Katherine Coates

Katherine Coates is a counsellor who works with people facing stress, anxiety and addiction. She also supports those dealing with trauma and LGBT concerns and listens without judgement. Katherine holds BACP accreditation and brings a practical, down-to-earth style to sessions.

She has six years' experience as a therapist and two decades of work in the substance use field. That background means she understands both the short-term pressures people face and the longer patterns that can keep them stuck. Katherine uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques and adapts them to each person's needs.

In sessions she focuses on what is happening now and what steps feel possible next. Conversations are tailored to the individual's situation, with attention to feelings like shame, abandonment, isolation and guilt. Katherine often works with issues such as panic attacks, post-traumatic stress and workplace stress.

She aims to create an atmosphere of respect, sensitivity and compassion. Katherine helps people talk through sexuality and LGBT matters in a non-judgemental way. She also supports people exploring self-love and attachment-related concerns.

Her approach is collaborative and practical. Katherine will work with each person to set goals and agree a plan that fits their life. If you want to learn more, use the site's Start Therapy flow to match and schedule a session.

How evidence-based approaches work online

Many clients find practical, evidence-based techniques helpful for stress, anxiety and trauma. Cognitive-style approaches focus on identifying unhelpful thoughts and trying out different ways of thinking and acting to reduce anxiety and panic. Brief behavioural strategies offer step-by-step exercises to manage cravings and reduce impulsivity for people dealing with addictions or difficult urges.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The counsellor will discuss different methods and agree on a plan together. This collaborative process means techniques are chosen to match your goals, preferences and the issues you bring to sessions.

Confirm current session options before booking, as formats are not specified in the biography. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy around life commitments, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. It can also let conversations continue across time zones for international clients. Discuss format preferences when you first schedule so sessions suit your day-to-day routine.