Counsellor profile
Kathryn Sherfield, NCPS
Based in United Kingdom ยท 5 years of experience
Person-centred counsellor in the UK
Continue with KathrynAt a glance
- Registration
- NCPS, United Kingdom (NCS24-01553)
- Qualifications
- NCPS
- Experience
- 5 years
- Languages
- English
- Based in
- United Kingdom
Details come from information Kathryn supplied to BetterHelp.
- Client-Centred Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
- Mindfulness Therapy
About Kathryn
NCPS (The National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society), Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling (CPCAB). Five years' experience working with people who have a wide range of concerns. Kathryn Sherfield offers person-centred counselling and integrates other approaches to suit individual needs.
Kathryn describes person-centred practice as a way of supporting clients to find their own solutions rather than fixing problems for them. Sessions are adjusted to the person in front of her and she aims to build rapport so people can talk through issues openly. She lists stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem and depression among the common areas she works on.
She also notes experience with relationship and family concerns, grief, addictions, eating and sleeping difficulties, anger, career matters and coping with life changes. Additional focuses include attachment issues, adoption and foster care, caregiver stress, chronic illness and body image. Kathryn mentions work related to ADHD, bipolar and compassion fatigue as part of her remit.
Kathryn uses Client-Centred Therapy alongside Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Mindfulness, Narrative and Solution-Focused techniques as needed. In practical terms this means sessions may include talking things through, noticing patterns of thought and behaviour, and trying small changes that can be practised between meetings.
She states sessions last 45 minutes and that she aims to be punctual and reliable. Kathryn holds the Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling from CPCAB and is a registered member of NCPS. Sessions are offered in English and take place in the United Kingdom.
To begin, the site asks people to use the online counselling options button to complete a short matching questionnaire and arrange a first session. Cost varies with location and uses a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How Kathryn applies common approaches in online counselling
Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening and supporting the person rather than giving solutions. In practice this looks like the counsellor reflecting what you say, asking open questions and helping you notice your own thoughts and feelings so you can decide next steps. It is commonly used for low self-esteem, relationship concerns and coping with life changes.Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) looks at links between thoughts, feelings and behaviour. Sessions may involve spotting unhelpful thinking patterns and trying practical exercises to change those patterns. CBT can help with anxiety, depression and managing stress in everyday life.
Mindfulness Therapy encourages present-moment awareness through simple noticing exercises and breathing work. It can help reduce rumination and support better sleep and emotional regulation.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. Kathryn will discuss your goals and preferences and agree together which methods to try. That decision is collaborative and can change as you progress.
The biography does not list which exact session formats she offers, so please confirm current options before booking. Online counselling can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed and avoid travel time. Registered or accredited professionals commonly use this flexibility to help people keep therapy practical alongside work and family commitments.
Areas of expertise
Also works with
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
5+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she work with?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, depression and a wide range of other issues listed on her profile.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her main approach is person-centred counselling and she brings in CBT, mindfulness, narrative and solution-focused ideas when they suit the client.
How much experience does she have?
She has five years of experience providing counselling.
What credentials and location are listed?
She holds a Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling (CPCAB) and is a member of NCPS. She practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients be seen?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
What formats are used for sessions?
The biography does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees and starting steps handled?
Cost varies with location and uses a subscription that can be cancelled at any time; start by selecting the See online counselling options button and completing the short matching questionnaire to schedule a first session.
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