Katharine Bax, BACP

Katharine Bax is a Humanistic counsellor registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP. She has four years of practice helping people talk through difficult emotions and life changes. Her style is warm and straightforward, centred on empathy and honesty. Katharine aims to build a steady therapeutic relationship so people feel heard and clearer about next steps.

She commonly supports people facing stress, anxiety and depression. She also helps those coping with grief, low self-esteem and big life transitions. Katharine pays attention to feelings of guilt, shame and isolation, and she offers space to discuss life purpose and social anxiety or phobia.

In sessions she follows a client-centred approach. That means she listens closely and reflects back what matters to the person, rather than directing the conversation. The pace is set by the person attending, with gentle encouragement to notice options and strengths.

Katharine also welcomes people who want a place to reflect without a formal diagnosis. She is familiar with pressures common in creative arts careers and can help explore how work and emotion interact. Her way of working aims to increase emotional resilience so people can meet challenges more confidently.

Sessions are offered in English and are available online through video calls, phone, live chat or text-based messaging. People can book by using the Start Therapy button and completing a short matching questionnaire.

Client-centred therapy online and how it helps

Client-centred therapy is built around a respectful, non-directive way of working. The counsellor listens closely, reflects back what matters and follows the person's lead to build understanding and confidence. This approach is helpful for stress, anxiety, low self-esteem and people facing life transitions because it focuses on what the person already knows about themselves.

People grieving or dealing with shame and isolation can also benefit from this style. Sessions give space to name painful feelings without pressure to fix them immediately, which can help people find clearer steps forward over time.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Katharine will work collaboratively to identify what feels most useful, checking in about goals and preferences as sessions progress. Together they will adapt pace, focus and techniques to match needs and comfort.

Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone, live chat or text-based messaging to suit different situations. Video is good for seeing non-verbal cues and building a relationship. Phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited or for shorter check-ins. Live chat or messaging can fit busy days and let people reflect between messages. These options make counselling more flexible and easier to fit around work, family or travel.