Katherine Coates, BACP

Katherine Coates offers a practical, down-to-earth approach to therapy. She speaks plainly and listens closely. Katherine aims to help people manage stress, ease anxiety, and cope with addictions. She also supports people facing trauma, abuse and LGBT concerns.

Katherine holds BACP registration, which means she meets the professional standards set out by the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy. She has six years of experience working as a therapist and two decades of experience in the substance use field. That combination informs her work with people who are struggling with addictive behaviours.

Sessions focus on building useful coping skills and clearer thinking. Katherine tailors conversations and practical goals to each person's needs. She pays attention to how past relationships and attachment patterns affect current feelings and choices.

Katherine also helps people who feel isolated or overwhelmed by guilt, shame or impulsivity. She supports those dealing with panic attacks, post-traumatic stress and workplace strain. Conversations include relatable strategies for self-care and gradual change.

Her style is respectful, sensitive and compassionate. Katherine works collaboratively to develop a simple plan and next steps. Taking the first step is often hard, and she aims to make the process easier and more manageable.

Therapeutic approaches and online care

Evidence-based therapeutic techniques focus on practical skills and understanding how past experiences shape current feelings. One approach emphasises building coping skills and step-by-step strategies to reduce anxiety and manage panic attacks. This helps people practise breathwork, grounding and small exposure tasks to feel steadier in daily life. Another approach examines patterns in relationships and attachment to address abandonment, shame and impulsivity. It helps people recognise unhelpful cycles and try new ways of relating that reduce isolation and shame.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the person to identify goals and try methods that suit their needs and preferences. Together they review progress and adjust the plan so the therapy stays relevant and manageable.

Online sessions are offered by video call, phone session, live chat or text-based messaging to fit different routines. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and shared exercises. Phone sessions can be easier when low bandwidth or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and messaging suit people who prefer writing or want flexible, on-the-go support. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, family and daily life while still working with registered or accredited professionals.