Kate Neligan, BACP

Kate Neligan is a counsellor with 16 years of clinical experience. She is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). She works in the United Kingdom and offers online options for people who prefer remote sessions.

She began her career working in both NHS settings and private practice. That mix gave her wide exposure to common concerns such as anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and relationship issues. Over time she has also supported people facing addiction, sleeping and eating problems, career questions and compassion fatigue.

Her style is empathic and collaborative. She aims to build a calm space where people can talk through what matters most. Kate adapts her approach depending on each person’s needs and goals, using elements from attachment work, client-centred ways of relating, psychodynamic thinking and solution-focused techniques.

She can work in short-term or longer-term formats and will discuss a plan that fits each person. Sessions can be arranged by choosing the Start Therapy button and completing a short matching questionnaire, then scheduling at a mutually convenient time.

Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted. Costs vary with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time. Kate aims to be practical and respectful while helping people find clearer ways forward.

Approaches that guide online work and what they do

Attachment-Based Therapy views relationships as a core part of emotional health and looks at how early connection patterns affect current bonds and stress responses. It can help with intimacy concerns, abandonment feelings and attachment issues.

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening without judgement and following the person’s lead. It helps people feel heard, clarify their priorities and build self-compassion while navigating life changes or emotional difficulty.

Psychodynamic Therapy explores how past experiences and repeating patterns influence current behaviour and emotions. This can be useful for understanding recurrent relationship problems, unresolved grief or long-standing mood issues.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Kate will talk with the person about their goals, preferences and what has helped or not helped before. Together they choose methods and adjust them over time so the plan fits the person’s needs.

Online sessions offer practical flexibility. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when discussion and non-verbal cues matter. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text-based messaging suit people who prefer writing, want brief moments of support, or need a way to keep in touch between sessions. Registered or accredited professionals can use these formats to make therapy more accessible and manageable around daily life.