Kate Hough, NCPS
Relationship-focused counsellor supporting life transitions
- Relationship support
- CBT and DBT
- Phone and video sessions
About Kate Hough
Kate Hough is the founder of Dot's Counselling & Wellbeing and brings eight years of experience supporting people through relationship, family and career challenges as well as issues such as ADHD, anxiety, trauma, grief and intimacy-related concerns. She works with a wide range of life changes and emotional difficulties, including stress, depression, parenting challenges, eating and sleeping problems, and compassion fatigue, tailoring her approach to each person’s needs.
Working from a client-centered stance, Kate aims to form empowering, collaborative relationships that help people feel heard and understood. She draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy techniques to offer practical tools for managing thoughts, emotions and behaviours, and also integrates emotionally-focused and existential perspectives when they suit a client’s goals. Kate holds NCPS, a recognised counselling credential, and maintains ongoing professional development to refine her practice.
Kate invites people to explore whatever feels ready to be shared, whether recent experiences or memories that have been buried, and supports them step by step through periods of change and growth. She offers sessions by phone and video call, and adapts pacing and techniques to each client’s aims and preferences.
Working from a client-centered stance, Kate aims to form empowering, collaborative relationships that help people feel heard and understood. She draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy techniques to offer practical tools for managing thoughts, emotions and behaviours, and also integrates emotionally-focused and existential perspectives when they suit a client’s goals. Kate holds NCPS, a recognised counselling credential, and maintains ongoing professional development to refine her practice.
Kate invites people to explore whatever feels ready to be shared, whether recent experiences or memories that have been buried, and supports them step by step through periods of change and growth. She offers sessions by phone and video call, and adapts pacing and techniques to each client’s aims and preferences.
Areas of Expertise
Also Specializes In
Stress, AnxietyTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesSelf esteemDepressionCoping with life changesCompassion fatigue
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHoardingImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMulticultural concernsPanic disorder and panic attacksPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSexual dysfunctionSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) Existential Therapy Motivational Interviewing Psychodynamic Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Kate Hough have?
Kate has 8 years of experience working with adults on a range of mental health and wellbeing concerns.
Is Kate Hough a registered therapist?
Yes. She holds NCPS, a recognised counselling credential indicating professional training and standards.
In which languages does Kate Hough provide therapy?
Kate provides therapy in English.
Where is Kate Hough located?
Kate is based in the United Kingdom.
How can I work with Kate Hough as my therapist?
You can work with Kate through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Kate Hough work with international clients?
Kate does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Kate Hough cost?
Costs can vary depending on factors such as location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be cancelled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started is straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire to help match you with a therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support
Kate works from a client-centered framework that places the person's experience and priorities at the heart of therapy - this approach focuses on empathic listening, collaborative goal-setting and adapting the pace to what feels manageable for the client. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is used to identify and shift unhelpful thinking and behaviour patterns, offering clear techniques for managing anxiety, low mood and stress. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) contributes skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance and improving interpersonal effectiveness, which can be helpful for intense emotions and relationship difficulties.Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Kate collaborates with each person to explore which methods fit their needs, goals and preferences, and adapts the mix of approaches over time rather than relying on a one-size-fits-all model.
Online therapy with Kate can take place via video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging, providing flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to access regular support from a registered professional without travel, and allow sessions and between-session communication to be shaped around everyday life.