Kate Woodall

BACP, NCPS

United Kingdom

Calm, practical counselling for life changes

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At a glance

Credentials

BACP, NCPS

Registration

BACP, United Kingdom / 01033424; NCPS, United Kingdom / NCS21-01005

Experience

6 years

Languages

English

Location

United Kingdom

Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp.

1. • Motivational approach
   • Mindful practices
   • Bereavement support

   About Kate

   Kate Woodall is a counsellor who helps people dealing with stress, anxiety, grief and low self-esteem. She also supports people facing depression and those trying to cope with life changes. Kate writes plainly and offers a steady, non-judgemental presence for people who feel unsure about taking the first step into therapy.

   Her practice draws on approaches such as Motivational Interviewing and Client-Centred Therapy to shape conversations. She also uses mindfulness and somatic ideas to help people notice how feelings show up in the body. Sessions aim to help clients make small, manageable changes and find clearer ways forward.

   Kate has six years of professional experience and has provided bereavement counselling for a UK hospice. She has worked with people living with long-term health conditions and those balancing caring responsibilities alongside other pressures. This background informs a practical, compassionate style that respects each person’s pace.

   In sessions she concentrates on listening closely and asking helpful questions. The goal is to help clients identify what matters most and to build confidence in making changes. She offers evening and some daytime hours to fit around work and caring commitments.

   To begin, clients are invited to make a matching selection through the site and schedule a session. Kate encourages anyone feeling uncertain to take that first step and reach out for a short conversation.

2. How these approaches work for online sessions

   Kate uses Motivational Interviewing to help people find personal reasons to change. That method focuses on open questions and reflection to build motivation. Client-Centred Therapy is about offering an accepting space where the person sets the pace and decides what to talk about. Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention and breathing practices to reduce reactivity and manage difficult feelings.
   
   Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences and practical needs with the client and then try different ways of working together. This is a collaborative process and changes can be made as understanding grows.
   
   Please confirm the current session options before booking, as the biography does not list specific formats. Online therapy can help fit sessions around busy lives, making it easier to attend in evenings or between commitments. It may also allow shorter check-ins when time is tight or let someone avoid travel on difficult days. Registered or accredited professionals can adapt methods like motivational interviewing and mindfulness to work well in remote sessions.

4. Areas of expertise

   Primary focus

   Stress, AnxietyGriefSelf esteemDepressionCoping with life changes

   Additional focus areas

   Caregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCommunication problemsGuilt and shameIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeSelf-loveWorkplace issues

   Therapeutic approaches

   Client-Centered TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSomatic Therapy

   Experience

   6+ years

   Listed in

   United Kingdom

   Languages

   English

5. Frequently asked questions

   What kinds of problems can I bring to sessions?

   Common concerns include stress, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem and depression. Kate also works with issues such as workplace strain, guilt, loneliness and life purpose.

   What is her therapy style like?

   She uses a client-centred approach that focuses on listening and collaboration. Motivational Interviewing and mindfulness are used to help people explore change and stay present with difficult feelings.

   How long has she been practising?

   She has six years of professional experience, including time providing bereavement counselling at a UK hospice. This combines work with physical health and mental health concerns.

   What credentials and location apply?

   She holds BACP and NCPS credentials and works from the United Kingdom. Credential details are listed as BACP and NCPS.

   Which languages are sessions offered in?

   Sessions are offered in English.

   Can people outside the UK work with her?

   She does not accept international clients; sessions are for people within the United Kingdom.

   How much do sessions cost?

   Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time. Exact fees are provided when arranging booking.

   What do I need to do to start?

   Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability. That initial process helps match needs and appointment times.

6. Online talk therapy is not emergency or medical care. Stopping or cutting down alcohol or other drugs can be unsafe without medical advice. In immediate danger? Crisis numbers

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