Kate Reeve, BACP

Kate Reeve offers help for people struggling with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, depression, addiction and relationship or family tensions. She also supports those coping with grief, sleep or eating difficulties, parenting strains, anger, career change, compassion fatigue and ADHD. Kate works in English and Polish and has nine years' experience as a counsellor registered with the BACP (British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy).

Kate uses a person-focused style. She listens without rushing and helps people notice what gets in the way of living the life they want. Sessions focus on practical steps and small changes people can try between meetings. The aim is clearer choices and more control over day-to-day coping.

Her background covers common and complex difficulties. She has supported people facing trauma, post-traumatic stress, domestic violence and the challenges linked to adoption, foster care and abandonment. She also has experience working with neurodivergent people and those who report dissociation or attachment struggles.

Therapeutic methods include Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, cognitive behavioural techniques, attachment-based work, emotionally focused ideas and a client-centred approach. Kate adapts these to each person rather than offering a fixed programme. Conversations explore patterns, emotions and practical experiments to try outside sessions.

People who choose Kate can expect straightforward language and steady support. She encourages noticing strengths and building on them. The focus is on gradual change so people can feel more able to move forward in their daily lives.

Approaches that suit online therapy

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them. It focuses on identifying personal values and taking small actions that align with those values, which can help with anxiety, depression and life transitions.

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) looks at the link between thoughts, feelings and behaviours. It uses simple exercises and experiments to test unhelpful thinking and build practical coping skills for stress, sleep problems and low mood.

Attachment-Based Therapy pays attention to how early relationships shape current patterns. This approach is useful for people who notice repeating relationship difficulties, attachment issues or struggles with trust and closeness.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Kate will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences. She adapts techniques as the work develops so sessions stay relevant and manageable.

Online sessions can be arranged as video calls, phone conversations, live chat or text-based messaging. Video offers face-to-face contact for deeper emotional work. Phone sessions can be a good option when less bandwidth or not being on camera helps. Live chat and messaging suit shorter check-ins or times when a written format feels easier. These options make it simpler to fit therapy into a busy life and to continue work across different locations.