Kathryn Sherfield

• Stress and anxiety
• Trauma and abuse
• CBT and mindfulness

About Kathryn

Kathryn Sherfield helps people address stress, anxiety, trauma and a wide range of life difficulties using a person-centred way of working. She offers short and longer term counselling and adapts sessions to suit individual needs. Kathryn is a member of the National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society (NCPS) and has five years' experience.

Kathryn uses a person-centred approach as her main method. That means she listens without judging and supports people to find their own solutions rather than solving problems for them. She also draws on other approaches, such as cognitive behavioural and mindfulness techniques, when these fit the person's needs.

Sessions last 45 minutes and Kathryn aims to be reliable and punctual. She describes her role as one of mutual respect and trust, keeping professional boundaries and reviewing the work regularly. She says she will offer alternative appointments if she needs to cancel.

Her practice covers many concerns listed on her profile, including relationship and family issues, grief, self-esteem, addictions, bipolar, ADHD and coping with life changes. She also notes additional focus areas such as attachment, adoption and foster care, ageing and chronic illness.

Kathryn holds the Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling awarded by the Counselling & Psychotherapy Central Awarding Body (CPCAB) and is registered with NCPS. She works in the United Kingdom and conducts sessions in English.

How her approaches are used in online sessions

Kathryn draws mainly on person-centred counselling, cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) and mindfulness techniques in her work. Person-centred counselling involves careful listening and helping people find their own solutions; it is often used when someone needs to make sense of feelings or build self-belief. CBT focuses on identifying and adjusting unhelpful thinking and behaviour patterns and can be useful for anxiety, low mood and some relationship difficulties. Mindfulness practices teach paying attention to the present moment and can help with stress, sleep and emotional regulation.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Kathryn will discuss goals and preferences and adapt the mix of methods over time. She reviews the work regularly so the plan can change as progress is made or new priorities emerge.

The practical benefits of working remotely include fitting sessions around daily life and having more flexibility with timing. The original biography does not specify session formats here, so please confirm the available formats before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to attend when travel is difficult, allow shorter check-ins where needed, and reduce time spent travelling so sessions are easier to fit into work or family routines.

Topics Kathryn lists

• Stress and anxiety
• Trauma and abuse
• Self-esteem
• Depression
• Coping with life changes
• Addictions
• Relationship issues
• Family conflicts
• Grief
• Intimacy-related issues
• Eating disorders
• Sleeping disorders
• Parenting issues
• Anger management
• Career difficulties
• Bipolar disorder
• Coaching
• Compassion fatigue
• ADHD
• Abandonment
• Adoption and foster care
• Aging and geriatric issues
• Antisocial personality
• Attachment issues
• Blended family issues
• Body image
• Cancer
• Caregiver issues and stress
• Chronic pain, illness, and disability
• Codependency
• Commitment issues
• Communication problems
• Control issues
• Divorce and separation
• Domestic violence
• Drug and alcohol addiction
• Eating and food-related issues
• Emptiness
• Family problems
• Fatherhood issues
• Fertility issues
• First responder issues
• Forgiveness
• Guilt and shame
• HIV and AIDS
• Hoarding
• Hospice and end-of-life counselling
• Impulsivity
• Infidelity
• Isolation and loneliness
• Jealousy
• Life purpose
• Men's issues
• Midlife crisis
• Veteran and armed forces issues
• Money and financial issues
• Mood disorders
• Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
• Panic disorder and panic attacks
• Paranoia
• Personality disorders
• Phobias
• Polyamory and non-monogamous relationships
• Postpartum depression
• Post-traumatic stress
• Pregnancy and childbirth
• Prejudice and discrimination
• Process addictions
• Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
• Self-harm
• Self-love
• Sexual assault and abuse
• Social anxiety and phobia
• Women's issues
• Workplace issues
• Young adult issues

Ways of working

• Client-Centred Therapy
• Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
• Mindfulness Therapy
• Narrative Therapy
• Solution-Focused Therapy
• Trauma-Focused Therapy
• Internal Family Systems

Questions about Kathryn

Does she work with anxiety?

Yes. Anxiety and stress are listed among the concerns she addresses in her practice.

What kind of counselling does she offer?

Her main approach is person-centred counselling, and she also uses cognitive behavioural and mindfulness methods as appropriate.

How much experience does she have?

She has five years' experience working as a counsellor.

What are her credentials and where does she practise?

She holds the Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling (CPCAB) and is registered with the National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society (NCPS). She practises in the United Kingdom.

Can I have sessions in another language?

Sessions are offered in English only.

Does she work with international clients?

No. She does not accept international clients at this time.

How much do sessions cost?

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

How do I start sessions with her?

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