- Stress and anxiety
- Addictions support
- LGBT issues
About Katherine
Katherine Coates is a counsellor registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). She offers a calm, practical approach to common problems such as stress and anxiety. Katherine also helps people who are coping with addictions and those navigating LGBT concerns. She acknowledges the courage it takes to start therapy and aims to make the first steps easier.
She has six years of therapy experience and two decades of work in the substance use sector. That background means she brings practical knowledge about addiction alongside one-to-one therapy skills. Sessions focus on clear goals and manageable steps rather than long technical descriptions.
Katherine works with people affected by trauma and abuse, and with issues linked to abandonment, attachment and post-traumatic stress. She also supports those dealing with overwhelming guilt or shame, impulsive behaviours, and persistent loneliness.
Panic disorder and panic attacks are included among the concerns she addresses, with attention paid to both immediate coping and longer-term patterns. She can also help with sexuality, women's issues and workplace stress.
Her style is respectful and sensitive. Conversations are shaped to fit each person, with a treatment plan agreed together. Katherine asks people to acknowledge the step they have taken and builds from there.
Therapeutic approaches and how they work online
Katherine integrates evidence-based therapeutic techniques into sessions, translating them into everyday language and practical steps. One common approach focuses on managing anxiety with breathing, grounding and step-by-step exposure to feared situations to reduce panic over time. Another concentrates on addiction-related work, helping people spot triggers, plan alternatives and build routines that support recovery.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Katherine will talk through your goals and preferences, try methods that make sense for you and adjust the plan as you progress. The aim is to find techniques that feel useful in day-to-day life rather than follow a fixed label.
Practical benefits of online therapy include greater flexibility to fit sessions around work or family routines and easier access when travel is difficult. Because the specific session formats are not listed here, confirm the current options before booking. Katherine will help arrange times that suit your schedule and discuss how to shape sessions so they work in your everyday context.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
6+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What problems does she help with?
Katherine supports people dealing with stress, anxiety and addictions. She also helps with trauma, LGBT concerns and related issues such as guilt, isolation and workplace strain.
How would you describe her approach in sessions?
Sessions are practical and goal-focused with a gentle, respectful tone. Conversations and plans are tailored to each person instead of following a fixed script.
What is her professional background?
She has six years of therapy experience and about 20 years working in the substance use field, which informs her practical understanding of addiction-related issues.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and practices in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK work with her?
She accepts international clients; confirm time zone and scheduling details when arranging sessions.
How are costs and payments handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin therapy?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.