ways of working

• Client-Centred Therapy
• Mindfulness Therapy
• Motivational Interviewing
• Somatic Therapy

Questions about Kate

Does she work with anxiety?

Yes. Anxiety and stress are listed among her main concerns and she uses approaches such as mindfulness and somatic techniques to help manage symptoms.

What kind of counselling does she offer?

She practices client-centred counselling alongside mindfulness, motivational interviewing and somatic therapy, focusing on conversations that support practical coping and change.

How much experience does she have?

She has six years of professional experience working with people who have physical and mental health difficulties, including bereavement support in a UK hospice.

Is she accredited and where is she based?

She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and the National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society (NCPS), and practises in the United Kingdom.

Can I have sessions in languages other than English?

Sessions are offered in English.

Does she work with international clients?

She does not accept international clients at this time.

How much do sessions cost?

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

How do I get started?

Choose the Talk to a counsellor online button, complete the short matching questionnaire and then schedule a first session.