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Katie Shaw, BACP

Integrative counsellor for stress and relationships
  • Person-centred and CBT
  • School and adult clients
  • Accepting international clients

About Katie Shaw

Katie Shaw is an integrative counsellor based in Alvechurch, South Birmingham, United Kingdom, who blends several evidence-based methods to support people facing stress, anxiety, relationship challenges, grief, low self-esteem and depression. With 22 years of professional experience, she draws on person-centred listening, cognitive behavioural techniques and solution-focused strategies to create practical, tailored therapy that responds to each person's situation. She also works as a school counsellor in a secondary school and sixth form, supporting both students and staff through emotional and practical difficulties.

Katie is a Registered Member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP), the main UK professional body for counsellors and psychotherapists. She approaches work in a warm, empathic and non-judgemental way, offering an accepting space in which clients can explore what is happening in their lives and consider their choices. Sessions are centred on the client, with an emphasis on increasing understanding, building confidence and strengthening coping resources.

Katie tailors counselling to individual needs and concerns, collaborating with clients to identify steps that help them live in a more satisfying and resourceful way. She is currently accepting clients and works with people locally and internationally.

Areas of Expertise

Primary Focus

Additional Focus Areas

Aging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressCommunication problemsControl issuesDivorce and separationDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily problemsFertility issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeNarcissismPanic disorder and panic attacksPhobiasSelf-harmSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issues

Frequently Asked Questions

How much experience does Katie Shaw have?

Katie Shaw has 22 years of experience as a counsellor.

Is Katie Shaw a registered therapist?

Yes. Katie is a Registered Member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP), the main UK professional body for counsellors and psychotherapists.

In which languages does Katie Shaw provide therapy?

Therapy is provided in English.

Where is Katie Shaw located?

Katie is based in the United Kingdom.

How can I work with Katie Shaw as my therapist?

You can work with Katie Shaw through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Katie Shaw work with international clients?

Yes, Katie Shaw works with international clients.

How much does therapy with Katie Shaw cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your 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 with therapy is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

Evidence-Based Approaches and Online Therapy Options

Katie commonly uses person-centred work, which focuses on listening with empathy and helping people explore their feelings and values so they can make their own changes. This approach is helpful for building self-understanding, improving self-esteem and addressing relationship or identity concerns.

She also applies cognitive behavioural techniques to identify unhelpful thinking and behaviour patterns and to develop practical strategies for managing symptoms of anxiety, stress and depression. Solution-focused methods are used alongside these approaches to set achievable goals and develop immediate, strengths-based steps forward.

Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the therapeutic process. Katie works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods best fit their needs, goals and preferences, and she adjusts the plan as therapy progresses.

Online therapy is offered by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging, giving flexibility to access sessions from home, work or while travelling. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life and to maintain continuity of care when in-person meetings are not possible, while allowing registered professionals to deliver focused, structured support in ways that suit each client.

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