- Person-centred approach
- Cognitive behavioural tools
- Solution-focused work
About Katie
Katie Shaw is a BACP-registered counsellor in the United Kingdom with 22 years of experience. She works with adults who are dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship problems, grief, low self-esteem and depression. Katie also lists a range of related concerns she addresses, including guilt and shame, communication problems, caregiver stress and issues around ageing and illness.
Katie uses an integrative approach, drawing on person-centred ideas alongside cognitive behavioural and solution-focused techniques. In practice this means conversations that pay attention to what matters to the person, together with practical ways to notice and change unhelpful thinking and behaviour. Sessions tend to focus on immediate problems and on small steps that can make daily life feel more manageable.
She has worked in different settings since qualifying in 2003, and continues to work in a secondary school and sixth form supporting students and staff. That background means Katie is used to supporting people through transitions, relationship shifts and times of loss.
During sessions she keeps the person at the centre and works alongside them to increase confidence and self-esteem. She offers clear, straightforward reflection and practical suggestions when appropriate. People who come with guilt or shame often look at what they are holding on to, and work on how they relate to those feelings.
Practical arrangements and options should be checked before booking. The practice asks new clients to complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule a first session to get started.
How Katie adapts therapeutic approaches for online work
Katie uses a blend of person-centred listening, cognitive behavioural ideas and solution-focused techniques. Person-centred work concentrates on understanding the person and what matters to them, helping to clarify feelings like guilt or shame. Cognitive behavioural approaches look at links between thoughts, feelings and actions and offer practical exercises to test and shift unhelpful thinking. Solution-focused techniques aim for small, concrete steps and targets that can make daily life easier.Choosing the right mix of approaches is part of the process and Katie treats it as a collaborative discussion. She will talk with the client about their goals, what has or has not helped before, and what feels manageable. Together they decide which techniques to try and adjust them as work progresses.
The original biography does not specify session formats, so confirm the available online options before booking. Many people find online sessions useful because they can fit a conversation into a busy day, avoid travel, or choose a shorter check-in when needed. Others prefer longer sessions to cover deeper issues. Registered or accredited professionals can use different approaches online, and Katie will help match the practical arrangements to what the client needs and prefers.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
22+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
Katie works with stress, anxiety, relationship problems, grief, low self-esteem and depression. She also lists areas such as guilt and shame, communication issues, caregiver stress and ageing-related concerns.
How does she approach guilt and shame in sessions?
She combines person-centred listening with cognitive behavioural and solution-focused techniques to explore how the feelings operate and to try small changes in thinking and behaviour.
What experience does she bring?
She has been practising since 2003 and has worked in a variety of settings, including as a school counsellor in a secondary school and sixth form.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Registered Member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and practises in the United Kingdom.
Can I work with her if I live outside the UK?
Sessions are offered to international clients as well as people in the UK. Sessions are conducted in English.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session 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 begin a first session?
Follow the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.