Katherine Whitfield, BACP
Compassionate UK therapist for stress and trauma
- Stress and anxiety
- Relationship challenges
- Trauma and grief
About Katherine Whitfield
Katherine Whitfield is licensed in the United Kingdom and brings seven years of professional experience supporting people through a wide range of life challenges. She has worked with stress and anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, depression, and grief and loss, adapting her approach to each person's situation and goals.
She treats everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion, creating a space where difficult topics can be explored without judgment. Katherine is trained in a variety of therapeutic models, including person-centred work, psychodynamic approaches, cognitive-behavioural techniques, existential perspectives, and Gestalt methods, and she tailors conversations and treatment plans to meet each client’s unique needs. She also holds the BACP credential - the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, noted in the UK for its professional standards.
Katherine believes that seeking help takes courage and sees it as a privilege to support and empower people as they make changes. Her practice focuses on collaboration, helping clients find practical ways to manage current concerns while exploring deeper patterns that contribute to ongoing difficulties.
She treats everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion, creating a space where difficult topics can be explored without judgment. Katherine is trained in a variety of therapeutic models, including person-centred work, psychodynamic approaches, cognitive-behavioural techniques, existential perspectives, and Gestalt methods, and she tailors conversations and treatment plans to meet each client’s unique needs. She also holds the BACP credential - the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, noted in the UK for its professional standards.
Katherine believes that seeking help takes courage and sees it as a privilege to support and empower people as they make changes. Her practice focuses on collaboration, helping clients find practical ways to manage current concerns while exploring deeper patterns that contribute to ongoing difficulties.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMood disordersPanic disorder and panic attacksPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationVisually impairedWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Client-Centered Therapy Existential Therapy Psychodynamic Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Katherine Whitfield have?
Katherine Whitfield has 8 years of professional experience.
Is Katherine Whitfield a registered therapist?
Yes, she holds the BACP credential.
In which languages does Katherine Whitfield provide therapy?
She provides therapy in English.
Where is Katherine Whitfield located?
She is based in the United Kingdom.
How can I work with Katherine Whitfield as my therapist?
Clients can work with Katherine through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Katherine Whitfield work with international clients?
She does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Katherine Whitfield cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as a client’s 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?
To begin, click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match clients with the therapist. Depending on availability, the first session can then be scheduled and may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care
Katherine works with several evidence-informed approaches tailored to each person's concerns. Client-centred (person-centred) therapy focuses on listening, empathy, and collaboration, helping clients identify their own strengths and goals and is often helpful for anxiety, low self-esteem, and relationship issues. Psychodynamic therapy explores how past relationships and recurring patterns influence current feelings and behaviours, which can clarify persistent difficulties such as attachment problems or long-standing mood issues. Trauma-focused work concentrates on understanding and processing traumatic experiences, offering structured ways to reduce the ongoing impact of trauma and abuse.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Katherine discusses goals and preferences with each client and adjusts methods as therapy progresses, combining techniques when that best serves the client’s needs.
Online sessions by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging provide flexible access to registered professionals and make it easier to fit therapy into busy lives. These options can increase accessibility for those with mobility limits, caregiving responsibilities, or scheduling constraints, while allowing therapists to deliver consistent, focused support in a way that suits each client.
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