Katie Shaw

• Stress and anxiety
• Relationship problems
• Grief and loss

About Katie

Katie Shaw works with stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, grief, low self-esteem and depression. She uses a blend of counselling models and works collaboratively with people to talk through current problems and find practical ways forward. Katie is a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and has 22 years' experience.

Katie practises an integrative style that draws on person-centred, cognitive behavioural and solution-focused ideas. Sessions are conversational and direct; she listens, reflects, and helps people try small changes between meetings. That might include testing different ways of thinking, trying new communication habits, or focusing on short-term practical goals.

Her background includes work across a range of settings and a role as a school counsellor in a secondary school and sixth form, where she counsels students and staff. This mix has shaped a practical approach to common life stresses and relationship problems. Katie pays attention to patterns that keep difficulties going, and to immediate steps that reduce distress.

She also works with issues linked to ageing and geriatric matters, attachment concerns, body image, cancer and fertility challenges, and caregiver stress. Other areas she addresses include addiction, communication breakdowns, divorce and separation, guilt and shame, and feelings of emptiness or isolation.

Sessions aim to increase confidence and self-esteem and to help people make clearer choices about their lives. Clients are invited to set goals, try different strategies, and review what helps from session to session.

How Katie uses evidence-based methods online

Online sessions can use elements from person-centred work, cognitive behavioural techniques and solution-focused approaches adapted for remote conversations. Person-centred work involves active listening and helping people clarify what matters to them; it can help with low self-esteem and emotional expression. Cognitive behavioural techniques look at links between thoughts, feelings and actions and include exercises to test unhelpful thinking and try different behaviours for anxiety and depression. Solution-focused ideas concentrate on practical steps and small changes that move a person towards clearer goals and improved daily coping.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. The counsellor will discuss options and work with the client to choose methods suited to their needs, goals and preferences. This is a collaborative process and methods can be changed as therapy progresses.

The practical benefits of remote counselling depend on the formats offered. The biography does not list specific formats, so please confirm current session options before booking. In general, remote work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow for shorter check-ins when time is limited. Some people prefer video for face-to-face interaction, while phone or other formats can be useful when less bandwidth or a quieter check-in is needed. Registered or accredited professionals can offer these options to help sessions fit into everyday life.

Topics Katie lists

• Stress and anxiety
• Relationship issues
• Grief
• Self-esteem
• Depression
• Aging and geriatric issues
• Attachment issues
• Body image
• Cancer
• Caregiver issues and stress
• Communication problems
• Control issues
• Divorce and separation
• Drug and alcohol addiction
• Emptiness
• Family problems
• Fertility issues
• Forgiveness
• Guilt and shame
• Isolation and loneliness
• Jealousy
• Life purpose
• Narcissism
• Panic disorder and panic attacks
• Phobias
• Self-harm
• Self-love
• Social anxiety and phobia
• Workplace issues

Questions about Katie

Does she work with anxiety?

Yes. Anxiety and stress are listed among her main areas of work and she uses practical techniques to reduce symptoms and increase coping.

What kind of counselling does she offer?

She offers an integrative approach drawing on person-centred, cognitive behavioural and solution-focused methods in a conversational format.

How much experience does she have?

She has 22 years' experience and qualified in 2003, working in a variety of settings including schools.

Is she registered with a professional body in the UK?

She is a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and practises in the United Kingdom.

Can I have sessions in languages other than English?

Sessions are offered in English.

What session formats are available?

The original biography does not specify session formats; please confirm current options before booking.

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 arrange a first appointment?

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